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[thirteenthman]

By mutual consent, of course!

http://www.nrl.com/r...30/default.aspx

[G Las D]

"A man of strong values, Brian embraced the clubs values honesty, respect, self-control, pride in the Roosters jersey and leaves behind a strong culture that will continue to grow moving forward," the statement read.

Nice words while as the article also quotes:

the increasing feeling is that like (Brian) Smith, (Tim) Sheens has lost touch with the modern game.

- so they are generally considered 'past their sell by date'.

[thirteenthman]

In the case of Tim Sheens, I feel it's just a case of being in the same job for too long. The Tigers players look like they need to hear a different coaches view.

[G Las D]

Tigers have plenty of creative ability but lack consistency and the kind of forward muscle despite having some good forwards.
A dynamic new coach with a fresh voice could do the trick and move a few folk along.
They did miss Farrah at a key time.

[thirteenthman]

Tigers have plenty of creative ability but lack consistency and the kind of forward muscle despite having some good forwards.
A dynamic new coach with a fresh voice could do the trick and move a few folk along.
They did miss Farrah at a key time.

They did miss Farrah. I also wonder about whether moving Benji into a less off the cuff role has worked either. I know Robert Lui wasn't the best scrum half in the world, and he had his problems, but he did a good job for the Tigers when he was there and it allowed Benji to play his natural game more.

[G Las D]

A new good half back partner for Marshall would be the right way to go.

Having had him in my Fantasy team at various times in the last two seasons I know from experience that Benji isn't always consistent. He has generally given me some good points.
I have dropped him though when he's had a couple of ordinary (lower) scoring weeks. He just has these patches every so often. I did have him back towards the end of this season and he scored well for me.
No I think Tigers problems are elsewhere. Maybe there's just too much reliance on Marshall and Farrah who have got them out of trouble on a lot of occasions.

[G Las D]

Sydney Roosters have put an end to speculation about who would take Brian Smith's job as head coach, appointing former Roosters player Trent Robinson.
Robinson has agreed to a three-year contract and will join the Roosters from Super League’s Catalans Dragons where he has been head coach since 2011.