Daily Australian News Thread 2017

[Wilso8948]

Merrick talking up the signing of Roy which is interesting because Roy signed before Ernie, didn't he?

Regardless, two of the best we have had here in a long time!

He gives credit to Mckinna in the article. Also pours cold water on signing Burns.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Boogs @ 200
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/boogard200091117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...e-high/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...-lowe/?cs=4782

[leftrightout]

NBN Boogs @ 200
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/boogard200091117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...e-high/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...-lowe/?cs=4782

Lowe is just painful with his Jones support isn't he!
Every compliment he gives Merrick seems to be backhanded.

[Jeterpool]

Lowe is just painful with his Jones support isn't he!
Every compliment he gives Merrick seems to be backhanded.

Much like when Miller was dismissed and people were making similar comparisons with Jones (i.e. How would Miller have HIS team performing?), the fans making these points need to move on.

The difference here, for mine, is Merrick has had some instant success so the focus has been on how the team are performing and Merrick is experience, not a rookie like Stubbins, Miller and Jones. Last season we had a dip before the strong middle part of the season so the challenges over Jones' appointment when compared to Miller was a more relevant discussion. Additionally, Miller was popular and had started to take us ahead from where Stubbins left us - Jones had taken us back to the wooden spoon.

[pv4]

What interests me greatly if we allow ourselves to forget squad additions etc is what each coach got out of the existing squad that is directly comparable.

Under Merrick, I see Kanta & Vujica in particular as reaching way bigger heights than they did under Jones. Particularly Vujica - and Merrick has spoken publicly about how he viewed his previous performances as opposed to what he wanted output-wise from him. It feels like Merrick has coached Vujica into a more suitable style and mentality for our system, and so far he has been thriving from it.

Inversely under Jones we had a fair amount of reliance at times on Jackson, Johnny K, Cowburn & to an extent Clut and none of those three currently look barely on the radar of replicating their previous form either due to not being given enough chance or not good enough for our setup now. And definitely Clut but also to an extent Johnny K look almost ostracised by Merrick. Let's not forget Jackson, Cowburn & Clut were all part of Gombau's Olyroos too.

So that makes me wonder in Lowey's fantasy land where Jones gets the same squad additions that Merrick has gotten, how differently those half a dozen above mentioned squad players would and wouldn't be used.

[plague]

Bigger issue is 2 of those coaches played conservative (defensive) football, the other is way more flamboyant.

Signings or no signings Merrick ‘style’ is much more fan friendly and would be coaching it no matter who was wearing the shirt.

Also Miller kept publicly throwing his players under the bus. That’s just a terrible way to coach. I don’t wanna see or hear any of that shit.

[Wilso8948]

Bigger issue is 2 of those coaches played conservative (defensive) football, the other is way more flamboyant.

Signings or no signings Merrick ‘style’ is much more fan friendly and would be coaching it no matter who was wearing the shirt.

Also Miller kept publicly throwing his players under the bus. That’s just a terrible way to coach. I don’t wanna see or hear any of that shit.

To Miller's defence the players didn't TECHNICALLY have the right MENTALITY to perform TACHTICALLY on the pitch.

[Jeterpool]

What interests me greatly if we allow ourselves to forget squad additions etc is what each coach got out of the existing squad that is directly comparable.

Under Merrick, I see Kanta & Vujica in particular as reaching way bigger heights than they did under Jones. Particularly Vujica - and Merrick has spoken publicly about how he viewed his previous performances as opposed to what he wanted output-wise from him. It feels like Merrick has coached Vujica into a more suitable style and mentality for our system, and so far he has been thriving from it.

Inversely under Jones we had a fair amount of reliance at times on Jackson, Johnny K, Cowburn & to an extent Clut and none of those three currently look barely on the radar of replicating their previous form either due to not being given enough chance or not good enough for our setup now. And definitely Clut but also to an extent Johnny K look almost ostracised by Merrick. Let's not forget Jackson, Cowburn & Clut were all part of Gombau's Olyroos too.

So that makes me wonder in Lowey's fantasy land where Jones gets the same squad additions that Merrick has gotten, how differently those half a dozen above mentioned squad players would and wouldn't be used.

Bigger issue is 2 of those coaches played conservative (defensive) football, the other is way more flamboyant.

Signings or no signings Merrick ‘style’ is much more fan friendly and would be coaching it no matter who was wearing the shirt.

Also Miller kept publicly throwing his players under the bus. That’s just a terrible way to coach. I don’t wanna see or hear any of that shit.

Interesting posts. I think you raise some valid points.

[Jeterpool]

To Miller's defence the players didn't TECHNICALLY have the right MENTALITY to perform TACHTICALLY on the pitch.

Drink

[halo se7en]

What interests me greatly if we allow ourselves to forget squad additions etc is what each coach got out of the existing squad that is directly comparable.

Under Merrick, I see Kanta & Vujica in particular as reaching way bigger heights than they did under Jones. Particularly Vujica - and Merrick has spoken publicly about how he viewed his previous performances as opposed to what he wanted output-wise from him. It feels like Merrick has coached Vujica into a more suitable style and mentality for our system, and so far he has been thriving from it.

Inversely under Jones we had a fair amount of reliance at times on Jackson, Johnny K, Cowburn & to an extent Clut and none of those three currently look barely on the radar of replicating their previous form either due to not being given enough chance or not good enough for our setup now. And definitely Clut but also to an extent Johnny K look almost ostracised by Merrick. Let's not forget Jackson, Cowburn & Clut were all part of Gombau's Olyroos too.

So that makes me wonder in Lowey's fantasy land where Jones gets the same squad additions that Merrick has gotten, how differently those half a dozen above mentioned squad players would and wouldn't be used.

I keep forgetting Johnny K is still in the squad.

[MFKS]

To Miller's defence the players didn't TECHNICALLY have the right MENTALITY to perform TACHTICALLY on the pitch.

I think we had the 7 man defensive midfielder approach of parking the bus under control under Millertime

We sure utilised it enough

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Roy story
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsroy101117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...en-run/?cs=305

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald Half-Time on FB
https://www.facebook.com/newcastlehe...4746482905704/

[turbojetfireV8]

Not news but gee I'd like to pinch one:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater
We should petition Nuatali for replica cinnamon and emerald City of Newcastle flags with the crest to sell at MJ Stadium home matches.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsadelaidefolo121117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...errick/?cs=305
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...buster/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald (suddenly Dillon wants to write about the Jets now)
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...al-deal/?cs=12
Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...m-start/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Vargas
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsvargas141117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...-season/?cs=12

[plague]

firstly as always cheers to Turbo for posting these articles.



but



can someone explain to me what exactly we are reading from 'Lowey'?
He basically just gives the same hackneyed point form rundown from the weekend, except by the time its 'news', the cliched drivel has already been spouted out on TV, in print and online for days.

where in these columns is he offering any sort of original thinking?

here are his revelations:
- No one thought the Jets would be this good.
- Merrick has an attacking philosophy
- Sydney will be a difficult game


ok cheers Captain Obvious.

although congrats to the bloke on getting paid to run this racket. ill never knock a bloke for getting that cash.

[hawk]

can someone explain to me what exactly we are reading from 'Lowey'?
He basically just gives the same hackneyed point form rundown from the weekend, except by the time its 'news', the cliched drivel has already been spouted out on TV, in print and online for days.

where in these columns is he offering any sort of original thinking?

Hmmm, really saying why do we have journalism degrees or even journos at all when anyone anytime can put a known piece together 24/7 online.

...rip employment

[turbojetfireV8]

Dan the man wants a crack at Shitney
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/50...astle/?cs=3398