I thought Ardie Savea’s supportive comments of Coach Foster were interesting, on a Secret Life of Pronouns level (that’s a book very worth reading). He said things like “We back our coach” (it would be crazy if the players didn’t say that publicly), and “Thats my coach.” He said these words with a smile, and with well-mustered enthusiasm, but the words themselves were unremarkable. They were not the words that a Crusaders player, for example, might use to praise Robertson. If asked, I bet they’d pour the praise on him like melted butter. They wouldn’t be using words like, “We stand with him side by side.” Ardie did a great job of selling that, though, as he should. It’s his job.
Fossie must be feeling quite chuffed with himself - and good on him, he's been through the wringer. Regardless of whether you think he's the right man for the job, he comes out of this with his mana enhanced. I wonder how much of the decision was based on having the best chance to win the World Cup and how much was weighed on self-preservation of the CEO/Board. More of the later I suspect; if they had dumped him then the target would swiftly have moved to them asking why they weren't falling on their swords? Where does this leave us if we drop a match against Argentina?
The colloquial and frequent use of addressing each other as Foz & Robbo throughout says a lot. It’s not how an executive team and board address each other, in my view, not when you’re in charge of one of the world’s most famous sporting brands. Robinson (Robbo) has come out looking the worst from this. His body language and admission he could’ve done things better is an indication he’s out of his depth. Good luck to this lot. Hate to say I told you so come November 2023, or earlier.
I thought Ardie Savea’s supportive comments of Coach Foster were interesting, on a Secret Life of Pronouns level (that’s a book very worth reading). He said things like “We back our coach” (it would be crazy if the players didn’t say that publicly), and “Thats my coach.” He said these words with a smile, and with well-mustered enthusiasm, but the words themselves were unremarkable. They were not the words that a Crusaders player, for example, might use to praise Robertson. If asked, I bet they’d pour the praise on him like melted butter. They wouldn’t be using words like, “We stand with him side by side.” Ardie did a great job of selling that, though, as he should. It’s his job.
Fossie must be feeling quite chuffed with himself - and good on him, he's been through the wringer. Regardless of whether you think he's the right man for the job, he comes out of this with his mana enhanced. I wonder how much of the decision was based on having the best chance to win the World Cup and how much was weighed on self-preservation of the CEO/Board. More of the later I suspect; if they had dumped him then the target would swiftly have moved to them asking why they weren't falling on their swords? Where does this leave us if we drop a match against Argentina?
The colloquial and frequent use of addressing each other as Foz & Robbo throughout says a lot. It’s not how an executive team and board address each other, in my view, not when you’re in charge of one of the world’s most famous sporting brands. Robinson (Robbo) has come out looking the worst from this. His body language and admission he could’ve done things better is an indication he’s out of his depth. Good luck to this lot. Hate to say I told you so come November 2023, or earlier.
McLeod's 802 is a superb choice, I must say.
The re-appointment of Ian Foster is much welcomed here in Aus. What more has Razor gotta do?