So, what HAS Michael Cheika actually done as a coach?
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<p>but that is managing the ref better than whining about YCs at every opportunity.</p>
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<p>proof is in the pudding i guess - but if someone said that to me when i was reffing it would be 'thanks kieran, but i'll do my job, now you fuck off and do yours'.</p> -
<p>guess it depends on <em><strong>how</strong></em> he has said it too, creating a rapport with the ref rather than bitching at him, which basically implies you think he is doing a shit job.</p>
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<p>Wynne Grey weighs in<br><br><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11702910'>http://m.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11702910</a></p>
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<p>"<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> It is a constant splutter of complaint or excuse."</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Completely ignoring the multiple times Cheika has publicly put the blame on himself for not getting the preparation right.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Gotta write to your audience I guess.</span></p> -
<p>Paul Cully with some interesting points (he writes some good stuff). </p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/australia-rugby/michael-cheikas-wallabies-squad-has-the-talent-but-it-is-not-being-unlocked-20160831-gr5v3f.html'>http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/australia-rugby/michael-cheikas-wallabies-squad-has-the-talent-but-it-is-not-being-unlocked-20160831-gr5v3f.html</a></p> -
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"<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;"> It is a constant splutter of complaint or excuse."</span></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Completely ignoring the multiple times Cheika has publicly put the blame on himself for not getting the preparation right.</span></span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;">Gotta write to your audience I guess.</span></span></p></blockquote>
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I suppose that's the excuse part ... <br><br>
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<p>I suppose that's the excuse part ...</p>
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<p>What the fuck else is he supposed to talk about in press conferences? "Yeah look, the players were shit out there and I did my best. Useless fluffybunnies, the lot of them!"</p>
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<p>What would an All Black Coach do in this situation? Try to think back to 2007 when you lost to France but everyone just decided it was a forward fucking pass not called by the officials that was the problem. Not the fact that the ABs, despite their might and pomp, couldn't break down a fanatical French defence, or even have the brains or skill to pop over a field goal despite numerous opportunities.</p> -
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What the fuck else is he supposed to talk about in press conferences? "Yeah look, the players were shit out there and I did my best. Useless fluffybunnys, the lot of them!"<br><br>
What would an All Black Coach do in this situation? Try to think back to 2007 when you lost to France but everyone just decided it was a forward fucking pass not called by the officials that was the problem. Not the fact that the ABs, despite their might and pomp, couldn't break down a fanatical French defence, or even have the brains or skill to pop over a field goal despite numerous opportunities.</p></blockquote>
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If you recall the coach and team handled the defeat with class and dignity. It was us fans losing our shit.<br><br>
(You also forgot the bullshit yellow cards and the numerous unawarded penalties.)<br><br>
It wasn't until (IIRC) about July that a player (Ali W) made a public comment about the officiating.<br><br>
Henry of course had made comment in his review to his employers. But nothing public. No "Fuck off fuck off shit fluffybunny" antics.<br><br>
I think Cheika's demeanor really reflects on the team's attitude. Drop the victim act.<br><br>
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<p>What the fuck else is he supposed to talk about in press conferences? "Yeah look, the players were shit out there and I did my best. Useless fluffybunnys, the lot of them!"</p>
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<p>What would an All Black Coach do in this situation? Try to think back to 2007 when you lost to France but everyone just decided it was a forward fucking pass not called by the officials that was the problem. Not the fact that the ABs, despite their might and pomp, couldn't break down a fanatical French defence, or even have the brains or skill to pop over a field goal despite numerous opportunities.</p>
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<p>Not every loss is the same. Really getting stuck into the ref when you get pumped by 20 points and 4 tries to zip to lose your 6th straight test doesn't come across too well. </p> -
<p>But Cheika DIDN'T get stuck into the ref. He asked why the ref completely ignored his captain - not was dismissive, or abusive, or biased - why he didn't even show him respect enough to say "Not now, go away".</p>
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<p>Hansen's words were to the effect of "you should think about why he treated him that way" but if there isn't even any communication, how the fuck is he supposed to address that?</p> -
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<p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Guardian Text Egyptian Web', Georgia, serif;">“I was bitterly disappointed to be honest,†said Cheika when asked about the refereeing.</span></span></p>
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<p>There was plenty of communication, it was one way communication of Moore and co whinging to the ref, as has been the case all test season, and it has been met with a similar disdain by refs all season. It's not a complicated pattern. </p> -
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<p>What the fuck else is he supposed to talk about in press conferences? "Yeah look, the players were shit out there and I did my best. Useless fluffybunnies, the lot of them!"</p>
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<p>What would an All Black Coach do in this situation? Try to think back to 2007 when you lost to France but everyone just decided it was a forward fucking pass not called by the officials that was the problem. Not the fact that the ABs, despite their might and pomp, couldn't break down a fanatical French defence, or even have the brains or skill to pop over a field goal despite numerous opportunities.</p>
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<p>Two forward passes.</p> -
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<p>Fuck, sorry. I'll check that next time!</p>
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<p>this place is built on the foundation of facts!</p> -
Two forward passes.<br>
They did broach the fanatical French defence Rodders took four defenders along for the ride after a sustained attack in the 70th minute. If they had another 10 minutes to make up for the forward pass that came off the kick off I'm sure they would have again.<br>
Yellow Card.<br>
0 penalties in the last 60 minutes despite 72% possession.<br><br>
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<p>Back to Cheika, he also complained about Owens! I think Hansen's approach is bang on, ask "what are we doing wrong?".</p>
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<p>I watched that whole press conference, he was clearly implying they didn't get a fair go from the ref. Combined with his wholly unprofessional conduct in the coaches box (and history of abusing refs), he's got a siege mentality when he should trying to improve his team and tactics.</p> -
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...Rodders took four defenders along for the ride...</p>
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<p>Ahh I miss Rodders, if we were doing a niggly 15, he would be VC behind Sean Fitzpatrick.</p>
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<p>But there is only so much any Wallaby coach can do with the talent they have. I'm guessing the school boy path is AFL or NRL then rugby </p> -
<p>whoops too many drinks, ignore or delete my double posts</p>
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<p>Back to Cheika, he also complained about Owens! I think Hansen's approach is bang on, ask "what are we doing wrong?".</p>
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<p>I watched that whole press conference, he was clearly implying they didn't get a fair go from the ref. Combined with his wholly unprofessional conduct in the coaches box (and history of abusing refs), he's got a siege mentality when he should trying to improve his team and tactics.</p>
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<p>It reminds me a bit of the Blues a few years ago with Ali Williams as captain and Kirwan as coach - they used to bang on about not getting a fair go from the ref - well i'm not surprised given the crybaby attitude that accompanied Ali Williams as captain</p> -
<p>Well, it seems like it's only NZers who think he's a whinger... the rest of the world has turned on the cynical All Blacks and their thin-skinned NZ fans. The Aussie media have something else to distract from 6 losses in a row. Mission accomplished, right?</p>
