BigKev wrote:
redback wrote:
Then Ratten is either stupid, blind or self indulgent if he can't see or understand the extent of injury that his star player is not fit enough to play up to his standards or the team’s advantage and not its detriment.
What I understand is that players with injuries are perceived manageable and pushed more then needed and so the extent of the injury is prolonged or worsened. This is no more prevalent when the performance of the team is well under expectations and the pressure is heightened around the coaching and his staff.
I reckon that's harsh RB. If things work as suggested then I don't know what else Ratts is meant to do. The medical team says Judd's ok, Judd says he's right and he's obviously worth his place in the team. Is Ratts meant to treat him like a child and tell him "No ... I think you should rest"? (and put your sweater on before you go outside). And that's assuming Ratts has the casting vote on the MC.
And to be fair to Judd and the medical team, this is all being looked at with hindsight. What would you do next Thursday if it were up to you and Judd said that the rest had freshened him up and he was right to go? Give him a game or tell him he needs more rest?
BigKev maybe I am being a bit harsh but my point is that the head coach should have some better insight to the extent of injuries and form without relying on medical opinion or the players eagerness to play.
He should be a great observer and communicator with his players and support staff.
The pressure to keep your star players on the park would be enormous and for good reason but do the advantages out weigh the disadvantages in the short term.
If I was in that situation I would hope that we could find a beneficial outcome for the player, team and coach.
If Ratten is as close to his players as they makes out then he should know if and who is fit, injured and raring to go.
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