John Lang

[SF]

At the time (2001) I seem to remember Lang got similar criticism as Flanagan does today.

Boring/predictable, sticks with the same old players, picks hopeless halves (Ferris etc, before Campbell), doesn't matter whether you're second or second last etc.

Also see recent comments by Richie Barnett: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11298678&ref=rss

 

[Ibanez]

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When I was at Cronulla, I was desperate to get out. I felt I was stagnating there and was frustrated by the one-dimensional game plan, but I saw out my contract. It was the right thing to do.

Fortunately, the Roosters came knocking towards the end of my time with the Sharks and it was a perfect fit for me.