Tim Sheens shuns threat posed by Greater Western Sydney - Rugby League
Tim Sheens, the coach of Wests Tigers, has rejected the threat of Australian Football League (AFL) expansion club, Greater Western Sydney Football Club (GWS), also known as Gaints, pose to Rugby League in Sydney and forecasted that the Giants will have a
tough time against Tigers next year.
While commenting on the threat posed, Sheens stated, “AFL hasn't got an edge, they haven't done anything in western Sydney yet. Based on what Gold Coast (Suns) are doing, I think AFL western Sydney might find it a little bit difficult going next year. And
from what I've heard they're not travelling that well in some of the results they're getting.”
Sheens also mentioned that the next year will be hard for GWS as it will be the AFL's 18th club.
While mentioning a very similar scenario in 1980, when Swans of AFL were introduced and everyone was of the opinion that the Swans will take over Sydney. Recalling the buzz about Swan, he mentioned that nothing of the sort had been achieved by Swans.
Their is speculation of underperformance by Wests Tigers, Canterbury-Bankstown, Penrith and Parramatta during this season. In lieu of the low performance profile of all four NRL franchises of western Sydney, Giants may be at advantage this year.
Amidst these reports which are heating up, Sheen is of the opposing view. According to him, Giants have not exhibited any extraordinary performance so far to justify the notion that they will take over Sydney.
Sheens also mentioned that he will “retract” if Giants are surrounded by media controversies. He further added that Tigers, Panthers, Bulldogs and Eels have played well in the last two seasons. He also imposed that it is too early to set aside these teams
as they have a long way to go to get the concrete conclusions. It was tagged too early forecast because there are still six more rounds to go.
Tigers are the only one amongst the above mentioned to be part of the top eight in the NRL ladder. Recalling the strengths these clubs have shown during the past years, Sheen commented on Canterbury-Bankstown commendable performance during 2009 season. Whereas
Parramatta had reached the grand-final in 2009, with Penrith finishing second at the end of the season, in 2010.
The statistics mentioned above disqualify all hints of threats posed by the Giants this year to the other four NRL clubs. Although all four NRL franchises have failed to exhibit their full potential, the season is still on and the decision cannot be reached
too soon because there are six more rounds to follow and things may vary by the end of the season.
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