Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Cobarcats]

I want to see Hastings and AD given a chance. Everyone talks about them being slow but Brooks is quick and we've been terrible for years on end.

I'd prefer all our players to be quicker but it's only one aspect of playing footy.

We have a genuine need for speed right across the park though Earl. More to the point, it's electric speed off the mark that burns the defense..we have 0

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

We have a genuine need for speed right across the park though Earl. More to the point, it's electric speed off the mark that burns the defense..we have 0

This usually works when the team gets the foundation right, but we had mostly useless forwards, so Tedesco, Koroibete, JAC, Simona had to do everything themselves or wait on Marshall's moment of magic.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

We have a genuine need for speed right across the park though Earl. More to the point, it's electric speed off the mark that burns the defense..we have 0

This is the reality and it is obvious we lack it when playing the best teams.

 

[earl]

We have a genuine need for speed right across the park though Earl. More to the point, it's electric speed off the mark that burns the defense..we have 0

I agree but we have two wingers that do finish and do provide exceptional hit-ups. They just aren't going to run the length of the field.

Put it this way I'm less worried about Hastings being slow at 7 compared to Brooks taking the wrong option.

 

[HowDugWT]

There are words/rumours going around that Ken Maumalo might be forced to call it a day due to knee problems .. ?? So Jimmy (age 22) can slot in there, when and if Ken leaves .. ??

Dont worry about Jimmy Ngutlik not having played enough .. if he's got the talent and ya think he's good enough .. the Sheenius will give him a crack .. just like he did with this school kid they called .. Benji .. !!

All i'll say to all the Ngutlik lovers. There is always a reason why someone hasn't played first grade by 22. If he's soooo good he should be in the starting lineup right?

 

[TheDaBoss]

All i'll say to all the Ngutlik lovers. There is always a reason why someone hasn't played first grade by 22. If he's soooo good he should be in the starting lineup right?

Bro only just started in cup

 

[pawsandclaws1]

All i'll say to all the Ngutlik lovers. There is always a reason why someone hasn't played first grade by 22. If he's soooo good he should be in the starting lineup right?

I have provided an article about Justin Olam. He was in his 20s when he played his first NRL game for the Storm. These young men don't get exposure to elite training in PNG but they are tough, skillful and will work hard to make it. Reference is made to Marcus Bai, another PNG hero. Ngutlik is a raw talent and there is no one better to harness it than Sheens with Marshall and Farah.

From scared to scary: How Justin Olam found his mojo

Justin Olam used an empty soft drink bottle as a football in his PNG village and now is lining up to play in a NRL grand final qualifier.

www.nrl.com

 

[SwervinMervin]

This is the reality and it is obvious we lack it when playing the best teams.

I always reckon the same but if you take a look at the 2005 GF backline it isn't really full of noted speedsters out wide. Brett Hodgson, Daniel Fitzhenry, Paul Whatuira, Shane Elford, Pat Richards, Benji Marshall, Scott Prince. The two fastest players in that team were the halves probably. Hodgson no slouch but not electric either and the outside backs were not quick at all. The difference being they all had the knack of being in the right place at the right time and played pretty flat which makes players look faster by taking time away from the defence. That team played up tempo footy without having speed to burn. Fast hands, fast between the ears, unpredicatable and a smaller, creative, mobile pack made the difference. A fast team without noted individual speedsters.

 

[Stevec]

I have provided an article about Justin Olam. He was in his 20s when he played his first NRL game for the Storm. These young men don't get exposure to elite training in PNG but they are tough, skillful and will work hard to make it. Reference is made to Marcus Bai, another PNG hero. Ngutlik is a raw talent and there is no one better to harness it than Sheens with Marshall and Farah.

From scared to scary: How Justin Olam found his mojo

Justin Olam used an empty soft drink bottle as a football in his PNG village and now is lining up to play in a NRL grand final qualifier.

www.nrl.com

When I watched his last couple of PNG games he seemed to have a good combination going with Justin Olam and I thought better lock him in or the Storm will

 

[hugh1954]

Bateman great footy brain but just hope the body is still up for the rigors of this competition. Risky - but that's the position we are in when options are limited.

A footy brain certainly won't go astray next year

 

[Camel2281]

I want to see Hastings and AD given a chance. Everyone talks about them being slow but Brooks is quick and we've been terrible for years on end.

I'd prefer all our players to be quicker but it's only one aspect of playing footy.

Quick between the ears is better than just being fast at running. Brooks has a touch of speed but is the dumbest half in the NRL

 

[tony soprano]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1588039646973681664

 

[earl]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1588039646973681664

This is the flanker who has been offered a train and trial. He makes it out like signing Korobiete.

 

[Tom Araya]

The Brooks move is done guys! Official announcement incoming.

 

[Littlebittipsy]

The Brooks move is done guys! Official announcement incoming.

How goods you mail?

 

[batboy]

How goods you mail?

He's been here a week and is named after the lead singing bass player from the metal band Slayer....

My guess is his mail is spot on.

 

[earl]

The Brooks move is done guys! Official announcement incoming.

Today ???

 

[weststigers]

Difference is Hunt and Townsend always had good kicking games and were intelligent players. They also more often than not take the correct option. They're also very strong communicators which is the halfs main job. Brooks is mute

Interesting discussion point regarding a half having a kicking game.

If you look at halves that have taken their teams to premierships in Rugby League, and halves that have taken their country to a World Cup win in Union, many of them were able to control critical moments or even the whole game with field position.

A team needs balance, so kicking is only one piece of the puzzle, but you could have the best team in the game and an awful kicker and win less than 50% of games.

A good kicking game applies huge amounts of pressure and gives teams the ball in areas where they can’t be effective with it. If 20 of 30 sets of 6 are in areas where the other team can’t really attack you, then you are half way to winning the game.

 

[westy81]

The Brooks move is done guys! Official announcement incoming.

I’ll believe it when I see it’s officially announced

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

I’ll believe it when I see it’s officially announced

48 hours ?