Mighty_Tiger
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He looked steps behind the attacking structure, very deep and not in position. Defensively was well out of position. I’m not confident.
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He looked steps behind the attacking structure, very deep and not in position. Defensively was well out of position. I’m not confident.
He’s tall fast and athletic.
Has the attributes required to become a quality NRL player, but seems to be very raw with plenty to work on defensively, I agree with a previous post which stated he should have started on the wi v at NRL level, why move Staines from fullback ?
Has the attributes required to become a quality NRL player, but seems to be very raw with plenty to work on defensively, I agree with a previous post which stated he should have started on the wi v at NRL level, why move Staines from fullback ?
Nothing confirmed yet, Development Players are also included on the website.
Has already been on the website for a few weeks too.
Could possibly have been upgraded in-house though.
All the people creaming their pants about Bula being in the side against Manly,I hope he does well,but once DCE,Turbo,Parker and co do a job on him I hope Sheens has a back up plan,,,,the Kid is raw,he has little NRL experience and has only played a couple of games in ressies...I believe in blooding young guys,BUT I dont encourage suicide missions just to please Sheens and co...
tony soprano
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Hopefully better at defending grubbers.
jirskyr
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Isn't part of the consideration with Staines, not that he was bad at fullback, but that we lost Naden which has forced To'a to the centres, and Starford was quite poor positionally at wing anyway? It would appear we actually need Staines back on the wing, or we could have debuted Bula there, though it would appear the coach thinks he's an out-and-out fullback (because Sheens has historically debuted many players more protected on the wing).
Mighty_Tiger
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We have the rest of the season for him to show something, not as though we could get any worse media/position/no wins etc.
We need something and if Bula is going to be our long term fullback the kid will show us glimpses. It will take him time, he will make mistakes but let’s see if their is hope with him.
Fade.To.Black
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Brooksy lied to us, he played the best game of his career in his debut.
426Tlgerland
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Bula not ready and will get crushed , this is one of the dumbes callls I have seen
sheens needs to go right out of this club as we will kill players in the juniors coming through with his selection style
Staines is our fullback
dumb Call this one
sheens needs to go right out of this club as we will kill players in the juniors coming through with his selection style
Staines is our fullback
dumb Call this one
For the young fellas sake I hope they start him on the wing. I can't see any logical reason not to.. he's just come back from injury, Staines did reasonable job there previously, and from memory Bula's last game in reserve grade wasn't all that great, so I'm not sure hes high on confidence. I hope I eat my words come Sunday
weststigers
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Sheens has been known to switch up the team last minute, so he may very well start on the wing, be moved there later on or simply start from the bench.
Carrying Laurie and Talau on the bench gives options in case he flops.
Carrying Laurie and Talau on the bench gives options in case he flops.
Roar_Power
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Going to need to be patient with Bula. Plenty of mistakes in him and positioning at the back is questionable. As he gains experience, I think he can potentially lock down the FB role long term.
The_Patriot
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He is debuting at home in front of a home crowd.
Good time to bring him in if you ask me.
Good enough is old enough.
Good time to bring him in if you ask me.
Good enough is old enough.
Spot on.
And it's Manly.
Never a better time to bring those silvertails back to earth.
Red88_Tiger
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Could Staines to wing and Laurie to bench for halves mean we have been allowed to play him as no more fullback in squad
tony soprano
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Crushed like zero and 6?
426Tlgerland
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Sheens if he plays him at fullback over Staines is crazy , this kid has zero experience , he played in a trial and was poor , career ending game this one
Goldust
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Pumped to see the kid get his chance !
I thought Staines had a very solid game against Parra ,few mistakes but overall it was the best performance I’ve seen from a fullback wearing a Tigers jersey since Teddy was here 😅
I have a few critiques of Sheens,but one thing I’ve always liked about him is his willingness to give a young lad a go.Hopefully his judgment is correct and he’s ready.
I thought Staines had a very solid game against Parra ,few mistakes but overall it was the best performance I’ve seen from a fullback wearing a Tigers jersey since Teddy was here 😅
I have a few critiques of Sheens,but one thing I’ve always liked about him is his willingness to give a young lad a go.Hopefully his judgment is correct and he’s ready.
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