David Klemmer #264

[hank37w]

Klemmer through 10 games

161.5 metres per game
60 PCM per game
26 tackles per game (99.6% tackle efficiency)
12 offloads

Some people on here think that he is playing poorly.

I know that stats don't always tell the whole story, but if these stats are correct they are not indicative of someone playing poorly.

I think that possibly some have seen a change in his running style and aggression and equate this to playing poorly.

I know that stats can vary between different sources, but the stats that I looked at show he has missed 1 tackle and conceded 2 penalties with no sin bins or send offs, which seems very reasonable to me for his output in other areas of the game.

If he was strictly playing the role of a JWH or Victor the Inflictor type enforcer, which is the style I believe some on here were wanting him be playing, then the penalty, sin bin and send off stats would go through the roof simply because he is playing for us and on any perceived reputation that may have carried over from the past.

Just for the record I am not saying that there is cheating or bias against certain teams and players by officials even though some of them have their eyes painted on and have a very poor interpretation of the rules and events that have occurred on the field.

 

[jrtiger]

excluding Api, this man is the best signing we have made in a decade. plays long minutes, averages approx 10 metres a hitup, makes his tackles, can find an offload and is a great mentor for the likes of Utoikamanu, Pole, Miller, Laulili'i and Fa'agutu. also an absolutely A1 human being. I hope we keep him around at the club well after he retires.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

in what world is dylan brown on more money than brooks, theres maybe 3-5 guys in the entire comp thats on more money than brooks and that's the problem

What price do you know what brooks is being paid? Is it 800, 900 or 1.2 or 1.3?

 

[Buttface]

excluding Api, this man is the best signing we have made in a decade. plays long minutes, averages approx 10 metres a hitup, makes his tackles, can find an offload and is a great mentor for the likes of Utoikamanu, Pole, Miller, Laulili'i and Fa'agutu. also an absolutely A1 human being. I hope we keep him around at the club well after he retires.

I wanted him when he went to the knights. He is a consistent aggressive gun of a prop and if Freddy wasn’t such a knob he’d be playing origin and should be this year.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

I wanted him when he went to the knights. He is a consistent aggressive gun of a prop and if Freddy wasn’t such a knob he’d be playing origin and should be this year.

He has been fantastic for us

 

[Kelce68]

Klemmer through 10 games

161.5 metres per game
60 PCM per game
26 tackles per game (99.6% tackle efficiency)
12 offloads

He has been nothing short of elite.

I would argue those numbers are better than any prop in the club's history, albeit a small sample size.

A pack leader in every sense of the word.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

He has been nothing short of elite.

I would argue those numbers are better than any prop in the club's history, albeit a small sample size.

A pack leader in every sense of the word.

perhaps Woods numbers were similar when he was with us?

 

[Kelce68]

perhaps Woods numbers were similar when he was with us?

Possibly, though the tackle efficiency and minutes per game wouldn't match I wouldn't think. It's interesting to note though, when Woods was putting up comparable numbers, he was playing for NSW and Australia...

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

perhaps Woods numbers were similar when he was with us?

Woods eh. 200 run metres in a game but most of them were done in reverse and on easy carries (play 4 or 5).

 

[Sully]

Klemmer through 10 games

161.5 metres per game
60 PCM per game
26 tackles per game (99.6% tackle efficiency)
12 offloads

Klem has been fantastic both on and off the field.

Remember he replaced James Tamou who may have been good off the field, yet left a lot to be desired on it

Leads by example and will show the young forwards how to prepare and last in the Front Row for many years

 

[Dino]

Possibly, though the tackle efficiency and minutes per game wouldn't match I wouldn't think. It's interesting to note though, when Woods was putting up comparable numbers, he was playing for NSW and Australia...

Tbh while he's been great with us I don't think he should play for nsw there are props that give just as much but have a faster play the ball which wasn't prioritised as much during the period woods played in rep teams

 

[TCL]

Klemmer through 10 games

161.5 metres per game
60 PCM per game
26 tackles per game (99.6% tackle efficiency)
12 offloads

What a slacker

 

[Kelce68]

Tbh while he's been great with us I don't think he should play for nsw there are props that give just as much but have a faster play the ball which wasn't prioritised as much during the period woods played in rep teams

Thats a fair argument.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Klem has been fantastic both on and off the field.

Remember he replaced James Tamou who may have been good off the field, yet left a lot to be desired on it

Leads by example and will show the young forwards how to prepare and last in the Front Row for many years

I posted here when we signed Klem that I though he could be what Tamou was for Penrith in 2017 (and what we hoped he would be for us). I think Klem's actually been better, the numbers have been absurd and he's not taking any easy carries or going for cheap meters to the detriment of the PTB speed. He's been unreal, deserves his flowers for sure.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Klem has been fantastic both on and off the field.

Remember he replaced James Tamou who may have been good off the field, yet left a lot to be desired on it

Leads by example and will show the young forwards how to prepare and last in the Front Row for many years

Really enjoy what Klem brings to the team
Gets us out of trouble with his powerful bursts when needed
Awesome stuff

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Some people on here think that he is playing poorly.

I know that stats don't always tell the whole story, but if these stats are correct they are not indicative of someone playing poorly.

I think that possibly some have seen a change in his running style and aggression and equate this to playing poorly.

I know that stats can vary between different sources, but the stats that I looked at show he has missed 1 tackle and conceded 2 penalties with no sin bins or send offs, which seems very reasonable to me for his output in other areas of the game.

If he was strictly playing the role of a JWH or Victor the Inflictor type enforcer, which is the style I believe some on here were wanting him be playing, then the penalty, sin bin and send off stats would go through the roof simply because he is playing for us and on any perceived reputation that may have carried over from the past.

Just for the record I am not saying that there is cheating or bias against certain teams and players by officials even though some of them have their eyes painted on and have a very poor interpretation of the rules and events that have occurred on the field.

Within a 10 week timeframe, those stats are unbelievable (especially for a prop)
Klem was obviously a top priority signing for Sheens.
The current stats were no near at his previous clubs
Klem has proved strongly to the club, and it is showing

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

I love David Klemmer. He is so reliable. Gives you exactly what you expect of him each and every week. Dunno what we are paying him but so far he is worth every cent!

 

[Nafe82]

I love David Klemmer. He is so reliable. Gives you exactly what you expect of him each and every week. Dunno what we are paying him but so far he is worth every cent!

Klem is a beast. Nearly the same size and weight as tamou but such a massive difference, I don't think it's so much a different coach with the others but, geez they have all lifted their game. Having and impact workhorse foward has even taken the pressure off twally, now he is playing career best I think

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

WT were able to move Musgrove on ($500k) and replace him with Klemmer ($400k this year). 150m a week and has 1 missed tackle through 10 games. Been great value, even without the contribution he has made around the club with the younger forwards.

 

[Buttface]

Klem is a beast. Nearly the same size and weight as tamou but such a massive difference, I don't think it's so much a different coach with the others but, geez they have all lifted their game. Having and impact workhorse foward has even taken the pressure off twally, now he is playing career best I think

No way, Tamou’s head alone would would be bigger than Klem.