If Galvin is in the team straight away (unless we have absolutely no choice) we’re screwed. Even if he’s training the house down, he’s never played against men before only boys at best. Kid needs to play Cup for a bit before getting the call up. However back on Miller, I don’t see him in the squad straight away, but given he’s top 30 at some point during the training session he’s gonna be training with the other top 30 as well even if it is just for an hour or so. All the top 30 train together especially during the pre season. It’ll break down as the season moves on and he’ll most likely be training a lot with the Flegg and Cup squads, but there will be times he’ll be training with the 30. The picture I mentioned is proof of that.
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Plenty of young players have gone straight into 1st Grade without previously playing against men.
The old saying if you’re good enough, you’re old enough.
I’m sure Benji hasn’t made up his mind over quite a few top 17 positions for Round 2, but the point myself and quite a few others are making is there has been numerous reports that Galvin is breaking off and training exclusively with what looks the preferred top17 at training, that is generally a heads up that he’s being rated higher than quite a few others also in our top 30 at this stage.
That can change, I’m sure the trial games will answer quite a few questions.
BAGNF05
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Block plays are also going out of fashion because defenses are wise to them now. As I said you need momentum. Best example of this is the Payne Haas destroyer (draws in 3 defenders ) run off the back of a Carrigan run then simply shift it to Walsh (block play if you like). Good luck stopping it. No set plays required. Penrith use their outside backs with hit ups to create momentum, the key is a. getting it and b. Having players who can execute when you have it.
Not many 18 year olds come in now and absolutely kill it. Some do better then others, but the game has changed a lot from the if you’re good enough you’re old enough. Back then it was possible, I don’t see it nowadays. If Galvin somehow does do it, he’ll be the first in a long time.
Probably also because with Tupou going there they now have a bit of a stockpile of outside backs which is where we lack depth
Ok bro …. I’ll just run off the facts . You don’t have any idea whether Galvin is up to it or not . Neither do I ! That whole paragraph is redundant of the coaching staff has a different opinion to you .
We will see in the trials . He’s either good enough or he isn’t . And if he is … I’ll go back to my original post . Don’t be surprised if he’s suiting up round 1 .
If he does he better be ready. Lot more pressure compared to trial games, and given he’s got no experience against men, doesn’t fill me with confidence. However, I hope I’m wrong and he does kill it, but most 18 year olds don’t.
Who was out of league for a few years chasing a bball career .
BAGNF05
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And when it happens you generally know well in advance because the guys are just untouchable in lower grades. E.g. Cobbo, Suaalli, Ponga, Folau, GI etc. they do tend to be outside backs a lot-hopefully we can add Galvin to that list but I’m not convinced yet.
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bomberbrown
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Galvin more than a million to1 to play r1
Round 2 a chance
Round 2 a chance
If he is a superstar … which they keep saying he is , then he will be the exception not the rule .
listen to the messaging mate . Is all I’m saying . Seriously …
GNR4LIFE
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But he was matured and his body was FG ready. Galvin’s isn’t.
I’m glad to hear he’s killing it at training, but let’s be honest he’s got no experience against men yet. Hasn’t played Cup to at least get an understanding of what’s to come when he makes it to firsts, but training and playing are two different things. It’s a big ask of someone who’s got no experience against men to come in and kill it.
GNR4LIFE
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Not if we release him to the Dragons. They need a half.
You have your view I have mine. Let’s leave it at that.
BAGNF05
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I agree. You do get those rarity players who seem to make the jump without skipping a beat. But it happens maybe once or twice every few years.
bomberbrown
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So if by a slim chance he gets picked, what position
Fullback, no
Wing, no
Centre, not with no shoulders.
6 or 7, no chance.
And even less chance of 8 to 13.
Fullback, no
Wing, no
Centre, not with no shoulders.
6 or 7, no chance.
And even less chance of 8 to 13.
It’s well known that Benji intends on selecting his team largely based on training attitude and performance.
Age or experience won’t be a major factor in his decisions.
Jesus Christ ! Wtf are you guys even arguing ? I’m literally saying if he’s training with the firsts , it means he’s right there . All I’m saying is if he’s got the skills don’t be surprised if he’s there round 1.
Sorry but unless you’ve got some insight into what Galvin benches , how he goes in wrestling drills , contact drills etc you have as much idea as I do .
How do you know what Galvins maturity is like ? Nofa is 30 and is the most immature dude in the team .
HUH ? He’s training with firsts…. So if he goes well in trials don’t be surprised if he’s there … what is there to debate..
if I go into a clothes store don’t be surprised if I buy a t shirt ….. it’s literally the same thing lol .
