OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295

Gotta say that on field, I've been so disappointed in him so far.

Let's say he's able to organise the team, get them together and .make them feel like one. But, his main job as the main half is
1. 5th tackle options
2. Organise attack in opp 20

He's let us down in both things. We look lost in opp 20 each and every game.

He's had maybe 2 or 3 try assists. I understand trying to give Galvin control and all, but with the possession we've had, he's been shocking.

I feel like all his angles and the depth he works at is wrong. I know Sam Fainu seems to be injured but he's been kept super quiet as well.

I know he can do it, but I hope he gets his mojo back.
 
Sorry, but it has to be said. I love the guy, but his not playing like a 1.5 million dollar player. The little kick he put in in the last minute of regular time, instead of going long when they had a howling wind at their back could have cost us big time. It was a rookie error. It won’t be talked about cos we won, but it was poor play. He’s been underwhelming.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Sorry, but it has to be said. I love the guy, but his not playing like a 1.5 million dollar player. The little kick he put in in the last minute of regular time, instead of going long when they had a howling wind at their back could have cost us big time. It was a rookie error. It won’t be talked about cos we won, but it was poor play. He’s been underwhelming.
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On individual form, it’s hard to argue with criticism of Luai. But the team has a steeliness about it despite outperformed in the forwards most weeks. Terrell May and Romey I think have brought a lot of intangibles and in dollar terms, probably earning their keep.

Luai looks better when we get some momentum in games (like most halves) and we need to add a bit more punch in the pack so we can dominate games for longer.
 
tig_prmz said:
Gotta say that on field, I've been so disappointed in him so far.

Let's say he's able to organise the team, get them together and .make them feel like one. But, his main job as the main half is
1. 5th tackle options
2. Organise attack in opp 20

He's let us down in both things. We look lost in opp 20 each and every game.

He's had maybe 2 or 3 try assists. I understand trying to give Galvin control and all, but with the possession we've had, he's been shocking.

I feel like all his angles and the depth he works at is wrong. I know Sam Fainu seems to be injured but he's been kept super quiet as well.

I know he can do it, but I hope he gets his mojo back.
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Looks like just another player, but getting highly overpaid. Showing bugger all so far, maybe that’s why Coach Cleary bagged him then let him go. Maybe be he saw it coming.
 
I’m no footy expert, but can anyone explain the logic or lack of for his flat runs along the line and just passes to a big guy for a hit up? Is it to create space for a far side shift or what because they seem hopeless to me 95% of the time
 
Halbrowne61 said:
Looks like just another player, but getting highly overpaid. Showing bugger all so far, maybe that’s why Coach Cleary bagged him then let him go. Maybe be he saw it coming.
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He's created tries at Origin level. He used to kill it with Kikau and when critta used to play on the Left. All throughout Juniors, he's played well as a halfback as well.

He can do it. I know he can.

It needs to be HIS team. Galvins best asset is his fitness but that doesn't mean we just keep giving him the ball and say here do your best.
 
Demps said:
I think he has another gear we haven't seen yet.
This team will improve throughout the year and more time they spend together.

Unfortunately I don't think the pairing of him and Galvin is ideal.
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Too many sets we have guys walking into the defence or getting driven backwards. That’s nota platform for Romey. His skill set is most valuable in broken play. Need more punch.
 
Demps said:
I think he has another gear we haven't seen yet.
This team will improve throughout the year and more time they spend together.

Unfortunately I don't think the pairing of him and Galvin is ideal.
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Agreed. They seem to be both high touch dominant halves.
Feel at times he looks a little lost as to when to play his natural game or let Galvin run the show.
I think we will be better in the second half of the season.
 
user118245 said:
I’m no footy expert, but can anyone explain the logic or lack of for his flat runs along the line and just passes to a big guy for a hit up? Is it to create space for a far side shift or what because they seem hopeless to me 95% of the time
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Penrith played with bodies in motion , lot like 05 WT's .We aren't smart enough or fit enough to constantly stay in shape while running decoys.. Or our up n comers move to slow for Romy to calculate
 
bbobb said:
Agreed. They seem to be both high touch dominant halves.
Feel at times he looks a little lost as to when to play his natural game or let Galvin run the show.
I think we will be better in the second half of the season.
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Agree.

With Romey and Gal, clearly both talented players but not gelling as a pairing.

Should see a different plan when Latu replaces Galvin
 
user118245 said:
I’m no footy expert, but can anyone explain the logic or lack of for his flat runs along the line and just passes to a big guy for a hit up? Is it to create space for a far side shift or what because they seem hopeless to me 95% of the time
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Hes trying to attract a defende to come outta the line at him so he can drop it off to a support into that hole

I dunno what the uncohesion is he and galvin both seem all over the shop and a.lot of times team mates dont seem to know whats happening

Benji saying 'play What you see' dont help i think...need bloody communication too
 
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