I agree with all that. I think Latu is better than the lot. I also have never seen Madden throw a cutout ball either . All I’ve been saying is chill out .
The halves problem
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Yea I guess . It’s crazy because I’ve been accused of being a massive homer before , and a sheeple who believes everything out of the club .. what was the other one … happy clapper ..: 😜 anyways
I haven’t seen anyone stressed out. We’ve got another month before Luai is available. Good to have options for a change.
Hopefully Latu gets himself right and lives up to all the wraps.
Stressing? No the correct word is manic ! guys who as @titosantana was saying were cutting their wrists , punting players as recently as yesterday lunchtime .. are now wanting the team flipped on its head because the the backup had a good game . I would classify that as manic .. and people being a slave to their emotions . Chemically speaking its the dopamine hit that comes from winning. Just like when we lose it will be dopamine and serotonin depletion that will cause mass depression .
It’s round 4 . It’s a long season . We will see how the team goes move forward . It’s a good thing to know we have options , but for now that’s all it is . Options !
It’s a footy forum mate, people come on here and react to what they witness.
I’m not sure what posts you’re referring to but certainly not going to criticise anyone who saw Jock Madden play a complete halfback performance in a hostile environment and get excited that he might improve our side.
Noting that he also looked sharp in both trials.
And our attack without him last week was pretty pedestrian.
Man I’m not going repeat myself for the 5th time. Everyone is entitled to thier opinion . All I’m saying for those who reading this, is it’s round 4, an he’s a backup half . Do With that knowledge what you will .
After last nights game you wonder why we re-signed him?
👍 this has been answered
Tiger Tarl
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It looked like Doueihi went to left centre or even playing like a 2nd fullback when Latu came on.
Eg. The Bula try in the 60th min went Api -> Latu -> Madden -> Doueihi.
Similarly in the 75th-minute try, Doueihi was on the left outside Madden.
Was that just Doueihi roaming or was there a reshuffle? Or was Latu playing as lock/first receiver? We had 3 halves out there linking up beautifully.
Eg. The Bula try in the 60th min went Api -> Latu -> Madden -> Doueihi.
Similarly in the 75th-minute try, Doueihi was on the left outside Madden.
Was that just Doueihi roaming or was there a reshuffle? Or was Latu playing as lock/first receiver? We had 3 halves out there linking up beautifully.
Cribbertarian
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Latu was playing as a distrubuting lock. When that happens the 6 often ends up a bit wider, running the sort of sweep lines a ball-playing fullback would (especially on one side), with the fullback just sniffing around the ruck more. So there wasn't a reshuffle per se but that structure is different to when teams just pick an extra middle forward at 13.
BirchgroveTiger
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The best thing I’m seeing now is that all the players really enjoying playing together . Hats off to Benji and his team for moving on older players not performing , and bringing skilful players to the club such as Madden and KPP, and giving younger players a go , Malachi, Tavana and others.
AD was our best player last night, closely followed by Twal, moving these 2 around now is not a good idea; let’s not make lots of changes this early in the season, we’re going well at the moment.
AD was our best player last night, closely followed by Twal, moving these 2 around now is not a good idea; let’s not make lots of changes this early in the season, we’re going well at the moment.
hammertime
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Well said. We can't risk AD dropping his head and luai can't be moved. I think benji has options with jock at 14 - he may come on to spend time at both hooker and then shift AD fo centre for a period.
But we can't make these calls now. Injuries can happen and things can just completely change. Decisions like this may not need to be made.
Put it this way. This is a brilliant problem to have and all these guys will contribute to our success, starting role or not.
Buttface
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5 years ago? Was that Fluke Brooks’s freak game when he kicked two 40/20’s?
Tom Shines
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Tiger Tarl
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Going forward, I still feel both Luai and Doueihi are suited to the 5/8 role. BUT, as I (and others) have stated, there is a world and a game plan that could fit our team and the faster pace of the game...
Start with Luai and Doueihi in the halves and Twal at 13. Then after 20 or so mins, when the forwards have tired, bring on Latu at lock, and Twal goes into the prop rotation, but Latu plays as a ball distributor/first receiver. Ostensibly, Latu plays as a halfback and to his strengths (digging into the line and pinpoint passes) with 2 five-eighths outside him. If this is what happened in the second half yesterday, imagine what it would do when we have Luai and Taylan May back, not to mention Samuela and KPP. Everyone has to be fit first for this to happen though.
Start with Luai and Doueihi in the halves and Twal at 13. Then after 20 or so mins, when the forwards have tired, bring on Latu at lock, and Twal goes into the prop rotation, but Latu plays as a ball distributor/first receiver. Ostensibly, Latu plays as a halfback and to his strengths (digging into the line and pinpoint passes) with 2 five-eighths outside him. If this is what happened in the second half yesterday, imagine what it would do when we have Luai and Taylan May back, not to mention Samuela and KPP. Everyone has to be fit first for this to happen though.
twentyforty
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It doesn’t matter if it’s round 4 or round 24, there’s no denying that Madden is the best half we have. Benji may be forced to recognise that at some stage, regardless of his liking for Doueihi. And I think you’ll also stop continually calling him a back up half.
tig_prmz
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If Madden can play 4 games likes this, then he should be at 7 as you were saying before the game.
I still think that he's not a genuine attacking threat, and maybe the element of surprise really threw the Warriors.
I hope I'm wrong though. Maddens long kicking game was exquisite
Wallyfunk1
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With how Jock performed in the trials and last night , we should see if there is any interest to ‘lend’ Latu to the panthers or the eels (or maybe even Melbourne) for the remaining of this year and or next year , to learn from a dominant halfback.
(I would also extend his contract with us now until 2030 or 31, before we agree to lending him to anyone)
He would be a spare in any of those sides so there is little chance he would have to play against his brothers and he would get lessons from one of the best halfbacks there are
This would solve all our halves issues for this year and next (Jock at 14)
It’s clearly worked for Jock to go away and come back ,it might be the best thing for Latu (and for us without loosing him completely)
(I would also extend his contract with us now until 2030 or 31, before we agree to lending him to anyone)
He would be a spare in any of those sides so there is little chance he would have to play against his brothers and he would get lessons from one of the best halfbacks there are
This would solve all our halves issues for this year and next (Jock at 14)
It’s clearly worked for Jock to go away and come back ,it might be the best thing for Latu (and for us without loosing him completely)
Odessa
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This is Bat Sh!t Crazy no words for it really we could also lend Melbourne Big Mac and throw in Terrell May and they could room together to save money on rent
Because we need to find spots for Alex Seyfart and Will Craig
