Jock Madden #244

[TigerBurnsy]

It's unfortunate he's so physically limited because he's good at so many things a traditional 7 is meant to be good at.

Put his mind in Doueihi's body and you've got a genuine superstar. Instead he's more like Adam Reynolds without the elite kicking game.

Reyno has worked on his running game asell

 

[Demps]

2026
Thoughts?

Aware he's going to market in November, I don't think we're going to find better.

A lot to like about his game, he seems very competent and I believe he can get better.

I hope next year we see him and Latu as the halves, with Javon developing in cup, getting ready to take over, eventually.

 

[BirchgroveTiger]

2026
Thoughts?

Aware he's going to market in November, I don't think we're going to find better.

A lot to like about his game, he seems very competent and I believe he can get better.

I hope next year we see him and Latu as the halves, with Javon developing in cup, getting ready to take over, eventually.

Agree Demps, and his kicking game has been much better today. Has to be signed

 

[Demps]

Agree Demps, and his kicking game has been much better today. Has to be signed

Seems to care about the club and his performances.

Unlike certain others.
He's a genuine footballer too with some smarts.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Seems to care about the club and his performances.

Unlike certain others.
He's a genuine footballer too with some smarts.

Agree. I like jock. I put him in the twal and seyfarth, effort and building culture category

 

[stevied]

I agree about Jock being a great clubman with a good attitude. I also thought he and Latu looked quite slick in the second half today. I like the way he straightens the attack and his kicking was solid overall. Madden and Fainu should definitely be the starting halves next year with Andrews in the wings.

 

[jadtiger]

As a cheap back up he is ok and does play with a lot of heart.As long as he realises he will never be a starting 7 i am fine with him staying at the club he obviously cares for.

 

[Muffstar]

I like the boy, I'd keep him he offers more than AD imo.

 

[Wiz]

Happy to keep him as a back up. Not sure we have anyone coming through that can do that role. The fact is most of our wins came when he was our halfback this year. He does play straight and create room for those outside.

 

[jstigers]

10x better then Luai for almost nothing in salary compared to him. Keep him

 

[stevied]

Happy to keep him as a back up. Not sure we have anyone coming through that can do that role. The fact is most of our wins came when he was our halfback this year. He does play straight and create room for those outside.

Which a halfback's main job. If he can add a bit a running game, he'll become a more complete number 7.

 

[NT_Tiger]

Lets face it, Luai took us for a ride, grabbed the cash and ran.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

As a cheap back up he is ok and does play with a lot of heart.As long as he realises he will never be a starting 7 i am fine with him staying at the club he obviously cares for.

👆this. Too many poor red zone kicks cost us & found out defensively. SOS is better than Madden in all Madden’s strong areas so wouldn’t be unhappy with him.

 

[rozelle_rudy]

Not a big Jock fan.
He tries hard, but he's slow, a poor defender and his kicking game is mediocre.

We probably need him still though. Benji will probably stick with Doueihi in the halves with Latu and Jock as backup while Andrews develops more.

 

[rozelle_rudy]

2026
Thoughts?

Aware he's going to market in November, I don't think we're going to find better.

A lot to like about his game, he seems very competent and I believe he can get better.

I hope next year we see him and Latu as the halves, with Javon developing in cup, getting ready to take over, eventually.

O'Sullivan?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Lets face it, Luai took us for a ride, grabbed the cash and ran.

He came for the cash and left for the cash.

 

[king_sirro]

I agree about Jock being a great clubman with a good attitude. I also thought he and Latu looked quite slick in the second half today. I like the way he straightens the attack and his kicking was solid overall. Madden and Fainu should definitely be the starting halves next year with Andrews in the wings.

I just wish Jock was more reliable defensively. Its ok for a smaller half to miss a tackle sometimes, but even his hold and release is very poor. Im ok with him not being a big running threat, its just his defence.

One point of interest that I found intriguing, he played a lot more freely once partnered with Latu. You could see he has more footy in him than what he has been giving.

Fix his defence and im more than happy for him to start at 7 next year with Latu out wider as a running threat. You could then play Javon on the right side in KOE cup. I think its important he learns to play both sides equally well.

 

[achilles]

Lets hope benji learns from this season we need a genuine 7

 

[TYGA]

I like Madden but if Latu and Andrews don’t earn and take the halves spots we are going nowhere fast.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I like Madden but if Latu and Andrews don’t earn and take the halves spots we are going nowhere fast.

This season has proven we lack depth and having at least 4 genuine halves options in the squad is mandatory. Retaining Madden has to be extremely important for WTs.