No argument he’s earned a spot. We won’t be seeing finals with Madden at halfback. He can help though good player.
Jock Madden #244
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GNR4LIFE
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I feel like there should be more concern around Latu than the strap, but thats just me.
Depends what you are concerned about.
I am concerned if Madden is our first choice half we have little chance of making finals.
I am concerned that Latu’s injuries may stop him from having the career his talent should make him have.
However, I will take the risk with Latu because if the footy injury gods are kind he could really be a star and a better option of bringing success to the team. In saying that, I hope Latu is at 6.
Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan
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Latu and Andrews are the future, but we need Madden for their development to go smoothly.
Firstly, those two can't have a free ride into first grade. They need someone to put pressure on them.
Second, he is a game manager, which the other two are nowhere near being (or may not ever be). Even if one of Latu or Andrews have a future as a game manager, it is unreasonable to ask someone of their age to do so. Players like Cleary, DCE, and Katoa who can do that in their early 20s pop up once in a blue moon.
Third, he is our best 7 currently at the club. Both Latu and Andrews will be better players, but they are not yet better halfbacks than Madden. While Jock has a lot of holes in his game, he generally does what you want your 7 to do. He is a loud voice, he directs the team around the park, and he chooses good kicking options. I also think he will do a better job without Luai and Doueihi overcalling him and killing our attacking shapes.
Firstly, those two can't have a free ride into first grade. They need someone to put pressure on them.
Second, he is a game manager, which the other two are nowhere near being (or may not ever be). Even if one of Latu or Andrews have a future as a game manager, it is unreasonable to ask someone of their age to do so. Players like Cleary, DCE, and Katoa who can do that in their early 20s pop up once in a blue moon.
Third, he is our best 7 currently at the club. Both Latu and Andrews will be better players, but they are not yet better halfbacks than Madden. While Jock has a lot of holes in his game, he generally does what you want your 7 to do. He is a loud voice, he directs the team around the park, and he chooses good kicking options. I also think he will do a better job without Luai and Doueihi overcalling him and killing our attacking shapes.
