2027 half back and five eigth

[Papacito]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Jock Madden really kick on next season.

The guy is no spring chicken, but we're seeing more and more guys across the comp hitting their straps later on in their career.

With not even 50 games under his belt and no Jarome running things, he could surprise a few people.

 

[clontarfkid]

Agree with you there mtd#2
All of our half’s are 5/8s except Madden.
Douhei’s long kicking game is the only thing that I believe gets him a start in the half’s.

AD is also the only one with experience..and just happens to be our best proven attacking player
Cant leave him out
Unless Latu can play 7,hate to say it but think thats where Douhi starts the year
If he cant/wont pass...we make changes
Bought Averillo to play centre,and dont have many options tbh

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Jock Madden really kick on next season.

The guy is no spring chicken, but we're seeing more and more guys across the comp hitting their straps later on in their career.

With not even 50 games under his belt and no Jarome running things, he could surprise a few people.

Needs to sort out his defensive skills and efforts. Attack wise he goes ok if you put a dynamic 6 with him , he can handle the atttacking basics

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

AD is also the only one with experience..and just happens to be our best proven attacking player
Cant leave him out
Unless Latu can play 7,hate to say it but think thats where Douhi starts the year
If he cant/wont pass...we make changes
Bought Averillo to play centre,and dont have many options tbh

Not just about passing , it’s making room for outside players, putting them in gaps, digging into the line .

 

[clontarfkid]

Not just about passing , it’s making room for outside players, putting them in gaps, digging into the line .

Not sure his natural instict is to play for others..which is the real issue 4 me
Id give him one last year in the halves,and if hes unwilling or unable to do that,its 13 or CU

 

[clontarfkid]

Needs to sort out his defensive skills and efforts. Attack wise he goes ok if you put a dynamic 6 with him , he can handle the atttacking basics

Agree..but is a huge liability in defence,and is heavily targetted

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Not sure his natural instict is to play for others..which is the real issue 4 me
Id give him one last year in the halves,and if hes unwilling or unable to do that,its 13 or CU

that one last chance would likely cost us another season of missing semis. And Benji his job. Its a big Nah for me.

 

[clontarfkid]

that one last chance would likely cost us another season of missing semis. And Benji his job. Its a big Nah for me.

Who is gonna break the line on a semi regular basis?
Not easy to replace

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I'd be very surprised if we sign Fogarty, we have plenty of halves atm

How many are good enough though?

 

[upthetigers]

How many are good enough though?

How many are 7s? I am not convinced Latu is

 

[Wezt]

I'd be very surprised if we sign Fogarty, we have plenty of halves atm

3 five-eights. No controlling halfbacks

Edit: I guess you call Madden a halfback actually, but his ceiling is low

 

[GNR4LIFE]

3 five-eights. No controlling halfbacks

Edit: I guess you call Madden a halfback actually, but his ceiling is low

If he’s 7, be prepared to fight the Bears for the spoon.

 

[bptiger 0]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Jock Madden really kick on next season.

The guy is no spring chicken, but we're seeing more and more guys across the comp hitting their straps later on in their career.

With not even 50 games under his belt and no Jarome running things, he could surprise a few people.

And who will make all the tackles he doesn’t make , I think his kicking is pure finds the fullback or winger every kick

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Who is gonna break the line on a semi regular basis?
Not easy to replace

We have a first class second
Row and Centre pairing . Dynamic options at 6 (latu and Javon). Douehi may fit into 13 or for injuries in centres

 

[clontarfkid]

We have a first class second
Row and Centre pairing . Dynamic options at 6 (latu and Javon). Douehi may fit into 13 or for injuries in centres

We came 15th..going backwards
Need everything going for us ..plus more
It's throwing away the baby
.which is very appropriate btw!

 

[stevied]

I really think our halves should be Madden at 7 and Latu at 6. People will disagree with me but Jock was our best half last season. Though not a game breaker or a dominant 7, he dug into the line, creating space for the likes of Douehi, was an effective short kicker and, at least, showed strong, overall effort. Like others have said, I think he can continue to develop if he's shown confidence. Latu can provide the attacking flair at 6. But, all of this hinges on the forward momentum provided by our pack. They have to get us going forward otherwise it doesn't matter who our halves are, they will struggle. Final suggestions: continue to develop Andrews in Cup and tell Doueihi he is to transition to a 13 or he can hop on his bike.

 

[LiamFulton]

I really think our halves should be Madden at 7 and Latu at 6. People will disagree with me but Jock was our best half last season. Though not a game breaker or a dominant 7, he dug into the line, creating space for the likes of Douehi, was an effective short kicker and, at least, showed strong, overall effort. Like others have said, I think he can continue to develop if he's shown confidence. Latu can provide the attacking flair at 6. But, all of this hinges on the forward momentum provided by our pack. They have to get us going forward otherwise it doesn't matter who our halves are, they will struggle. Final suggestions: continue to develop Andrews in Cup and tell Doueihi he is to transition to a 13 or he can hop on his bike.

what you said about him is true but he's still trash compared to the rest of the comp