I think he is a very talented 9 ready for a starting first grade spot. We don't really have that spot to offer though. If he was happy to come here on a modest contract with no guarantees and compete for a bench spot I think he would be a great get and potentially a fantastic long term signing...
I see it as very different. I've no problem any player negotiating anything into their next contract. No matter how ridiculous they have the right to negotiate it and if it has been agreed upon by the club then good on them. It is different making new demands under pre-existing terms.
If AD...
I'm not really calling for him to be moved now (or any time soon) but I do think his long term future is likely the front row. I also think he is a very long way off being one of the better backrowers in the comp. He might be one day. More likely in my opinion he loses half a step and...
Actually, yes you are right. Apologies, I forgot that Martin played on before leaving the field after halftime.
I agree the Warriors win had merit. As I said I thought we looked genuinely classy in that game.
I in fact believe all the wins had merit to some extent (perhaps not the Eels one...
Could also add if you like Warriors were missing one centre whilst their other was filling in for their missing backrower. They also fielded 2 halves that had never played together before. And probably off their game a little, most likely due to thinking they simply needed to turn up for the...
Agree the warriors game was a great win.
As for the sinbinnings, well Eels was one of them. They scored the first two tries of the game before a binning had occurred. Tigers fought hard and scored the next 3, but only after an injury meant they had to reshuffle their backline. Yes Eels then...
I think to much is made of the success at the start of the season. Everyone seems to be happy blame injuries for our failures but not question the role it may have played in the wins.
Cowboys: missing Cotter, Nanai and Drinkwater playing with busted ribs was a passenger.
Knights: missing Ponga...
I can't believe how many people think this. Defence is the most nuanced aspect of the game and needs elite level coaching more so than any other aspect.
I'd argue a couple points here.
1) Surely if you can assess the quality of the opponents watching live, you can also assess the quality of the opponents by watching the video.
2) clubs getting sent video is nothing new. I recall reading Fatty's book many years ago about how he ended up at...