Speed2burn
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It’s been reported Marshall wanted him to play 13 in attack and then shifted to the edge in defense
OFFICIAL Adam Doueihi #227
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twentyforty
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Luai offered to play with the Magpies if it helps Benji’s roster decisions, but it wouldn’t be a good look having your highest paid player not selected for WT? There’s been a little sarcasm in Doueihi’s passes of late.
(running toward the outside player and throwing the pill under 7s style).
So our “best player” may not be playing to his title.
pawsandclaws1
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I haven't read that and really it is a puzzling selection.
Speed2burn
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The main concern is Doueihi making it all about him and storming out, when a talented youngster is set to make his debut
pawsandclaws1
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To me, the real issue has not been dealt with by the club.
Red88_Tiger
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If a players won’t play in position chosen how much of a game do you think they will follow a game plan especially if they would prefer to play differently. Putting the blame on anyone bar Adam for walking out in this instance is wrong.
Each situation on its own merits and Benji > Ad in this one
AD is one of my favourite players but if the team's leadership group has any backbone, they'll be standing up at training this morning and telling the rest of the playing group that AD is gone and for anyone who supports him to stand up and make themselves known.
But to be honest, it might ring a bit hollow if Luai is part of that group?
But to be honest, it might ring a bit hollow if Luai is part of that group?
I tend to agree I think he is gone, unfortunately IMO.
I hope Luai has put pen to paper with Parra, because I think this would otherwise jeaporadise his deal there. AD and Moses would be the perfect fit, and also a long term one.
Otherwise I see Dragons and Perth as options for him
I hope Luai has put pen to paper with Parra, because I think this would otherwise jeaporadise his deal there. AD and Moses would be the perfect fit, and also a long term one.
Otherwise I see Dragons and Perth as options for him
Yeah under 7s stuff
clontarfkid
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What I meant was the team supported Benji in releasing Galvi...this time Luai has divided the team
Call it what u like
Speed2burn
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What is the main issue in your view?
Our last month of footy has been a return to wooden spoon form, at a time we were in a finals race.
The relegation of the halfback in these circumstances is pretty common.
Jolls
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I personally don't think that is the case, but we are all entitled to our opinions. Benji has given him foour weeks post recovery to deliver so he has shown plenty of patience with him. I have wathced AD pretty closely over the four weeks and I'm not so sure that physically the shoulder is what is holding him back. His big defensive misses aren't related to him not being able to hit with his shoulder, they are related to his poor lateral movement. He is simply a big body that an't physically respond as quick as his opposition can move/change pace/step and he is being targetted in defence. He may need to be needled up to take the pain out of contact at 13 but the lateral movement issue is pretty well taken care of given the nature of the players in the middle corridor and the closer spacing of the supporting defence.
diedpretty
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I'm just trying to think whose Douehis 2 friends are - certainly wouldn't be the edge players outside him saying he needs to play half. Also Douehi doesn't come across as being part of the bro clan. So i'm guessing its Bula and Seyfarth. This sought of crap coming out with quotes without names attached smacks from straight out of the Isaac Moses playbook.
pawsandclaws1
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Our captain has made a decision to leave. I have no issue with that but the announcement should have occurred at the conclusion of the season. It has impacted team performance.
I am pleased the club is introducing Andrews and congratulate him on his selection. Luai should be the player imo to move aside, perhaps to the bench, to accommodate him. He is not going to be at WTs next year so it is a good chance to see how a new combination works.
Doueihi is one of our best and a local junior. He wears his heart on his sleeve, just like a few other of our past and present players. No NRL player is a sook, and while I don't agree with his action, I understand where it comes from. I hope he plays.
supercoach
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The recruiters could have a ten million pot of gold to spend but will struggle to entice players to a club that produces more drama than Hollywood. The other thing there is very little talent in the market place at present
mtd#2
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What did you hear?
Speed2burn
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Maybe, just maybe Benji has decided Javon Andrews is best fit to debut with Luai as his halves partner? The players that’s been and done it all?
Say what you want about Luai but he’s been on record plenty of times saying he doesn’t want to get in the road of these kids coming through. I think it’s been obvious plenty of times on the field this year he’s taken a backwards step to accommodate Doueihi and it just hasn’t quite worked in the halves.
I have no doubt Andrews will shine better without Doueihi overcalling a rookie all game. I think the decision is based on making Javon Andrews having a smoother transition into first grade
Jolls
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Yes, 100% and he would be carrying it regadless if he was ar centre, where you wanted him selected in place of Herbert, or off the pine playing at lock where he has more influence on our attack and allows Twal to reinforce the prop rotation. The player, the performace staff and the coaching staff all believe he was fit enough to play. So the shoulder is irrelevant to the discussion ofwhat postion the coaching staff think is inthe best interests of the team. None of us armchair coaches have the clipboard or the inside knowledge to make decisions; but in the minds of those with the knowledge AD off the pine into the 13 rotation was the best option for the team. We can only judge the quality of that call after the game has been played - unfortunately now we don't have that hindsight opportunity.
Speed2burn
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The decision to not play was him, btw. He still has a spot in the team lol
