OFFICIAL Jahream Bula #269

Wiz said:
Bula was only ever average. We over valued him like we do with our own players so often. His extension has created a real problem for us as fullback is basically the most important position in a team and we are paying him dollars equivalent to a superstar but getting a bottom 6 fullback.
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I don't know about bottom 6, I think that is a bit flattering and I place him in dead last position.

I know our defence is 💩 but Bula certainly cannot be relied on as our last line of defence because he has been absolutely pathetic and that has not been just a little while either.

While we are talking about short comings, tell me if there are any other full backs in the NRL that NEVER bust a tackle and make some decent metres on a kick return.

When Bula debuted in the NRL the one thing about him that was a stand out was his defence and his ability to be on the spot to regularly foil a try scoring situation.

He has regressed badly in this department and at the same time has failed to improve in just about every other aspect of the game that is a critical part of being a full back.

Some will say I am being harsh, and yes I agree that currently we have no one better to replace him, but I think it is more likely that others cannot face the facts and are viewing Bula through rose coloured glasses.
 
hank37w said:
I don't know about bottom 6, I think that is a bit flattering and I place him in dead last position.

I know our defence is 💩 but Bula certainly cannot be relied on as our last line of defence because he has been absolutely pathetic and that has not been just a little while either.

While we are talking about short comings, tell me if there are any other full backs in the NRL that NEVER bust a tackle and make some decent metres on a kick return.

When Bula debuted in the NRL the one thing about him that was a stand out was his defence and his ability to be on the spot to regularly foil a try scoring situation.

He has regressed badly in this department and at the same time has failed to improve in just about every other aspect of the game that is a critical part of being a full back.

Some will say I am being harsh, and yes I agree that currently we have no one better to replace him, but I think it is more likely that others cannot face the facts and are viewing Bula through rose coloured glasses.
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He is pathetic, can’t believe he has gone so bad some of those tackles he missed an under 16 could have pulled them off .
And his returning of the ball is so soft , and he is never hunting around the ruck looking for the ball , can’t believe that we resigned this bloke on large money 💰
 
bptiger 0 said:
He is pathetic, can’t believe he has gone so bad some of those tackles he missed an under 16 could have pulled them off .
And his returning of the ball is so soft , and he is never hunting around the ruck looking for the ball , can’t believe that we resigned this bloke on large money 💰
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Bula wasn't the only one this weekend. Matt dufty was torn a new one on atleast 3 occasions by the storm.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
I don’t think anyone has considered the possibility Luai has a good at season at the Eels. Definitely not beyond the realm.
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Depends on what he chooses..
We saw against Titans what he's capable of...a one off despite that's what we pay a squillion for every week
And he will likely put in at Eels to restore what's left of his reputation and legacy
Hate these mercenaries
 
Odessa said:
Those don't say how many games played
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It doesn’t paint a good picture, but he’s a victim of playing in a bad team … is anyone really performing that well atm? Maybe pole when he comes off the bench

I reckon if you put his stats up after the first 8 weeks he’s top 3 fullbacks in the comp
 
This is just garbage because as a team we are SHIT!. Lets just blame some other "Key" position players.. Bula is NOT perfect, But He is "above average".... As "Some" have said.... Put him in a better team and its a different scenario... People forget, He was /is important to our structure... When he "WAS NOT" playing, we missed him terribly.. I admit, I think he's down a little (he's clearly looked more shaky under high balls lately) and I do feel He's not 100%, his shoulder prolly not right - But he is class... He has that casual/languid style.. My Only gripe is - IF he could just add 10% accelaration when he runs, It would transform him to being elite.... How many times do I see him poking through, But defenders just drag him down.. so he doesnt make the line break......He just lacks that x factor accelearation... I can see him trying to ball play also and make a difference but he usually gets over called etc... Anyways, I personally feel he's the least of our problems....
 
ashman said:
This is just garbage because as a team we are SHIT!. Lets just blame some other "Key" position players.. Bula is NOT perfect, But He is "above average".... As "Some" have said.... Put him in a better team and its a different scenario... People forget, He was /is important to our structure... When he "WAS NOT" playing, we missed him terribly.. I admit, I think he's down a little (he's clearly looked more shaky under high balls lately) and I do feel He's not 100%, his shoulder prolly not right - But he is class... He has that casual/languid style.. My Only gripe is - IF he could just add 10% accelaration when he runs, It would transform him to being elite.... How many times do I see him poking through, But defenders just drag him down.. so he doesnt make the line break......He just lacks that x factor accelearation... I can see him trying to ball play also and make a difference but he usually gets over called etc... Anyways, I personally feel he's the least of our problems....
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Exactly, people don’t realise the people that he has has to run off, Douhei the dummy to him when he is in space and pass it behind you or at you when a defender in his face. See how he goes with Latu and Andrews actually drawing a defender in or a forward linking with him properly.. also he is injured all season
 
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