OFFICIAL Jock Madden #244

I agree about Jock being a great clubman with a good attitude. I also thought he and Latu looked quite slick in the second half today. I like the way he straightens the attack and his kicking was solid overall. Madden and Fainu should definitely be the starting halves next year with Andrews in the wings.
 
As a cheap back up he is ok and does play with a lot of heart.As long as he realises he will never be a starting 7 i am fine with him staying at the club he obviously cares for.
 
Happy to keep him as a back up. Not sure we have anyone coming through that can do that role. The fact is most of our wins came when he was our halfback this year. He does play straight and create room for those outside.
 
Wiz said:
Happy to keep him as a back up. Not sure we have anyone coming through that can do that role. The fact is most of our wins came when he was our halfback this year. He does play straight and create room for those outside.
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Which a halfback's main job. If he can add a bit a running game, he'll become a more complete number 7.
 
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jadtiger said:
As a cheap back up he is ok and does play with a lot of heart.As long as he realises he will never be a starting 7 i am fine with him staying at the club he obviously cares for.
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👆this. Too many poor red zone kicks cost us & found out defensively. SOS is better than Madden in all Madden’s strong areas so wouldn’t be unhappy with him.
 
Not a big Jock fan.
He tries hard, but he's slow, a poor defender and his kicking game is mediocre.

We probably need him still though. Benji will probably stick with Doueihi in the halves with Latu and Jock as backup while Andrews develops more.
 
Demps said:
2026
Thoughts?

Aware he's going to market in November, I don't think we're going to find better.

A lot to like about his game, he seems very competent and I believe he can get better.

I hope next year we see him and Latu as the halves, with Javon developing in cup, getting ready to take over, eventually.
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O'Sullivan?
 
stevied said:
I agree about Jock being a great clubman with a good attitude. I also thought he and Latu looked quite slick in the second half today. I like the way he straightens the attack and his kicking was solid overall. Madden and Fainu should definitely be the starting halves next year with Andrews in the wings.
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I just wish Jock was more reliable defensively. Its ok for a smaller half to miss a tackle sometimes, but even his hold and release is very poor. Im ok with him not being a big running threat, its just his defence.

One point of interest that I found intriguing, he played a lot more freely once partnered with Latu. You could see he has more footy in him than what he has been giving.

Fix his defence and im more than happy for him to start at 7 next year with Latu out wider as a running threat. You could then play Javon on the right side in KOE cup. I think its important he learns to play both sides equally well.
 
I like Madden but if Latu and Andrews don’t earn and take the halves spots we are going nowhere fast.
 
TYGA said:
I like Madden but if Latu and Andrews don’t earn and take the halves spots we are going nowhere fast.
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This season has proven we lack depth and having at least 4 genuine halves options in the squad is mandatory. Retaining Madden has to be extremely important for WTs.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
I feel like there should be more concern around Latu than the strap, but thats just me.
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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.
 
Wiz said:
Happy to keep him as a back up. Not sure we have anyone coming through that can do that role. The fact is most of our wins came when he was our halfback this year. He does play straight and create room for those outside.
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Was 4th in the comp for line engagements. Pretty good considering he only played 14 games.
 
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