OFFICIAL Adam Doueihi #227

[wet tiger coloured bird]

he had his chances playing with brooks. showed nothing

 

[tigerap]

Lock or center

 

[earl]

He has to come back into the centre role or maybe off the bench. He then may slot into fullback but I think it's too much to ask of him coming straight back.

Longer term to me it's unclear but I see him as a spine player. He may be able to slot into the centres or lock but I don't see him as a lock. If he is playing centre you better get him a lot of ball.

The coaching staff have to figure out his role along with Brooks and Hastings. We are also a crud team atm so maybe you can play some of these guys not in their best position but in the best position for us.

 

[wet tiger coloured bird]

he looked like the best player because the team looked sheet

 

[Demps]

he looked like the best player because the team looked sheet

They look much better this year

2/8

 

[Camel2281]

People who want him at 6 straight away don't want what's best for the team lol

Obvious choice is centre or off the bench to start off

I want him at centre as soon as he's fit enough for first grade. Long term we should be looking at signing NRL standard centres and playing AD at 6 and letting Brooks and his $1.1 million a year walk

 

[earl]

center. too slow for fullback or 6

If he is too slow for 6 he is too slow for centre. I don't think he is too slow.

 

[Camel2281]

center. too slow for fullback or 6

Who cares about his pace. He scored or assisted 1.8 tries per game last season, Brooks scored or assisted 0.6.

Speed in the halves isn't an issue. Slow outside backs are a bigger issue

 

[Camel2281]

he had his chances playing with brooks. showed nothing

Was that when he provided triple the attacking output of Brooks, got nominated for Daly M 5/8 of the year and won the Player's player of the year? Yeah showed nothing. You Luke Brooks's Mum?

 

[earl]

playing AD at 6 and letting Brooks and his $1.1 million a year walk

There is no way we re-sign Brooks on anywhere near a million. There is no way Brooks is on that figure now as well though.

You may be right in that we let Brooks walk and maybe it comes down to money but we will not be paying Brooks more than AD or Hastings long term unless AD and Hastings aren't here.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

He has to do this consistently. Doueihi has shown a lot more than Kepaoa has.

I'm not convinced AD just slots into the centres as well. To'a and Kepaoa both look good and Talau may come on. I'm not convinced Gildart is a dud either.

Doueihi is a good player. Many centres are not quick but they do have strong defence and the ability to set up the winger This is where Doueihi needs to make improvements to his game. There is a place for him but I think it will be at 13.

 

[earl]

There is a place for him but I think it will be at 13.

You could be right but I can't see it now. I think AD is a little like Brooks and they are better with less involvement.

 

[Cobarcats]

I hope AD also shows something when he eventually gets back on the field. But unfortunately I don't think he will show us any pace.

It will take him 2 or 3 matches to find his legs, no pun intended, and it wouldn't surprise me if he is initially rotated off the bench.

 

[Speed2burn]

I want him at centre as soon as he's fit enough for first grade. Long term we should be looking at signing NRL standard centres and playing AD at 6 and letting Brooks and his $1.1 million a year walk

Let's just see how he goes first, it could take him the rest of this year to find his feet again with the idea to come back 2023 fully fit and firing

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Couple options ...
Depending fitness
Thoughts ..

-FB or centre for a couple of weeks. Still reckon he ends up in the 6 at some point
-If Hasto & Brooks keep gelling I don't see halves changing (besides injuries)
-AD to 6, Brooks to 9
-Utility

 

[hammertime]

I think he'll be eased back in at #14. Subbing in at 6 at some point in the game, with brooks going to 9. Taking Madden's role, but should be a lot more effective.

That way he and brooks can both show what they can do in #6. Hastings is a lock at 7.

I've said it in another post, but I reckon madge set this structure up early, ready for AD's return.

 

[PJ_]

He's our best player. The King can play wherever he wants

 

[weststigerman]

Depending on how early he comes back, probably fullback while Laurie is out.

 

[Cobarcats]

I think he'll be eased back in at #14. Subbing in at 6 at some point in the game, with brooks going to 9. Taking Madden's role, but should be a lot more effective.

That way he and brooks can both show what they can do in #6. Hastings is a lock at 7.

I've said it in another post, but I reckon madge set this structure up early, ready for AD's return.

Yeh, and if you read the topic opening statement Madge says he hasn't thought about it...yeh right.
I agree it's set up for AD to return nicely.
Also Brooks has already occasionally started to play as a 9

 

[Speed2burn]

It doesn’t matter what coin they earn if they’re shit they’re shit

Nah he’s got something to offer he’s just not the player you think he is