Alex Seyfarth #232

He's the perfect player to use from the bench when your team is out on their feet defending set after set on their line... He's a tackling machine and just absorbs whatever pressure is being thrown at him. Very one-dimensional player but if he's used to his strengths he's extremely useful to a successful footy team
 
AL The Tiger said:
He's the perfect player to use from the bench when your team is out on their feet defending set after set on their line... He's a tackling machine and just absorbs whatever pressure is being thrown at him. Very one-dimensional player but if he's used to his strengths he's extremely useful to a successful footy team
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Agreed but looks like he is adding another dimension to his play.

He can cross the line. That's 2x tries this year, which is pretty good for someone in the front row.

Okay, may need to work on his grounding... but good to see.

He is a keeper. Lets see how Naden goes but by having 2x centers who can score we suddenly can rattle people in attack. The way Api just slips the ball out to team mates is awesome.
 
AL The Tiger said:
He's the perfect player to use from the bench when your team is out on their feet defending set after set on their line... He's a tackling machine and just absorbs whatever pressure is being thrown at him. Very one-dimensional player but if he's used to his strengths he's extremely useful to a successful footy team
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Well he has added another dimension, line crossing.

Yes Seyfarth is a toiler. But glad to see him cross the line and being ready to recieve the ball. 2x this year and a few tries last year.

One of the big problems of last year were line crossing options. Bula was really one of the few crossing the line and that let him be marked.

You suddenly add Olam, Faaalagu and have a few forwards who can recieve the ball... You get your attack back.

Now if our centers just pass when they are isolated, we will see us become an attacking machine. Which we can do now with defensive pressure.
 
I have come here to marvel at one thing, people can bag him all they want but the bloke is 25. thats young for a forward and already is one of our most consistent and best even with poor discipline. I'd be looking for a longer term deal for the guy, and keep developing him to a bigger role.
 
InBulaWeTrust said:
I have come here to marvel at one thing, people can bag him all they want but the bloke is 25. thats young for a forward and already is one of our most consistent and best even with poor discipline. I'd be looking for a longer term deal for the guy, and keep developing him to a bigger role.
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I was one who put him on my list of players we could loose , but I have to say he has had a great season , really puts in , fix hi silly stuff up and he is a great player off the bench , extend him if he is off contract x 2 years or 3 years for a fair price to the club
 
AL The Tiger said:
He's the perfect player to use from the bench when your team is out on their feet defending set after set on their line... He's a tackling machine and just absorbs whatever pressure is being thrown at him. Very one-dimensional player but if he's used to his strengths he's extremely useful to a successful footy team
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I actually think he has more dimensions then we realise. He has often showed nice ball skills mixed in with his effort play areas. His line running is improving, certainly improving on the right hand side. When he plays on the left it looks a little unnatural to him. A few months back he was one of our best playing right edge against St Geroge, then Benji moved him back to the bench. It was a strange move. I often wonder how he would look right now if he was there from that game. He is a steadily improving type of player, and Benji wasted 2 months of his development in the position he is playing now.
 
I’d keep him if we have the spots and can’t upgrade for better. But on min wage and contract length with club options. I don’t wanna get tied in to long if this is his ceiling.
 
426Tlgerland said:
That’s because not so long ago and last year he was very average , but has turned the corner , silly stuff limited , solid effort every time he is on the field
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Boring to watch last year, bog average
He get the ball, bang error

Credit to him this year
Limited his errors, simplified his game
Tackled harder
Controlled his temper
Idk maybe coached by Benji has helped
 
king_sirro said:
I don't see this trait in Seyfarth at all.
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Many have said that before about other players and they’ve been proved wrong.
I hope Sayfart continues to improve on his current performances, bcoz we could really do with a home grown forward no one wants to play against. I reckon he has that kind of potential to be a player others hate to play.
 
Seyfarth is a Benji/Robbie favourite. I expect that clubs like to have these types of guys- Twal is similar- that are clear effort guys, reliable & invested. Having players come through our junior ranks & stay in the club is important, despite fans wanting to buy 95% of the market to play at the club.

You need Seyfarth's in a club environment.

His 'bad plays' over the last few years- how often was it bad play due to lack of effort? I'd challenge anyone to find a player that puts more into his minutes on the field.

That second row spot seems perfect for him. Sam Fainu on one side, Seyfarth on the other- running of Galvin, Latu & Luai next season...just need the middle sewed up for effort now.
 
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