happy_tiger
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Depends on the captain doesn't it
Cameron Smith or Wally Lewis could intimidate referees ......getting two 50/50 calls go the right way (our way ) can turn the modern game so easily
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Cameron Smith or Wally Lewis could intimidate referees ......getting two 50/50 calls go the right way (our way ) can turn the modern game so easily
I liked the interview. Was level head.
His leadership style answer was he will lead from the front which is exactly what we need as captain. If he performs at a high standard & stays injury free we will win a fair share of games.
Halbrowne61
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Probably a great guy but not a real LEADER.
Was the best of a bad bunch last year but seems to attract more attention than I think he deserves.
Hopefully will be strong off the bench for us. He jumped in and signed early last year for security, not because he was being seen as dynamic.
If he’s fit, he’s pretty much a guaranteed starter.
Can’t see the lock spot going to anyone else other than him or Matamua, and I doubt Matamua will get it now.
Will be interesting to see the team-list today (especially because Joffa has been injured recently).
happy_tiger
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So the Prop first and foremost talk is all a smokescreen ??
Halbrowne61
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I don’t think so, if he’s named as lock it will only be until Bateman gets here, then the pack will be finalised. And I can’t see Joffa being the regular 13.
happy_tiger
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Bateman's best spot is second row ...lets not try turning strengths into weaknesses that are more readily likely to get more niggly injuries and take away from his attack out wide
I'd prefer Twal or Jo O in the 13 myself ...that's just me
earl
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Personally I think that was more relevant when Hastings was here and we had the option of a ball playing lock. Matamua is probably that player as well but I don't think he is ready.
I think so.
Can’t see Bateman as the lock.
Long-term it’ll be Matamua, but if they don’t think he’s ready yet, I’d say it’ll be Joe.
Halbrowne61
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I didn’t necessarily mean Bateman to 13, just that I didn’t think it would be Joffa.
happy_tiger
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Sorry my bad ...just a few have mentioned moving Bateman to 13 ...I think it would be a mistake
Halbrowne61
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Think you’re possibly correct.
But who else do you see being the starting #13 then?
I genuinely see the only two realistic options in the roster as Joffa and Matamua.
happy_tiger
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I have always believed that the person you make captain will help benefit the team and themselves if it makes them a better leader / role model across the board
I think we will get the best from Koroisau no matter whether he is the captain or not ...and I believe you'd get the same if say Twal or Bateman were made captain
It might help klemmer become a better on field strength and cut out any rubbish that might exist in his game ...but you lose him for 20 minutes every game
But the lack of leadership at the club makes me think it might be the right short term decision
The only other 2 you'd think about are Douehi or Brooks but if they are only 1 year options then you keep coming back to Api Koroisau
Can still remember the words of our school captain ....."Do as I do ...not as I say "
I think we will get the best from Koroisau no matter whether he is the captain or not ...and I believe you'd get the same if say Twal or Bateman were made captain
It might help klemmer become a better on field strength and cut out any rubbish that might exist in his game ...but you lose him for 20 minutes every game
But the lack of leadership at the club makes me think it might be the right short term decision
The only other 2 you'd think about are Douehi or Brooks but if they are only 1 year options then you keep coming back to Api Koroisau
Can still remember the words of our school captain ....."Do as I do ...not as I say "
Tucker
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100%, and Matamua is not ready yet.
ancient_magpie
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Don't be surprised if Tuki Simpkins gets some time at 13
Maybe off the bench later in the year but can’t see him starting there.
Who knows though.
Joffa isn’t a bench forward.
He is a big minute quality forward.
He was Benji’s first extended signing so will be played and alot.
