Asu Kepaoa #236

[happy_tiger]

So much for the upgrade to Corey Thompson

 

[voice_of_reason]

Tough start but had a go. Certainly not willing to write him off because he dropped a bomb - there isn't a fullback or winger in the game that hasn't done it.

 

[clontarfkid]

Know theres support for this kid,and thats fine,but its the NRL and he has to be NRL ready under the high ball..like Talua was.
Its not a trial match or possibles vs probables..its the big time and he dropped almost every one that came his way in the air...plus one or two others whilst running the ball
Corey got punted for much less.
Hes young and can work on it..but rite now isnt NRL ready

 

[Aesopian]

So much for the upgrade to Corey Thompson

If we had CT out there tonight the Novacastrians probs would have reached 50

 

[walter]

Its not bagging him there’s kids coming through who should’ve got a chance before him and look like there better then him the roosters don’t let good players go

 

[JC99]

Its not bagging him there’s kids coming through who should’ve got a chance before him and look like there better then him the roosters don’t let good players go

Roosters let plenty of good players go.

 

[Geo]

Kept Trying..ran the ball well...tough night..

 

[tiger05premier]

He showed me enough to think there is an upside , was willing and did not stop trying .

Both wingers did

Shame our forwards couldn't show Nofos heart

Look I know he has the occasional error in him but I've aways gotten the impression that he's a competitive yet selfless player - who does everything in his power to help the team. I see the same effort in Luciano Leilua too....I absolutely love the standard he always holds himself to.

Absolutely

Some players put their all into it and love their club

Unfortunately for the tiger's most players don't so we should appreciate the ones who do regardless of mistakes made

 

[happy_tiger]

So much for the upgrade to Corey Thompson

If we had CT out there tonight the Novacastrians probs would have reached 50

This kid is no where near Thompson ....if we are releasing CT we need to be upgrading no equals or in my opinion worse

Who cares it is his debut ...look at Brooks debut .....Blores debut

Can people not continue making ridiculous excuses for this club

Our recruitment on the whole still hasn't improved

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Know theres support for this kid,and thats fine,but its the NRL and he has to be NRL ready under the high ball..like Talua was.
Its not a trial match or possibles vs probables..its the big time and he dropped almost every one that came his way in the air...plus one or two others whilst running the ball
Corey got punted for much less.
Hes young and can work on it..but rite now isnt NRL ready

How many games has Corey played

 

[Guest]

I seen kids play in the nrl trial at the start of the year who made a couple of errors but look liked they had more talent then this kid

Which kids?

 

[Harvey]

I seen kids play in the nrl trial at the start of the year who made a couple of errors but look liked they had more talent then this kid

Which kids?

I think Hoffman looks better

 

[Guest]

I seen kids play in the nrl trial at the start of the year who made a couple of errors but look liked they had more talent then this kid

Which kids?

I think Hoffman looks better

I think they both have upside but we've seen each kid play one game if FG, neither shone as we got rolled in both games.

 

[Sabre]

I seen kids play in the nrl trial at the start of the year who made a couple of errors but look liked they had more talent then this kid

Which kids?

I think Hoffman looks better

I think they both have upside but we've seen each kid play one game if FG, neither shone as we got rolled in both games.

We didn't really get rolled against Souths (Hoffman's game) though did we? 18-10.

 

[Guest]

I seen kids play in the nrl trial at the start of the year who made a couple of errors but look liked they had more talent then this kid

Which kids?

I think Hoffman looks better

I think they both have upside but we've seen each kid play one game if FG, neither shone as we got rolled in both games.

We didn't really get rolled against Souths (Hoffman's game) though did we? 18-10.

Well we had no idea on Hoffman's edge that night, the defence was a shambles.

 

[Aesopian]

So much for the upgrade to Corey Thompson

If we had CT out there tonight the Novacastrians probs would have reached 50

This kid is no where near Thompson ....if we are releasing CT we need to be upgrading no equals or in my opinion worse

Who cares it is his debut ...look at Brooks debut .....Blores debut

Can people not continue making ridiculous excuses for this club

Our recruitment on the whole still hasn't improved

I think it’s a bit harsh to judge him based on a few errors tonight. He’s copping the Reece treatment which I thought was also harsh.

They simply need time and regular games to develop. But patience is in short supply atm which is understandable.

I’d be giving him a run at centre tbh. That looks to be his preferred position & TT has been solid on the wing for us so far

 

[balmain boy]

He looked good, other than fielding kicks. Extremely tough night to debut. He'd be all excited and so much nervous energy, then to be part of a team getting annihilated. He dropped off some kicks but I'll certainly give him a another chance.
The only one of our backs to make good metres running forwards. Looked skilful, almost always beat an opponent on each run. Maybe swap him with Talau for next week.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Not fair to judge him, however comparing him to when Hoffman debuted. Hoffman looked far more comfortable, and he’s 2 years younger.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

looked average tonight... maybe give Hoffman another go