OFFICIAL Blake Austin [Discussion]
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simonthetiger
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If they arent gonna start Austin,would it be better for him to play NSW cup and steer that side around,get some serious game time???
supercoach
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He could be the starting no7,Brooks with one trial and a disrupted pre season maybe seen as a gamble. I see him as the no14, but I would not rule out him starting with the no7 on his back with Brooks either bench warming or playing 80 minutes in reserves.
simonthetiger
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I dont want either Anasta or Austin anywhere near the forwards…...especially if that means getting in the way of Sue/BMM etc who are big and can tackle hard.
And IMO u dont wanna be tinkering with ur spine mid game....moving1/6/7/9 is a bad move,Especially 6/7.
And IMO u dont wanna be tinkering with ur spine mid game....moving1/6/7/9 is a bad move,Especially 6/7.
simonthetiger
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@Blake93 said:
This!!
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Austin and Anasta were both bought to play in the halves. Given the extra size and depth we have in the backrow this year it makes no sense whatsoever to play either one of them in the forwards.
851
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I saw it and the presenter said that Austin will start at 6,but then they replayed the footage from NRL summertime with Potter saying Anasta and Brooks will start round 1,a very conflicting story.
And also given the training and movement in body type over the offseason (especially austin) it really goes against what they've been working towards to shift either into the forwards
it's all about specialisation, train hard at what you're good at and then do that in the game. No point trying to make teddy into a backrower!
Also, summertime was recorded a very very long time ago. Around xmas i think
it's all about specialisation, train hard at what you're good at and then do that in the game. No point trying to make teddy into a backrower!
Also, summertime was recorded a very very long time ago. Around xmas i think
I agree neither should be in forward pack. Especially Anasta, he proved last year he is not up to it. And I guess he still has to prove he is up to playing in the no. 6.
I'd prefer a bench of forwards, which would mean Anasta playing in 6 this game. Personally I'd prefer Austin but I think sooner or later he will get his chance anyway.
I'd prefer a bench of forwards, which would mean Anasta playing in 6 this game. Personally I'd prefer Austin but I think sooner or later he will get his chance anyway.
jerry_maguire
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@Tiger In The Gong said:
+1 This is why Austin will be in the 17
happy_tiger
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Why can't we go back to playing 3 forwards and a winger on the bench again
It was always so much fun and the Forum was always ecstatic when we did it
Gee , I miss Sheens ,I really do
It was always so much fun and the Forum was always ecstatic when we did it
Gee , I miss Sheens ,I really do
I don't want to see Austin or Anasta in the forwards.
Jeez, we aren't that desperate are we.
They'd both be good locks if they were bigger.
IF.
#6 Austin
#6 Anasta - STATE CUP.
Jeez, we aren't that desperate are we.
They'd both be good locks if they were bigger.
IF.
#6 Austin
#6 Anasta - STATE CUP.
Eye_Of_Da_Tiger
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Here we go!. Arthur or Martha ??
happy_tiger
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@Demps said:
Strange what these sensible ,football savvy coaches do
Wingers on the wing
Halves in the halves
Hookers stay as hookers
Bigger ,stronger, more mobile forward packs instead of smaller more mobile packs
Sorry Mr Sheens ,changed my mind , don't miss you one iota
Bring on the future whatever it may bring :sign:
@happy tiger said:
potter is pretty straight forward.
he seems to think like i do, i've found myself agreeing with him and making similar decisions (in my makebelief world where i think i have an influence on the team) as him. no idea if that's a good thing or not hahaha
we'll find out
Black_n_White
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Look, Brooks lost his cherry against the dragqueens, he murdered them himself. Anyone who thinks they wont build a game plan to pressure him is kidding themselves, any coach worth their salt would look to test him.
We all lost faith in Groat when he was asked before his time to lay a platform, Im a big fan of the kid, but he wasnt mentally ready to take the beating….
Potter may be preparing to protect Brooks, who knows if he needs it, but being able to cover a kid if the pressure becomes too much is something not only I, but a professional coach deems a risk worth taking. Second hit-out against the same team means they have footage to work off. Luke may be up to it, but the smart money is on him being targetted, and at worst having a lesser rate second rower on the cards incase he crumbles, then so be it.
We all lost faith in Groat when he was asked before his time to lay a platform, Im a big fan of the kid, but he wasnt mentally ready to take the beating….
Potter may be preparing to protect Brooks, who knows if he needs it, but being able to cover a kid if the pressure becomes too much is something not only I, but a professional coach deems a risk worth taking. Second hit-out against the same team means they have footage to work off. Luke may be up to it, but the smart money is on him being targetted, and at worst having a lesser rate second rower on the cards incase he crumbles, then so be it.
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