OFFICIAL Blake Austin [Discussion]

Moses HAS to debut this week.

If our backline was ever so broken that we desperately needed need him to step in, then this is the week.

If there was ever an opportunity, this is it.

If there are doubters then let's at least settle the argument by trying him out. If he isn't good enough then so be it, but we will never know until we try.

Regarding the position, Austin did good last week so frankly I don't care which takes 5/8 or FB.
 
@Justo said:
Did anyone hear the comment in the press conference about Anasta playing at 1, which Potter didnt rule out either….. Not sure how he'd go - actually I have incling.... If that was the solution our coach took, you could then bring Moses in at 6\. Leave Austin as our utility bench player. That said, I still can't see Anasta at 1.

Id prefer to see Austin at 1, Moses at 6 and Anasta as the utility. But then who does all the talking with Farah out and Anasta on the bench?

Glad Im not the coach. That i do know.
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I didn't hear it?
 
Good luck to Anasta trying to chase down any break away.. Someone with real speed who can not only defend, but offer attacking options like Hayne & Slater.. Tedesco was great in the little time he has had.

Austin has that hunger in his game, I haven't seen Moses apart from that Origin 20's match, but I wouldn't mind seeing him debut preferably at #6 & Austin as the #1.
 
Without Farah, Woods,Tedesco ,Simona I'd be going with as much experience on the field as I could

At the moment we just need to take one match at a time

Lets see what happens v Penrith and make a call then
 
@Justo said:
Did anyone hear the comment in the press conference about Anasta playing at 1, which Potter didnt rule out either….. Not sure how he'd go - actually I have incling.... If that was the solution our coach took, you could then bring Moses in at 6\. Leave Austin as our utility bench player. That said, I still can't see Anasta at 1.
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That really didn't work well when fitler tried it at the roosters… lasted one very very bad game
 
@Bob said:
@Justo said:
Did anyone hear the comment in the press conference about Anasta playing at 1, which Potter didnt rule out either….. Not sure how he'd go - actually I have incling.... If that was the solution our coach took, you could then bring Moses in at 6\. Leave Austin as our utility bench player. That said, I still can't see Anasta at 1.
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That really didn't work well when fitler tried it at the roosters… lasted one very very bad game
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Heh, I was going to say the same thing, only I'd have said: Anasta was a shocking fullback even when he wasn't crap all round. Can't see the latter having a positive impact on the former… :wink:
 
@happy tiger said:
Lets see what happens v Penrith and make a call then
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That is being waaay overcautious. There is very little risk factor in blooding Moses. If he doesn't work out then what have we lost? Only a golden opportunity. Procrastination is opportunity's assassin. ~Victor Kiam.
 
We need a utility on the bench and I daresay I'd keep Austin there as he hasn't let us down in any position he has played this year. Moses and Brooks certainly know each other's game inside out and form a lethal combination. I'd probably lean slightly towards running Moses at fullback.
 
Matty Johns Show:

Teddy gone for 6 months

Moses to be named fullback, Woods is really supportive, said he would work well with Anasta and Brooks also said he has an old head for a young kid.
 
@Milky said:
Matty Johns Show:

Teddy gone for 6 months

Moses to be named fullback, Woods is really supportive, said he would work well with Anasta and Brooks also said he has an old head for a young kid.
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Yep Heard that too…Milky give us a team list please.... :slight_smile:
 
@Milky said:
Matty Johns Show:

Teddy gone for 6 months

Moses to be named fullback, Woods is really supportive, said he would work well with Anasta and Brooks also said he has an old head for a young kid.
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worst case 6 months ya pessimist lol.
 
@alexaki said:
@Milky said:
Matty Johns Show:

Teddy gone for 6 months

Moses to be named fullback, Woods is really supportive, said he would work well with Anasta and Brooks also said he has an old head for a young kid.

Yep Heard that too…Milky give us a team list please.... :slight_smile:
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1\. Moses
2\. Richards
3\. Lawrence
4\. Taukafua
5\. Nofo

6\. Anasta
7\. Brooks

8\. Taupau
9\. Halatau
10\. Galloway
11\. Sironen
12\. Thomson
13\. Blair

14\. Gavet
15\. Austin
16\. Akoula
17\. Ava
 
I agree with Willow. The years of playing together will boost confidence and enhance combinations if Moses is blooded to reunite with Brooks. One good game doesn't ensure future success in a new position and Austin's versatility as a forward or back is invaluable on the bench, especially in light of all the injuries. Love to see Cherrington selected too…..and Fine. Is Gavet ready and allowed to play?
 
http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2014/06/28/press_conference_nrl_round_16.html

See above press conference ^^ Mick Potter is usually as animated as an undertaker but when asked about our fullback situation at the after the Raiders game he said "I didn't think the bloke who played 79 odd minutes for us did too badly. He was pretty tidy wasn't he?"
And then there was that rare cheeky little smile from the old fullback. He's been trying to fit Blake Austin into the side all year, and Austin has been struggling for 80 minute consistency in his game. On Saturday night he was thrown into an unfamiliar position and looked the goods. It takes a lot to break through Potter's poker face.

http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2014/07/01/potter_previews_round_17_team.html
Then in yesterday's teamlist preview, Potter actually smiled again when speaking about Austin at fullback. That's as good a vote of confidence as a young bloke can get. I doubt Mick's missus get's two smiles out of him in the space of a week.

I hope Blake has a blinder in the number 1 in front of a home crowd. He's just been given a license to go nuts on every kick return, and we already know how dangerous he is out of dummy half. I'll be on the hill in my Tiger suit, and I'm taking my girlfriend's mum to her first Leichardt game, so we have to win. It's science.
 
this is not a good move he will be found out vs good halfs
hes not a fullback this is such a sheens like move and i thought we were done with this kind of thinking
 
Austin may get found out, then again, he may be just as good as he was last week, or he may even be better. History tells us he knows what he's doing. Albeit a short history. There's no doubt he has a good footy brain and has more commitment than a lot of players. I see a bit of Josh Reynolds in his approach to the game.

If anyone is qualified to make a call on a fullback it's Potts. I like Austin, and really hope he grabs the spot by the horns and puts egg on a lot of us doubters. And if he doesnt, and fails miserably, then it's probably no worst off than any other player we had to chose from. Moses included.

And as _Cosimo_Zaretti_ clearly stated. It's science be-atches!
 
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