OFFICIAL Blake Austin [Discussion]

@AmericanHistoryX said:
@happy tiger said:
I know a bloke called Patrick who used to be Sandy a fair while ago

Moses passing game is far better than Austin's imo

Happy - Austin has a big heart.

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Agree

But doesn't mean he has a better passing game though
 
@happy tiger said:
I know a bloke called Patrick who used to be Sandy a fair while ago

Moses passing game is far better than Austin's imo
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Wasnt comparing their playing qualities more the hype around them. Many supporters here view Austen as a journeyman. He is nothing of the sort. Had massive wraps as a junior but simply didnt fit the Gould/Cleary vision.

Still has a lot to learn - needs to run one out less - but will be a very good player although it may not be for us.

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@AmericanHistoryX said:
but i prefer heart to passing game.
no disrespect

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as i quote myself-

that doesn't mean Happy that i prefer Austin over Moses either.

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@southerntiger said:
Many supporters here view Austen as a journeyman. He is nothing of the sort. Had massive wraps as a junior but simply didnt fit the Gould/Cleary vision.

Still has a lot to learn - needs to run one out less - but will be a very good player although it may not be for us.

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I don't see him as a journeyman. More than Albert Kelly type, who might need the right location to shine. Of course, for every Kelly there's a few Arana Taumatas.

And just like Jennings, he might still be at Penrith if they hadn't paid massive overs for him initially.

I think Austin would have done a better job than Anasta if he'd been playing 5/8 all year, but it appears the real goal is to get Brooks up to a team leader as soon as possible. Whether Anasta helps that happen is open to some debate, but that seems to be the plan.
 
Quite right. It is an impressive interview.

He has got a good head on his shoulders.

Link here http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2014/07/09/press_conference_blake_austin.html
 
One of my favourite players Atm He doesn't look the smartest but seriously you wouldn't find a smarter guy on the footy field. He is also very straight to the point and tells it how it is.
 
With Moses here it is a problem going forward,what a shame he isn't a centre he seems a champion bloke and clubman.
 
The club has invested a lot in Moses so he will probably be fast tracked into the 6 role, but I think Austen may have caused them to re think the situation a little. At full strength he will at least be our n014 but the challenge will be keeping him when his next contract is up for grabs because he will probably be able to demand and get a starting no6's type money.
I rate him as one of our really good signings and is certainly a lot better than some players we have spent double on over the years
 
@supercoach said:
The club has invested a lot in Moses so he will probably be fast tracked into the 6 role, but I think Austen may have caused them to re think the situation a little.
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It's certainly a nice problem to have. I wish we had the same dilemma with our backs.
 
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