sideline_eye
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His what is too small?
Corey Thompson
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His what is too small?
More competition for spots the better imo.
Fraze23
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The only concern I'd have over Thompson wearing the 1 would be his ball playing. Tui offers another dimension in attack chiming into the backline, I just don't know that Thompson would have the same impact with the ball in hand.
Good luck to him though, it's great to see that there is genuine competition for positions.
Good luck to him though, it's great to see that there is genuine competition for positions.
As Cleary said the team that starts the season could be very different to the team that ends it and I don’t think he was talking about injuries. I would have Tui starting. But if his found to be a slow learner maybe he should be getting his timing in an easier grade.
On Thompson he did play on the wing for a full season the year the bulldogs went through to the grandfinal. He was brought down from ISC to play fullback but des persisted with Sam Perret. I guess it’s all relative. Depends the type of team Ivan wants and how they progress through the season.
If his ISP fullback he’d be getting a chance to work on his combinations with Liddle. We do have a tough opening 1/3 of the season and Cleary does favour dependable types.
I’m intrigued to say the least.
On Thompson he did play on the wing for a full season the year the bulldogs went through to the grandfinal. He was brought down from ISC to play fullback but des persisted with Sam Perret. I guess it’s all relative. Depends the type of team Ivan wants and how they progress through the season.
If his ISP fullback he’d be getting a chance to work on his combinations with Liddle. We do have a tough opening 1/3 of the season and Cleary does favour dependable types.
I’m intrigued to say the least.
happy_tiger
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Surprised a certain Sunshine Coast resident hasn't been blowing smoke up his clacker
Former Brisbane Easts Tigers player trying to get on the Storm roster before signing with Dogs
As for goal kicking only kicked 6 goals for Widnes , not saying he can't kick , just not first choice kicker
Former Brisbane Easts Tigers player trying to get on the Storm roster before signing with Dogs
As for goal kicking only kicked 6 goals for Widnes , not saying he can't kick , just not first choice kicker
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You need to keep up..
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Chipofftheoldblock
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Corey Thompson is a decent player. Gus Gould has always rated him and he played very well for Widnes over the past 2 years.
Yes he might be small in stature but is a very good finisher and not too bad in defence.
It all depends what Ivan wants from his back 3…..however Thompson will never let you down.
Yes he might be small in stature but is a very good finisher and not too bad in defence.
It all depends what Ivan wants from his back 3…..however Thompson will never let you down.
supercoach
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These days your no1 has to be able to be a extra no6\. Not bagging Thompson but I think Tui offers a hell of a lot more. I guess we will know a lot more by the end of the month
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He wasn't doing badly for us at 5/8 but can't see him pushing Reynolds, Brooks or Marshall away.
If Brooks flops (I seriously hope not) I could see Tui going Utility. Otherwise centers.
But having said that, I can't see why Thompson would not slot in on the wing. Neither Thompson or Tui have played a lot at Nr 1 and Thompson has played on the edge. More likely he could push out Nofo or come in for the injured. Could see Founa pushed to the Centers and Thompson on the wing.
Cleary must love making tough decisions week by week.
Tim Sheens
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Exactly the way I saw things, and did he not help guide him to the NRL rookie of the year award? Anasta's role was to direct the side and help Brooks development, which he did, nothing more, nothing less.
Harvey
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If only we had given him more Gatorade and strapping tape, he would have played much better
happy_tiger
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2 hit ups , wasn't it 2 metres :roll
I'm serious
That's what angers me the most , his TPA falls through and its all our fault
He could of been a decent signing at an earlier stage but that was the problem , too old to play lock , too crap to play 7 and Benji was 6
If only Lui could of stayed off the grog after semi final losses
Harvey
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TPA's don't fall through at the Roosters, Uncle Nick guarantees that!!!!
