Don't love the change at fullback

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Lawrence's heroics saved him, the kick was, the worst, about 0.0001% option. If it wasn't for Lawrence that would be change of momentum
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MAHE was right next to him and worse case senario we get a repeat set. We scored a try I don’t get the complaints
 
I actually thought he was ok. Obviously had that howler, but felt he ran it back strong and was a constant threat on overlaps. He finally seemed to show a bit of that burst in his first step he had in his Warriors days and at stages last year. Can easily get on the outside of his man and set-up the centre/winger when he does that. Perfect example was Nofoaluma's try.

Also don't forget we're 4 from 4 with Lolohea. I don't think it's exactly a coincidence, he is very vocal at the back and tends to have our line set well. The only linebreaks I can think of are from poor 1 on 1 misses and the try they scored was on Chee-Kam or Marsters (One of them overcommitted but can't remember). Either that or we just happen to get very lucky with him at the back, I don't know.

There's enough positives we can take out of that to think he can grow into the role and make an impact as the season goes on. At his best he definitely offers more than Thompson and I feel that if he really is getting back into match shape and over the knee niggle, he should be an asset.
 
Got a lot more involved in the second half and paid dividends as he had direct hand in two tries.

I'm not upset at his output in the second half, injected himself well.
 
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I actually thought he was ok. Obviously had that howler, but felt he ran it back strong and was a constant threat on overlaps. He finally seemed to show a bit of that burst in his first step he had in his Warriors days and at stages last year. Can easily get on the outside of his man and set-up the centre/winger when he does that. Perfect example was Nofoaluma's try.

Also don't forget we're 4 from 4 with Lolohea. I don't think it's exactly a coincidence, he is very vocal at the back and tends to have our line set well. The only linebreaks I can think of are from poor 1 on 1 misses and the try they scored was on Chee-Kam or Marsters (One of them overcommitted but can't remember). Either that or we just happen to get very lucky with him at the back, I don't know.

There's enough positives we can take out of that to think he can grow into the role and make an impact as the season goes on. At his best he definitely offers more than Thompson and I feel that if he really is getting back into match shape and over the knee niggle, he should be an asset.
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Thought he was pretty poor besides the work he did for Nofa’s try and thanks to Lawrence his kick into the line

But in reality with the list we have now him playing fullback and Thompson playing wing is our best way to approach it…. until mbye comes of course
 
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I actually thought he was ok. Obviously had that howler, but felt he ran it back strong and was a constant threat on overlaps. He finally seemed to show a bit of that burst in his first step he had in his Warriors days and at stages last year. Can easily get on the outside of his man and set-up the centre/winger when he does that. Perfect example was Nofoaluma's try.

Also don't forget we're 4 from 4 with Lolohea. I don't think it's exactly a coincidence, he is very vocal at the back and tends to have our line set well. The only linebreaks I can think of are from poor 1 on 1 misses and the try they scored was on Chee-Kam or Marsters (One of them overcommitted but can't remember). Either that or we just happen to get very lucky with him at the back, I don't know.

There's enough positives we can take out of that to think he can grow into the role and make an impact as the season goes on. At his best he definitely offers more than Thompson and I feel that if he really is getting back into match shape and over the knee niggle, he should be an asset.
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What a wank this whole nonsense is that we've won 4 from 4 with him this year like it's all his doing. Load of garbage.

Again I remind everyone there was never once a play we've run this year where Thompson was in a position like Lolohea was for Nofo's try.

Irrespective of all this, the reasons why he isn't a first grade standard fullback still showed tonight. His positioning at the back is sub-par and his effort is disgraceful. It's fortunate that the Bulldogs didn't make more linebreaks because he wasn't stopping anyone. He got saved by Brooks and then saved by Masters.

On the particular one that Brooks saved him, watch the replay again. What exactly was he doing? He was walking.
 
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Got a lot more involved in the second half and paid dividends as he had direct hand in two tries.

I'm not upset at his output in the second half, injected himself well.
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I didn’t see the first half but seemed to work into the game throughout the second half
 
Iam one of the very few who thought he offers plenty and is worth persevering with. Okay he has a error in him and at times seems to be lazy, but the bottom line he has a football brain and can pull a play from nowhere. In horse racing terms, he will be better for the run
 
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Tui back to reggies. Thompson to FB until Mbye gets here….
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Tui has been a huge let down for me, he offered plenty, but delivered squat, he is lazy and out of position most times, ISP for him.
 
Thought he was ok and Thommo is a better winger.

I still prefer Tui in attack - stronger in the tackle and can ball-play.
 
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Iam one of the very few who thought he offers plenty and is worth persevering with. Okay he has a error in him and at times seems to be lazy, but the bottom line he has a football brain and can pull a play from nowhere. In horse racing terms, he will be better for the run
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I thought he did well today. He is a creative type but just needs to learn to take the right option. I have no doubt he will learn under Cleary like Brooks. I agree the run today will help him.
 
On the particular one that Brooks saved him, watch the replay again. What exactly was he doing? He was walking.

It was actually very smart of him he trusted Brooks to get him and if he went to block off Montoya then he puts a kick in there was about 3 bulldogs in the middle screaming for the ball.
 
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In horse racing terms, he should be put down. Mbye can't come soon enough.

That is harsh, but he has had plenty of chances and failed to deliver.

You'd think he show a bit more ticker for someone that is basically on his last chance.
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That is the thing that makes me mad, how does he have so many supporters here when he doesn't even try, he is lazy, and on form useless
 
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In horse racing terms, he should be put down. Mbye can't come soon enough.

That is harsh, but he has had plenty of chances and failed to deliver.

You'd think he show a bit more ticker for someone that is basically on his last chance.

That is the thing that makes me mad, how does he have so many supporters here when he doesn't even try, he is lazy, and on form useless
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Can you name me a worse fullback in the NRL?
 
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Lawrence's heroics saved him, the kick was, the worst, about 0.0001% option. If it wasn't for Lawrence that would be change of momentum
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Well the defence didn't expect the kick. Short of the fullback sweeping it up our guys should always have gotten to the ball first because the defenders had to turn and chase. If it'd gone through the hands they could have slid and shut it down or one of them could have made a lucky call jamming in. Doing unexpected things is what play makers should be doing from time to time…
 
Dropped the ball once, his support play lead to line breaks and got the assist for the game winning try.

I would like to see him kicking again.
 
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