Douhei's Involvement

[Toowoomba_Tiger]

His involvement is increasing with each game.
Liked how he was used for a couple of kicks against Canberra.
All decent teams have a fullback that adds some ball playing and kicking options.
So far he looks to have the skill set and admitted he hasn't been happy with his involvement.
Seems safe handling kicks, decent kick returns, positioning still needs work, but hopefully he can add a bit more involvement around the play making duties each week. Training pics suggest as much.
Trending nicely atm.

 

[Madge]

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2020/06/17/getting-ready-for-the-cowboys/

 

[JC99]

He’s been improving every game. His running clearly the best aspect of him game but he also has good long passing and kicking too. Good to have a genuine fullback who’s well rounded at the back, yet to see him drop a ball.

The more he plays the better he will get

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Getting better each week no doubt.

 

[JC99]

Adam looks like he’s doing a lot more playmaking in those photos

McIntyre looks a lot bigger than last time I saw him

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Not sure if he’s the long term fullback though. I’d be grooming him for 6 and seeing whose out there as a 1. Have to get it right this time. Since Tedesco, we’ve signed 3 replacements we hailed as his successor.

 

[bptiger]

Been very disappointed with Adam , in attack , but then again we are not giving the backs much ball . His defence is o. K , but he has been caught out of position a few times . Hope more games will improve him .

 

[TheDaBoss]

Been very disappointed with Adam , in attack , but then again we are not giving the backs much ball . His defence is o. K , but he has been caught out of position a few times . Hope more games will improve him .

his attack last game was awesome

multiiple line breaks

and 200+ metres

 

[weststigerman]

He's our most dangerous player in attack and was a couple of inches away from a top try assist last week.

I'm sure he could do the job at 5/8 but I think he's better suited as a fullback.

 

[Toowoomba_Tiger]

Fullback or 5/8 long term is interesting. He's improving with each game at fullback having not played there much, but I tend to agree, he looks more suited to 5/8 atm.
That said I haven't seen enough of him in either position to judge fairly. Not sure about his speed for fullback. Need to see him in more open space.
Time will tell i guess, but just happy to have a decent fullback for now.

 

[JC99]

If he were to play 5/8 he would have to play it like Jack Wighton does for Canberra - all about attack and playing what’s in front of him, running the ball heaps as well. His best attribute so far has been his running game which is why I think he’s better at fullback

 

[JC99]

He's our most dangerous player in attack and was a couple of inches away from a top try assist last week.

I'm sure he could do the job at 5/8 but I think he's better suited as a fullback.

There’s a few wingers in the comp that score that try and give him the try assist. If Nofa was a bit taller he would’ve score I reckon 😂 Adam threw the same pass but to the left winger in the Penrith trial for a try assist as well.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Been very disappointed with Adam , in attack , but then again we are not giving the backs much ball . His defence is o. K , but he has been caught out of position a few times . Hope more games will improve him .

He's one of our best with Twal. and Grant. I'm glad.we have him locked up because it is obvious he will play at a higher level.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

He improves his positional play at the back and he could be a real asset. If he doesn't I'd still mark him as our long term 6 and chase a quality fullback.

 

[happy_tiger]

He improves his positional play at the back and he could be a real asset. If he doesn't I'd still mark him as our long term 6 and chase a quality fullback.

I see him as a 6 as well .....your fullback with the current rules needs to sit around the middle of ruck like a bad smell waiting for any 2nd phase ....Douehi does not seem to do that ...but then again I'd say the same for Brooks as well

 

[Deleted member 3518]

He improves his positional play at the back and he could be a real asset. If he doesn't I'd still mark him as our long term 6 and chase a quality fullback.

I see him as a 6 as well .....your fullback with the current rules needs to sit around the middle of ruck like a bad smell waiting for any 2nd phase ....Douehi does not seem to do that ...but then again I'd say the same for Brooks as well

Mate , there’s a reason the best fullbacks are supreme athletes . I remember there was a rexona battle of the codes fitness challenge like 10 years ago on channel 9 . It had Billy Slater , Delidio ( Richmond tigers player) , that redhead pole vaulter, I think John steffenson , some soccer player etc. Slater lapped the field . He was almost as aerobic fit as Delidio and the best track athletes , but absolutely destroyed them at anything requiring explosive repetition or strength.
I always remember that when I watched him, and now Tedesco , run around . Doueihi to me on Saturday , played amazing , but he looked tired a few times he made a half break . When he gets fitter and grows into his body , he is going to go alright I reckon . He’s still 21. I can’t wait to see what he looks like at 25. And he looks to be Tigers through and through

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Needs to improve fitness and positioning. Everything else about his game is promising.

 

[finnzo]

I think he is going really well but 1 thing I have noticed is he doesn’t fight to play the ball as quick as he can he lays there for abit and doesn’t try his hardest to get up this can make all the difference for the next runner and get the whole set started Off a lot better watch bj once he is tackled he trys to get to his feet as quick as possible to play the ball would love to see some of that from ad

 

[JC99]

Needs to improve fitness and positioning. Everything else about his game is promising.

What makes you think he’s unfit? He did more than anyone in our team against Canberra

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Yeah his fitness is OK, ran for 280m, very strong too he hits defenders hard when he returns the ball.