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GRANT JONES SEARCHES FOR PERMANENT FULL-BACK
By Wayne Cousins
18/05/2011 6:53:05 PM
Experienced U20s Coach Grant Jones will use his fifth full-back in 10 games this Saturday night as he attempts to solve the problem of finding a permanent number one.
Blessed with the backing up ability of prolific tryscorer Jake Mullaney for the past two seasons in the NYC competition, Jones admits the number one jersey remains wide open after nine matches.
Jones will use former Newcastle player Justin Smith at full-back for the clash against Penrith Panthers at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. He has previously tried Ratu Tagive, Limoni Kamuta, Matt Evans and Jay Bonnell at the back.
Kamuta is seen more as a winger and Evans a centre by Jones.
“I’m looking for a full-back who can read the play and get on the back of (hooker) Pat Politoni,’’ Jones said.
“In previous years, we would make a break and Jake was there. We are making breaks but no one is there.It is just not happening. The full-back position is up for grabs.
“We are giving Justin a shot this week as he has been with the squad all season. The players I’ve already used there are capable but to compliment the team, we are looking for that full-back who can inject themselves into the play at the right time.
“We are just missing that. Against the top sides like Melbourne, the Cowboys and the Warriors, if you get an opportunity, you have got to take it.”
Whilst Smith get his chance against the Panthers, it is the form of rising young Western Suburbs Magpies full-back James Tedesco that has caught Jones’ eye. Tedesco played SG Ball for the Magpies this season.
“James is a talent. He has good speed, is good with the high ball, and can read the game well,’’ Jones added
“He knows where to be and is a good support player. His time will come.”
The eighth-placed Wests Tigers will be searching for their fourth consecutive victory when they take on Penrith. Kick-off is 5.15pm.
GRANT JONES SEARCHES FOR PERMANENT FULL-BACK
By Wayne Cousins
18/05/2011 6:53:05 PM
Experienced U20s Coach Grant Jones will use his fifth full-back in 10 games this Saturday night as he attempts to solve the problem of finding a permanent number one.
Blessed with the backing up ability of prolific tryscorer Jake Mullaney for the past two seasons in the NYC competition, Jones admits the number one jersey remains wide open after nine matches.
Jones will use former Newcastle player Justin Smith at full-back for the clash against Penrith Panthers at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. He has previously tried Ratu Tagive, Limoni Kamuta, Matt Evans and Jay Bonnell at the back.
Kamuta is seen more as a winger and Evans a centre by Jones.
“I’m looking for a full-back who can read the play and get on the back of (hooker) Pat Politoni,’’ Jones said.
“In previous years, we would make a break and Jake was there. We are making breaks but no one is there.It is just not happening. The full-back position is up for grabs.
“We are giving Justin a shot this week as he has been with the squad all season. The players I’ve already used there are capable but to compliment the team, we are looking for that full-back who can inject themselves into the play at the right time.
“We are just missing that. Against the top sides like Melbourne, the Cowboys and the Warriors, if you get an opportunity, you have got to take it.”
Whilst Smith get his chance against the Panthers, it is the form of rising young Western Suburbs Magpies full-back James Tedesco that has caught Jones’ eye. Tedesco played SG Ball for the Magpies this season.
“James is a talent. He has good speed, is good with the high ball, and can read the game well,’’ Jones added
“He knows where to be and is a good support player. His time will come.”
The eighth-placed Wests Tigers will be searching for their fourth consecutive victory when they take on Penrith. Kick-off is 5.15pm.
