Halves Depth
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tig_prmz
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Moltzen is the only other one I can think of
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king_sirro
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Unfortunately the reality of the NRL is that it is very difficult to have depth in the halves. If u have a good one not playing NRL then there will be other clubs chasing him. Austin is perfect case in point.
We were lucky last year to have so much depth at 6 and 7\. 2015 will be more in line with other clubs.
That being said, we still have the best junior 5/8 prospect in Martin and experience in Moltzen, so we are still better off than a lot of clubs.
We were lucky last year to have so much depth at 6 and 7\. 2015 will be more in line with other clubs.
That being said, we still have the best junior 5/8 prospect in Martin and experience in Moltzen, so we are still better off than a lot of clubs.
Considering we were using Farlow in State Cup toward the backend of the season …not much..I highly doubt Moltz's body is up to it anymore
Tom Humble...anyone or Miller want back in
Oh here's a thought Ben Barba is on the outer....
Tom Humble...anyone or Miller want back in
Oh here's a thought Ben Barba is on the outer....
king_sirro
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@Geo. said:
You know what geo, Tom Humble would be a very smart signing.
We don't know if Cherrington will be ready physically for NRL and I'm pretty sure Martin won't be, so to have Humble who plays very well at 9 and decent enough at 6 in State Cup would be good.
Isaac John is another
Aladinsane
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With Austin now gone ,and very young halves pairing ( even though Mitch & Luke are 2 tough kids) we are very exposed if they do go down …..
It's a pity that Blake felt like an outsider all year from the Young boys click ......maybe one of the reason he might of decided on a fresh start .
I wished the Wests Tigers picked up Darren Nicholls from Wyong earlier this year instead of the Broncos . He was playing great footy for Wyong ...has a very good general kicking game ....can cover 5/8 , half even hooker , and would have come cheap
He's some of his highlights
https://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=xQ__3cEmDlg
Anyway , I am hoping Taylor is looking at one of this halves below for depth next year.
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NSW Cup HALFBACK of the Year - Michael Dobson
Most certainly a position where the depth was crazy good in 2014 with guys like Luke Kelly, Tom Humble and Mitch Cornish all well and truly in the conversation, but when push came to shove we simply couldn’t overlook the form of Dobson, particularly late in the season. After spending the first month or so of the season in the NRL, Dobson has gone on to play 19 games in the VB NSW Cup with Newcastle and his combination with the likes of Ross, Minto and Newton has seen the Knights playing a brand of football that is a pleasure to watch.
HONOURABLE MENTIONS – Tom Humble, Luke Kelly and Mitch Cornish
It's a pity that Blake felt like an outsider all year from the Young boys click ......maybe one of the reason he might of decided on a fresh start .
I wished the Wests Tigers picked up Darren Nicholls from Wyong earlier this year instead of the Broncos . He was playing great footy for Wyong ...has a very good general kicking game ....can cover 5/8 , half even hooker , and would have come cheap
He's some of his highlights
https://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=xQ__3cEmDlg
Anyway , I am hoping Taylor is looking at one of this halves below for depth next year.
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NSW Cup HALFBACK of the Year - Michael Dobson
Most certainly a position where the depth was crazy good in 2014 with guys like Luke Kelly, Tom Humble and Mitch Cornish all well and truly in the conversation, but when push came to shove we simply couldn’t overlook the form of Dobson, particularly late in the season. After spending the first month or so of the season in the NRL, Dobson has gone on to play 19 games in the VB NSW Cup with Newcastle and his combination with the likes of Ross, Minto and Newton has seen the Knights playing a brand of football that is a pleasure to watch.
HONOURABLE MENTIONS – Tom Humble, Luke Kelly and Mitch Cornish
balmain boy
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What are the odds we sign Campese on a next to nothing deal?
Not giving Austin the 6 spot is ridiculous in my opinion. Best player all year with a level head and commitment. Good luck to him and to Canberra. I'm becoming more annoyed by the week. Wish they'd get rid of dead wood and backstabbers rather than good honest people that give their all.
Chipofftheoldblock
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Not keen on Humble but I would rather Luke Capewell from the Panthers or Darren Nicholls like mentioned above.
Capewell has been at Souths, Broncos and Panthers and would provide good coverage in halves. Darren would also be a good buy. A very gritty half who will fight tooth and nail. Decent goal kicker also and a Balmain junior from Holy Cross Ryde. I would welcome him back with open arms.
Martin needs another year either in NSW Cup or NYC…get him to bulk up and work on his game (dictate play, learn the finer art of controlling your team etc), he would then would be ready for the NRL.
Another option which will get shut down is either Scott Dureau or Kris Keating. Both are decent players who provide good coverage in the halves as well as providing an experience head.
Capewell has been at Souths, Broncos and Panthers and would provide good coverage in halves. Darren would also be a good buy. A very gritty half who will fight tooth and nail. Decent goal kicker also and a Balmain junior from Holy Cross Ryde. I would welcome him back with open arms.
Martin needs another year either in NSW Cup or NYC…get him to bulk up and work on his game (dictate play, learn the finer art of controlling your team etc), he would then would be ready for the NRL.
Another option which will get shut down is either Scott Dureau or Kris Keating. Both are decent players who provide good coverage in the halves as well as providing an experience head.
VanillaThunder
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@Chipofftheoldblock said:
We'd be absolutely be plumbing the depths if we picked up Keating. Surely there's a half decent pommy half that wants a crack in the NRL that would take it on the cheap?
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goldcoast_tiger
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@wd in perth said:
I don't think many people are saying he definitely won't get to be five eighth, He may get the spot.
But if he's not prepared to fight for it, and wants an ironclad promisethat he will get it, then kiss him goodbye, this is professional football , not under 10's.
Chipofftheoldblock
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@VanillaThunder said:
There isnt much over here in the UK. Ritchie Myler from Warrington springs to mind but he would be no better than Moltzen.
Jonny Lomax would be awesome but he is first string with St Helens but he provide cover at FB plus hooker also.
Luke Gale at Bradford but he is ordinary in defence
Matty Smith- half at Wigan who would only come over if 1st string
Liam Sutcliffe is a player I like very much and would do an awesome job. Can cover halves, lock, centre, 2nd row at a pinch.
@goldcoast tiger said:
He definitely won't because he's been let go. Not too smart given the comparison between his gperformances last season & everyone else that played the 6\. he was best by a long long way. Anyway, it is what it is. Hope he comes out and has a great season next year for the Raiders.
king_sirro
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Scott Dureau or Kris Keating would be excellent back up as Chipofftheoldblock mentioned
goldcoast_tiger
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@wd in perth said:
Sorry I hadn't seen that he was gone , sorry to see him break his contract , but I still think if he wasn't going to put in the effort to get his spot ( and fight to keep it week in week out ) then he's not what we want.
He's not yet at the level where any club should be giving in to blackmail about positions for him.
A good player, but maybe a bit better in his in his own head than anywhere else.
This really dumb move now sees us looking for a back up half, 5/8 as well as a back rower and a decent centre. This makes little sense. As for FPN he is not what we need. We need a back rower with a high work rate, particularly in defence. FPN is a battering ram who needs lots of rests. He would add nothing that will improve our 13 th place finish.
@razor7,I wonder what JT has in mind for Moltzen he is about all that's really left in the halves department as backup..
As I said in another thread,I thought we were looking for a quality centre or backrower more than props.
We will see how things pan out in the next couple of weeks…
How's your golf going.....
As I said in another thread,I thought we were looking for a quality centre or backrower more than props.
We will see how things pan out in the next couple of weeks…
How's your golf going.....
GNR4LIFE
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No team can afford to have outstanding back up halves. If something happens to Moses and Brooks, we'll just have to make do like every other team in the comp.
