southerntiger
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Garner was very impressive again, although his effectiveness was possibly due to the defense allowing him to do things that first grade defences don't.
Gamble has yet to have a poor game and is certainly a future first grader somewhere.
Heleta was all class as usual. The bloke deserves to play first grade after being close to the best ISP player for 3 years.
Quadja had a very good game again. He had the ball on a string with his kicking game.
Gamble has yet to have a poor game and is certainly a future first grader somewhere.
Heleta was all class as usual. The bloke deserves to play first grade after being close to the best ISP player for 3 years.
Quadja had a very good game again. He had the ball on a string with his kicking game.
old_man_tiger
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Looking at firsts, I think Kev saved himself, but I'd have Nofo or Fonua for MWZ otherwise what's the point of competition in the squad?
It is harsh, because MWZ got us home against the brown paper bag brigade by diffusing the short kick off and gave Luke the chance for us to draw level against the donkeys, but I think Nofo outplays him 9 times out of 10 given both are defensively suspect.
It is harsh, because MWZ got us home against the brown paper bag brigade by diffusing the short kick off and gave Luke the chance for us to draw level against the donkeys, but I think Nofo outplays him 9 times out of 10 given both are defensively suspect.
momo_amp_medo
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I just think that it would be a mistake to put Fonua in against the Storm.
They would definitely target him and he may have too many mistakes in him.
He needs lots of confidence before he gets a go in NRL.
old_man_tiger
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You could well be right
Tweed_Tiger
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Storm will try to use their speed to go around us like the Eels did yesterday but hopefully that forces mistakes. Storm tried to go through our middle and grind us down on our line and it didn't work.
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I think Fonua is getting closer to NRL quality. His fitness seemed to be severely lacking at the start of the season and a lot of issues can stem from that, but his work rate is on the up. I'd like to see him get to the stage where he is good enough to replace MWZ but I guess it's mostly up to him to keep working.
Magpies1969
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Great to have depth this year which has been solely lacking in the past.
We need ISP players putting pressure on the NRL team for positions.
Competition is healthy for the culture Ivan is trying to establish and flourish.
There will always be injuries due to the nature of the game so it is great to have players available and eager to grab their chances at the time. Having seasoned NRL players like Sue and Grant available is a major bonus for this season.
The only problem with success means other clubs come sniffing around to offer our players more money and opportunity.
It is a hard balancing act.
As long as the NRL keep on winning then those players should be rewarded with their continued positions
We need ISP players putting pressure on the NRL team for positions.
Competition is healthy for the culture Ivan is trying to establish and flourish.
There will always be injuries due to the nature of the game so it is great to have players available and eager to grab their chances at the time. Having seasoned NRL players like Sue and Grant available is a major bonus for this season.
The only problem with success means other clubs come sniffing around to offer our players more money and opportunity.
It is a hard balancing act.
As long as the NRL keep on winning then those players should be rewarded with their continued positions
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Have watched his games so far with interest. He's still a little inconsistent but definitely does some good things every week. I think he is gradually improving and if he continues on this track he'll be pushing for an NRL position.
But for now I can't see Lawrence being dropped, and the way Rochow is playing - Robbie ain't going anywhere at this stage!
Carved up by who..lol
851
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The imaginary flying winger from Wenty, Nofo was not carved up, did not let in a try, saved at least 2 tries, his centre caused that try, there are a couple of posters on here who are stuck in 2017, Nofo has improved his defence and is carving up in attack.
GNR4LIFE
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He let A try in with a very poor read.
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Correct. Nofo looked to have made a misread that the pass was going to be a face-ball to the winger he was marking, and he rushed into the gap looking for an intercept. Had he rushed into the centre that the pass was intended for, he would have shut it down.
But had the pass been a cut out, he'd also have made a bad read.
So while it wasn't a shocker IMO, it did look like he took the soft option.
What was Price doi…never mind..
851
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It is like the people I deal with at work Geo, they make you :brick:
