OFFICIAL Jack Bird #299

Good cover for 2nd row/ centre if required.

I feel he is someone who might make a good contribution on the field. Luai is great on field but his leadership off field is his biggest strength IMO.
I think he WILL contribute off the field..hes a competitor if nothing else
Our very own cut price Finnacane!
No-one ties their shoelaces better!
But..we need at least one more quality player in the forwards who can make a difference to replace Ipaps..no more bargain buys!!Thats it..
 
Really can go either way this one. Worth the risk? I'm not so sure.

Hope we get off-field value off him if we don't have him on-field enough.
 
Would like to hear from benji at the start of next year what his ideas are for Bird ?
If he is to be used as an edge player (2nd row or Centre) or a middle forward ?
Don’t like the idea of swapping players positions around each week.
I’m hoping he is used on an edge.
It might be better for his body holding up 🤞
With others a fairly cheap buy for us and only 2 years.
 
Probably a 13 at this stage of his career weight/age but Pole would be a better 13 (prop style) next year than Bird.


2. Turuva
3. Olam (fit)
4. Bird
5. Skelton

Looks miles better than

2. Turuva
3. Olam
4. Doohie
5. Skelton

Bird can tackle, Doohie finger nail shirt grabs at best.

Won me over already.
 
If our WT are going to bet our medium term success centring on youngsters, they are going to need some experience and leadership both on and off the field. A subsidised first year for Bird and only the average cap $ for the second is a risk worth taking for his potentially substantial input and versatility.
 

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