Jackson Hastings #251

[Fraze23]

What I loved about Hastings last night was he made Leilua get involved. There was a point where Leilua had only taken 3 runs, Hastings went wide looking for him and made him get involved. I loved that.

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Have you considered that with no experience of playing hooker and only about 10 first grade games that Madden wouldn’t be the better option there?

I forgot brooks has heaps of experience at hooker, my bad.

 

[Needaname]

I forgot brooks has heaps of experience at hooker, my bad.

Your taking me out of context. I’m saying out of the two. Brooks has limited experience at hooker but a heap more experience in general in the NRL. I agree that it stunts our attack with Brooks going into 9. But that’s where we are at with injuries at the moment.

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Your taking me out of context. I’m saying out of the two. Brooks has limited experience at hooker but a heap more experience in general in the NRL. I agree that it stunts our attack with Brooks going into 9. But that’s where we are at with injuries at the moment.

We agree it stunts our attack, so why change two positions when all you have to do is change one and put madden at hooker.

 

[finnzo]

Im truly in shock of this bloke his leadership quality’s are top notch the way he puts the media in there place is so good to watch and way he keeps every 1 accountable is so good he is everthing we were hoping Adam doughi would be as a captain with them to in the side our future leadership is in great hands I hope they extend him for another 2 years very interesting to see how Madge fits doughi brooks and Hastings into the team

 

[tigerap]

Many of us think we should extend Hastings, but it is very difficult to know what he is worth. He has been a huge factor in turning the team around, but he has only played 4 games and been suspended for 2.
Locking a player down on a long term bargain contract does not usually work out if their value goes up. I don't know what the answer is, but it is a tough question.

Tough question with an easy answer….extend him +3 ASAP

 

[BAGNF05]

Your taking me out of context. I’m saying out of the two. Brooks has limited experience at hooker but a heap more experience in general in the NRL. I agree that it stunts our attack with Brooks going into 9. But that’s where we are at with injuries at the moment.

Are you suggesting we change our halves?

 

[Needaname]

Are you suggesting we change our halves?

Not ideal. Has anyone actually seen Madden play hooker?
Has Peachey been training or playing at hooker to give us an alternative.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Hastings seems above it all obviously seen a bit in life.
Just the man Brooks need as a halves partner.

That suspension was costly.

 

[twentyforty]

Hastings could be the signing of the season. He stands deep, creates his own time, puts doubt in the mind of opposition and confidence in his teammates.
We’ve got a halves pairing as good as any in the nrl and it’s so good to see our wingers scoring tries again.

 

[JC99]

Hastings could be the signing of the season. He stands deep, creates his own time, puts doubt in the mind of opposition and confidence in his teammates.
We’ve got a halves pairing as good as any in the nrl and it’s so good to see our wingers scoring tries again.

Brooks has not been that great. He's been okay but let's not go crazy and say we've got an elite halves pairing haha. Hastings has been the man

 

[NT_Tiger]

I like the way Hastings nominated Brooks to kick the final field goal. He'd had two snaps and missed so rather than trying to hog a 'third time lucky' opportunity, he shared it with Brooks. To me that is an indication that he is both a leader and team player. Those kind of actions will help gel Hastings with Brooks and the team. His winning attitude is infectious.

 

[twentyforty]

Brooks has not been that great. He's been okay but let's not go crazy and say we've got an elite halves pairing haha. Hastings has been the man

🤣 didn’t mean to interrupt your death riding..as you were soldier.

 

[tony soprano]

He is a Top line 7.

Like Brooks at 6 with him. Loving Brooks passing game. Man he has a pass on him.

 

[Tim Sheens]

We agree it stunts our attack, so why change two positions when all you have to do is change one and put madden at hooker.

Yeah, even if Brooks needs to be in the middle in defence. That said, it takes huge effort for a half to also take on that role later in a game and still contribute with the ball under the additional fatigue.

I am biased on this though, having called for Madden to be used from the bench for round one.

Hastings wise, we could see that his combination with Brooks was working in the storm game and the subsequent silly tackle in round two was very costly. They compliment each other, so it should be onwards and upwards from here.

 

[AJ1]

He is a Top line 7.

Like Brooks at 6 with him. Loving Brooks passing game. Man he has a pass on him.

Not sure if you're taking the piss, Brooks' passing game still needs work. He's still often landing the ball on the ground between players, though his supporters will blame that on the receivers

 

[Tim Sheens]

I like the way Hastings nominated Brooks to kick the final field goal. He'd had two snaps and missed so rather than trying to hog a 'third time lucky' opportunity, he shared it with Brooks. To me that is an indication that he is both a leader and team player. Those kind of actions will help gel Hastings with Brooks and the team. His winning attitude is infectious.

Agreed, though the fact that Brooks told Hastings that he wanted the shot and act as his foil should also not be understated. The pair work as a combination, exactly as I hoped they would over the off-season.

 

[batboy]

Brooks has not been that great. He's been okay but let's not go crazy and say we've got an elite halves pairing haha. Hastings has been the man

They compliment each other well, And as an overall monetary value - They're on par with most clubs...
Both need to be extended for a couple more years on closer to market value for both.

 

[twentyforty]

Yeah, even if Brooks needs to be in the middle in defence. That said, it takes huge effort for a half to also take on that role later in a game and still contribute with the ball under the additional fatigue.

I am biased on this though, having called for Madden to be used from the bench for round one.

Hastings wise, we could see that his combination with Brooks was working in the storm game and the subsequent silly tackle in round two was very costly. They compliment each other, so it should be onwards and upwards from here.

I also wanted Madden to have some game time because decisions need to be made regarding his contract.
When Hastings was signed I was over the moon thinking he would be our footy playing 13, but as we have seen, nobody will replace him at 7, and like Brooks he is tough enough to give 100% for a full season. Is Madden patient enough ?

 

[Tim Sheens]

I also wanted Madden to have some game time because decisions need to be made regarding his contract.
When Hastings was signed I was over the moon thinking he would be our footy playing 13, but as we have seen, nobody will replace him at 7, and like Brooks he is tough enough to give 100% for a full season. Is Madden patient enough ?

Durability and the ability to play with minor niggles is a very important attribute. Players that very rarely miss matches such as you named above bring extra value.

Also saw Hastings as an option for the 13, but he has taken the opportunity at half with both hands and whilst I prefer more variety from a lock, Joffa has done his job there thus far.

Let us see how Doueihi’s knee comeback goes and with the Peachey option thus far failing, maybe he can contribute there if WT have some fit centres.