Jackson Hastings #251

[TrueTiger]

Is organising half another word for ball hog?

Really, what does organising half actually mean? It's just a term that sounds good, how many 40/20 did he do or players to turn the game around?

Tony I have to really give you a wake up pill mate...Brooks has been with us for 10 years.he cant guide a team around the park if his life depended on it,he has great defense and is quick....big deal...he kicks out on the full,doesnt drive the players forward and is a bit to scared to yell at his mates...guess what its his job...
Hastings has been with us 1 season and half of that he was injured,he guides the players around,can kick goals,yells at players that arent in position such as the great NOFFA and yet you want to be critical of him because he isnt YOUR favourite player...he has been a breathe of fresh air in a position we were lacking 1/2 back skills...now Im no NRL player but have played the game in group level and I can tell you that the passion for your club,the will to win and being a team player wins more games than loyalty..
Sorry if I deflated you but this is a PROFESSIONAL sport that should be played by Professionals not club favourites....Benji,Farah,Sheens....lets go back another 20 stepsand take 1 forward...

 

[sleeve]

The rednecks won't agree,

 

[hammertime]

We were chatting about Hastings playing lock and he said that…..I reckon he is spot on…some people can’t handle the truth..

He may be spot on. But there are 2 issues here.

1) He's the leader of the organization and said it behind his back. If he's going to say it, it's to his face in private.

2) Pascoe doesn't get to say anything that can impact the team, including putting a player down, while also saying he is at arm's length of the footy club. If he wants to comment, then he can take accountability too.

 

[tigertuff]

Is organising half another word for ball hog?

Really, what does organising half actually mean? It's just a term that sounds good, how many 40/20 did he do or players to turn the game around?

I always laugh when people suggest that a halfback has to organize first grade footballers where to be on the field or what to do. How funny is that.

 

[BAGNF05]

I always laugh when people suggest that a halfback has to organize first grade footballers where to be on the field or what to do. How funny is that.

I think most coaches these days give the team a few spots on the field to get to and then allow their best players to play eyes up footy. The days of excessive structure are gone. The playmakers need to be able to read the play and pick the most appropriate play for the moment. It’s very unorganised.

 

[tony soprano]

Tony I have to really give you a wake up pill mate...Brooks has been with us for 10 years.he cant guide a team around the park if his life depended on it,he has great defense and is quick....big deal...he kicks out on the full,doesnt drive the players forward and is a bit to scared to yell at his mates...guess what its his job...
Hastings has been with us 1 season and half of that he was injured,he guides the players around,can kick goals,yells at players that arent in position such as the great NOFFA and yet you want to be critical of him because he isnt YOUR favourite player...he has been a breathe of fresh air in a position we were lacking 1/2 back skills...now Im no NRL player but have played the game in group level and I can tell you that the passion for your club,the will to win and being a team player wins more games than loyalty..
Sorry if I deflated you but this is a PROFESSIONAL sport that should be played by Professionals not club favourites....Benji,Farah,Sheens....lets go back another 20 stepsand take 1 forward...

I get what your saying, but think Jackson's stats or achievements were not as great as pundits on socials make him out to be.

Yes he touches the ball a lot and barks orders but then what?

Seems to me people saw the term "organising half" on social media and think it must be true and run with it.

 

[gallagher]

Is organising half another word for ball hog?

Really, what does organising half actually mean? It's just a term that sounds good, how many 40/20 did he do or plays to turn the game around?

I only saw him live one game this year. He was the only player shouting to his teammates telling them where to run, where to be. The second game I watched no- one was doing this. He's a leader.

 

[426Tlgerland]

I have had a think and
Hastings for me should be re signed before
Brooks and AD
also before we sign any one else , he is a team player and leader and has a footy brain

 

[WT2K]

I only saw him live one game this year. He was the only player shouting to his teammates telling them where to run, where to be. The second game I watched no- one was doing this. He's a leader.

Don't need those types around here. Not the WT DNA.

 

[tony soprano]

I only saw him live one game this year. He was the only player shouting to his teammates telling them where to run, where to be. The second game I watched no- one was doing this. He's a leader.

Realistically if the club doesn't view him as a 7 ethically they should just release him pretty unfair to turn him into a tough 13, body changes ect if he's not mentally up to it just let him go.

Again tho, would want a replacement half as depth. We haven't really replaced madden ?

 

[gallagher]

Realistically if the club doesn't view him as a 7 ethically they should just release him pretty unfair to turn him into a tough 13, body changes ect if he's not mentally up to it just let him go.

Again tho, would want a replacement half as depth. We haven't really replaced madden ?

Probably Will Smith.

 

[tony soprano]

Probably Will Smith.

Maybe that Penrith reserve 7 will get a 30 spot

 

[Halbrowne61]

Is organising half another word for ball hog?

Really, what does organising half actually mean? It's just a term that sounds good, how many 40/20 did he do or plays to turn the game around?

It means , give the ball to me coz I’ve got 1/2 an idea what to do with it, but you don’t have any.
And whatever you do, don’t try and kick or ask for a Captains challenge, you meathead !

 

[mike]

Pascoe once told me he didn't have the makings of a varsity athlete.

Pascoe doesn’t have the makings of a Rugby League Club CEO. His background is AFL and that’s where he belongs.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Pascoe doesn’t have the makings of a Rugby League Club CEO. His background is AFL and that’s where he belongs.

Just read his cv on LinkedIn. He only did 2 1/2 years at the Western Bulldogs( 2005-7) so wouldn’t say his background is AFL, as we also know he came from Penrith to Tigers.
In addition has had a fairly diverse career in some large organisations, I’d say his background is corporate more than anything but been with us over 7 years.

 

[innsaneink]

I always laugh when people suggest that a halfback has to organize first grade footballers where to be on the field or what to do. How funny is that.

You need someone leading the way.....if the commentators are saying theres no talk thats never a good thing

 

[cktiger]

Very astute analysis MT.

Except it’s wrong.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

I think most coaches these days give the team a few spots on the field to get to and then allow their best players to play eyes up footy. The days of excessive structure are gone. The playmakers need to be able to read the play and pick the most appropriate play for the moment. It’s very unorganised.

That’s where brooks struggles.

 

[BAGNF05]

That’s where brooks struggles.

Agree. His options are often lacking.

Let’s not forget the players around him aren’t exactly world beaters. Nobody he can throw it to who will bust two tackles and make him look like Joey.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Except it’s wrong.

Actually you were wrong.