Jacob Liddle #198

One problem we have considering any Rua upgrade
We already have three hookers contracted for 2023, do we want to risk going for four
If Liddle struggles with injuries we will potentially find it challenging to move him along
 
Curly_Tiger said:
One problem we have considering any Rua upgrade
We already have three hookers contracted for 2023, do we want to risk going for four
If Liddle struggles with injuries we will potentially find it challenging to move him along
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He can also play lock.

🔥🔥

How many of them do we have ?
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
Rua isn't ready. Yeah he looked great but let's put this into perspective.

He lasted 10-15mins in both trial games then got subbed off whilst playing against mostly reserve grade quality players. If he was ready he would've played out the rest of those halves. Sure his ball delivery was good and he ran with gusto but he also was a major ball hog which he would get eaten alive by a NRL side. He has alot to learn and NRL shouldn't be his stomping ground yet.

Jake is coming back from injury and will struggle to last 60mins in the NRL let alone doing that week to week at the start of the season. If someone gets injured his time will extend on the field.

Backup hooker will be needed for 20-30mins of the game. If someone gets injured it will be greater. Rua isn't ready or the answer for that gap. It's Peachy, Hastings or heck even Brooks that are the only ones who can step into the hooker role if needed.
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Madden in an up tempo role and with a top flight kicking game for a nine in the dozen or so minutes either side of half-time does it for me. Well at least worth giving it a go.
 
Is Liddle still contracted for 2023?
Curly_Tiger said:
One problem we have considering any Rua upgrade
We already have three hookers contracted for 2023, do we want to risk going for four
If Liddle struggles with injuries we will potentially find it challenging to move him alon
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pawsandclaws1 said:
Liddle is a hugely underrated hooker. He is a threat everytime he has the ball. It is sad news for him but I hope he makes a quick recovery and has a change of fortune.
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IMO he is very one-dimensional: quick scoots from dummy half. His passing from DH, kicking game and his defence are all pretty ordinary.
Regardless, he is one of ours so best of luck to him in his recovery and his future in the game.
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
Rua isn't ready. Yeah he looked great but let's put this into perspective.

He lasted 10-15mins in both trial games then got subbed off whilst playing against mostly reserve grade quality players. If he was ready he would've played out the rest of those halves. Sure his ball delivery was good and he ran with gusto but he also was a major ball hog which he would get eaten alive by a NRL side. He has alot to learn and NRL shouldn't be his stomping ground yet.

Jake is coming back from injury and will struggle to last 60mins in the NRL let alone doing that week to week at the start of the season. If someone gets injured his time will extend on the field.

Backup hooker will be needed for 20-30mins of the game. If someone gets injured it will be greater. Rua isn't ready or the answer for that gap. It's Peachy, Hastings or heck even Brooks that are the only ones who can step into the hooker role if needed.
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Just forgetting Rua for a sec as he is very unlikely to be playing Round 1, the rotation that would least affect whatever cohesion we may have around 9, 7 and 6 would be Brooks into hooker when Simpkin needs a break.
It is crucial that your 9 can hold his own in defence, that is something we wouldn't have to worry about with Brooks there. His defence is just about his strongest asset.
Madden would get slaughtered defensively playing hooker IMO, if he is plugging a gap it should only be in the halves. Peachey isn't a great option either, his lateral movement isn't great and we will need his energy up if he is going to provide a point of difference for us with ball in hand.
Hastings could fill in at 9 and do quite well there but he is our best half so leave him where he is.
Brooks could really turn into a decent hooker if he got some solid time there. It is pretty obvious he would prefer halfback though so that's a problem.
 
That's fine.
But honestly, what talent has he consistently displayed in defence, with his passing in general or his kicking game? Maybe a decent short kick once in a blue moon. That's about it.
Not knocking him but he's very limited. Interested to hear what attributes you think he's got TBH.
 
Fade.To.Black said:
Just forgetting Rua for a sec as he is very unlikely to be playing Round 1, the rotation that would least affect whatever cohesion we may have around 9, 7 and 6 would be Brooks into hooker when Simpkin needs a break.
It is crucial that your 9 can hold his own in defence, that is something we wouldn't have to worry about with Brooks there. His defence is just about his strongest asset.
Madden would get slaughtered defensively playing hooker IMO, if he is plugging a gap it should only be in the halves. Peachey isn't a great option either, his lateral movement isn't great and we will need his energy up if he is going to provide a point of difference for us with ball in hand.
Hastings could fill in at 9 and do quite well there but he is our best half so leave him where he is.
Brooks could really turn into a decent hooker if he got some solid time there. It is pretty obvious he would prefer halfback though so that's a problem.
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I agree, think Brooks could potentially be a very very good hooker - can't see Madge doing it though.
 
Rua can't play yet in NRL.
Also the WT website injury update has
Liddle - rd 4-6
Talau - TBC
AD - rd 8-14
Kepaoa - TBC
Blore - season
BUT NO MENTION OF GARNER.
He suffered a syndesmosis injury end of last year but surely fit by now.
Is he is injured or is he off to Manly so we can get Tapine 🤔
 
Have no idea what were gonna do with Liddle next year.Obvious to all that Api's appointment terminates his career at WTs...but the challenge is finding a club for him,particularly if he keeps getting injured.
As for Brooks at no 9....just not sure he has the vision,the judgement or the passing skills...same thing that holds him back at 7.Aint no Cameron Smith,thats for sure.
And in one game you can see that Hastings has most of that stuff..if a little slower with ball in hand
Both Liddle and Brooks may benefit from a stint in ESL next year.Actually,Id let Brooks go now if Knights want to pick up his $700k contract next year,otherwise we'll be paying most of it
 
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