Tigerdazz2
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Did he past the test?
Except for that Newcastle try at the end where he was beaten in the air by Hunt but for 75 minutes I thought he had a solid game, not spectacular by any means but he's getting better, not stagnant.
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Except for that Newcastle try at the end where he was beaten in the air by Hunt but for 75 minutes I thought he had a solid game, not spectacular by any means but he's getting better, not stagnant.
Tiger-ferret
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Not saying it’s easy but he’s an elite athlete looking at 900k. Hes also shown that he can snavel the hard ones. Grey pinched one off him in the souths game and he’s a foot shorter.
I thought the boys didn’t give him much protection there … looked like Seyfarth got out of the way of the chasers instead of holding his ground.
stevied
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It was a better game from Bula but, once again, he wasn't very involved in attack. I'd give it a 7.5 but, to me, it's still not 900k standard.
clontarfkid
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Problem is u cant plan with Moses managing key players
Theres simply no certainty or predictability
The problem we have is a player like Clint Gutherson is on $900k at the Dragons and he's definitely not worth that sort of money. We haven't made the finals in 15 years and we're coming off the back of 3 wooden spoons. We're always going to be paying overs for players.
On today's game, 2 tries, 188 run metres, 52 post contact metres, 2 line breaks, 1 line break assist and 1 try assist is not a bad return at all.
If someone has an idea for an alternative option, I'm all ears, otherwise I think we need to try and retain him at $900k, particularly given it's an option we added to his current contract
On today's game, 2 tries, 188 run metres, 52 post contact metres, 2 line breaks, 1 line break assist and 1 try assist is not a bad return at all.
If someone has an idea for an alternative option, I'm all ears, otherwise I think we need to try and retain him at $900k, particularly given it's an option we added to his current contract
Tiger_claws
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Today was the first time I have seen Bula interact with the crowd during the game. I don’t normally sit behind the posts but I did today & as he was walking back after we had scored he was clapping at the crowd & patting the Tigers emblem on his jersey. He did it a few times. He was obviously just riding the emotions from the crowd but probably the first time I got the vibe he was staying. Anyway I hope he does stay as I think we can build something very special with our spine.
tigerman80
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Pay him a $1million we need him, he knows the boys and the structures. He is safe and improving . I was giving it to him earlier this year , but we can’t afford to lose him .
mtd#2
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As someone else mentioned, tough day for the back three in the wind too, we need to keep the guy.
Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan
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7.5/10 is good enough for me to give 900K if that is the base level of performance given every week. In this team we just need him to do his job, which is be good defensively, no errors, and support the offloaders. We can probably get a better ball player to play fullback for 900K, but we won't be able to find someone who can organise a defence like he does.
stevied
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He played a solid game, as I said at a 7.5 level, and if he can maintain it or even better it, 900k is fair enough in today's inflated market. How do you know he organises the defense? Not doubting you, but I haven't really noticed him directing troups. Actually, occasionally, he gets caught out of position himself.
Tucker
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I’ve always argued we are a better side with him in it and it still is true. He is an enigma. He has quite a few weaknesses, yet is competitive enough that he strangely makes us better - pretty much every game he plays..
Is he a great defensive fullback? No.
Is he an electric attacking player? No.
Is he reliable under the high ball? Yes.
Does he backup well? Improving
How is his kick chase? Strong
Is he an organiser? Not really
Is he a leader? No.
How is his footy IQ? Improving
Is he a ball player? No.
What is his strength? Running
There is a lot of room for improvement and taking into account that he is slowly improving, I think he will get there and is worth the gamble
Is he a great defensive fullback? No.
Is he an electric attacking player? No.
Is he reliable under the high ball? Yes.
Does he backup well? Improving
How is his kick chase? Strong
Is he an organiser? Not really
Is he a leader? No.
How is his footy IQ? Improving
Is he a ball player? No.
What is his strength? Running
There is a lot of room for improvement and taking into account that he is slowly improving, I think he will get there and is worth the gamble
Year_of_the_Tiger
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We have an option. Pay the man.
stevied
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Well summarized. I'd like to see him continue to improve but I can't help thinking that what we're seeing is his ceiling. He played well yesterday but didn't Gould go over the top with his outpouring of praise!
Tom Shines
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I still maintain his best form was his first year here in 2023 which was sensational in some games … Agree Gould is a dead set wanker with his over praising..
But I’m well and truly on team extend now .. I’d like a commitment for three years only 27-29 and then reassess him and the younger guys … he will probably want longer if he is staying though
Betterdays22
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Agree that would be the best possible deal.
Might just be yesterday talking but ive got a feeling he extends this week. Looked a very happy boy on the weekend.
Betterdays22
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I think he is one of those guys who attracts defenders and creates space for teammates, thats why we look better with him there.
