Jake Simpkin #242

[Sabre]

https://youtu.be/zEaXqOicrsA

 

[851]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

 

[JC99]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

Good hookers are at a premium. Either liddle or Jake will get snatched up and we need to keep Simpkin or best case scenario both

 

[WT2K]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

Good hookers are at a premium. Either liddle or Jake will get snatched up and we need to keep Simpkin or best case scenario both

Agree. Hopefully we get something done before other teams can "officially" start talking to Jake.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

Good hookers are at a premium. Either liddle or Jake will get snatched up and we need to keep Simpkin or best case scenario both

Someone mentioned transitioning Liddle into a lock ala Connor Watson. Could be a goer.

 

[851]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

Good hookers are at a premium. Either liddle or Jake will get snatched up and we need to keep Simpkin or best case scenario both

Agree. Hopefully we get something done before other teams can "officially" start talking to Jake.

Easts will be talking to him now, we need to move now

 

[Sabre]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

The Roosters will be keeping an eye on him following Friend's retirement

 

[851]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

The Roosters will be keeping an eye on him following Friend's retirement

I just mentioned this above

 

[cochise]

He went really well overall. I was at the game tonight, ended up with box seats on the halfway and got a good view of things. I don't like to bag the refs, but Souths clearly got away with more leeway in the ruck than the WT - and he kept a slightly thinner 10 metres for them - our boys got pinned multiple times for showing good linespeed for a change - thought we got judged harshly in this respect.

Forwards all had a dig but because Souths had a thinner 10 metres, we just couldn't dent their line as much as we should have. Not sure Stefano is ready to be starting just yet - I think I'd keep Musgrove starting as he does do a lot of dirty hitups early.

Biggesst criticism regarding our attack is that we play far too flat. I don't think it suits Brooks and we don't have enough bodies in motion during set pieces - it used to be one of our strengths, now it's one of our biggest weaknesses. We had chances on our left edge tonight but lacked the depth in attack to capitalise.

Kicking game was better but Brooks is still the weak link - Doueihi's kicking game was very good, 3 line drop outs forced, general kicks well positioned. Brooks doesn't get enough height on his crossfield kicks and doesn't give time for anyone to chase properly.

I think if we start to play with a bit more depth in attack, we will be much better served. Defensively Tamou set the linespeed well tonight and was backed up strongly by Joe O who I thought was our best forward.

As for young Jake - he took the right option aside from one forward pass and stood up well against one of the heavyweights. Make no mistake - Souths did not play poorly tonight - they left the field exhausted and had multiple players down with niggles and cramp.

Tonight we set a standard which we need to achieve every week.

An excellent summation mate and agree with all you say. I have thought we were too flat all season. I also think Tamou was working hard on increasing our line speed tonight.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

All well and good to say we need to lock him away, but it takes two to tango. Whose to say he won’t be curios to test his worth. Not much the club can do in that situation. I’d be more concerned about the Broncos than the Roosters. I’ve been concerned from the day we signed him that the biggest obstacle keeping him here would be homesickness.

 

[TCL]

Played really well. Great debut, nice passing, running and good defence.

Can he kick?

He is young and will be sore tomorrow, his body shape is solid , let’s hope his body stands up to a season of 1st grade.

Very exciting. This season maybe a success in the long run. Blooding a few youngsters this year will do wonders for next.

 

[hsvjones]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

Good hookers are at a premium. Either liddle or Jake will get snatched up and we need to keep Simpkin or best case scenario both

Someone mentioned transitioning Liddle into a lock ala Connor Watson. Could be a goer.

We have the money and I would try Brendan Smith first.. I know he wants Hooker but I am sure Madge could get in his ear. We have a great young core that could be deadly in the coming years if we can keep them together. Like Panthers

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Good solid debut from Simpkin tonight, he should be proud of that.
Not sure who offers more out of him and Liddle though. Early days.

 

[ATown]

He went really well overall. I was at the game tonight, ended up with box seats on the halfway and got a good view of things. I don't like to bag the refs, but Souths clearly got away with more leeway in the ruck than the WT - and he kept a slightly thinner 10 metres for them - our boys got pinned multiple times for showing good linespeed for a change - thought we got judged harshly in this respect.

Forwards all had a dig but because Souths had a thinner 10 metres, we just couldn't dent their line as much as we should have. Not sure Stefano is ready to be starting just yet - I think I'd keep Musgrove starting as he does do a lot of dirty hitups early.

Biggesst criticism regarding our attack is that we play far too flat. I don't think it suits Brooks and we don't have enough bodies in motion during set pieces - it used to be one of our strengths, now it's one of our biggest weaknesses. We had chances on our left edge tonight but lacked the depth in attack to capitalise.

Kicking game was better but Brooks is still the weak link - Doueihi's kicking game was very good, 3 line drop outs forced, general kicks well positioned. Brooks doesn't get enough height on his crossfield kicks and doesn't give time for anyone to chase properly.

I think if we start to play with a bit more depth in attack, we will be much better served. Defensively Tamou set the linespeed well tonight and was backed up strongly by Joe O who I thought was our best forward.

As for young Jake - he took the right option aside from one forward pass and stood up well against one of the heavyweights. Make no mistake - Souths did not play poorly tonight - they left the field exhausted and had multiple players down with niggles and cramp.

Tonight we set a standard which we need to achieve every week.

Totally agree, but here’s the thing....We absolutely HAVE to back it up next week and get the 2 points. How many times have we put up a good fight and then shat the bed the next week? That has to stop now.

Bottom line. We need to start winning some games.

 

[rihannafan1]

That's a really promising debut.

 

[jirskyr]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

The Roosters will be keeping an eye on him following Friend's retirement

I just mentioned this above

He's contracted until the end of 2022, Roosters, or anyone else, can't even speak to him until November 2021.

 

[TIGERPOWER]

All well and good to say we need to lock him away, but it takes two to tango. Whose to say he won’t be curios to test his worth. Not much the club can do in that situation. I’d be more concerned about the Broncos than the Roosters. I’ve been concerned from the day we signed him that the biggest obstacle keeping him here would be homesickness.

Imagine what the second Brisbane team will chuck at him.

 

[TIGERPOWER]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

The Roosters will be keeping an eye on him following Friend's retirement

I just mentioned this above

He's contracted until the end of 2022, Roosters, or anyone else, can't even speak to him until November 2021.

Which is literally around the corner. We need to get on him now.

 

[rustycage]

Better than Liddle. He's the future.

I have said that since the season started, we need to extend his contract before other clubs come knocking, and they will

The Roosters will be keeping an eye on him following Friend's retirement

I just mentioned this above

He's contracted until the end of 2022, Roosters, or anyone else, can't even speak to him until November 2021.

Which is literally around the corner. We need to get on him now.

I'm sure it's all under control

 

[tony soprano]

Played really well. Great debut, nice passing, running and good defence.

Can he kick?

He is young and will be sore tomorrow, his body shape is solid , let’s hope his body stands up to a season of 1st grade.

Very exciting. This season maybe a success in the long run. Blooding a few youngsters this year will do wonders for next.

Haven’t seen any kicks