OFFICIAL Jarome Luai - #295

[Jolls]

We will know Benji's intentions for Doueihi when he plays in the trials Jolls if he comes back bulked up it will signal he's headed for lock, if he's still lean it would point to having 7 still in mind.

Questions over Latu's body, how well Madden fits back into the system, there's a good chance Adam could start the season at 7 and I don't mind it he was warming to the task before he had his head buzzed by a runaway truck.

We are all speculating as Benji hasn't given any insights except to what his long term halves plan is. Sione, AD or Latu to 13 are all gut calls based on individual perceptions. AD at 7 was doing OK, but for me his decisoin making isn't great and his kicking in general play is neither accurate or manacing, except for the occasional floater. His strenghts are his size and ball playing ability.

The problem for us is the decision as to the 13s needs to be made now - not after the trials are over. It doesn't matter if it is Bird, Sione, AD or Latu the fitness and body type required to play 13 over the lenght of the NRL season is different to that required of a ball distributor/kicking option.

We could debate it until the start of the season, but the only thing that matters is what Benji's plan is and he isn't sharing.

 

[Jolls]

That’s you opinion. AD kicking game will get him in the 7. We beat the dogs and manly 2 decent teams with him there.

Madden and Andrews will be good depth and back up. Andrews will put pressure on Latu and its great for the club.

100% it's all opinion.

If you go back and read the post that has the kicking and runnign stats you will see that AD won't be wearing the 7 based off his kicking skills. His stats are way below Madden's and also below Luai's. What is even more of an issue is that his kicking is not accurate/controlled.

If you are relying on his kicking game to have him in the 7 I think you are barking up the worng tree. If AD is selected as the half to start the year it will be based on the strenght of his running game.

This is the same strenght that makes him a possible 13.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Not going back to read novels. In my opinion AD has the best long and high kicking game at the club. Watch the roosters win how he got us out of trouble

 

[Jolls]

Not going back to read novels. In my opinion AD has the best long and high kicking game at the club. Watch the roosters win how he got us out of trouble

No Worries FB. If you aren't prepared to to consider facts and a level of analysis that's your perogative. But don't tell me that the analysis is wrong based on opinion and a game played by AD with a different roster in a season where we finished outside of the 8 yet again.

 

[Leck]

My prediction - Adam will play 13 next year, and just like Beaver did in 2002, he’ll win the Dally M Lock of the Year too.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

My prediction - Adam will play 13 next year, and just like Beaver did in 2002, he’ll win the Dally M Lock of the Year too.

To be honest I would rather he start and stay at lock if that’s where he’s being moved to later in the year. He can still kick from lock.
That way he can be a constant link to halves

 

[Fainu Brothers]

100% it's all opinion.

If you go back and read the post that has the kicking and runnign stats you will see that AD won't be wearing the 7 based off his kicking skills. His stats are way below Madden's and also below Luai's. What is even more of an issue is that his kicking is not accurate/controlled.

If you are relying on his kicking game to have him in the 7 I think you are barking up the worng tree. If AD is selected as the half to start the year it will be based on the strenght of his running game.

This is the same strenght that makes him a possible 13.

Running tackling everything AD craps on Madden. Strength size. Madden kicks in cup where he has more time. Stats dont always paint the picture.

Unless there are more injuries madden will be playing cup.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Oh facts and analysis, how did Romey play when AD was at 7?

 

[Jolls]

Running tackling everything AD craps on Madden. Strength size. Madden kicks in cup where he has more time. Stats dont always paint the picture.

Unless there are more injuries madden will be playing cup.

Mate, shooting from the hip again. Madden's kick stats were taken only from NRL level games, not Q Cup. If you had bothered to take five seconds to read the post your are arguing against you would already know that. I desregarded the Q Cup figues for exactly the reason you sated.

Again if you read the post you would also be aware that I am not hard over on the AD/Madden halves issue. I simply believe that with the roster for 2026 as it stands AD is bettter suited to start at 13 with Madden probably playing 6.

You're butt hurt about someone having a different opinion on a footy discusion forum FFS. Unless you are prepared to discuss the subject and support your argument why bother.

 

[Tom Shines]

Not going back to read novels.

Out of interest - Any more Fainu brothers at home still? If not - Maybe the old man ( father ) needs to get back on the nest? I’ve said before here … he must be like a prize bull at the Easter Show ..: very good genes

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Out of interest - Any more Fainu brothers at home still? If not - Maybe the old man ( father ) needs to get back on the nest? I’ve said before here … he must be like a prize bull at the Easter Show ..: very good genes

Stallion, the number 1 stud award has to go to John Hoppate, he got the good stuff

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Mate, shooting from the hip again. Madden's kick stats were taken only from NRL level games, not Q Cup. If you had bothered to take five seconds to read the post your are arguing against you would already know that. I desregarded the Q Cup figues for exactly the reason you sated.

Again if you read the post you would also be aware that I am not hard over on the AD/Madden halves issue. I simply believe that with the roster for 2026 as it stands AD is bettter suited to start at 13 with Madden probably playing 6.

You're butt hurt about someone having a different opinion on a footy discusion forum FFS. Unless you are prepared to discuss the subject and support your argument why bother.

I am going off the eyes, it all good. Not up to us anyways. Its good to have options

 

[Vicious]

Is there any stats on not wanting to kick the ball on the last tackle ?
We need plenty of improvement on that in 2026 that’s for sure and certain.
I like Jock Madden as a back up number 7 option, we could be doing far worse than him.

 

[hsvjones]

I am a big fan of Laui but I just don't understand why he just doesn't activate the clause he has.
IMO he is clearly staying as he is not getting this kind of money elsewhere if we are being honest and the clubs seem to be doing all the right plays he wants etc..

Just getting this done now is just a positive for the club you are trying to build and take to the next step. It takes away all the negative unwanted media and show potential recruits that players want to be here.

He talks the talk about this been a great club and he is clearly one of the main leaders here so LFG...

 

[Halbrowne61]

Oh facts and analysis, how did Romey play when AD was at 7?

I know he goes better with extra space and AD gave him that.

 

[innsaneink]

Think Madden may surprise a few...hope so anyway.
Hes plenty skilful, good short kicking game and has good pass selection, can put a player away well

 

[mtd#2]

Oh facts and analysis, how did Romey play when AD was at 7?

Some of his best footy this year wasn't it?
I think that also had something to do with having Taylan May and Samuela Fainu finding form on his side too.

 

[Needaname]

I am a big fan of Laui but I just don't understand why he just doesn't activate the clause he has.
IMO he is clearly staying as he is not getting this kind of money elsewhere if we are being honest and the clubs seem to be doing all the right plays he wants etc..

Just getting this done now is just a positive for the club you are trying to build and take to the next step. It takes away all the negative unwanted media and show potential recruits that players want to be here.

He talks the talk about this been a great club and he is clearly one of the main leaders here so LFG...

Because he is signed. If he activates his clause it’s to Leave!

 

[Buttface]

My prediction - Adam will play 13 next year, and just like Beaver did in 2002, he’ll win the Dally M Lock of the Year too.

That would be great.

 

[hsvjones]

Because he is signed. If he activates his clause it’s to Leave!

I was meaning just remove it and confirm you're staying..