OFFICIAL Jock Madden #244

[GNR4LIFE]

Where do you play Douhie? We do need a lock? But we also need him in the halves. Personally I would rather he play in the halves big ask to play lock after all his injuries.

I don’t think he needs to be in the halves. It’s not where his future is. He’s good cover, but he’s not a first choice halfback.

 

[Flippedy]

The thought of Madden at half doesn’t thrill me much.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Where do you play Douhie? We do need a lock? But we also need him in the halves. Personally I would rather he play in the halves big ask to play lock after all his injuries.

I can't see any reason you would drop him from 7 we won some games while he was playing there, I suppose it's his spot to lose unless Latu jumps out of the ground.

Considering Latu's injury prone body doesn't fill me with any confidence at the moment.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

The thought of Madden at half doesn’t thrill me much.

He’s the kind of player who could jump out of the ground and be a success playing for the Storm, or playing second fiddle to Cleary. Never will go to another level at our club though.

 

[upthetigers]

I can't see any reason you would drop him from 7 we won some games while he was playing there, I suppose it's his spot to lose unless Latu jumps out of the ground.

Considering Latu's injury prone body doesn't fill me with any confidence at the moment.

Latu can come off the bench until he proves his body is right. Having him on the bench is not good for his development but he needs to be eased into first grade and I feel he is too good to be playing reggies. Not easy being a coach. It is easy to be critical of Benji but it's a tough gig especially at the tigers.

 

[Pascoes_barber]

I wish Benji would go public about how he intends to use Madden next season. What do you think?

Reserve grade.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Doueihi is starting half next season assuming he is training well and healthy; Latu off the bench, and starting when AD or Luai are out; and Madden 7 for Magpies.

Madden is getting paid good coin to run our reserve grade team. It's something you have to do so your younger players can develop. It's the whole reason why the Roosters signed Chad Townsend. He predominantly trains with the reserves. Your depth players can't develop in a team run by a bad halfback - and Madden is pretty good at reserve grade level. He will get his chance in FG.

 

[upthetigers]

I don’t think he needs to be in the halves. It’s not where his future is. He’s good cover, but he’s not a first choice halfback.

So where are you playing him we need a kicker

 

[GNR4LIFE]

So where are you playing him we need a kicker

Lock

 

[upthetigers]

Lock

So who are we playing in the halves

 

[GNR4LIFE]

So who are we playing in the halves

Fainu will be 7 when he’s fit.

 

[Odessa]

Guess it will come down to pre season. Have a feeling Madden will be in the frame a lot considering Latu is the kind of guy who can could be sidelined from standing up off the toilet.

I am expecting big big things from Javon Andrews had a chat with a friend and he said he's a very special talent Jock will be lucky to play

Mate said Johnathan Thurston 2.0

 

[Merlot]

With Latu out i would start them were/in the position we expect them to finish

 

[Tito Santana]

I think you will see Fainu and Douhei rotate.

Hooker is where we need some coverage IMO unless Hayward is ready.

 

[Merlot]

I think you will see Fainu and Douhei rotate.

Hooker is where we need some coverage IMO unless Hayward is ready.

good job for Madden, he's capable

 

[bbobb]

I think you will see Fainu and Douhei rotate.

Hooker is where we need some coverage IMO unless Hayward is ready.

💯- if Api goes down we are cooked

 

[crazycat]

So are we assuming Douhie is starting in the halves? He has played well there and we need him for kicking. What about the discussion of playing him at lock? But then we need a halfback. I wish Benji would go public about how he intends to use Madden next season. What do you think? Do you think Madden will be playing many NRL games if there are no injuries?

If our plan is to play AD at lock...

We need another plan!
AD does NOT have the physicality to play lock, at all. Bird did not. AD is far more breakable and pushing him into lock is a mistake.
Off the bench lock is even a risk.

I am pretty sure Madden was cover incase AD did not sign.
Also we seem to have a pretty stable Spine
Bula is fullback
Luai is 5/8
AD is halfback till Latu comes onto the field
Api is Hooker.

I think we are going to see Terrell May at Lock. Although I really don't think this is the best use of him

 

[tig_prmz]

If our plan is to play AD at lock...

We need another plan!
AD does NOT have the physicality to play lock, at all. Bird did not. AD is far more breakable and pushing him into lock is a mistake.
Off the bench lock is even a risk.

I am pretty sure Madden was cover incase AD did not sign.
Also we seem to have a pretty stable Spine
Bula is fullback
Luai is 5/8
AD is halfback till Latu comes onto the field
Api is Hooker.

I think we are going to see Terrell May at Lock. Although I really don't think this is the best use of him

AD is halfback/centre.

He doesn't have the experience, the motor, the defensive capability, knowledge of defensive structure or the work ethic to play in the forwards.

He is a completely skill based player.

He can play lock for 15-20 minutes to give someone a rest, but that shouldn't be the main plan starting 2026.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Doueihi is starting half next season assuming he is training well and healthy; Latu off the bench, and starting when AD or Luai are out; and Madden 7 for Magpies.

Madden is getting paid good coin to run our reserve grade team. It's something you have to do so your younger players can develop. It's the whole reason why the Roosters signed Chad Townsend. He predominantly trains with the reserves. Your depth players can't develop in a team run by a bad halfback - and Madden is pretty good at reserve grade level. He will get his chance in FG.

Surely the decision has long been made, with Adam already bulking up and from next month training to play 13 based on earlier comments from Benji.

The much improved defensively Doueihi ( @upthetigers please note the thread title spelling needs attention, plus @Suzie-Q or @Demps ) can either fill in all over the backline as a Jack of all trades, but master of none, or fulfil the ball-playing lock and occasional kicker role with aplomb for mine.

 

[Demps]

Surely the decision has long been made, with Adam already bulking up and from next month training to play 13 based on earlier comments from Benji.

The much improved defensively Doueihi ( @upthetigers please note the thread title spelling needs attention, plus @Suzie-Q or @Demps ) can either fill in all over the backline as a Jack of all trades, but master of none, or fulfil the ball-playing lock and occasional kicker role with aplomb for mine.

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