MacDougall
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Rankin had 3 sideline shots. Missed 2 kicking into a very hard breeze and nailed the winning goal from the sideline wrong side for a righty. He's a good goalkicker don't worry about that.
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Round 1 backline will probably be:
1\. Teddy
2\. Nofo
3\. Naiquama
4\. Simona
5\. Rankin
6\. Moses
7\. LittleJohn (Replaced by Brooks Round 2)
Addo-Carr will be pushing for a spot but he is very young, hasn't even played NSW Cup yet. Reserve spots will likely be:
Fullback - Hunt
Wing - Addo-Carr
Centre - Kee Cham
Halves - LittleJohn/Drinkwater
I think we should be on the hunt for an experienced centre tbh. Simona is solid but I'm unsure if Naiqama is better suited as a winger and Kee Cham suited to back row. Who knows though! Guess we will find out soon…
1\. Teddy
2\. Nofo
3\. Naiquama
4\. Simona
5\. Rankin
6\. Moses
7\. LittleJohn (Replaced by Brooks Round 2)
Addo-Carr will be pushing for a spot but he is very young, hasn't even played NSW Cup yet. Reserve spots will likely be:
Fullback - Hunt
Wing - Addo-Carr
Centre - Kee Cham
Halves - LittleJohn/Drinkwater
I think we should be on the hunt for an experienced centre tbh. Simona is solid but I'm unsure if Naiqama is better suited as a winger and Kee Cham suited to back row. Who knows though! Guess we will find out soon…
Chadman_s_Ghost
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It might not count for much in some people's view, but Rankin interviews really well. Presents well. Clearly he's not some dummy that only had football to live for.
I think guys like this will be a positive influence on the young squad.
I'm very excited by the Rankin signing. I think it is potentially very under rated in it's importance.
I think guys like this will be a positive influence on the young squad.
I'm very excited by the Rankin signing. I think it is potentially very under rated in it's importance.
There is no disputing the fact that Talyor has done well with recruitment this season ,there are certainly a few that can play and Rankin is certainly one ,as mentioned previously it is just not on the field that the values of some players are realised a great addition to the club a positive and I hope he has a blinder of a season!
Was taken aback with his signing, being another half, given we have Drinkwater and Littlejohn as well.
However, Rankin is relatively big for an outside back at 183cm and 93kgs (similar in size to Simona). Given he is also listed as a utility player, he is a footballer first and foremost. Take a look at his youtube highlights, he may be the most underrated and astute signing of the year.
Good luck to all the new recruits.
However, Rankin is relatively big for an outside back at 183cm and 93kgs (similar in size to Simona). Given he is also listed as a utility player, he is a footballer first and foremost. Take a look at his youtube highlights, he may be the most underrated and astute signing of the year.
Good luck to all the new recruits.
Harvey
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I do not think that Rankin spent too much time on the wing in super league. I want to see the best winger picked, rather than a goalkicker picked to fill a spot. Moses definately can kick, I read about Taylor working with Rankin after training. If he is the only person speing time practicing goalkicking, that is an ordinary oversight.
Gotta feeling Rankin won't dissapoint.
He is ready for what 2016 has to offer.
He is ready for what 2016 has to offer.
Hey guys,there is an interesting article on the WTs website,an interview with Jordan Rankin…he is really keen on the wing spot and to tell you my opinion of the man,he is so humble and grateful to be in this team...gee I hope he has an absolute blinder of a year he seems like such a nice guy.....
You can post em you know TT..It's allowed..just link the source..good read…
Rankin: I'm grateful for the opportunity"
Dan Talintyre (Twitter: @dantalintyre)
Thu 3rd March, 11:52AM
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It might not be in his favourite position and it might not be in the sub-zero temperatures he was accustomed to in England, but you won’t find Jordan Rankin complaining at all as he prepares to make his Club debut for Wests Tigers.
Named on the wing for his first game in the NRL since July 27, 2013, the 24-year-old Rankin has found a home on the left wing at Wests Tigers after impressing throughout the Club’s pre-season and trial matches. And while perhaps more accustomed to playing fullback of five-eighth, Rankin is determined to make his return to the NRL a successful one — whatever the conditions, opponent or position that is required of him.
“I think it’ll be a little bit of a shock out there on Saturday,” Rankin said.
“I’m used to playing Round 1 at about minus-four, so the 30-plus degrees on Saturday will be interesting. I’ve only had the opportunity to play one season opener in 2012, and that was good fun so I’m looking forward to getting out there again on the field.
“When you train from November to February, six days a week, two or three sessions a day in the searing sun, it’s hard because there’s no reward at the end of the week where you can go and play in front of your fans. So I think Round 1 is great because there’s a relief that you can do what you love every weekend with people cheering you on.
“This week is a great opportunity for us to show our fans and other teams in the competition what we’ve done in the pre-season and that we’re here to play this year.”
While Rankin admitted that the thought of playing on the wing wasn’t something that crossed his mind when announcing his return to Australia, the Burleigh Bears junior said he was simply thankful to be in the team and able to achieve off his pre-season goal.
“I’m just grateful for the opportunity to be playing in Round 1,” he enthused.
Be there for the first game of 2016 when we take on the Warriors! Get your tickets here!
“Being in that Round 1 team was definitely something that I set a goal of when I knew I was coming back to Australia, so it’s nice to be able to kick one goal off the list.
“Having played mostly fullback over in England, I knew it was going to be hard to get into the team here because James Tedesco is an absolute freak.
"He’s done some stuff in training and in the games that I’ve never seen anyone do before, so I knew it was going to be incredibly unlikely that I’d take a fullback spot off him.
“So for me, the aim was to find a spot that suited me and suited the team, and I think that spot on the wing is working in that sense. Tim [Simona] and I have worked up a really good combination over the pre-season and we’ve worked really hard to be ready.
“To be honest, I’m looking forward to playing there [on the wing],” he said.
“And if it means that I’ve got to play 250 first-grade games on the wing throughout my career to play here, then that’s what I’ll do.”
http://www.weststigers.com.au/content/tigers/club/news/2016/03/03/rankin_i_m_grateful_.html
Rankin: I'm grateful for the opportunity"
Dan Talintyre (Twitter: @dantalintyre)
Thu 3rd March, 11:52AM
A A
IMG_0883
It might not be in his favourite position and it might not be in the sub-zero temperatures he was accustomed to in England, but you won’t find Jordan Rankin complaining at all as he prepares to make his Club debut for Wests Tigers.
Named on the wing for his first game in the NRL since July 27, 2013, the 24-year-old Rankin has found a home on the left wing at Wests Tigers after impressing throughout the Club’s pre-season and trial matches. And while perhaps more accustomed to playing fullback of five-eighth, Rankin is determined to make his return to the NRL a successful one — whatever the conditions, opponent or position that is required of him.
“I think it’ll be a little bit of a shock out there on Saturday,” Rankin said.
“I’m used to playing Round 1 at about minus-four, so the 30-plus degrees on Saturday will be interesting. I’ve only had the opportunity to play one season opener in 2012, and that was good fun so I’m looking forward to getting out there again on the field.
“When you train from November to February, six days a week, two or three sessions a day in the searing sun, it’s hard because there’s no reward at the end of the week where you can go and play in front of your fans. So I think Round 1 is great because there’s a relief that you can do what you love every weekend with people cheering you on.
“This week is a great opportunity for us to show our fans and other teams in the competition what we’ve done in the pre-season and that we’re here to play this year.”
While Rankin admitted that the thought of playing on the wing wasn’t something that crossed his mind when announcing his return to Australia, the Burleigh Bears junior said he was simply thankful to be in the team and able to achieve off his pre-season goal.
“I’m just grateful for the opportunity to be playing in Round 1,” he enthused.
Be there for the first game of 2016 when we take on the Warriors! Get your tickets here!
“Being in that Round 1 team was definitely something that I set a goal of when I knew I was coming back to Australia, so it’s nice to be able to kick one goal off the list.
“Having played mostly fullback over in England, I knew it was going to be hard to get into the team here because James Tedesco is an absolute freak.
"He’s done some stuff in training and in the games that I’ve never seen anyone do before, so I knew it was going to be incredibly unlikely that I’d take a fullback spot off him.
“So for me, the aim was to find a spot that suited me and suited the team, and I think that spot on the wing is working in that sense. Tim [Simona] and I have worked up a really good combination over the pre-season and we’ve worked really hard to be ready.
“To be honest, I’m looking forward to playing there [on the wing],” he said.
“And if it means that I’ve got to play 250 first-grade games on the wing throughout my career to play here, then that’s what I’ll do.”
http://www.weststigers.com.au/content/tigers/club/news/2016/03/03/rankin_i_m_grateful_.html
king_sirro
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I dont think Rankin on the wing will work long term. He will be a frustrated ball player. Also think there will be either more athletic options , or bigger options come along. This is a stop gap solution IMO. A reward for a guy who is clearly talented, faster than expected and a position we are weak in.
I was sort of hoping he would start at 9 and go so well that he was kept in the middle where we could benefot from his ball skills
I was sort of hoping he would start at 9 and go so well that he was kept in the middle where we could benefot from his ball skills
I don't think he's a goal kicker or a winger, Kev should be on the wing, Rankin in the centres and Moses kicking. At least in the centres he can use his ball skills to put his winger away. We should be using him as we use teddy and as a foil for teddy cause ted will attract a lot of attention this year and a guy like Rankin could benefit from it as a roaming second fullback type, he won't if he's on the wing.
balmain boy
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Naiqama won't ever play on the wing for the Tigers, ever again, unless we're crippled by injuries or a winger goes down mid match. Don't know why people think he will.
Rankin probably isn't a winger longterm, but at least being a fullback he's used to taking bombs and kicks. He's quick but well built, can catch a ball and kick goals at 75-80%. That's not a bad package, at least in the short term.
Rankin probably isn't a winger longterm, but at least being a fullback he's used to taking bombs and kicks. He's quick but well built, can catch a ball and kick goals at 75-80%. That's not a bad package, at least in the short term.
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@king sirro said:
Agree. He would be a very handy backup to Teddy, likewise Moses.
Cosimo_Zaretti
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@willow said:
Could well turn out to be our smartest 2016 signing. Keep him on the wing for match fitness and we've got a workable first grade fullback around origin time.
