OFFICIAL Oliver Gildart

[joebob]

The only positive I saw from him on Saturday night was when Brooks picked up the loose ball, Gildart did a good job to get between Brooks and Cook, as Cook was the only one who was a chance of catching Brooks.

Just too many defensive issues and while he looks good on his feet in attack, his passes/ decisions to pass are another issue that can't be forgiven. We need better than him to keep winning games.

 

[ElleryHanley]

Gildart's always been a poor defender and too small to physically match bigger opponents. Neither of these things are likely to change.

His big plus has been electric speed off the mark, great footwork and able to change direction at speed. Like a young Michael Jennings.

But...he has had two years of injuries. Bad ones. His speed appears to be gone. Like Chris Lawrence lost his.

Without his speed, Gildart really does not offer much at all.

That "defensive effort" for South's last try was atrociously poor.

 

[earl]

He is exactly what I thought he'd be and I'd be sticking with him. He has the ability to create something out wide. He isn't fast but he is elusive and can beat a man.

The problem is he is small and his defense is poor.

Way way too early to write him off.

 

[TigerJunior4]

He was poor again in defence against Souths. He’s shown some ability in attack but it’s largely overshadowed by his poor defensive reads and lack of physicality.

I can’t question his heart because he’s made some decent cover tackles and doesn’t give up on the play but he’s ineffective and will be a constant target for opposition.

I think if he needs to remodel himself into a winger if he wants to play regular first grade or go back to cup and work really hard on his defence.

Hopefully Roberts will be back this week. He has been really solid for us this year. Centre is a worry though with Roberts carrying injuries and Asu and Talau coming back off knee recos (and other injuries).

 

[Bigscreentv]

We need speed in the centres. Roberts and Toa. I like Gildhart but he is a bit slow. I think the defensive errors could be fixed.

 

[Lee's fedora]

Gildart just needs to fix his defence need to remember he is only a few games into his jump from ESL

 

[TYGA]

Has talent but needs time. NSW Cup to build his ability it’s not easy from ESL to NRL especially for outside backs.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Someone actually mentioned try him at fullback.
He has a high work rate which suites fullback style and his frame is around the right size.
He has a good in & away. Against the Dragons they don't bomb often so it could be a decent chance to give him a crack at the back.

It's a gamble but whoever plays at fullback will be a gamble.

I would prefer we keep Toa in the centres and let him build the spot rather than move him again.

 

[Glenji95]

Give him time in NSW Cup, hopefully some time there will help him adjust to NRL before bringing him back

 

[Tiger Woods]

🤔 who else can cover the fullback position ?

 

[Lee's fedora]

Put him in NSW cup let him learn the defence and get stronger than try him again

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Put him in NSW cup let him learn the defence and get stronger than try him again

He won't learn defence in NSW Cup with the way they are being carved up.

 

[jadtiger]

He was known as a poor defender in the UK and i honestly don;t think that will change in the NRL which is a far tougher competition.I will be happy to be wrong but i just can't see it happening

 

[MarySt]

Move Gildart to the wing?

So we have the two smallest wingers in the comp?

 

[Cobarcats]

He was known as a poor defender in the UK and i honestly don;t think that will change in the NRL which is a far tougher competition.I will be happy to be wrong but i just can't see it happening

I'm happy for him to keep developing and keep the seat warm.
When AD returns Gildart will be a better reserve.
What do you think.
We have to ensure that we are in a position cap wise to renew our good players contracts.
At the way Garner is playing why not give him a contract, sonething to play for.
How do know Roberts won't get over nighling injuries and starts to kill it.
The Salary Cap and TPA's is a juggling act that I'm sure you and I aren't really in the know about.

 

[stryker 69]

I’m surprised this guy has played Test Footy, considering his performances for us.
He looks like a flegg player tossed in the deep end.
Something is not right.

 

[MarySt]

Honestly I think even Peachey is a better option at centre in the coming weeks than Gildart

 

[the_third]

not sure Reggies teaches Gildart to defend. hope it does

 

[WT2K]

Back to England his best bet

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Someone actually mentioned try him at fullback.
He has a high work rate which suites fullback style and his frame is around the right size.
He has a good in & away. Against the Dragons they don't bomb often so it could be a decent chance to give him a crack at the back.

It's a gamble but whoever plays at fullback will be a gamble.

I would prefer we keep Toa in the centres and let him build the spot rather than move him again.

Yep - this is now a dilemma. Dillion or Gildart at FB cos Toa is much better at Centre.