It’s about time this kid had a thread of his own. He had plodder written all over him last year, and didn’t even look all that good in his first couple games this year, but the last month he’s really warming to the task and actually looks like a first grader. He’s all effort. Seems to have taken the role we were all hoping McIntyre would play for us. Re-sign him already.
For those who had seen him play in the Balmain juniors, he was always going to be a very good player. There was never plodder in his DNA, just an unbending self belief and outstanding work ethic. A NSW Under age rep with Lindsay Smith who played last night for the Panthers, he is highly regarded by Fittler.
He and Twal should share the lock duties until his fitness is up to speed. I believe he offers so much more to the team than our other locks, no lack of respect to Twal who is close to our best.