king_sirro
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I think he is a middle and we have plenty of those.
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I think he is a middle and we have plenty of those.
AdelaideTiger
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I'd say no to Leilua, not only because we've seen him up close and he is a mixed bag at the best of times.
But also because I don't think he's a backrower, and it doesn't matter where you put him defensively he is a liability.
His best games for the Cowboys have been when he comes on as a 'middle' and they already have go forward, he can be really damaging for 20-25 minutes, takes hit-ups and gets front foot offloads.
But if they're under pressure, he's atrocious, absolute turnstile in defence and offers bugger all in attack.
It's a no from me
But also because I don't think he's a backrower, and it doesn't matter where you put him defensively he is a liability.
His best games for the Cowboys have been when he comes on as a 'middle' and they already have go forward, he can be really damaging for 20-25 minutes, takes hit-ups and gets front foot offloads.
But if they're under pressure, he's atrocious, absolute turnstile in defence and offers bugger all in attack.
It's a no from me
InBenjiWeTrust
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We should not be so desperate to sign a player that did not want to play here and does not provide an significant improvement to what we already have.
GNR4LIFE
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Imaaaggiinnnnneeeee saying that about Brooks in 2021 for the year he had in 2018.
jrtiger
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interesting call on Meaney. I like him but I think he's probably a little small for the wing. for that reason I'd avoid. Valemei on the other hand I would take in a heartbeat, but you would think he would repay the faith NQ showed in him and re-sign there. personally I'd love Jeral Skelton. think he ticks all the boxes and is stuck behind a stack of outside backs at Canterbury. I think there's a player there.
how good would it be if we brought Lemuelu home. Kepaoa deserves a chance to prove himself, but Connelly is a great shout.
BlackWhiteGold
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Yeah I think Connelly is a late bloomer type & developed into a very good hole runner & linebreaker.
I was on the Skelton bandwagon for a bit especially when you look at his attacking stats in Cup but apparently from what others who have watched him a bit have said he has a turning circle like a mack truck.
BlackWhiteGold
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https://www.espn.com.au/nrl/story/_...all-banks-greg-inglis-bring-best-jahream-bula
Sezer will be handed a starting role but Marshall said it was up to youngsters Jayden Sullivan, Latu Fainu and Lachlan Galvin to make their case to partner him.
John Bateman trained separately from the main group on Thursday but the English back-rower is expected to be fit to face Canberra in their round-two season opener.
Sezer will be handed a starting role but Marshall said it was up to youngsters Jayden Sullivan, Latu Fainu and Lachlan Galvin to make their case to partner him.
John Bateman trained separately from the main group on Thursday but the English back-rower is expected to be fit to face Canberra in their round-two season opener.
weststigers
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Brooksy has probably missed fewer tackles
Don't know about that. Brooks was consistently in the top 5 in the entire NRL for missed tackles
weststigers
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Sorry mate, but check the stats. Brooks attempts more than twice the amount of tackles as Doueihi leading to more missed by numbers. His tackle efficiency has been in the low to mid 80's the last 4 years. Doueihi has only hit 80% 2 out of the last 4 years. One year it was 70%. There is no comparison.
Tiger_Yoshi
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They should pay us to take him off their hands….his best playing and attitude years are behind him…clearly Payton regrets signing him
No thanks
Born-a-Tiger
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Leilua faced court yesterday I think for drink driving up here in Townsville,
fast going the way of his Brother in the stupidity stakes I think
fast going the way of his Brother in the stupidity stakes I think
I didn't mention efficiency. I just said Brooks misses heaps and heaps of tackles. Douehi is rotten in defence as well FYI
weststigers
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FYI? 🤣
Api missed more tackles than Doueihi. Why would you make a point like that? It's a function of how many they attempt.
Dig in if you must.
pawsandclaws1
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It's best for us that he stays at the Cowboys so he forces better players out of the club.
Odessa
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I was thinking that him and JT must be on 1.8 million between them
BAGNF05
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At 350-450K to be used in 20 min spurts I’d say that’s not bad business. We tried to make him an 80 min player and he was a defensive liability.
He is exactly what he was at stmerge, an impact player.
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I reckon we got the best of Ole Lucy...
His last year wasn't as good, Reckon he was more often found out in Defence....
He's not coming here to play off the Bench, And I'm not swapping him (Or his attitude)
for any of our starters or kids coming through.
Cows have had some potential elite Backrowers come on, Luc went to the real wrong club.
Lemuelu moved from New Zealand to the Gold Coast - He is home...
