Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[cktiger]

It was the only good thing about Super League and should definitely be instrumented in all young junior games to stop the imbalance between sides. Nothing more demoralising than standing behind your tryline half the game when you basically don't touch the ball.

Totally agree for junior games.
Not sure about the professionals.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Totally agree for junior games.
Not sure about the professionals.

Maybe, though for mine the momentum advantage of the game has changed too much lately through the ruck rule changes and those with it could still choose to risk a short kick off to maintain it.

 

[Merlot]

It was the only good thing about Super League and should definitely be instrumented in all young junior games to stop the imbalance between sides. Nothing more demoralising than standing behind your tryline half the game when you basically don't touch the ball.

doubt your a believer wanting to hand out participation awards to all

 

[Camel2281]

hopefully latu locks in this pre-season then to get the 7 jersey.

He's out injured all preseason

 

[Tim Sheens]

How many games he started at 7 is really irrelevant.

The 7 and 6 don't play that differently. The 7 needs to be more vocal and march his team mates around the paddock. I don't see how Douhie can't do that role. His defence which was suspect is ok now. He has always been a handful in attack.

Adam's defence at centre, particularly outside Luai improved massively and he went okay in his lock stint as well. Sadly, his biggest defensive problem, decision making when playing a little wider in the halves remains.

 

[Tim Sheens]

He's out injured all preseason

I would expect that Latu would be able to run at half in non-contact sessions no later than the new year and minor contact shortly after, if there are no complications. Imperfect, but not much difference from rep players returning last season.

 

[cktiger]

I would expect that Latu would be able to run at half in non-contact sessions no later than the new year and minor contact shortly after, if there are no complications. Imperfect, but not much difference from rep players returning last season.

Wish I could have some faith in him.
He was supposed to be the diamond in the family but struggles to stay on the field and has one of the worst tackling techniques I have ever seen.

 

[Merlot]

I would expect that Latu would be able to run at half in non-contact sessions no later than the new year and minor contact shortly after, if there are no complications. Imperfect, but not much difference from rep players returning last season.

glad its not my money playing the slow burn on ? future stars
So his right to start rnd1?

 

[Merlot]

Wish I could have some faith in him.
He was supposed to be the diamond in the family but struggles to stay on the field and has one of the worst tackling techniques I have ever seen.

i like his defensive effort ,he just flips larger opposition and is more than willing 2 do so ,

 

[balmain boy]

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This would be disgusting

That would be fantastic. A much needed change

 

[balmain boy]

hopefully latu locks in this pre-season then to get the 7 jersey.

How? He's missing the entire pre season!

 

[Telltails]

That would be fantastic. A much needed change

Yep I like it.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Latu going forward is a real concern, he looks to be going down Benji’s path of continuous injuries while he's young.

We can only hope that he grows out of this brittle state, the team really needs him to be sound and in the side week after week.

 

[balmain boy]

Somehow people on here fail to realise that Bula has been in camp with Fiji for the past month or so. Talks will recommence with him next week.

Sure, if we caved and offered the most he wanted he would have signed by now, but instead we're (correctly) holding firm so more direct negotiations will take place soon. As reported by isaac Moses.

 

[Merlot]

That would be fantastic. A much needed change

Nah ,1, its just about ? the only rule since inception they haven't touched. (bring back morse code and telegrams}
2. it will make blow outs larger
A team that is not on will just get pinned in its 20 and rolled over

 

[supercoach]

That would be fantastic. A much needed change

I thought they tried that out many years ago, maybe in the 80s or early 90s and caned it very quickly.
I know Wok Ryan was a big fan of the idea when he was a commentator on the ABC

 

[crazycat]

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This would be disgusting

I wish they would actually change rules to make the game better.

Seriously, lets have a 5 point try with 1 point for converting a try. Everything else stays the same, but a side that scores 3 tries and fails to convert them does not tie with a side that scores 2 converted tries.

 

[crazycat]

Nah ,1, its just about ? the only rule since inception they haven't touched. (bring back morse code and telegrams}
2. it will make blow outs larger
A team that is not on will just get pinned in its 20 and rolled over

100%

But it varies so much with the team you have built.
If you are speedy and can hold the defense, you want to recieve the ball.
If you are very physical and can outmuscle the opposition, you want to kick.

Should be defenders choice or 1 half home side kicks, 2nd half opposition kicks.

 

[Demps]

Somehow people on here fail to realise that Bula has been in camp with Fiji for the past month or so. Talks will recommence with him next week.

Sure, if we caved and offered the most he wanted he would have signed by now, but instead we're (correctly) holding firm so more direct negotiations will take place soon. As reported by isaac Moses.

He's in New York with his Mrs at the moment too.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Wish I could have some faith in him.
He was supposed to be the diamond in the family but struggles to stay on the field and has one of the worst tackling techniques I have ever seen.

Latu certainly gets in some weird positions defensively, with a technique verging on dangerous looking at times when he gets so low to the ground. Still, apart from a lone(?) penalty from recollection, that odd style has been nearly as effective as his pretty well front on just under the ball hits, that regularly put big forwards on their arse.

I note that @Merlot has previously referenced the Fainu's mother talking about him being the the most talented, but susceptible to injury when growing up. On that, he was tough enough to play with a shoulder needing reconstruction without showing it, so hopefully he can turn it around like say Benji and Tedesco did.