Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Jedi_Tiger]

lets just hope chiefs don't turn sights from Young to sam fainu and then target latu ...

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Upgrade on Madden imo & similar game managing type.

Jock was doing my head in tonight,, he tries, but Jesus he cannot win a tackle, seems unable to do a legs tackle and bounces off almost every time, and seems unable to stick and then watches them run away,,, so annoying plus he seems to submit when he runs, has no intent to get through the line and make a solo run where he makes the defence have to tackle him,,,, just to predictable and lacks confidence

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Until the club significantly boosts the funding and resourcing of talent identification, recruitment and development, the results will be the same. When is the last time we recruited a junior centre of the calibre of young Mclean from NZ?

 

[Tucker]

You may be surprised what 2 youngsters can do. The modern day game is very different. Kids these days dont give a stuff, they have no fear and are much more likely to play their natural game if paired with another youngster.

That would only work if they had a pack prepared to kill for them and a pair of centres who run awesome lines all day.

 

[king_sirro]

That would only work if they had a pack prepared to kill for them and a pair of centres who run awesome lines all day.

Well our pack killed for the start if the year. They just need to stay fit and continue to do it for longer. And if Taylan and Averillo stay fit, they have the centres to take advantage of any space created. The nucleus is there. We just need a coach a good luck.

 

[vlad]

But what’s to play out ? Could have just cut bait with him already ..

In the meantime the player market moves on

Comprehension wasn’t your strong suit in school

 

[pawsandclaws1]

The Fainu bros appear to have had an excellent schooling in rugby league. It was on show today and has been throughout the season when they play. Does anyone question why they appear to be more NRL ready than some of our own home-grown talent despite being young men?

 

[gregjm87]

I think the intelligence of their kicking games is the main concern and it would be much better if we can find that genuine 1st receiver who is a running threat to assist.
As most of us keep saying, AD would be perfect if he has the right mindset and commmirs to defending strong even under fatigue and that is the part myself and many other doubt he will be willing or able to do.

AD is not a first receiver. Forget his selfish play style (and personality) and unwillingness to defend. There is nuance in ball playing at first receiver, it is not simply shovelling onto someone wider of the ruck. AD has shown in his time as a halfback he doesn't have the nuance to be an effective ball player at lock.
This isn't me hating on the bloke. Sure, I don't want him at the club and haven't liked him for years but he can be a very effective 6 or centre with the right play style.
He is a power runner. I could see him be an effective running forward at lock but not a ball playing lock.

 

[king_sirro]

The Fainu bros appear to have had an excellent schooling in rugby league. It was on show today and has been throughout the season when they play. Does anyone question why they appear to be more NRL ready than some of our own home-grown talent despite being young men?

I would say because they are just naturally better. Latu has always been a freak and Sam has always been a gun.

 

[king_sirro]

AD is not a first receiver. Forget his selfish play style (and personality) and unwillingness to defend. There is nuance in ball playing at first receiver, it is not simply shovelling onto someone wider of the ruck. AD has shown in his time as a halfback he doesn't have the nuance to be an effective ball player at lock.
This isn't me hating on the bloke. Sure, I don't want him at the club and haven't liked him for years but he can be a very effective 6 or centre with the right play style.
He is a power runner. I could see him be an effective running forward at lock but not a ball playing lock.

Absolutely agree. AD at lock just continues stifle our attack because his first receiver play is terrible and his ego to be the main man is detrimental.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I would say because they are just naturally better. Latu has always been a freak and Sam has always been a gun.

I agree. Do you believe we need to do far better with talent identification ie beating other clubs to signing the best of juniors? This is not a criticism of our recruitment staff, other than to say we need more resourcing in that area.

 

[Merlot]

winning games beats any what ever rebuild, but

Jock was doing my head in tonight,, he tries, but Jesus he cannot win a tackle, seems unable to do a legs tackle and bounces off almost every time, and seems unable to stick and then watches them run away,,, so annoying plus he seems to submit when he runs, has no intent to get through the line and make a solo run where he makes the defence have to tackle him,,,, just to predictable and lacks confidence

sounds like the Jamie Soward ,Wayne Benett school of thought

 

[Tom Shines]

Comprehension wasn’t your strong suit in school

I think you are struggling to understand my point actually

 

[achilles]

Jock was doing my head in tonight,, he tries, but Jesus he cannot win a tackle, seems unable to do a legs tackle and bounces off almost every time, and seems unable to stick and then watches them run away,,, so annoying plus he seems to submit when he runs, has no intent to get through the line and make a solo run where he makes the defence have to tackle him,,,, just to predictable and lacks confidence

Did he do any better with Latu?