Speed - what is it?

[Tiger_heart]

Watching some of the games at the weekend, including the one against the Dolphins, I am wondering if our speed of execution (passing, running) is a few levels below what it is for most teams? More often than not, when we shift the ball either side, the defense can see what's coming a few passes ahead of the play. it is nothing new, but one of those things that seems to stick out, so to speak...Not sure if it is deliberate or due to lack of :speedsters" in the team - I think the latter? Then there is speed of thinking, a different beast altogether where some players are blessed with it and others aren't...

 

[twentyforty]

Watching some of the games at the weekend, including the one against the Dolphins, I am wondering if our speed of execution (passing, running) is a few levels below what it is for most teams? More often than not, when we shift the ball either side, the defense can see what's coming a few passes ahead of the play. it is nothing new, but one of those things that seems to stick out, so to speak...Not sure if it is deliberate or due to lack of :speedsters" in the team - I think the latter? Then there is speed of thinking, a different beast altogether where some players are blessed with it and others aren't...

You’re right, the opposition continually cut down our backline at 2 passes wide. No matter how many times they do it in a game we never change.

 

[innsaneink]

It definitely is a few rungs below.... Speed of foot and in some cases speed between the ears

 

[Tom Shines]

The Raiders last night against the Eels .. they seemed to be quick compared to our backs …

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Depends who.you talk too. Some will will say speed is white powder. In the NRL refer to Inks post above.

 

[Stevec]

Was a bit alarming to see Felise Kafusi having too much pace for us !

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Was a bit alarming to see Felise Kafusi having too much pace for us !

Look how that turned out.... his legs could not keep up with his heart. Wayne Bennett coaching written all over him.

 

[innsaneink]

Concord is speed free

 

[Carefactor]

Speed is players we get rid of ... Marika Koribete , Josh Addo Carr etc

 

[Carefactor]

Concord is speed free

Maybe lots after the game though 🤔

 

[Demps]

Speed is players we get rid of ... Marika Koribete , Josh Addo Carr etc

Love to see Fox reunited with Olam for (possibly) the last few years of their NRL careers.

1 Bula
2 Fox
3 Olam
4 Douihei
5 Staines
6 Galvin
7 Luai

That's a capable 1 to 7.

 

[Tom Shines]

Love to see Fox reunited with Olam for (possibly) the last few years of their NRL careers.

1 Bula
2 Fox
3 Olam
4 Douihei
5 Staines
6 Galvin
7 Luai

That's a capable 1 to 7.

Capable … but still probably one of the worst 1-5 in the comp … maybe they edge the Titans out … Look at the outside backs St George had yesterday … absolutely ran over our midgets

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Love to see Fox reunited with Olam for (possibly) the last few years of their NRL careers.

1 Bula
2 Fox
3 Olam
4 Douihei
5 Staines
6 Galvin
7 Luai

That's a capable 1 to 7.

Fox is more banged up than an 81 Datsun. Hard pass.

 

[Siberian Kitten]

Other teams have fast young players coming through. Where are the young WT speedsters?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

And if Doueihi is the best we can do in the centres, God help us.

 

[Tiger_heart]

Apart from the physical speed, I am also noticing we don't have forwards that take the line on, in the style that JO does. We seem to almost say "Here I come, but go easy on me.." ;-)

 

[balmain boy]

Everything we do is at walking pace. Spreading wide we just go player to plater, no cutout balls, no decoys, just side to side passing. Heck i could anticipate that in defence!
We have no pace, and very little skill. A squad of people that 'try hard', which just isn't good enoguh. Everyone should try hard!!!!

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Everything we do is at walking pace. Spreading wide we just go player to plater, no cutout balls, no decoys, just side to side passing. Heck i could anticipate that in defence!
We have no pace, and very little skill. A squad of people that 'try hard', which just isn't good enoguh. Everyone should try hard!!!!

Bit more of the Galvin type is what we need hey @balmain boy. Assertive, demanding, enthusiastic & positive. I can see many of those traits in Samuela, Tallyn, Kit, Mason, Vaka Aho, Cayne Nicholas, Broederlow & to some degree in Jordan Miller, Herman & Zak Clarke. Players that just want to rip in for their team mates.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

And are these players expecting Api to do everything..... shame on them......

 

[upthetigers]

And are these players expecting Api to do everything..... shame on them......

Api looks burdened with too much responsibility he can't do everything