Sue struggled

I really think "struggled" and "disappointed" being thrown around in other threads is being overly harsh. He racked up a decent amount of tackles with no misses, and sure he didnt make many metres, but the ball he did get he was in heavy traffic. He can only run off the ball he is given. Maybe he could inject himself more into the attack, though as I said some of the terminology used to describe his game is overly harsh. I too would like to see more of him with ball in hand, but he wasnt struggling, and I was in no way disappointed with his efforts.
 
@Black'n'White said:
I really think "struggled" and "disappointed" being thrown around in other threads is being overly harsh. He racked up a decent amount of tackles with no misses, and sure he didnt make many metres, but the ball he did get he was in heavy traffic. He can only run off the ball he is given. Maybe he could inject himself more into the attack, though as I said some of the terminology used to describe his game is overly harsh. I too would like to see more of him with ball in hand, but he wasnt struggling, and I was in no way disappointed with his efforts.
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he struggled in attack especially after some great efforts we saw in 2013\. last year was hampered by injuries, but youd expect him to hit his stride this year.

he will undoubtedly keep his position, 35 tackles (i think) is a great effort and really holding our D together.
 
Updated stats from nrlstats say 26 tackles (3rd most for us) with no penalties conceded, no missed tackles and no errors.

Being at the game I was of the opinion that he didn't get much done on a 2nd look he seems to have been solid enough.

I'm sure he will start to get a few more runs in as the season gets on.
 
I should have been more specific…..he struggled in attack. Didnt see much of him except for a few runs out wide where he was mostly ineffective compared with Kapow and Sirro
 
Without having seen a replay, my impression out at the game was that he was quite solid. It wasn't a good game for attack in general. Too many errors from both teams stifled any momentum.
 
I think he will retain his spot. The game was very stop start with refs blowing the peas out of their whistles for the first 20 minutes.
 
Not sold on Sue just yet…
Would love to see him go full circle and be a success.
Feel the same way about Sita & Fine too, but still waiting, see what happens.
 
Sue needs to make more progress. I think he will get there. Last night was a hard game to judge as it was generally a scrappy affair.

However, from the trials and the short stint he had last night, Ava looks to have taken his game up a notch. We need the same from Sue.

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@Black'n'White said:
I really think "struggled" and "disappointed" being thrown around in other threads is being overly harsh. He racked up a decent amount of tackles with no misses, and sure he didnt make many metres, but the ball he did get he was in heavy traffic. He can only run off the ball he is given. Maybe he could inject himself more into the attack, though as I said some of the terminology used to describe his game is overly harsh. I too would like to see more of him with ball in hand, but he wasnt struggling, and I was in no way disappointed with his efforts.
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This sums up what I reckon B and W. I watched the match again just then and he really was in traffic every time he got the ball. Defence was very sound. We have seen what he can do; probably wont be long until he puts in some damaging attack.
 
@Marshall_magic said:
If Blair had put up his numbers last night everyone would be all over it.
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Yes, if a marquee signing had done those numbers people might be upset.

Well spotted.
 
@LaT said:
@Marshall_magic said:
If Blair had put up his numbers last night everyone would be all over it.

Yes, if a marquee signing had done those numbers people might be upset.

Well spotted.
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Just because Sue isn't a marquee doesn't make it any better for him to put up those numbers. I barely even noticed him in the first half.
 
I think we need more from our back row in attack.

Taupau can make breaks, Sirro looked dangerous without ever really busting the line, I think we need Sue to also step up.

If he can’t take the next step, maybe look to Liolevave or Funaki.

Sue plays better in tight, maybe better suited to be a lock, but we have plenty of options there too.
 
@Marshall_magic said:
@LaT said:
@Marshall_magic said:
If Blair had put up his numbers last night everyone would be all over it.

Yes, if a marquee signing had done those numbers people might be upset.

Well spotted.

Just because Sue isn't a marquee doesn't make it any better for him to put up those numbers. I barely even noticed him in the first half.
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It kinda does matter if a marquee player can't do better than a guy still learning his trade. Value for money matters, if we are spending a larger part of our cap on a player then we should expect better value then a guy taking up a smaller slice.
 
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