ElleryHanley
Well-known member
Long term, which way would be better to go...
Wakeham is the Jacob Little of half backs IMO...too good for state cup, but not quite good enough for a key position in the NRL.
I acknowledge this.
But, he has a very nice kicking game, can pass and he can goal kick. All things we need.
He can be haphazard when asked to lead a team...his greatest flaw.
But...if you play him and say "kick, link, kick, link" and do not allow him to call his own number, he can give you a controlled game, long kick, link well and allow your 1, 6 and 9 to run the show. I.e. more ball for your 1, 6 and 9.
VS
Brooks...a much better defender, but someone who will get a lot of ball and plays called for him. I.e. less ball for your 1, 6 and 9.
Proven at this point to not be able to control a set.
A much better runner than Wakeham.
This comes down to style. Do you want a 7 who just gets you through the fundamentals (like many teams do) and offers you 80% GK.
Or do you keep backing the Luke Brooks horse despite his 12 wins, 3 placings from 200 starts record and hope blinkers and a nose band will work. You just hope that, despite your nag being 9 yo and having never won a city class race...something will click. A miracle. That nose band comes on and he jumps up to group class (horse racing fans will get the analogy)...
But we need to decide what style we want as the 7 is the absolute main bloke who affects the pace / plays. It is the biggest decision Sheens will /won't make.
Wakeham is the Jacob Little of half backs IMO...too good for state cup, but not quite good enough for a key position in the NRL.
I acknowledge this.
But, he has a very nice kicking game, can pass and he can goal kick. All things we need.
He can be haphazard when asked to lead a team...his greatest flaw.
But...if you play him and say "kick, link, kick, link" and do not allow him to call his own number, he can give you a controlled game, long kick, link well and allow your 1, 6 and 9 to run the show. I.e. more ball for your 1, 6 and 9.
VS
Brooks...a much better defender, but someone who will get a lot of ball and plays called for him. I.e. less ball for your 1, 6 and 9.
Proven at this point to not be able to control a set.
A much better runner than Wakeham.
This comes down to style. Do you want a 7 who just gets you through the fundamentals (like many teams do) and offers you 80% GK.
Or do you keep backing the Luke Brooks horse despite his 12 wins, 3 placings from 200 starts record and hope blinkers and a nose band will work. You just hope that, despite your nag being 9 yo and having never won a city class race...something will click. A miracle. That nose band comes on and he jumps up to group class (horse racing fans will get the analogy)...
But we need to decide what style we want as the 7 is the absolute main bloke who affects the pace / plays. It is the biggest decision Sheens will /won't make.
