Tim Grant is not a reliable source…..he is a Prop..
Tiger_Watto
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This bloke got a free ride into NRL last year by Ivan, so its safe to say he is part of the Cleary Team.
He didnt set the world on fire, and I'm not convinced he is gona make it at this level, but if he is doing everything right at training, and working harder than before, its all we can ask for.
If he gets a run in Round 1 because of his effort, he deserves his spot.
He didnt set the world on fire, and I'm not convinced he is gona make it at this level, but if he is doing everything right at training, and working harder than before, its all we can ask for.
If he gets a run in Round 1 because of his effort, he deserves his spot.
happy_tiger
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Was Keefy a reliable sauce , or was he a prop , or was he both ??
jirskyr
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MWZ is behind Nofo and Fonua in my opinion, but I think he's as good as Kev; slightly different skill set. No dramas at all calling him in for injuries.
It's curious to me that I've hardly seen anything said publicly about how Taane Milne is going; I would be guessing he's first-choice centre?
It's curious to me that I've hardly seen anything said publicly about how Taane Milne is going; I would be guessing he's first-choice centre?
earl
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I think he is a good player and would do the job well. I want to see though two wingers that are going to get us going every set and I think Fonua and Nofo are the guys to pick.
I was thinking you could move Fonua to the centres but then Milne or Marsters miss out.
I was thinking you could move Fonua to the centres but then Milne or Marsters miss out.
happy_tiger
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Well Geo hasn't worked it out yet , can you help him please TD
I like MWZ, no frills outside back. Doesn't shirk the tough stuff and is an honest player.
I am looking forward to the trials to see how these guys all perform. Even with Suli gone there's still quite a bit of competition in the ranks so they'll all need to put in.
I am looking forward to the trials to see how these guys all perform. Even with Suli gone there's still quite a bit of competition in the ranks so they'll all need to put in.
clontarfkid
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Bit of a journeyman IMO…personally thought he might bulk up a little to avoid those one on one misses that embarrassed him several times last year(incl 2 against Uate in same game),but hes gone the other way and trimmed down for extra speed(which the team sorely needs)
My guess Fonua,if super fit as alleged,will play in the centres with Milne and there may be an opportunity for a taller winger like WZ to field what is gonna be an air raid of bombs from Cronk in round one to his 7ft tall wingers!
My guess Fonua,if super fit as alleged,will play in the centres with Milne and there may be an opportunity for a taller winger like WZ to field what is gonna be an air raid of bombs from Cronk in round one to his 7ft tall wingers!
Pawsandclaws
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Fonua better have improved his lateral movement based on his effort in the WC.
Winger/Center info 2018
MWZ // 186cm (6’1) 94kg
Mahe Fonua // 185cm (6’1) 103kg (for real, who measured this bloke?)
Kevin Naiqama // 177cm (5’9) 93kg
Esan Marsters // 185cm (6’1) 105kg
Taane Milne // 183cm (6’0) 99kg
David Nofoaluma // 182cm (5’11) 94kg
Corey Thompson // 178cm (5’10) 91kg
They really aren't much different to any other winger/center in the comp when it comes to height. Of course you get the odd 6'4 winger like Feldt or Tupou, but that's not standard height for a winger.
What concerns me is passing ability. How are the halves gonna pass to these blokes if they're 6'1? I think we're better off with Thompson and Naiqama in there.
MWZ // 186cm (6’1) 94kg
Mahe Fonua // 185cm (6’1) 103kg (for real, who measured this bloke?)
Kevin Naiqama // 177cm (5’9) 93kg
Esan Marsters // 185cm (6’1) 105kg
Taane Milne // 183cm (6’0) 99kg
David Nofoaluma // 182cm (5’11) 94kg
Corey Thompson // 178cm (5’10) 91kg
They really aren't much different to any other winger/center in the comp when it comes to height. Of course you get the odd 6'4 winger like Feldt or Tupou, but that's not standard height for a winger.
What concerns me is passing ability. How are the halves gonna pass to these blokes if they're 6'1? I think we're better off with Thompson and Naiqama in there.
Tiger_Watto
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The halves throw the ball out in front of them… Its the wingers job to run onto the ball?
Interesting numbers though, especially Fonua. Milne is the perfect size for a Centre at 6ft & 100kg
old_man_tiger
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I'm sure the heights are wrong. I googled Fonua's height and found 3 or 4 different measurements.
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Naiqama selected at starting centre for 1st trial..
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I got flamed for saying height was an issue with passing. In fairness for some reason I thought Reynolds was shorter then everyone else…. (I was wrong).
If you're doing solid looking passes and you aim for their chest... No problems. If you however do No look passes, then you are trusting that you are aiming around the chest. It's a little more natural when you have people of the same height.
To clarify, Josh Reynolds is 1.85M, Luke Brooks is 1.79 and Benji is 1.82M. Which is roughly the same heights as our wingers. Luke and Tui may have a slightly SLIGHTLY easier time passing to Kevie and Corey, but no where near enough to warrant their selection on that alone.... So this is a non issue for us (but if you have a Ben Barba or Chris Sandow, it's an issue).
7 players for 4 spots and each are pushing hard to get their space. Cleary has a plan and I hope his competition for places gets the result he wants. It's harsh but it may just work, glad Moses Suli is gone because 8 players for 4 is just going to burn talent.
