Noname36
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The thing with Tapine is that I kind of thought that once he got into a team that was winning a few games he'd start playing to his potential a bit more. His performances at the Raiders though so far have been pretty much what we've been used to: a bloke that has the skills to blow a game open (and we've seen it a couple of times now from both sides) but he kinda floats in and out and doesn't use them much. I wouldn't call him lazy per say but he often looks off the pace physically to me which is a bit shocking because looking at him he has the perfect physique. I'm certainly not saying he won't reach his potential (I think Ricky Stuart is an awful coach most of the time but to his credit he's good with forwards) but I expected to be seeing more from him to prove himself for the large contract. I was expecting to be filthy by now that he's gone but I'm kind of just meh.
Barnett I have to admit I was wrong about. From what I'd seen in NSW Cup I thought he was just another unwanted average player we were bringing back just because he was a Knights junior not because he had any skill but I was wrong. The bloke actually had some real skills and works extremely hard.
I agree with the general consensus that Tapine has more natural skill and a higher ceiling but that doesn't always mean he's the better option for us. Obviously it still sucks a lot because we put a lot of time into developing him (plus standing by him financially through his court case, helping his mother, etc) but like nick said at the moment it's working out alright for everyone.
Barnett I have to admit I was wrong about. From what I'd seen in NSW Cup I thought he was just another unwanted average player we were bringing back just because he was a Knights junior not because he had any skill but I was wrong. The bloke actually had some real skills and works extremely hard.
I agree with the general consensus that Tapine has more natural skill and a higher ceiling but that doesn't always mean he's the better option for us. Obviously it still sucks a lot because we put a lot of time into developing him (plus standing by him financially through his court case, helping his mother, etc) but like nick said at the moment it's working out alright for everyone.
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