Luciano Leilua

[Bests Golden Boots]

2 years from now he'll be one of the very best edge forwards in the game, tearing teams apart out wide with size, footwork and pure skill. He'll probably be pushed into the middle eventually but hopefully we'll play him off the bench as a 2nd rower for the foreseable future. I've been waiting 2 years to see him in the 17 permanently, I think he'll exceed all expectations.

I hope so, he's got the talent.

 

[Frank Facer]

2 years from now he'll be one of the very best edge forwards in the game, tearing teams apart out wide with size, footwork and pure skill. He'll probably be pushed into the middle eventually but hopefully we'll play him off the bench as a 2nd rower for the foreseable future. I've been waiting 2 years to see him in the 17 permanently, I think he'll exceed all expectations.

I hope you are correct about Lucky being one of the best edge forwards in the game, in 2 years time.

 

[Frank Facer]

And Some on this site were upset that we let Thompson go. Sims has already proven to be a massive upgrade on Thompson. I think Sims has been the best edge backrower in the comp this year. I think Radley is close the second best edge backrower this year.

I did say that I thought either Lucky or Host would prove to be better than Thompson by 2019. If either of them had been given Thompson's spot, then they would probably be on their way to proving me right. I still think that at least one of Lucky or Host will be better than Thompson, maybe even both.

 

[Life's Good]

And Some on this site were upset that we let Thompson go. Sims has already proven to be a massive upgrade on Thompson. I think Sims has been the best edge backrower in the comp this year. I think Radley is close the second best edge backrower this year.

I did say that I thought either Lucky or Host would prove to be better than Thompson by 2019. If either of them had been given Thompson's spot, then they would probably be on their way to proving me right. I still think that at least one of Lucky or Host will be better than Thompson, maybe even both.

I think the most upset about Thompson leaving is himself.

 

[Frank Facer]

I think the most upset about Thompson leaving is himself.

Thompson wouldn't be making our starting side anymore.

If he didn't go to Manly, I doubt very much that Mary would have even given Tariq a chance at Thompson's spot. Mary just would have kept picking the same team.

So 2 of our best upgrades over the last 12 months have been due to Dugan being injured and Dufty getting a chance, then Thompson going to Manly and that leading to Tariq given a shot at secondrow.

 

[blacksafake]

Thompson wouldn't be making our starting side anymore.

If he didn't go to Manly, I doubt very much that Mary would have even given Tariq a chance at Thompson's spot. Mary just would have kept picking the same team.

So 2 of our best upgrades over the last 12 months have been due to Dugan being injured and Dufty getting a chance, then Thompson going to Manly and that leading to Tariq given a shot at secondrow.

Which says a lot about the coach & why we're going through the same thing now with Nighty.

 

[Warabrook saint]

Which says a lot about the coach & why we're going through the same thing now with Nighty.

He wants to keep being liked by the players because it's the only way he keeps his job.

 

[cussy]

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Which says a lot about the coach & why we're going through the same thing now with Nighty.

Here we go again....

 

[JDHD]

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Here we go again....

And they’re off! And straight out of the gates it’s “Mary’s Selections” is off to a lead but he’s being mown down by “Popularity Contest”. “Popularity Contest” is charging through followed closely by “Young and Hornby” “Jobs for the Boys” and “Local Juniors Aren’t Getting a Run” but what’s this!! What’s this!! “Fail Mary” has come in with blinding pace down the straight and he’s stolen the win! “Fail Mary” takes the fifteen hundredth daily “Sack Mary Cup”, with “Mary’s Selections” and “Jobs for the Boys” rounding out the placing!

 

[Frank Facer]

Which says a lot about the coach & why we're going through the same thing now with Nighty.

And Aitken and Lafai too.

 

[cussy]

And they’re off! And straight out of the gates it’s “Mary’s Selections” is off to a lead but he’s being mown down by “Popularity Contest”. “Popularity Contest” is charging through followed closely by “Young and Hornby” “Jobs for the Boys” and “Local Juniors Aren’t Getting a Run” but what’s this!! What’s this!! “Fail Mary” has come in with blinding pace down the straight and he’s stolen the win! “Fail Mary” takes the fifteen hundredth daily “Sack Mary Cup”, with “Mary’s Selections” and “Jobs for the Boys” rounding out the placing!

Ha ha yep!

 

[2010]

And they’re off! And straight out of the gates it’s “Mary’s Selections” is off to a lead but he’s being mown down by “Popularity Contest”. “Popularity Contest” is charging through followed closely by “Young and Hornby” “Jobs for the Boys” and “Local Juniors Aren’t Getting a Run” but what’s this!! What’s this!! “Fail Mary” has come in with blinding pace down the straight and he’s stolen the win! “Fail Mary” takes the fifteen hundredth daily “Sack Mary Cup”, with “Mary’s Selections” and “Jobs for the Boys” rounding out the placing!

We need to refer this to the bunker. Spelling and grammar needs to be checked.

 

[Warabrook saint]

We need to refer this to the bunker. Spelling and grammar needs to be checked.

 

[Warabrook saint]

Green light all good

 

[ALSGI]

And they’re off! And straight out of the gates it’s “Mary’s Selections” is off to a lead but he’s being mown down by “Popularity Contest”. “Popularity Contest” is charging through followed closely by “Young and Hornby” “Jobs for the Boys” and “Local Juniors Aren’t Getting a Run” but what’s this!! What’s this!! “Fail Mary” has come in with blinding pace down the straight and he’s stolen the win! “Fail Mary” takes the fifteen hundredth daily “Sack Mary Cup”, with “Mary’s Selections” and “Jobs for the Boys” rounding out the placing!

Haha, gold.
Glad I missed the race, I would’ve done my dough on a trifecta, Sack Mary, Sack Aitken and Nene’s too Soft.

 

[Frank Facer]

One of the most pleasing things over the last few weeks has been Lucky's form. He actually had the inside running for Thompson's spot in the trials. Tariq got the nod and has since been the form secondrower in the comp. Lucky is starting to show that he is certainly up to first grade standard. I think his confidence is growing. He could develop into a really good forward and also develop a bit of a cult following.

Going into the Melbourne game, myself and many others on this site were of the opinion that Host was the better prospect than Lucky. Now I am not so sure. At the start of the season, I said that Lucky provided more X factor and that he had a higher ceiling than Host. Then when Host looked to finally being getting an opportunity in first grade, he got injured early in the Melbourne game. This has since given Lucky a chance and he looks to be taking it. We could have a very good young forward or two on our hands. I hope so.

 

[RufusRex]

Yep .. he is playing better but to me the best thing is that every touch looks like it could create a line break for us …

Play him at left edge, sims on the right and start Frizz in the front row.

 

[The Damo]

Yep .. he is playing better but to me the best thing is that every touch looks like it could create a line break for us …

Play him at left edge, sims on the right and start Frizz in the front row.

Yeah I’m pretty near sold on this now. Unless Frizz spends the whole next off season practising running an outside line, I just don’t know what it’s take gonna take to get him to stop angling in.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Has to play longer minutes he adds so much value when hes on

 

[Frank Facer]

Yep .. he is playing better but to me the best thing is that every touch looks like it could create a line break for us …

Play him at left edge, sims on the right and start Frizz in the front row.

That is starting to look like our best option.