Round 1 2015 Team

[Craig Johnston]

I think Matai would be a terrific signing if possible. Great in both attack and defense. Unlikely though.

I only mention him because him and Watmough are pretty tight. The Warriors reported offer though is 500k-600k a season so we can't probably afford that but Hoffman with some Broncos subsidy could be a great deal. I think he's an excellent centre in attack

 

[T.S Quint]

If Matai is going anywhere it's to the Warriors.

 

[hineyrulz]

You will obviously be happy with a wooden spoon.

He's not the only one........

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

Looks good except I would have Brad Takairangi (if he comes) in place of Morgan. And not sure if Robinson will be Arthur's first choice at wing.

Me too. I hope he comes.

Yeah, the other wing spot is up for grabs. I'm looking forward to seeing how a few of the candidates do in the pre season.

 

[Craig Johnston]

I only mention him because him and Watmough are pretty tight. The Warriors reported offer though is 500k-600k a season so we can't probably afford that but Hoffman with some Broncos subsidy could be a great deal. I think he's an excellent centre in attack

Could be nz$ though so 100k over here

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Maybe Watmough can give Norman some pointers regarding rehab and subsequent miraculous recoveries from injury.

Actually they don't get along. Watmough hates Queenslanders.

 

[yy_cheng]

Hopefully Watmog can nag Norman to become homesick and go back to Qld

 

[Joely01]

I really don't get the Norman hate.
He wasn't great this season, but he definetly wasn't as bad as some on here are saying

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

I really don't get the Norman hate.
He wasn't great this season, but he definetly wasn't as bad as some on here are saying

This is the 5th time I've agreed with you this week Joely. Must be something in the water.

 

[Parraren]

I think Goodall will be the other starting winger.

 

[Craig Johnston]

I really don't get the Norman hate.
He wasn't great this season, but he definetly wasn't as bad as some on here are saying

He was basically our 7 allowing sandow to play his natural instinctual game, any wraps for sandows improvement needs to acknowledge Norman for a large % of that

 

[Obscene Assassin]

I reckon Norman was playing more of a left half than a traditional #7. If anything Sandow was more traditional as he was the main play-maker, the ball more often than not would go down the right and he was the dominant kicker. Both organise their own sides as well. Norman would have rarely spoken or organised Hoppa and Sandow would have been the same with Semi.

 

[Joely01]

This is the 5th time I've agreed with you this week Joely. Must be something in the water.

I didn't know you tallied?
Where do I place on the ladder this week?

 

[Joely01]

He was basically our 7 allowing sandow to play his natural instinctual game, any wraps for sandows improvement needs to acknowledge Norman for a large % of that

Norman helped Sandow out a lot this year, Norman for mine looked like the organiser of the team.

Considering he obviously was having troubles with his knee as well, I think he did a good job this year. Obiously lacked a bit of speed this year, but that will come back after he has a chance to rest the knee.

 

[strider]

Norman helped Sandow out a lot this year, Norman for mine looked like the organiser of the team.

Considering he obviously was having troubles with his knee as well, I think he did a good job this year. Obiously lacked a bit of speed this year, but that will come back after he has a chance to rest the knee.

so thats why we were as unorganised as all shit most the year ;-)


I'd say Norman had a very inconsistant year - some games he was quite good, but some quite poor .... a ben roberts-esque type season

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Probably not the highs and lows of a Ben Roberts though. Benny could make a break with his light stepping through the defence but then drop the ball cold with 20 metres to run.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I'd say Norman had a very inconsistant year - some games he was quite good, but some quite poor .... a ben roberts-esque type season

I'm not a Norman fan, but that's pretty low. :lol:

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Probably not the highs and lows of a Ben Roberts though. Benny could make a break with his light stepping through the defence but then drop the ball cold with 20 metres to run.

Exactly. Ben Roberts is a match winner and loser. Norman makes good decisions but only has an impact when his forwards roll forward. Big difference.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

The times he propped and looked clueless are the moments that really stand out. It suggests he might not have the brains to be a good half. It's hardly definitive proof tho.

 

[phantom eel]

It's looking better already with Watmough in the 2015 team... we just need to poach a quality back (fullback/centre) to replace our deserter, and things will be looking positive again!