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Goal Kicking

Dragonslayer

First Grade
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Just thought I'd mention that Ponga missed a couple of 'easy" conversions today too.

However, the game against the Roosters we will need every point, if Laf isn't up to it or has an attack of the yips then we need a specialist goal kicker, and that has to be Lomax.

The obvious stumbling block here is where would he play, as we know already that Aitken won't get moved, and he is definitely not a winger.
 

LINESPEED

Juniors
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Just thought I'd mention that Ponga missed a couple of 'easy" conversions today too.

However, the game against the Roosters we will need every point, if Laf isn't up to it or has an attack of the yips then we need a specialist goal kicker, and that has to be Lomax.

The obvious stumbling block here is where would he play, as we know already that Aitken won't get moved, and he is definitely not a winger.


A #3 who cannot set up a winger & effect try assists in 3 seasons is simply not a centre

It is surely the primary way that backline tries are meant to be scored?

We are being dudded & probably costing us up to 10 points a game on our right edge?
 

Como Connection

First Grade
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5,909
Just thought I'd mention that Ponga missed a couple of 'easy" conversions today too.

However, the game against the Roosters we will need every point, if Laf isn't up to it or has an attack of the yips then we need a specialist goal kicker, and that has to be Lomax.

The obvious stumbling block here is where would he play, as we know already that Aitken won't get moved, and he is definitely not a winger.
He will have to be as EA won't be dropped.
Lomax is class so he will handle any position given to him.
Hello coaching staff!
CC
 

possm

Coach
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15,587
He will have to be as EA won't be dropped.
Lomax is class so he will handle any position given to him.
Hello coaching staff!
CC
Mary has shown he is prepared to put his own preferences before the long term good of SGI; Robson being prime example.

With the latest extension to his contract, Mary will take this as an endorsement of his arrogant decision making.

Where is our CEO, is he already completely owned by the old boys club.
 

SaintPauli

Juniors
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1,179
Agree, we should fix this.

Firstly, your mix of capitals and normal case needs addressing.

Secondly it’s a space, not a full stop, between the words “goal” and “kickers”.

Thirdly Lafai only has one “f”.
Thankyou sir !
 
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Just thought I'd mention that Ponga missed a couple of 'easy" conversions today too.

However, the game against the Roosters we will need every point, if Laf isn't up to it or has an attack of the yips then we need a specialist goal kicker, and that has to be Lomax.

The obvious stumbling block here is where would he play, as we know already that Aitken won't get moved, and he is definitely not a winger.
True but Lafai is a serial offender - has done it before and is a rubbish goal kicker.
We can't afford not to have a quality kicker at all times whether that's Lomax or someone else.
 

Slippery Morris

First Grade
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7,395
Goal kicking is so important in the game (ask the Tigers after losing to the Panthers from a missed goalkick) and Lomax is the next best kicker from Widdop, so should be in the starting 11. Lafai missed one right in front and if Saints lost on Saturday that would have been the difference.

Rava has scored tries which is good but lets face it so would have Lomax in the same position. I can't see why he would be preferred ahead of Lomax. Only thing I can think of is Lomax does not want to play wing and only wants to be a Centre or Fullback.

Does Mary really need to wait for an injury to make the obvious change? It appears so.
 

Warabrook saint

Juniors
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Goal kicking is so important in the game (ask the Tigers after losing to the Panthers from a missed goalkick) and Lomax is the next best kicker from Widdop, so should be in the starting 11. Lafai missed one right in front and if Saints lost on Saturday that would have been the difference.

Rava has scored tries which is good but lets face it so would have Lomax in the same position. I can't see why he would be preferred ahead of Lomax. Only thing I can think of is Lomax does not want to play wing and only wants to be a Centre or Fullback.

Does Mary really need to wait for an injury to make the obvious change? It appears so.
Never wait or hesitate get in kid before it's too late, you may never get another chance
 

getsmarty

Immortal
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33,485
Goal kicking is so important in the game (ask the Tigers after losing to the Panthers from a missed goalkick) and Lomax is the next best kicker from Widdop, so should be in the starting 11. Lafai missed one right in front and if Saints lost on Saturday that would have been the difference.

Rava has scored tries which is good but lets face it so would have Lomax in the same position. I can't see why he would be preferred ahead of Lomax. Only thing I can think of is Lomax does not want to play wing and only wants to be a Centre or Fullback.

Does Mary really need to wait for an injury to make the obvious change? It appears so.

If we have learnt anything over the last 5 years it is that our Coach is as stubborn as a mule....
 
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