Project mika second row

[Auntie.Gerald]

https://www.dragons.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/st-george-illawarra-dragons/mikaele-ravalawa/

We have watched friz and creagh make successful transitions from the backs to the backrow

Should this be the pathway for Mika?

Or is he more valuable on the wing?

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Hmmm. Not sure. Mika seems like one of those Fijians that just love running and throwing the ball around. Tackling people is fine, but it's not why he plays the game. Not convinced he is a good fit for the second row.

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

Has him listen at 93kg, if that’s the case I’m happy to lace up the boots again and play right edge.
Looking at the guy I would have thought more like 103kg, maybe it’s the hair.

 

[BLM01]

https://www.dragons.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/st-george-illawarra-dragons/mikaele-ravalawa/

We have watched friz and creagh make successful transitions from the backs to the backrow

Should this be the pathway for Mika?

Or is he more valuable on the wing?

Wing for me.. he can put on a winger spectacular acrobatic put down.

 

[Gareth67]

Hmmm. Not sure. Mika seems like one of those Fijians that just love running and throwing the ball around. Tackling people is fine, but it's not why he plays the game. Not convinced he is a good fit for the second row.

Agree Johnno , I doubt that he would be suited to the forward pack due to the very heavy workload that the pack gets through in 80 minutes .

As you have said he enjoys the freedom in the backs and he seemed to have turned the corner in his basic skills - handling especially . That plus he became a real beast in defense in the latter part of the season .

 

[The Badger]

https://www.dragons.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/st-george-illawarra-dragons/mikaele-ravalawa/

We have watched friz and creagh make successful transitions from the backs to the backrow

Should this be the pathway for Mika?

Or is he more valuable on the wing?

I like the second row idea.He is big ,strong and rough.Because of this he will draw defenders and he can pass.Halfbacks wouldnt like the idea of him coming at them in defence or attack.He only has to catch the ball and run off a pass.Not much high ball catching,not much thinking,less decision making than the wing.We actually dont have any second rowers.Tariq lost me 2 seasons ago and the others are either mediocre or too small.Would like to see him trialled there.

 

[muzby]

We should move Dufty to lock

 

[1980]

Apologies if I missed it, but could anyone shed any light as to why he just vanished at the end of the season. He seemed to go from ‘we’re excited to extend his contract to bugger off’ ‍

 

[Dragsters]

https://www.dragons.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/st-george-illawarra-dragons/mikaele-ravalawa/

We have watched friz and creagh make successful transitions from the backs to the backrow

Should this be the pathway for Mika?

Or is he more valuable on the wing?

He is more valuable on the wing.

...and we need another proper good backrower for next season, even if they decide to play Bird there...

 

[Walpole]

I'd try him in the no 14. I think you could make a case for using him off the bench as a hard running edge forward and to cover the outside backs in case of injury.

 

[Slippery Morris]

They may need to if they don't sign any forwards soon.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

I can’t see him getting much of a run on the wing with the emergence of Ramsey, Feagai, Sloan etc. If he proves me wrong cool that’s great but at the end of the day we finally have a good amount of competition in the backs and a coach that won’t have favourites yet.

 

[Belta]

They may need to if they don't sign any forwards soon.

I agree 100%. Just two seasons ago we had 4 inform SOO forwards. Fast forward to the present and we have the declining form of Simms and to a lesser degree Vaughan and coupled with the loss of Friz and inevitable loss of JDB and we really are flailing in forwards department and this will only end badly unless we bolster the forwards sooner than later.

 

[dragon thomo]

I would hope he is a better second rower. I dont think he should be one of our wingers.

 

[George Sancti]

I agree 100%. Just two seasons ago we had 4 inform SOO forwards. Fast forward to the present and we have the declining form of Simms and to a lesser degree Vaughan and coupled with the loss of Friz and inevitable loss of JDB and we really are flailing in forwards department and this will only end badly unless we bolster the forwards sooner than later.

The comparison in forwards strength is incredible. I put the decline in strike power and aggression down to the power game strategy. Which I interpret as using once skillful forwards as battering rams.

 

[Gareth67]

Widdop for Norman ?

Widdop for Hunt ?

Widdop for Norman and Hunt ?

Toss in Mary as a sweetener ?

This equation is too damn hard for me to work out - where’s possum when you need him ?

 

[jak]

Widdop for Norman ?

Widdop for Hunt ?

Widdop for Norman and Hunt ?

Toss in Mary as a sweetener ?

This equation is too damn hard for me to work out - where’s possum when you need him ?

we know you were hurting your brain but you were doing so well then you just had to bring mary into it

 

[Gareth67]

we know you were hurting your brain but you were doing so well then you just had to bring mary into it

I am afraid that your right jak - for once , I even posted it on the wrong thread !
That’s sure to put the cat amongst the pigeons .

 

[jak]

I am afraid that your right jak - for once , I even posted it on the wrong thread !
That’s sure to put the cat amongst the pigeons .

its an age thing mate

 

[ALSGI]

Rava’s a true half back and that’s where he’ll shine.