Jake Arthur

[Eelementary]

Lol

He has one good game (and a trial game, at that!) , and merkins get a vinegar strokes-y over him.

I suppose Papali'i is the best second-rower in the world, given he was outstanding in the trial against the Dragons?

Good luck to Stefano - Kaufusi will be the better player. I'm sure of it.

 

[The Rosco]

What?

Ok. Point form.
Stefano played good.
rhyno is a wanker.
It looks like some of you now think that Mitchy is not the Messiah.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Ok. Point form.
Stefano played good.
rhyno is a wanker.
It looks like some of you now think that Mitchy is not the Messiah.

Are you one of those Tigers fans who would rather not play finals than make it and lose?

 

[hindy111]

Lol

He has one good game (and a trial game, at that!) , and merkins get a vinegar strokes-y over him.

I suppose Papali'i is the best second-rower in the world, given he was outstanding in the trial against the Dragons?

Good luck to Stefano - Kaufusi will be the better player. I'm sure of it.

People talked up Kafusi in the trial. I thought Hollis was the better of the two tbh.

 

[hindy111]

Ok. Point form.
Stefano played good.
rhyno is a wanker.
It looks like some of you now think that Mitchy is not the Messiah.

I hope he goes well. He looked a bit sluggish to me. Kafusi accelerates like he has been shot out of a cannon in comparrison. But I had only seen limited times in NSW CUP. A big off-season may of changed this.

 

[Eelementary]

People talked up Kafusi in the trial. I thought Hollis was the better of the two tbh.

Tbh, me, personally, I liked Hollis - but his physicality isn't up to First Grade standard just yet.

He would make one good run, and then get dominated on the next.

He's definitely a future First Grade player, but he is probably 12 to 18 months away, imo.

 

[Eelementary]

I like Utoikamanu, and was disappointed he left.

But even in NSW Cup, his performances didn't compare favourably to Kaufusi's, imo.

If the club's choice came down to keeping Oregon, or Stefano, I believe we made the right call.

 

[strider]

Ok. Point form.
Stefano played good.
rhyno is a wanker.
It looks like some of you now think that Mitchy is not the Messiah.

who's f**kin rhyno? .... he don't hang here

 

[The Rosco]

I like Utoikamanu, and was disappointed he left.

But even in NSW Cup, his performances didn't compare favourably to Kaufusi's, imo.

If the club's choice came down to keeping Oregon, or Stefano, I believe we made the right call.

Spot on.
Sometimes, the club decides to keep the right one.
Other times, we let Papenhuyzen leave so we can "keep" Tedesco.
Strider, he wouldn't have time to hang here. He's always bustin balls over in WT land.

 

[Gary Gutful]

HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE CLUELESS?

I’d that the one where the Japanese robots turn into blingwads?

 

[Eelementary]

Spot on.
Sometimes, the club decides to keep the right one.
Other times, we let Papenhuyzen leave so we can "keep" Tedesco.
Strider, he wouldn't have time to hang here. He's always bustin balls over in WT land.

Genuinely - I wish Utoikamanu the best.

It sucks about Tedesco - but nobody can compete with the Roosters, and their third party sponsorship deals.

 

[Eelementary]

I’d that the one where the Japanese robots turn into blingwads?

No, you're thinking of "The Bridges Of Madison County".

 

[Gary Gutful]

Ok. Point form.
Stefano played good.
rhyno is a wanker.
It looks like some of you now think that Mitchy is not the Messiah.

The same Mitchy that we’ve been constantly shit bagging since he arrived?

 

[Gary Gutful]

No, you're thinking of "The Bridges Of Madison County".

My bad.

 

[strider]

The same Mitchy that we’ve been constantly shit bagging since he arrived?

no its alternating years .... this year we are gonna love him

 

[chiefy1]

One thing on Utokimanu, sure he makes some great meters fresh, but I think the club may have taken the new faster rules into consideration. It will be even faster this year and Utoki is still a massive unit. Should be interesting to see if he can get back in defense.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Tbh, me, personally, I liked Hollis - but his physicality isn't up to First Grade standard just yet.

He would make one good run, and then get dominated on the next.

He's definitely a future First Grade player, but he is probably 12 to 18 months away, imo.

TCT made a good point, a lot of those boys in the trial have played bugger all footy for nearly 18 months. Hollis only played a few games last year in a pissy Sydney 20’s comp just to get some footy. Others played some school footy last year.

 

[hindy111]

Tbh, me, personally, I liked Hollis - but his physicality isn't up to First Grade standard just yet.

He would make one good run, and then get dominated on the next.

He's definitely a future First Grade player, but he is probably 12 to 18 months away, imo.

Agree. He hasn't played against men and is 19. But he has very fast acceleration a big motor and light in his feet. Remind me of Tamou.

 

[TheRam]

I just watched the replay. @TheRam I would like to hear your thoughts.

For mine.

Hollis was everywhere. Tackling and running. His movement is excellent and runs hard. Once he puts on a little more muscle and strength he will be a very good prop. I like the way he tackle. This big arms wrap the ball up well....

Papali'i looked the most seasoned and match hardened.

Lussick has excellent acceleration from dummy half. He can offer more then I thought.

Arthur - Not slow. He glides well on his feet and ran down Ramsey. Looked more composed then Moses ever has.

Now here is what I also felt.

Penisini could be very good. The way he moves and takes off and sees space. Not the biggest but already looked far more explosive then Opacic. He might be in the NRL come mid season.

The other guy I liked was Naiduku. An unpolished gem. You could see the enthusiasm. Strong and hungry. Could have a very big future. Put him in the black book.

Arthur's,Penisini,Naiuku and Hollis all impressed me. I reckon all 4 will play NRL in their careers. Russell didn't get much of a chance so I didn't take much note. The other wingers did nothing to impress me. Haze looked ok I guess.

Hipgrave looked like a huge plodder. Hollis looked twice as good.

Sorry Hindy I haven't watched the game, so I really can't comment on their performance, but I must say your analysis sounds about right from what we already know of some of these players and is very astute as always.

I am particularly interested in what you saw in Hollis. I have high hopes for him and I'm heartened to hear that he is coming along so well so far. Naiuku I know nothing about and will try to keep an eye out for him.

Hipgrave is one of these players that will never set the world on fire, but will fill a whole when you need experience and a bit of mussel for a short stint of time. He could never challenge someone of real class and ability like that of what Hollis seems to possess if fulfilled at NRL level.

The small sample I have seen of Arthur he reminds me of DCE, but fitter. He seems to have all the skills a halfback needs to succeed, without blistering pace but enough to get the job done. He just needs to keep working on the finer details of his game and he could just be our long term number 7 and future captain in about 3-5 years from now.

Anyway, has anyone got a link to a replay of the game? I wouldn't mind checking it our for myself. Thanks you.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Ok. Point form.
Stefano played good.
rhyno is a wanker.
It looks like some of you now think that Mitchy is not the Messiah.

If we wanted him to be the Messiah we would've paid him top dollar. All we need from Moses is his kicking game and to provide an attacking option on the right side. Interestingly, Arthur Jr is a left side player.