2019 Pre-Season

[250excf]

I think you're missing the point.
He didn't win the Wally Lewis medal because he was playing on the end of a very good backline.
He won it because he took the tough runs and ran the most meters in an origin series in 19 years.

I accept that but for Souths he gets ragdolled and never plays at the SOO intensity

 

[Curns13]

So you don’t think in club matches he got ragdolled quite often ok we will agree to disagree mate we all have our opinions no problem

I think he underperformed at centre, he was fine but I wanted more. But I can’t use that to judge how he’ll go at fullback. From everything i’ve seen of him, his kick returns are great and with more room to move at fullback he’s be able to get up more of a head of steam and work in less confined spaces. I guess we will see.

 

[250excf]

Is their this much carry on every time a punter has a different opinion on here wt

I think he underperformed at centre, he was fine but I wanted more. But I can’t use that to judge how he’ll go at fullback. From everything i’ve seen of him, his kick returns are great and with more room to move at fullback he’s be able to get up more of a head of steam and work in less confined spaces. I guess we will see.

if he gets the fullback gig I hope you are correct mate I really do , but he’s no power runner like Jennings or gi is he

 

[Crowe]

I accept that but for Souths he gets ragdolled and never plays at the SOO intensity

He plays different position from club to origin.
I thought he lifted his intensity when the finals were getting closer.
He just needs to play hard every week.
Hopefully Bennett can unlock that.

 

[southsport]

Gags didn't get much clean ball with room to move on the right side though.

 

[Curns13]

Is their this much carry on every time a punter has a different opinion on here wt

There is this much carry on about every opinion.

 

[250excf]

Gags can be a bit of a turnstile in defence at times as well , which as fullback won’t do the team any favours so is AJ tbh

 

[Crowe]

Is their this much carry on every time a punter has a different opinion on here wt

if he gets the fullback gig I hope you are correct mate I really do , but he’s no power runner like Jennings or gi is he

Fullback isn't like a complete new position for Gagai.
He was twice the NYC fullback of the year and I read somewhere when we first signed him he still has the record for the most meters and tackle breaks in a season in the NYC.

 

[250excf]

There is this much carry on about every opinion.

God help me then lol

 

[Curns13]

Tradies know a lot more about the "real world" imo.

Southy, wtf is the ‘real world’? Every day I work with cleaners, groundsmen, teacher-aides, teachers, instrumental music teachers, admin staff, religion teachers, chaplains, deputies, principals, head office types and even sometimes pollies. Those people cover every walk of life. I deal with 28 sets of parents, everyone from lawyers to kids whose parents are in jail. I teach straight A kids and straight D kids, musical geniuses and the next GI. What’s not ‘real’ about that?

 

[southsport]

God help me then lol

Lol........we'll sort you out !!!

 

[250excf]

Southy, wtf is the ‘real world’? Every day I work with cleaners, groundsmen, teacher-aides, teachers, instrumental music teachers, admin staff, religion teachers, chaplains, deputies, principals, head office types and even sometimes pollies. Those people cover every walk of life. I deal with 28 sets of parents, everyone from lawyers to kids whose parents are in jail. I teach straight A kids and straight D kids, musical geniuses and the next GI. What’s not ‘real’ about that?

You sound just like my Mrs

 

[Curns13]

You sound just like my Mrs

She must be a smart woman, make sure you listen to her

 

[callmack1]

Great discussion guys, keep it going!! However, I thought it was better suited to this thread so I moved it. Hope you don't mind.

Will give my thoughts on this positional issue tomorrow.

Also, welcome Crowe to the forums!!

 

[callmack1]

Pre-Season training will really kick into gear today as I believe a lot of the senior boys in the squad (with the exception of a few who have extended breaks) return today.

 

[callmack1]

"He'll really galvanise the team" - Burgess excited for Bennett arrival: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2...e-team---burgess-excited-for-bennett-arrival/

Great to see big Sammy and a lot of the other senior guys back!! Sam seems really positive too and in a great headspace which is an awesome sign.

 

[southsport]

Southy, wtf is the ‘real world’? Every day I work with cleaners, groundsmen, teacher-aides, teachers, instrumental music teachers, admin staff, religion teachers, chaplains, deputies, principals, head office types and even sometimes pollies. Those people cover every walk of life. I deal with 28 sets of parents, everyone from lawyers to kids whose parents are in jail. I teach straight A kids and straight D kids, musical geniuses and the next GI. What’s not ‘real’ about that?

Young adults leave school, go to teachers college or uni, finish their studies and go back to school, most have never had a real job they only know school.

 

[Curns13]

Young adults leave school, go to teachers college or uni, finish their studies and go back to school, most have never had a real job they only know school.

Now you’re just taking the piss. You’re gonna end up on someone’s naughty list, Southy. No presents for you mate.

 

[callmack1]

Gallery - First session under Bennett: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/12/05/gallery-first-session-under-bennett/

 

[callmack1]

Wayne's first Rabbits session: https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/league/nrl/waynes-first-rabbits-session!709345