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3 2 1 v NZ

BennyV

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3 Cooper - loving this guy more and more every week, hes a beast.
2 Dugan - always dangerous, just needs to actually throw that last pass to create.
1 Rein - seems to be improving, still has a way to go in terms of creativity but busts his ass. Actually looked very quick off the mark too.
 

Twenty10

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Cooper was our best forward. He's very James grahem like.
Thought stockwell also stood up. My points spread to a top 5:


5 - Dugan
4 - Cooper
3 - Nightingale
2 - Stockwell
1 - Rein

I though widdop was quiet. Last 2 weeks have not been his best IMO. Need to step up on Friday.
 

GT0007

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I'm glad to see everyone cutting Rein a break. His form over the last 2yrs with the ball hasn't been great and he's guilty of trying too hard and becoming predictable and he has some indecision but if our pack man up he will be one of the best hookers in the comp. I'm pretty sure he's topped our tackle count every week. This year as a team we've improved and so has his form. When he 1st came into NRL I predicted he would play for NSW, he has a long way before he would be considered for that but I hope he keeps building his form as we will have a pretty strong spine this year and going into next year
 

BennyV

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I'm glad to see everyone cutting Rein a break. His form over the last 2yrs with the ball hasn't been great and he's guilty of trying too hard and becoming predictable and he has some indecision but if our pack man up he will be one of the best hookers in the comp. I'm pretty sure he's topped our tackle count every week. This year as a team we've improved and so has his form. When he 1st came into NRL I predicted he would play for NSW, he has a long way before he would be considered for that but I hope he keeps building his form as we will have a pretty strong spine this year and going into next year

I'm loving his form as much as anyone, but he's got a long, long way to go to be considered as one of the elite hookers. His defence rate is good and he's clearly worked on making good first contact, but he's not creative enough at this point. He picks moments but he doesn't go searching for weaknesses in the opposition and look to expose them. Best example is Farahs try against Cowboys - he saw a lazy defender next to an over enthusiastic one and exploited it to score.

The thing I'm loving about Rein is that he is improving every week. Kicking game is coming along, his speed is good, passing is improving and decision changing is better. But still not quite there with the best and may not be for a while.
 

possm

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Thanks for shelving the blue font, possm bro. Although italics...you just must standout mustn't you.[/QSUOTE]

Sorry to disappoint you Gypsy. I was in a hurry and just copied some one else’s selections. Unfortunately the large blue Arial font is here to stay.
 
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GT0007

Juniors
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I'm loving his form as much as anyone, but he's got a long, long way to go to be considered as one of the elite hookers. His defence rate is good and he's clearly worked on making good first contact, but he's not creative enough at this point. He picks moments but he doesn't go searching for weaknesses in the opposition and look to expose them. Best example is Farahs try against Cowboys - he saw a lazy defender next to an over enthusiastic one and exploited it to score.

The thing I'm loving about Rein is that he is improving every week. Kicking game is coming along, his speed is good, passing is improving and decision changing is better. But still not quite there with the best and may not be for a while.

Pretty sure you agreed with me
 

jenninga

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I'm glad to see everyone cutting Rein a break. His form over the last 2yrs with the ball hasn't been great and he's guilty of trying too hard and becoming predictable and he has some indecision but if our pack man up he will be one of the best hookers in the comp. I'm pretty sure he's topped our tackle count every week. This year as a team we've improved and so has his form. When he 1st came into NRL I predicted he would play for NSW, he has a long way before he would be considered for that but I hope he keeps building his form as we will have a pretty strong spine this year and going into next year

Really enjoying Rein's form at the moment,always busy and loves to get dirty.
Keep it going.
 
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3 Dugan 100% effort for the entire game. Put his body on the line and some great hit-ups.
2 Merrin
1 Nightingale simply for that freaky try.
 
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