It's a tough one, as much as I like that spark from 9, our defence and missed tackles is horrendous. I'm not sure omitting AM would make that any better.
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It's a tough one, as much as I like that spark from 9, our defence and missed tackles is horrendous. I'm not sure omitting AM would make that any better.
One game Bird played on the right edge he brought a lot I thought. He will attract defenders at very least.
maybe so NK but a realistic one to swallow despite the taste! We are one of the least strongest sides in the comp. We were at the start and still are despite some good developmental signs; often surprised when people think we should defeat teams due to where they are standing on the ladder. why? Any win (and i’ll include our score at half time in that category) is a small win at the moment i feel.
Agree, i’d like more spark but the defence around the ruck is weak!
The way they are defending maybe they should go way back in time and play the lock in behind the line to cover ......
cameron ciraldo
Such a short post to say nothing.
Yes I understand that, but the first seven or so games there was grit ,determination, composure, closing out of games ,good attitude and good defence, and 3 months later there's not one of those things left. I live in Rockhampton so yesterdays result seems harder to bear, especially after the first half effort. ☹
You’re kidding your self right? You would get rid of a proven head coach to get some nuffy who’s untried?
LOL
No I’m not kidding, Ciraldo is the top candidate available.
There was, granted, but the events during the year and the suspension killed any momentum and strategies laid down to that point. Even our up and comers as talented as they are aren’t strong defenders yet; also, our pack apart from DeBelin and McCullough aren’t . Now if we had Rocket Reddy and 2 or 3 of that i would expect something similar, but we haven’t. BYW, any other Rocket Reddy’s floating around up there?
we're too slow ,the purple cheaters got the last good one. The MunsterThe magic round wasn't very magic for us ,the powers that be really stuck the knife in and twisted it to make an example of the bullshit they peddled for a week or so.
Agree! I actually think the whole way the game was played changed and the new mid season rule changes certainly did NOT compliment our team structure or style. Still think the game and Saints are reacting or adapting to it.
Agree about the combo of Sullivan Sloan and Amone but not sure Sullivan is yet ready to guide the team around the park from 7.- his long kicking game in particular (40/20s) is nowhere as good as Hunts. I see 2022 as his apprentice year with Hunt his on field mentor- ie a bench role -coming on to replace Macca after the softening up period.
I'm of the view that Bird is a free spirit and likes to play without structure and is best suited to 13. Some of his runs he covers more territory (mainly sideways) than Burke and Wills but eventually finds a gap and creates an opportunity for someone else- putting him in the centres or the edge would restrict him too much.
I agree, that’s his position for me. He’s too slow for the backs now but as a second 5/8 at lock he’d be great. Start with JDB bring him on later on.
Sullivan went off for a quick rest and to check his elbow. He was not hooked in my opinion
