Realistically, jumpers one-to-five need serious revision. Out of those currently playing, only Lomax deserves a spot. The issue with him isn’t talent, it’s what the best position for him that will service the side most effectively,
To conclude: Dufty, Pearson (although I’d like to see more of him before a proper evaluation can be made), Aitken, Lafai and Peirera should all have their future reviewed objectively.
Each one’s weakness/es are as followed:
Dufty: defensively liabile, prone to ragdolling and uncertainty letting kicks bounce.
Pearson: lack of experience, uncertainty of skill set required to play consistent NRLfootball.
Aitken; substandard passing ability and flawed defensive technique.
Lafai: impotency in attack, injury prone.
Peirera: lack of genuine speed, height and below par under kicks.
Yes mate, our backline is being shown up for how bad it really is.
Peirera - l like this guy but watching him catch a ball and try to run is like watching John Travolta with strobe lights on a dance floor. He's all over the place. There is nothing fluent about him and to be honest, he has gone backwards this season.
Rava - Just not first grade material.
Lafai - Well, Barrett was nicknamed, Period, caused he only turned up once a month. With Lafai, l think the nickname of Menopause is suitable cause he refuses to put out at all!
Aitken- This guy tries his heart out but was born with two left feet and struggles to attack or defend. He does put a decent effort every now & then.
Duffy - Unfortunately, young Duff bruises easily and loses all confidence too quickly. Another who can blitz it when on fire but with our spine out of shape, he's not getting the attack right and his defence is indefensible.
Pearson - Hasn't had the game time in the big league and is like a teenager reaching puberty..... (not knowing what to do next)..... which doesn't help our backline in time of need.
Hunt is proving to be the Range Rover of players ...... capable of setting the standard but more likely needing a tow to get him moving again. Definitely missing the leadership of Widdop.
Our coach is a model of consistency in achieving sweet FA regardless who we put on the field.
