EUAN AITKEN

[BLM01]

I watched the video. He hardly passed the ball at all. Shapes to pass and runs himself.

Yes he makes it easy for opposition coaches to watch and learn...except for Mary

 

[RufusRex]

That vid shows nothing but a Matt Utai bulldozing wing at best ... he might be an attacking weapon but he is the teams biggest liability ...

 

[Frank Facer]

Has put away many people for a try. This video shows a few.


He backs himself as he's our biggest weapon in attack.
Watch then form your own opinion. Hope you're well Xx

I say shop Aitken around and send that highlights reel to all prospective clubs.

 

[Frank Facer]

That vid shows nothing but a Matt Utai bulldozing wing at best ... he might be an attacking weapon but he is the teams biggest liability ...

Aitken started off the year on fire, but his attack went to shit for the last 2 thirds of the season.

 

[KogarahWarrior]

Aitken started off the year on fire, but his attack went to shit for the last 2 thirds of the season.

Exactly right, and his defence worsened too, making him virtually useless. But I think this can be put down to his Grandmother passing away just before our first clash with NZ.

 

[epDragon62]

Exactly right, and his defence worsened too, making him virtually useless. But I think this can be put down to his Grandmother passing away just before our first clash with NZ.

I do not suggest that losing a close family member shouldn’t affect a player but that is not an acceptable explanation for Aitken’s poor form. Sure a few weeks but as a pro he cannot use that excuse (doubt he would anyway).

 

[epDragon62]

No. Lomax will be left to jostle for a place on the pick n swing, or it could be riding the pine for the next few years

Whether that is true because Mary chooses it it to be is not the question here. Absent new evidence Lomax shores up the right side defence and provides more spark in attack; he deserves to hold the spot.

Unless Aitken shows marked improvement in the well documented weaknesses I cannot find a place for him in the team.

You may, as is often the case, profess your greater knowledge but you will simply be wrong.

 

[possm]

Aitken and Lafai should never have been signed long term. If their form warranted a continuous term at SGI, a two year contract with an extension if deserved should have been the right thing to do.

Next, there is no room in our 17 for an out of form player to be selected each week. The coach's responsibility is to select the best possible 17 each week that will deliver a win. All of this loyalty for long service or because of favouritism is not acceptable in what is supposed to be a highly professional competition.

 

[avocado]

That pass.

Pure derp.

 

[ViceVersa]

That pass.

Pure derp.

 

[j0nesy]

He just hasn’t improved his game has he? Wasn’t terrible yesterday but wasn’t good either. Lomax is now well ahead of him.

 

[BennyV]

Comfortably the dumbest player in one of the dumbest teams in the comp.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Managed to watch the first half replay and noticed that Aitken still runs hard but is now being pushed back in tackles.
Lack of intent or just reached the peak of his playing ability?
Dropping to CC seems the obvious path for him, or could we even release him?

 

[blacksafake]

I noticed early in the game he was beaten easily by Hopoate close to thew line but luckily Pearson i think ? shut it down.

 

[Old Timer]

With the number of 1st grade games now under his belt, the fact he would be on reasonable money after 3 years and the fact someone once touted him as SOO quality you either play Aitken in 1st's or you release him.
No amount of time in CC is going to repair the damage done by him being in our clearly amateurish coaching system or the inadequacies that have become manifest in his play.
Dropping players from NRL is a wake up call to pull the finger out and get back to form well Aitken has little real form to get back to and his potential was clearly over rated as the dumb things he continually does is instinct not coaching.

 

[st.phil]

poor fella just does not seem to learn does he... looked better on the left tho

 

[Reddragon]

Rugby league is not a sophisticated sport so it's amazing someone can reach first grade lacking some of the most basic skills, such as passing the ball.

 

[RufusRex]

just a spud ... dont know what is more pathetic .. him or Gitano's impression of him.

 

[hazzbeen]

just a spud ... dont know what is more pathetic .. him or Gitano's impression of him.

Maybe he needs a change of club , with a proper coach that can sort his game out , because it isn't improving under this bloke ......

 

[Michaeldragonslife25]

Heard a rumour that manly is chasing him to replace walker next year