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The Storm have a few options for fullback in the years ahead with Ryan Papenhuysen, Nick Meaney and now Sualauvi Faalogo. Three into one doesn't go obviously.Storm will manage to keep Fa'alogo until Papenhuyzen retires even though Paps is only 25
| Years | Team | T |
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| Club | ||
| 2019–21 | Canterbury Bulldogs | 22 |
| 2022–23 | Melbourne Storm | 23 |
| 2024– | St. George Illawarra Dragons |
I believe someone changed his wiki as a joke. I recall seeing some comments about it last week. Nevertheless, I think Meaney would be a good get especially if the Storm are going to invest into Paps/Faalogo combo.
If we do get Meaney , its a win for us ......
Defintely. I thought Meaney although on the wing at the time was a strange loss for the Dogs and a good get for Bellamy
Statistically Walsh is a worse defender than Sloane.
Yep it's easier playing in a top 4 team than a team at the bottom ...... Even he would struggle in our team .......
I recall Sloane being slammed for not catching a bomb in the pissing rain. The next day Walsh did the same thing about four times and the commentary was that he is a genius. Both young guys have attacking talent, both are poor defenders.
But you can't honestly say that Sloan is of the same quality as Walsh. Yes both are poor defenders but Walsh is in almost every play. He is constantly backing up, he's in the attacking line, his speed is faster than Sloan. He does put his body on the line in attack. All of these things Sloan doesn't do. Walsh is far more involved in a single game than Sloan is for the whole season.
Compare him to Sloan. I mean, there was a great shot of Fa'alogo after scoring a try back in position yelling instructions to the team. I have never seen Sloan open his mouth while at the back. He's just got so far to go.Storm will manage to keep Fa'alogo until Papenhuyzen retires even though Paps is only 25
Yes, agreed. There's more to a footy career than mere talent, though. Hayne was a great player who went pear shaped. Thurston struggled to get a start. Who was more successful? It's a very daring forecast but I expect Sloane's apparent humility will serve him well in the long term in contrast to Walsh. I read a book recently by a psychiatrist who works exclusively with elite sports people and he says humility is the defining feature, because even as world beaters. they still believe they can improve, they seek advice and they listen. Bennett always talks about young guys who listen and he doesn't have any time for players who believe they are 'stars'. In true Bennett style:- 'two rules: don't ever be late for training and no shit haircuts' - you know what he means!
I had high hopes for him at the start of the season. He needs more time in reserves that's all I can add I am afraid.
Wow your easily pleased
