Hooker

[woodley_11]

With Fien looking like he will be seeing a lengthy stint recovering from a broken ankle, what would you do to solve the problem at hooker?

It seems as though a lot of people see it as one of our major problems, with the most likely choice Young, being slow and not creative enough out of hooker. I think perhaps Young might be the best option as he is a great defender and as proven last year we can be consistently successful off the back of our defence and safe play in attack. This is of course until Fien is right to come back, where we can look to build the momentum and unpredictability in attack toward the back end of the season that we were lacking in 2009.

There is also Priddis, who is a bit older but is experienced. As well as King and Rein who play the position for the Toyota Cup side, both of whom have very positive reputations.

 

[pleasehelpchoking]

Hornby to Hooker - Beau Henry to halfback.:crazy:

 

[dubopov]

With Fien looking like he will be seeing a lengthy stint recovering from a broken ankle, what would you do to solve the problem at hooker?

It seems as though a lot of people see it as one of our major problems, with the most likely choice Young, being slow and not creative enough out of hooker.

.. and Young is a sh*thouse passer, particularly to the right ..

 

[nqcowboy87]

i think you guys should start with young and then look to bring priddis on midway through the first half, sort of how you used to play young and ennis/gorrell together

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

Both our tries were setup by Fien, can you imagine Young doing the same?

I'd prefer father time Priddis over Young.

Hornby would also be handy there

 

[LOYAL DRAGON]

Bring Head Back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Na Just Kidding

 

[ForestDragon]

Young and Priddis sharing duties is probabaly the best option.

 

[pixi]

No good looking at king from the Toyota Cup, heard he gets operated on next week, for a shoulder injury he got when he played the trial in cairns. The kid is devestated. Cameron was looking forward to a big year, having trained in the off season with the first grade boys. Could be out for the season.

 

[pixi]

No good looking at king from the Toyota Cup, heard he gets operated on next week, for a shoulder injury he got when he played the trial in cairns. The kid is devestated. Cameron was looking forward to a big year, having trained in the off season with the first grade boys. Could be out for the season.

 

[pixi]

sorry doubled up

 

[RedVDave]

Priddis can play 80 minutes give the gig to him and maybe Mitch Rein or Cam King on the bench for exp or incase of injuries. (please no anymore)

 

[STG-Dragon]

Hornby 9, Soward to 7 and Henry to 6.

 

[patzz_]

young or Priddis at hooker= goodbye attack

 

[GeyerIsADouche]

Is there any room in our cap to possibly sign someone like michael sullivan, or an Aaron Gorell.

 

[Ray Parlour]

Priddis should start, with King, Rein, Henry or someone else coming coming off the bench.

 

[Mattc]

I think Young will start for the first 20 or so, then Priddis will play the rest of the game.
Not saying thats what I would like to see happen, but that is what I think will happen. This early in the season, I see Bennett keeping things simple.

 

[woodley_11]

Or Young may start at hooker, then bring on Rein/King from U/20's for some spark later in the game if the circumstances require it, similar to how Bennett used Head/Fien last season. Seemed to work well in the regular season and should work this year until Fien comes back.

 

[stg666]

fepulai might have come in handy around now.

 

[Jersey No 14]

Is there any room in our cap to possibly sign someone like michael sullivan, or an Aaron Gorell.

If Gorell is available, grab him.
He had a good year with the broncos
We need a Cam Smith - I'm feeling Hornby

Young is definately not a hooker
Priddis is a option - But he is past his best

 

[petetheileet]

^^ You said it!!^^

Id go with Priddis and Rein/King for now

If Rein and King weren't up to it id go Stanley when he comes back