It's hard to beat Humble

[FUIFUI_MOIMOI]

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/09/28/66431_local-sport-news.html

It's hard to beat Humble

Andrew Piva
Monday, September 28, 2009
© The Cairns Post

PARRAMATTA-bound Tom Humble has credited the Northern Pride for providing the right playing environment to help launch his NRL career.

The 20-year-old was the big winner at the Pride’s presentation dinner at Brothers Leagues Club on Friday night, taking home both the Player of the Year and Players’ Player awards.

Pictures: Northern Pride 2009

Humble, who was used at five-eighth and fullback this season, was one of the stars of the Queensland Cup.

His brilliance helped the Pride make the grand final but he and his teammates could do little to stop a rampant Sunshine Coast winning the decider 32-18.

While the defeat still hurts, Humble said it was an honour to have his season contribution recognised at the presentation dinner.

"I was definitely surprised I got two awards, especially when I thought there were half a dozen other blokes who were just as deserving," he said.

"I was happy with what I achieved.

"I would have loved to have won that last game but success is not just about how many games you play or how many tries you score.

"I made a lot of friendships at the club.

"Duney (Andrew Dunemann) and Chris Sheppard really helped me out in the halves and guided me about and showed me a lot of little things I could do better."

The improvements Humble made to his game obviously impressed Eels coach Daniel Anderson, who signed the Blackwater product on a two-year deal.

Humble, who officially links with the Eels on November 9, wants to crack first grade in his first year at the club.

"That’s got to be the goal otherwise there’s no point going down there," he said.

"All I can do is have a good pre-season and play good football like I did this season.

"They’ve got a couple of blokes leaving at the end of the year and are looking at me as more of a half or five-eighth.

"I’ve spoken to Daniel Anderson and that’s where he sees me in the No.6 or No.7."

Humble said it would be exciting to watch his new teammates topple the Melbourne Storm in Sunday’s NRL grand final.

"Melbourne are going to be tough to beat but I think the Eels can do it," he said.

"I’ll be barracking for them."

 

[lingard]

If that's the case, I wonder what Anderson sees Robson's role as being?

 

[FUIFUI_MOIMOI]

If that's the case, I wonder what Anderson sees Robson's role as being?

Humble will be the Wenty 6/7

Morts & Robson will remain our halves and K.K will be replacement for Kingston.

 

[EelsFan05]

Can't see him playing in the halves in firsts. More likely to play a whole lot for Wenty.

 

[hineyrulz]

Humble my get Kinga's bench spot, he would cover a number of posistions.

 

[CrazyEel]

I don't believe they bought him for Wenty

 

[Twizzle]

he's nearly young enough for TYC

he's still only 20

 

[NorthShoreEel]

I gave Robson 3 points for Friday's game,so dont shoot me down on him but, will Ando really retain him at 1/2 in front of Kris Keating? Surely KK will be no.7, with Robson there as backup, in case something happens like this year? With Robson only re-signing for another year, I would then guess that it would come down to Keating @7, and humble as the back up?

 

[Raudonikis]

I don't believe they bought him for Wenty

I Agree

 

[Mr Angry]

The kid is good, he will do well.

 

[caylo]

I think we will see

6 Mortimer
7 Keating

9 Keating

14 Humble/Mitchell or Robson.

While I like what Robson has done this year i think Keating will start the year at 7

 

[Jeremy_hindmarsh]

i want robson to stay in the halves next year KK can be Kevin Kingston replacement, although id love to keep kevin

 

[parra_jesus]

keating is def the more naturally gifted footballer , but i cant see anderson dropping robson at the start of the year when he has guided us through to the grand final ( and played solidly if not outplayed opposing international halfbacks) keating is going to have to work his way back into the team through wenty or possibly of the bench if kinga doesnt get re-signed.