Merrin

[milton]

Do you guys think he will be an 80min player at lock this year?

 

[Efresh]

No.

 

[Godz Illa]

No I dont see him playing 80, but certainly longer stints than he has played so far.

I like the role shift btw, as fans of my work will be aware.

 

[tumbidragon]

I personally like the idea. No harm in giving it a go over the trials and the first few rounds.

 

[watatank]

nah, 60-70 minutes, IMO

 

[Minh]

If he has the ability why not.

 

[Minh]

He is our most dynamic forward the more minutes the better.

 

[redbreed]

Don't think at this stage he would be effective for 80 minutes I prefer him in the frontrow that's where we are light on talent

 

[Cagey Mac]

He is our most dynamic forward the more minutes the better.

Fewer minutes means more dynamism.
Expect to see more props playing less time in 2013.
A few minutes of careful thought will tell you why
and IMO Merrin is a Prop first and last

 

[Breathingfire]

It's just going to be a number on his back. He will play up the middle. He can be the next Gallen if he wants to be.

 

[Drain the Dragon]

Agree, a 4-prop rotation of Weyman, Hunt, Merrin and Debelin stacks up against or exceeds what most other clubs have available. And we have plenty of other options in the back row.

 

[furball]

He can be the next Gallen if he wants to be.

A dog who only cares about his supercoach stats! And does 30 hitups a game each of them 6 metres.

 

[to_ddeath]

60 minutes, and at lock should not be a problem. Playing up the middle anyway. Just as long as Henderson & Prior aren't named as starting front-rowers......oh shit that's already happened :lol:


T.

 

[Breathingfire]

A dog who only cares about his supercoach stats! And does 30 hitups a game each of them 6 metres.

well when your playing for the Sharks what do you expect?

 

[Minh]

Fewer minutes means more dynamism.
Expect to see more props playing less time in 2013.
A few minutes of careful thought will tell you why
and IMO Merrin is a Prop first and last

True, but if he has a big enough engine and it doesn't take away from his quality on the field it can be a plus. Agree it's a tough ask.

 

[tumbidragon]

True, but if he has a big enough engine and it doesn't take away from his quality on the field it can be a plus. Agree it's a tough ask.

That's why I am a yes. But as stated, 80mins is big ask for a big bloke like Mez. If he can't go 80 without taking away from the quality of his game, well then he will still be part of a great bench rotation. It's a win win. I believe he should still recieve more mins than what he got last year regardless. I think he could play 65mins no problem.

 

[st.phil]

Played 80 last week, talked about playing 80 over the Off season...so I'd say...Yes.

 

[mighty red and whites]

nah, 60-70 minutes, imo

this

 

[big pat]

merrin should have a big season ahead, has talent to burn, hope price uses him wisely.

 

[Country Dragon]

It's just going to be a number on his back. He will play up the middle. He can be the next Gallen if he wants to be.

Hate to say it, but I agree totally!