Mortimer

[natheel]

Definatley mateo at lock but if we keep robbo I wouldn't be dissappointed but I would rather Kingston

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Id be happy for Robson to be our 3rd string halfback next year.

 

[caylo]

I agree with everyone that Mortimer and Kris Keating are our most likely and most promising halves combination for next year and, hopefully, beyond. Mortimer`s got a bit more class than Keating IMO; but they`ll be good together. However, back to the here and now, and I reckon Jeff Robson had a terrific game yesterday. He gave Mortimer lots of clean ball. I think he`s actually making Mortimer`s job a little easier than it might have been. Certainly easier than if Mortimer had to play outside of someone as erratic as Finch. Robson seems to be really enjoying his football lately. I know he`s not our future - but he is our present, and he`s combining with Mortimer and making Mortimer`s transition that much easier. Well done.

I completly disagree, I think KK was the only player that looked like breaking the line when he was playing halfback. While imo Keating passing game is inferior to Mortimers I think Keating has a better running game, kicking game and a better support player. I also think Keating becomes more adaptive and would be a better halfback then Mortimer because he has better vision and still quiet a good short passing game.

I would pick KK over Mortz atm still

 

[Jake the snake]

Robsons kicking has got to be the worst I hve ever seen, His General play is ok.... just.

 

[HevyDevy]

I completly disagree, I think KK was the only player that looked like breaking the line when he was playing halfback. While imo Keating passing game is inferior to Mortimers I think Keating has a better running game, kicking game and a better support player. I also think Keating becomes more adaptive and would be a better halfback then Mortimer because he has better vision and still quiet a good short passing game.

I would pick KK over Mortz atm still

Surely you would play them together.

 

[caylo]

Surely you would play them together.

Yep for next year I would have both of them in the halves because ATM our squad for next year is still very lean with guys like Oake and Huraki on way too much money. We have very little depth in t he forwards and halves outside of our 17 next year.

Although if the choice came to Keating or Mortimer, who would you chose? (both are out of contract next year)

 

[ROGUE]

Yep for next year I would have both of them in the halves because ATM our squad for next year is still very lean with guys like Oake and Huraki on way too much money. We have very little depth in t he forwards and halves outside of our 17 next year.

Although if the choice came to Keating or Mortimer, who would you chose? (both are out of contract next year)

At the end of next year i wouldn't choose either to be halves to be perfectly honest with you.If we fail purchasing the high profile half we're allegedly chasing for 2011, then obviously we re-consider

 

[jono]

If push came to shove re: KK v Mortz , you'd have to go with Mortz on potential.
KK has been great behind a badly outplayed pack, but I don't think can improve as much as Mortimer can. Especially if Mort can build up a little (without sacrificing speed and agility) .
The fact is , long term halves for Eels should be Keating and Mortimer , either way 6 or 7 and either way left or right side of the ruck.

 

[Avenger]

Mortimer reminds me very much of a young PJ Marsh.

 

[The Colonel]

Fantastic article in regard to Daniel Mortimer in this weeks RLW. Page 34.

 

[Avenger]

Fantastic article in regard to Daniel Mortimer in this weeks RLW. Page 34.

I reckon you should type it out. :lol:

 

[The Colonel]

I actually thought about it but the tight arses who couldn't be stuffed can buy it themselves! :lol:

Its too bloody long.

 

[Gronk]

I actually thought about it but the tight arses who couldn't be stuffed can buy it themselves! :lol:

Its too bloody long.

Scan it and post it as an image ?

 

[The Colonel]

Spend $5 at your local newsagent?

The gist of the story is that he has learnt a work ethic from his father and grandfather before him and he will continue to stay level headed due to that grounding. Up there with the Ossie stories of today TBH.

 

[Parraren]

Mortimer reminds me very much of a young PJ Marsh.

I said the same thing about him in another thread too (or maybe it was this one).

I've really been impressed with his rapid improvement since making his debut.

We better not make the same mistake we made with PJ though...

 

[Jake the snake]

His performance has improved with every game. The Penruff game was his best obviously!!

 

[caylo]

I said the same thing about him in another thread too (or maybe it was this one).

I've really been impressed with his rapid improvement since making his debut.

We better not make the same mistake we made with PJ though...

this is the problem, PJ never adapted in the halves and was moved around the field early on. I dont know if Mortimer has the vision to be a halfback, he is quick and can score a try but can he lead a team? I think KK has that advantage over Mortimer and they are probably equal in the skills department

 

[The Colonel]

this is the problem, PJ never adapted in the halves and was moved around the field early on. I dont know if Mortimer has the vision to be a halfback, he is quick and can score a try but can he lead a team? I think KK has that advantage over Mortimer and they are probably equal in the skills department

He has played five games...... :lol:

He has shown as much vision in the halves as any halfback we've had in the past few years. He may not be kicking across field inside our own twenty por throwing three man cut outs but he's doing a bloody good job at this stage.

Keating has played three times the amount of games so he shiould be showing more than Mortimer has to now.

 

[Jake the snake]

this is the problem, PJ never adapted in the halves and was moved around the field early on. I dont know if Mortimer has the vision to be a halfback, he is quick and can score a try but can he lead a team? I think KK has that advantage over Mortimer and they are probably equal in the skills department

Yeah so far the Vision and attacking kicking to set up trys have yet to come out in his game but hopefully that will come in time. His Running game has impressed me, a few kicks of his for field posy have been good.

 

[Ike E Bear]

I think Daniel is giong very well early in his career. If he keeps improving, he will be an outstanding asset to the club.

There's no guarantee with these things, but Mortimer has shown enough that I think he can be hopeful.