Dragonsamy
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I think you are correct I think Fyi as a impact forward off the bench is a great idea
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What’s your fascination with Andrew Fifita??? His knee is shot to pieces. starting from the bench, his sideways movement is poor and his knee is strapped to buggery. It’s only round 8 so imagine how bad he will get with zero byes/rest?? Would be an absolute miracle if he makes it through the next 12 rounds plus finals etc. He’s done and we don't need his medical issues in the next 1-2 years
Host is a 13, Fifita is a Prop. Don’t compare the 2 it’s embarrassing. Host can play Lock, S/R and if desperate F/R and Centre. Fifita can play F/R and with the hot pie tray at Shark Park
Sorry I meant David from the Broncos. Having said that I would take Andrew from the Sharks on a short term deal if the price was right. Players can recover from injuries.
No dramas all good. David is a beast but I honestly feel that we have zero chance of signing him under this current coach.
Break-out stars of 2021: Part 4
St George Illawarra Dragons – Jackson Ford
Jackson Ford has always been the standout back-rower coming through the Dragons’ system, typified by a swag of player of the year awards. In 2017 Ford was the Dragons’ under-20s player of the year and in 2019 he was their Canterbury Cup player of the year. He also made his NRL debut in 2019 as a development player. He continued his Canterbury Cup form in the top grade.
Awarded a top 30 contract for the 2020 season I had high hopes that Ford would start on an edge for the Dragons. It wasn’t to be, however he did firmly establish himself in the top 17, primarily coming off the bench in the middle, as well as starting a few games at lock.
(Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
With Tyson Frizell leaving there is an opportunity for Ford to secure an edge role for the Dragons in 2021. Ford will bring an outstanding attacking game to the role, highlighted with some top shelf line running.
In his stellar 2019 reserve grade season he recorded 13 tries, 12 line breaks and 82 tackle breaks. He hasn’t yet had the opportunity to showcase this ability while playing in the middle in first grade but watch for him to excel on an edge for the Dragons this season.
https://www.theroar.com.au/2021/01/30/break-out-stars-of-2021-part-4/
Yep and yet another one who may get to play in his best position.
I think he was the leading try scorer in CC and didn’t even play every game. He definitely knows how to find the line. Let’s hope he can develop a nice combo with one of our many possible halves combos.
Only because he should not of been playing in the middle
Agree, he does need to work on his defence which all young blokes do but if he's on an edge consistently and builds a combo with the hooker and halves I can see him being a real weapon on the edge. He's not a bash and barge guy. He is a line running backrower/centre. He is one of the blokes I'm most excited to see get a full season under his belt.
Me too, however, just not sure about his position. I definitely saw Host as a made edge forward but feel this bloke plays a different game. If the lock changes to the old style role rather that the third prop style of recent times i’d see what he can do there. Seems like an opportunistic and type player but hasn’t had opportunity to demonstrate this in first grade as yet.
Yes Kitt66 he has some nice touches; often these modern Second rowers do become a bit one dimensional (arguably Creagh and Frizell) and thought maybe lock would give him the space to demonstrate the skills you highlight....
