Pre Season Game 2 V West Tigers Game Assessment

[hindy111]

I thought Penisini was crap. I’ve never really rated him. Russell was exceptional. He would be my winger in round 1. I won’t say anything yet because I haven’t seen him play with Moses but there will be calls for Lomax to play on the wing before round 10.

Greig was crap. Loved how Williams played. Ryles Smith should get a top 30
Spot. He deserves it. The less said about Lussick the better. Volkman crashed down back to earth. Kelma is a lazy merkin around the edges.

Iongi will be our rookie of the year if not the entire NRL.

I agree with most except Penisini. I thought he was our best back. Yes Iongi had 2 magic moments but Will was a powerhouse carting it up with tough carries. Lomax did nothing. Not that its a big deal. Just a fitness run for him.

 

[the phantom menace]

I'm usually critical of Penisini (when he's had so much smoke blown up his arse during his brief career), but I had no problem with his efforts in defence or attack (however limited we were) last night.

I too thought he was our best back alongside/just behind Iongi, and was quite reassured he'll be back to bringing his best this season.

 

[hindy111]

Possitives for me -

Iongi - Has more class then I expected. I didn't know he could pass like that.

Peninisi - Power house and made so many tough carries.

Morretti - Ran hard and has developed a nice offload

R.Smith - I mean he looks like a genuine NRL prospect in a position we need.

W.Latu - Short stint but he has enough to work with

J.Williams - Hits like a hammer

Tuivati - Much closer to NRL then I imagined. He could debut later this year.


Negatives -

Guymer - Defense was ok but he got belted to often hitting it up. Impossible to know what his ceiling is at this stage or if he is ready for week in week out NRL.

Kelma - Terrible game. For me he is nothing more then a bench impact player.

J.Tago - Thought he was better. Awfully game

Grieg - Still slow in defense.


It's hard to gauge seasoned players like Matto,Lomax etc. For them it is a training/ fitness run. They know how to get their bodies right for the season.