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My 2 cents worth:
WT 2015 squad
Sitaleki Akauola - SR, LK, CE, WG – cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Luke Brooks - HB, FE- has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has performed reasonably well but needs a go forward pack of forwards to work behind and a flexible, speedy backline to feed. WT currently lacking in both forwards and backs.
Jack Buchanan - PR, SR- hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had.
Josh Drinkwater - HB- limited opportunity behind Brooks, but definitely second best.
Robbie Farah (c) - HK, HB- is one of our few stars, and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has not had the spark this season and not worth the $900k p.a salary however, if he is doing what is asked of him by the coach in giving the halves the organising role, he can do no more. If not, his attitude and performance is well down on past efforts for the side.
Asipeli Fine - CE- cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Keith Galloway - PR- despite being one of two starting props hasnt set the world on fire. Reasonably solid but for a player of his experience I expect more of him.
Dene Halatau - LK, HK, CE, SR – good all-rounder and back up, valuable as interchange.
Delouise Hoeter - WG, CE, FB - hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had.
Chris Lawrence - CE, FE, LK – wasn’t able to get his groove back as a centre but when able to play in the backrow has performed well. Reshuffling due to injury to other players hasn’t really given him a change to settle into backrow but shows promise.
Lamar Liolevave - SR - cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Matthew Lodge - PR- hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had, shows glimpses of potential at times though.
Kyle Lovett - SR, LK, CE - hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had.
Joel Luani - HK, LK - cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Keith Lulia - CE, WG, SR - cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Penani Manumalealii - HB, FE - cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Tim Moltzen - FB, FE, HB, CE – injury has cruelled his confidence and ability to play in the rough and tumble of NRL standard football. His time at WT is up.
Mitchell Moses - FE, FB- has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has performed well spasmodically and inconsistently but needs a go forward pack of forwards to work behind and a flexible, speedy backline to feed. WT currently lacking in both forwards and backs.
Kevin Naiqama - WG, FB, CE – an experienced winger, good in attack but not so good in defence and under the high ball.
David Nofoaluma - WG – developing into a worthwhile player.
Pat Richards - WG, FB – a great winger who probably played one season too long in the NRL. Great boot and goal kicker but his speed and agility for the backline is just not there anymore.
Kurtis Rowe - FB - hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had
Brenden Santi - LK, SR - hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had, is not the defensive tyro that Fulton was to WT.
Ava Seumanufagai - PR- hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had, shows glimpses of potential at times though.
Tim Simona - CE, WG, FB – has his chance now to cement a starting spot in the backline, developing well.
Curtis Sironen - SR, LK - has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has not developed yet despite constant refrains of his potential, maybe needs to play alongside an experienced, older backrower- something WT lack. Not sure how much longer WT can persevere with him before being sent back to the State Cup to develop his game further there.
Sauaso Sue - SR - developing into a worthwhile player, valuable as interchange
Martin Taupau - PR - developing into a worthwhile player, valuable as interchange with his aggro and passion. Something lacking for often than not with the WT pack. Not an 80 minute player yet though.
James Tedesco - FB, CE, WG - has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has performed well behind a beaten team nmore often than not. Needs a go forward pack of forwards to work behind and a flexible, speedy backline to feed off. WT currently lacking in both forwards and backs. I hope he perseveres with WT rather than take an opportunity for success elsewhere.
Aaron Woods - PR - has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has performed well despite a limp forward pack and an insipid backline. SOO selection has rewarded his efforts. I hope he perseveres with WT rather than take an opportunity for success elsewhere.
WT 2015 squad
Sitaleki Akauola - SR, LK, CE, WG – cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Luke Brooks - HB, FE- has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has performed reasonably well but needs a go forward pack of forwards to work behind and a flexible, speedy backline to feed. WT currently lacking in both forwards and backs.
Jack Buchanan - PR, SR- hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had.
Josh Drinkwater - HB- limited opportunity behind Brooks, but definitely second best.
Robbie Farah (c) - HK, HB- is one of our few stars, and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has not had the spark this season and not worth the $900k p.a salary however, if he is doing what is asked of him by the coach in giving the halves the organising role, he can do no more. If not, his attitude and performance is well down on past efforts for the side.
Asipeli Fine - CE- cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Keith Galloway - PR- despite being one of two starting props hasnt set the world on fire. Reasonably solid but for a player of his experience I expect more of him.
Dene Halatau - LK, HK, CE, SR – good all-rounder and back up, valuable as interchange.
Delouise Hoeter - WG, CE, FB - hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had.
Chris Lawrence - CE, FE, LK – wasn’t able to get his groove back as a centre but when able to play in the backrow has performed well. Reshuffling due to injury to other players hasn’t really given him a change to settle into backrow but shows promise.
Lamar Liolevave - SR - cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Matthew Lodge - PR- hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had, shows glimpses of potential at times though.
Kyle Lovett - SR, LK, CE - hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had.
Joel Luani - HK, LK - cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Keith Lulia - CE, WG, SR - cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Penani Manumalealii - HB, FE - cannot comment, haven’t seen enough of him
Tim Moltzen - FB, FE, HB, CE – injury has cruelled his confidence and ability to play in the rough and tumble of NRL standard football. His time at WT is up.
Mitchell Moses - FE, FB- has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has performed well spasmodically and inconsistently but needs a go forward pack of forwards to work behind and a flexible, speedy backline to feed. WT currently lacking in both forwards and backs.
Kevin Naiqama - WG, FB, CE – an experienced winger, good in attack but not so good in defence and under the high ball.
David Nofoaluma - WG – developing into a worthwhile player.
Pat Richards - WG, FB – a great winger who probably played one season too long in the NRL. Great boot and goal kicker but his speed and agility for the backline is just not there anymore.
Kurtis Rowe - FB - hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had
Brenden Santi - LK, SR - hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had, is not the defensive tyro that Fulton was to WT.
Ava Seumanufagai - PR- hasnt really set the world on fire with the opportunities he has had, shows glimpses of potential at times though.
Tim Simona - CE, WG, FB – has his chance now to cement a starting spot in the backline, developing well.
Curtis Sironen - SR, LK - has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has not developed yet despite constant refrains of his potential, maybe needs to play alongside an experienced, older backrower- something WT lack. Not sure how much longer WT can persevere with him before being sent back to the State Cup to develop his game further there.
Sauaso Sue - SR - developing into a worthwhile player, valuable as interchange
Martin Taupau - PR - developing into a worthwhile player, valuable as interchange with his aggro and passion. Something lacking for often than not with the WT pack. Not an 80 minute player yet though.
James Tedesco - FB, CE, WG - has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has performed well behind a beaten team nmore often than not. Needs a go forward pack of forwards to work behind and a flexible, speedy backline to feed off. WT currently lacking in both forwards and backs. I hope he perseveres with WT rather than take an opportunity for success elsewhere.
Aaron Woods - PR - has been assigned as one of our rising stars and all our hopes placed on his, and a few others, shoulders. Has performed well despite a limp forward pack and an insipid backline. SOO selection has rewarded his efforts. I hope he perseveres with WT rather than take an opportunity for success elsewhere.
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