RAVALAWA speed freek or bulldozer

[Saint_JimmyG]

Putting Lomax outside Aitken is not the solution mainly because Lomax will be left on his pat Malone to sort out the mess Aitken creates out wide on our right and Lomax will get absolutely no ball or no chance to score from Aitken.

If we want to improve our right side defence we really need to have Lawrie, Frizell and Hunt working together in an effort to plug the leaks on our right edge and select Lomax and Pearson with instructions to mark their opposite player. Pearson does have the speed and defence to make a good fist of the right wing position. Lomax is our best right centre in the Club and given the opportunity, he will hold that position for the long term.

Aitken can be Mary's token back on the bench.

You and I both know none of what you’ve suggested will happen.

 

[slippery5]

Atleast this time we have got a few wins. Back of last season we bandaged our wounded, sent them out to get further hurt whilst losing most of our games. So atleast we are up in that regard.

Also If we are talking wounded you can add Friz to that list as he has stayed down a few times in recent weeks (obviously a result of coming back early) and of course Host who was out there in obvious pain favouring an arm or shoulder.

We can only hope the Roosters have their share of battered and bruised from the tough Melbourne game.

Frizz looked like he was favouring his troublesome back.
The problem with Host & the like they can't afford to give someone else an opportunity to show their ability.

 

[SUNNYDRAGON]

How about a poll on how many bombs Ravalawa will drop or not even try to catch this weekend
Mary can vote to

 

[redandwhite4evr]

How about a poll on how many bombs Ravalawa will drop or not even try to catch this weekend
Mary can vote to

Still not convinced about Ravalawa- I keep hearing that he has only been playing the game (NRL) a few years but compared to Rugby and particularly NFL where you have to learn hundreds of plays, it's dead easy- Val Holmes is discovering that now. As Roy and HG used to say- "Rugby League is a simple game for simple blokes".

Not sure what NRL talent will be on the market next year but it would be wise to have a full
back/wing alternative to Dufty just in case his weaknesses are again exposed. I want Lomax to play right centre and I would suggest monitoring the Australian World Cup Rugby squad as there are a couple of standout backs and the year after World Cup is likely when you could get a convert. One player I would suggest SGI monitor is Jack Maddocks - only 22yo, tall, (194cms) fast, strongly built, a prolific try scorer and plays both full- back and wing for the Rebels. Only problem is he played school boy Rugby with Angus Crichton at Scots College so the Roosters ( or Souths) may have the jump.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

Still not convinced about Ravalawa- I keep hearing that he has only been playing the game (NRL) a few years but compared to Rugby and particularly NFL where you have to learn hundreds of plays, it's dead easy- Val Holmes is discovering that now. As Roy and HG used to say- "Rugby League is a simple game for simple blokes".

Not sure what NRL talent will be on the market next year but it would be wise to have a full
back/wing alternative to Dufty just in case his weaknesses are again exposed. I want Lomax to play right centre and I would suggest monitoring the Australian World Cup Rugby squad as there are a couple of standout backs and the year after World Cup is likely when you could get a convert. One player I would suggest SGI monitor is Jack Maddocks - only 22yo, tall, (194cms) fast, strongly built, a prolific try scorer and plays both full- back and wing for the Rebels. Only problem is he played school boy Rugby with Angus Crichton at Scots College so the Roosters ( or Souths) may have the jump.

It didn’t stop Brian Johnston from joining Saints in 1980.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

Still not convinced about Ravalawa- I keep hearing that he has only been playing the game (NRL) a few years but compared to Rugby and particularly NFL where you have to learn hundreds of plays, it's dead easy- Val Holmes is discovering that now. As Roy and HG used to say- "Rugby League is a simple game for simple blokes".

Not sure what NRL talent will be on the market next year but it would be wise to have a full
back/wing alternative to Dufty just in case his weaknesses are again exposed. I want Lomax to play right centre and I would suggest monitoring the Australian World Cup Rugby squad as there are a couple of standout backs and the year after World Cup is likely when you could get a convert. One player I would suggest SGI monitor is Jack Maddocks - only 22yo, tall, (194cms) fast, strongly built, a prolific try scorer and plays both full- back and wing for the Rebels. Only problem is he played school boy Rugby with Angus Crichton at Scots College so the Roosters ( or Souths) may have the jump.

It didn’t stop Brian Johnston from joining the club in 1980.

 

[muzby]

Still not convinced about Ravalawa- I keep hearing that he has only been playing the game (NRL) a few years but compared to Rugby and particularly NFL where you have to learn hundreds of plays, it's dead easy- Val Holmes is discovering that now. As Roy and HG used to say- "Rugby League is a simple game for simple blokes".

Not sure what NRL talent will be on the market next year but it would be wise to have a full
back/wing alternative to Dufty just in case his weaknesses are again exposed. I want Lomax to play right centre and I would suggest monitoring the Australian World Cup Rugby squad as there are a couple of standout backs and the year after World Cup is likely when you could get a convert. One player I would suggest SGI monitor is Jack Maddocks - only 22yo, tall, (194cms) fast, strongly built, a prolific try scorer and plays both full- back and wing for the Rebels. Only problem is he played school boy Rugby with Angus Crichton at Scots College so the Roosters ( or Souths) may have the jump.

It didn’t stop Brian Johnston from joining the club in 1980.

 

[KogarahWarrior]

TBH I don't really blame Ravalawa for making dumb mistakes. It's not his fault he's selected. Besides, he's only played half a season of reserve grade. So tell me, what sense does it make for him to be selected on a weekly basis? It makes way more sense to allow him to develop in NSW cup. Let someone like Jonus Pearson, who did well in his time in first grade and has had ample experience playing First grade and reserve grade to be chosen over Ravalawa. He'd be much more reliable.

 

[hazzbeen]

TBH I don't really blame Ravalawa for making dumb mistakes. It's not his fault he's selected. Besides, he's only played half a season of reserve grade. So tell me, what sense does it make for him to be selected on a weekly basis? It makes way more sense to allow him to develop in NSW cup. Let someone like Jonus Pearson, who did well in his time in first grade and has had ample experience playing First grade and reserve grade to be chosen over Ravalawa. He'd be much more reliable.

Yep it ain't his fault for being selected by our super coach , and it ain't our super coaches fault that he is our coach , its the board for putting him there .....

 

[dino1]

SACK MCIDIOT

 

[RufusRex]

Just too slow - some good footy sense in him (some bad too).

Has a decent passing game and reasonable vision in attack. Just not a winger.

 

[Old Timer]

He is slow and cumbersome.
Time to end the experiment with him and give Pearson a run.
Lomax deserves a shot at centre but most likely will not get it so better off playing CC but no doubt coach has made a promise to the kid and will play him in 1st grade on the wing in an effort to appease him and to keep the dumb promise he made in the 1st place.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

TBH I don't really blame Ravalawa for making dumb mistakes. It's not his fault he's selected. Besides, he's only played half a season of reserve grade. So tell me, what sense does it make for him to be selected on a weekly basis? It makes way more sense to allow him to develop in NSW cup. Let someone like Jonus Pearson, who did well in his time in first grade and has had ample experience playing First grade and reserve grade to be chosen over Ravalawa. He'd be much more reliable.

According to “the coach”, Ravalawa is “explosive”.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

Can someone explain something (probably very basic) to me?

There’s a bit of support for Pearson to be given a run. Remember though, this is a bloke who has played just 11 first grade games since 2016,

Why not choose Lachlan Maranta instead? With 70 NRL matches under his belt, he’s EASILY the club’s most experienced winger. From what I’ve seen in reserve grade, he seems to be playing well.

So, why not play him?

Critics, do your worst.

 

[The Damo]

Can someone explain something (probably very basic) to me?

There’s a bit of support for Pearson to be given a run. Remember though, this is a bloke who has played just 11 first grade games since 2016,

Why not choose Lachlan Maranta instead? With 70 NRL matches under his belt, he’s EASILY the club’s most experienced winger. From what I’ve seen in reserve grade, he seems to be playing well.

So, why not play him?

Critics, do your worst.

That’s a good question. I don’t really remember seeing either of them play. Maranta is an inch taller, scored 30 tries in 70 games which is a reasonable strike rate. Pearson is 4 from 11, also ok. Whoever’s playing better should get a shot I reckon.

 

[st.phil]

did Rava's foot go into touch? It looked to me as if it was close but the rooster player was jammed underneath

 

[Gareth67]

Once again the never ending knowledge of the human football Mr. Phillip Gould was on display in yesterday’s coverage of the big Anzac game . After Pierria had given the pill to Ravawalla ole Gus came out and said. . . . “ nothing good ever comes of 1 winger passing to another winger “ !

 

[denis preston]

Can someone explain something (probably very basic) to me?

There’s a bit of support for Pearson to be given a run. Remember though, this is a bloke who has played just 11 first grade games since 2016,

Why not choose Lachlan Maranta instead? With 70 NRL matches under his belt, he’s EASILY the club’s most experienced winger. From what I’ve seen in reserve grade, he seems to be playing well.

So, why not play him?

Critics, do your worst.

Lachlan would not solve the speed issue but Pearson would and to be fair most if not all of Maranta's tries have been within 10 meters out on the back of a back line overlap play.The real danger for our side is keeping Rav & plodimore in the 17 and if he persists with having a back in the 17 it has to be Aitkin.
These 3 issues ( as 95 % on here agree ) stand out like a dobermans balls.
It's hard to believe that 3 blokes could think otherwise and these 3 blokes just happen to be our coaching staff. Earn your keep Hornby & Young and have a very strong argument with Mary ( but you may not to preserve your cushy job )

 

[blacksafake]

Lachlan would not solve the speed issue but Pearson would and to be fair most if not all of Maranta's tries have been within 10 meters out on the back of a back line overlap play.The real danger for our side is keeping Rav & plodimore in the 17 and if he persists with having a back in the 17 it has to be Aitkin.
These 3 issues ( as 95 % on here agree ) stand out like a dobermans balls.
It's hard to believe that 3 blokes could think otherwise and these 3 blokes just happen to be our coaching staff. Earn your keep Hornby & Young and have a very strong argument with Mary ( but you may not to preserve your cushy job )

Yes men.

 

[rednwhites]

Mary doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. I can understand that but really professional sport shouldn't take that into consideration. "Mary did you bring Lomax in just for his goal kicking?"

"Oh ahhh nah. He played half a year in the bush last year and he's only young. He needs a rest." says Mary.

That's just skirting around the truth.

Yesterday initially I was annoyed at Pereira because I thought he should have backed himself and he would have gone close at least. But looking back at it Jordan is busted and rightfully thinking, new legs in Rava, if I get him the ball he streaks away here. Plod, plod, plod, sideline.

I am now completely in agreement with others here. Ravalawa is going to be just too slow as a winger in first grade. We already have had and do have enough of those. He doesn't need to be taking space up on the bench. Maybe he should go and train as a forward and then Mary can put him in the 17 so his feelings stay in tact.

Now it's time to talk about Aitken's feelings...