Reece Robson Leaving

[Dragsters]

You mean an unsourced rumour is being taken as fact by the forum?

I’ve never seen this happen before..

The absence of a question mark at the end of the thread title says it all really...

 

[BennyV]

Are you certain?

Yep - Bennett did utilise Stanley as a 5/8 (off the bench mostly) but when Price took over, he intended on using Stanley at fullback. Lasted 2 games before he fel back to Morris and then Nightingale.

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

Yep - Bennett did utilise Stanley as a 5/8 (off the bench mostly) but when Price took over, he intended on using Stanley at fullback. Lasted 2 games before he fel back to Morris and then Nightingale.

That must’ve taken place in 2012, my 40th year.

I imbibed excessively over that 12 month period, which explains my lack of memory:

 

[Frank Facer]

Let's face it, the only way we have any chance of finding out if Robson is going to be a gun first grade hooker is if 1) McInnes sustains a long term injury and McGregor resists moving Hunt to dummy half or 2) Robson, like Cook before him gets a chance with a smart progressive club under a smart coach for more money. There is next to no chance that McGregor can manage / balance the situation to keep Robson interested at St George as well as provide a potent weapon to the first grade team.

So now we need McInnes, Aitken and Lafai to all get injured. lol

 

[Frank Facer]

Yep - Bennett did utilise Stanley as a 5/8 (off the bench mostly) but when Price took over, he intended on using Stanley at fullback. Lasted 2 games before he fel back to Morris and then Nightingale.

I don't recall Bennett bringing Kyle Stanley on and replacing Soward mid game ever.

 

[Frank Facer]

That must’ve taken place in 2012, my 40th year.

I imbibed excessively over that 12 mood month period, which explains my lack of memory:

But Bennett wasn't coaching us in 2012.

 

[BennyV]

I don't recall Bennett bringing Kyle Stanley on and replacing Soward mid game ever.

Played him at 5/8 in one game in 2010. In 2011 I think he played him off the bench as an additional attacking option (replacing a lock I think).

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

But Bennett wasn't coaching us in 2012.

I was referring to BennyV’s post that it was Price who made the call to put Kyle Stanley at fullback despite a proclivity of joint injuries. This occurred in 2012....Bennett had already left.

 

[Frank Facer]

Played him at 5/8 in one game in 2010. In 2011 I think he played him off the bench as an additional attacking option (replacing a lock I think).

Yeah, Bennett started Kyle at 5/8 in our last premiership game in 2010 against Souths. That is the only game I remember him playing 5/8.

 

[st.phil]

Cam is steady but Robson is dynamic and appears to have the toughness. If forced, he'd be my pick

 

[Como Connection]

I reckon Silverman shows more promise

Alas Mary

Yeah, Bennett started Kyle at 5/8 in our last premiership game in 2010 against Souths. That is the only game I remember him playing 5/8.

He played 5/8 v Sharks at Win and was going great, alas, knee went again.
CC

 

[Dragonslayer]

Another part of this puzzle is that it seems more than likely that the Sharks will have to release Segeyaro.

With Canterbury already at 30 players, then if Nth Qld are looking for a hooker, then he will be available straight away for them.

 

[muzby]

That must’ve taken place in 2012, my 40th year.

I imbibed excessively over that 12 mood month period, which explains my lack of memory:

Did you have a different mood every month or were there some moods that went longer and others shorter?

Or was it 12 moods in one month?

That would have been difficult for both you and those around you..

 

[2010]

Some of the rumour sites are saying he has offered $350k. Surely we can find that amount to keep him, but if he goes to one of the two clubs rumoured to br after him he would slot straight into first grade as opposed to a ten minute bench warmer

 

[Dennis Papaioannou]

Lol of course they were, Rein was always a stats man! But his high run numbers didn’t reflect that he insisted in running on tackle 4, losing scoring opportunities and affecting the fluency of our 5th tackle options. His high tackle numbers didn’t show that his poor technique allowed opposition to gain extra metres and get a quick play the ball. And I don’t think there was a stat for the forward momentum he killed with his wayward passing!

The guy is an ok second string hooker, at best. He showed that last year (as a benchie for a bottom 4 team). He showed it at Penrith when he barely got a start in first grade. And he showed it for years with us, but we were the club dumb enough to keep giving him the 9 jersey.

I don't think your summation is totally fair but hey that's why we participate in this forum - right?.
The most poignant point that you make is the last one.
While you only rate Rein as a second string hooker and a "benchie" for a bottom 4 club.
He started in over 100 first grade games for St. George.
Doesn't say much for us does it?

 

[Dennis Papaioannou]

I agree, we should have replace Mary last year, the year before and the year before. He must be the luckiest coach in the NRL to still have his job.

What would you say if they gave another 2-3 years on top?
He would then oversee an 8 year coaching dynasty of failure and incompetence.
It would be some kind of record...

 

[Frank Facer]

What would you say if they gave another 2-3 years on top?
He would then oversee an 8 year coaching dynasty of failure and incompetence.
It would be some kind of record...

I would say it is already dumb having Mary as our coach for 5 and half years. 8 and half years would be dumber. They could make a movie about it.

 

[BennyV]

I don't think your summation is totally fair but hey that's why we participate in this forum - right?.
The most poignant point that you make is the last one.
While you only rate Rein as a second string hooker and a "benchie" for a bottom 4 club.
He started in over 100 first grade games for St. George.
Doesn't say much for us does it?

It says a lot for us - we are absolutely terrible at talent identification, selection, development and retention. We prefer low skill players because they have better fitness or numbers and because they are local juniors.

Seeing the same thing at the moment with Aitken.

 

[Dragonsamy]

Millward provides the players in consultation with Mary I am sure. The point is Millward can't necessarily retain Robson if Mary doesn't give him a chance in first grade. Mary picks the team. Robson may well seek to further his career elsewhere if Mary doesn't play him decent minutes in the top team. Nothing much Millward can do about that.

Exactly how it's done

 

[Dragonsamy]

Yeap ridiculous isn't it ? . We must be the only team that will carry a specialist fullback on the bench , Then shuffle the entire spine to get him game time .

We could simply use our two hookers in a rotation that would be a real weapon . Use the tackling machine for the first 20 or 25 mins then give him a rest and use Robson's superior attacking skills against tiring forwards .

Robson has stated he doesn't want to leave so simply give him another 2 years then work out next season who we need to move on to comply with the cap.

With a bit of man management / good coaching we could actual have the best hooker rotation in the competition for the next few years .

Agree GC
If dufty is going to play he plays fullback or doesn't play at all