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11 Sep 09 @ 07:00am by Steven Deare
Eels half Jeff Robson at Parramatta Stadium. PICTURE: GREGG PORTEOUS
``JEFF Robson is the best thing thats happened to me, Daniel Mortimer says of his partnership with the more experienced Eels half.
Few of Robsons teammates in recent years would be able to express similar sentiments.
By his own admission, the former Sea Eagle struggled to find a permanent place in first grade for much of his career.
``I had a few injuries early on in my career and was stuck behind some good players, he said.
``But I hung in and waited for the opportunity, so its been great.
Robson was playing NSW Cup for Wentworthville this year when injuries gave him a chance with the Eels.
While many fans were less than impressed with his early showings in the blue-and-gold, he found form when partnered with rookie Mortimer.
The 27-year-old has noticed the synergies.
``I think we complement each other in style, he said.
``I like to organise and give early ball, and hes got great vision and a great kicking game.
``We can only get better with more games.
As the senior partner, Robson is prepared to look out for his young sidekick, too.
``I just try to take the pressure off him by organising the play, he said.
``He doesnt have to worry and can go ahead and do his thing.
He said Daniel Andersons tutelage also helped improve his game.
``Hes critiqued parts of my game, which Ive worked on, and made me a better player. Things like positioning for passing and kicking . . . where I should be.
Come his NRL finals debut, Robson has another chance to use those lessons to slice the Dragons stingy defence.
``A lot of the (defensive) line speed is quicker and shuts your time down, he said.
``So youve got to take a couple of steps back and give yourself more time and room.
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11 Sep 09 @ 07:00am by Steven Deare
Eels half Jeff Robson at Parramatta Stadium. PICTURE: GREGG PORTEOUS
``JEFF Robson is the best thing thats happened to me, Daniel Mortimer says of his partnership with the more experienced Eels half.
Few of Robsons teammates in recent years would be able to express similar sentiments.
By his own admission, the former Sea Eagle struggled to find a permanent place in first grade for much of his career.
``I had a few injuries early on in my career and was stuck behind some good players, he said.
``But I hung in and waited for the opportunity, so its been great.
Robson was playing NSW Cup for Wentworthville this year when injuries gave him a chance with the Eels.
While many fans were less than impressed with his early showings in the blue-and-gold, he found form when partnered with rookie Mortimer.
The 27-year-old has noticed the synergies.
``I think we complement each other in style, he said.
``I like to organise and give early ball, and hes got great vision and a great kicking game.
``We can only get better with more games.
As the senior partner, Robson is prepared to look out for his young sidekick, too.
``I just try to take the pressure off him by organising the play, he said.
``He doesnt have to worry and can go ahead and do his thing.
He said Daniel Andersons tutelage also helped improve his game.
``Hes critiqued parts of my game, which Ive worked on, and made me a better player. Things like positioning for passing and kicking . . . where I should be.
Come his NRL finals debut, Robson has another chance to use those lessons to slice the Dragons stingy defence.
``A lot of the (defensive) line speed is quicker and shuts your time down, he said.
``So youve got to take a couple of steps back and give yourself more time and room.
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