Hunt deserves criticism at times but he seems to cop it left right & centre from the fans & press. Norman imo is the one who needs to be better. He also doesn’t come under as much scrutiny as others. Anyway it’s all moot having these guys whilst L plate is the coach.We all have our favourites. When Hunt has a bad game (which he does regularly) the "Hunt is a brilliant player!!!" crew are quiet and say nothing. Yet when Aitken has a bad game (which he does regularly) he gets destroyed and singled out (aka whipping boy).
I would say that our million dollar mis-firing marquee half-back deserves much more scrutiny than the outside back.
But hey, as I said, we all have favourites.
Unfortunately for these 2 guys the pressure comes with the high salary.Hunt deserves criticism at times but he seems to cop it left right & centre from the fans & press. Norman imo is the one who needs to be better. He also doesn’t come under as much scrutiny as others. Anyway it’s all moot having these guys whilst L plate is the coach.
The Dragons defence is paper thin. Other teams score at will. When will Ramsey, Tariq Sims and Williame be back? With everyone back my team would be as follows:-
Dufty
Ramsey
Williame
Lomax
Ravalawa
Sailor
Clune
Mc Innes
Frizell
Tariq Sims
Ford
Vaughan
Hunt
Kerr
Bench
Korbin Sims
Merrin
Lawrie
Fuimaono
I think we should make some significant changes in the hope that we will understand who we want to keep and who to let go:
Ramsey
Saab
Williame
Lomax
Ravalawa
Dufty
Clune
Kerr
Hunt
Vaughan
Blacker
Merrin
Ford
Fuimaono
Hello Euan's mum.You have no f**king idea
The issues / faults with Aitken are well documentedUnfortunately for these 2 guys the pressure comes with the high salary.
Its like any business, those in the organisation that have the biggest responsibilities get the highest salaries and in turn pressure applied.
When the 6 and 7 are being paid close to 20% of the salary cap available for 30 players you are wanting them to perform week in week out at a very very high level.
Hunt and Norman have been inconsistent at best, so much so that the 7 has had to be benched and now moved into another position.
They deserve every bit and more critism from the fans.
Aitken however is more of a forum whipping boy. He doesn't get much pressure applied from the media. The forum can do that though. Someone says something, others jump on board, it gathers momentum. Before you know it Saab is branded a sook, Aitken is Marys love child and so on and so forth.
I guess all the players cop it in here, it is a forum after all, but I reckon those that deserve the most critism are Mary, Hunt and Norman.
Not Euan Aitken.
Hunt deserves criticism at times but he seems to cop it left right & centre from the fans & press. Norman imo is the one who needs to be better. He also doesn’t come under as much scrutiny as others. Anyway it’s all moot having these guys whilst L plate is the coach.
Yes OT I am aware of his deficiencies, I am a forum regular.The issues / faults with Aitken are well documented
Fair to say his defensive issues are far better now he is on the LHS and that is to his credit.
- Can't set up outside men
- Can't pass
- No creativity
- Poor reads in defence
The top 2 issues noted above are the reason why he is a poor option at centre as he completely stifles the potential of 1 of the players namely his winger and also diminished the potential of the half, back rower who play on his side as well as the FB if he is looking to run off the centre.
Totally 1 dimensional player who relies on brute strength so he becomes the whipping boy as a result of those warranted criticisms of his game.
Well if you are aware of and agree with the summation of his deficiencies then you should know why he is one of the whipping boys.Yes OT I am aware of his deficiencies, I am a forum regular.
As stated in my previous posts, I feel that Norman and Hunt deserve much more scrutiny than Aitken.Well if you are aware of and agree with the summation of his deficiencies then you should know why he is one of the whipping boys.
BTW he doesn't share that honour on his own.
I don't mind Merrin not playing but we will miss Clune if he doesn't play.I don't think Clune and Mez wont be selected this week. Short turnaround and both didn't pass the HIA.
Not at all...He has been in the Top grade for 5 years....Still clearly makes the same mistakes...playing better at the moment, but that may have a lot to do with his contract being up..
Simple question...would you be happy to re-sign him as a centre ? Consider that we have the Feagai twins and others coming through and whether retaining Aitken blocks their transition into the Top grade. I am sure that @George Dragon could offer more insight into who we have coming through.
In Answer to your question re Hunt, I would be leaving him @ 9....the difference was noticeable to all and sundry when Clune came off...we are rudderless...Would I renew Hunt when his contract is up...NO...we have Sullivan and Wishart coming through and again Norman is more of a Problem I.M.H.O....I'd be giving Sailor a run @ 6 with Clune...or Bite the bullet and promote Sullivan.
On a separate note, Surely Blacker or Kade Ellis deserve a shot.