Round 15 vs Raiders

[gitano]

Hook stated in the interview he’s not ready yet. Not happening this week but if he starts bringing players down and destroying team morale we will have to bite the bullet.

He's ready believe me

 

[redv13]

5 day turnaround would usually mean a loss. Dufty might come out firing to impress his potential new club. Don't expect much from anyone else though.

Dufty was a joke last week. Most other clubs would have sent him to reggies this week. Don’t hold your breath, his attitude last week was beyond appalling

 

[chowiesplatterpoo2]

Hook, from what it seems, is going to be relying on those players mention + Sloan to build a new team around over the next 2 years. Comparing them to Gaz and Coops is tough as those are giants though point taken. I agree though, and compared to Suali, Walker, Walsh types our juniors look more average. For instance, I'm not particularly excited with Lomax's inclusion this week as if he does play he will probably have a solid game and kick some good goals if we can jag some tries, not much more, not a match winner, not an x-factor. Yet he is the best junior we have produced and held onto in a while. We used to be so good at developing...

For me these 2 years ahead look at best a chance to start a fresh (this club needs that) and give us a foundation to build on and become competitive again but without some great purchases with the mcinness, frizzell etc money the journey out of mediocrity looks long and arduous. I don't know if I will survive it.

I think Lomax is more than that..

 

[thebigredv]

I think Lomax is more than that..

Keen to hear what you think then.

To me, Zac is solid defensively (hence Fittler's attraction), strong body and has connected well with Rava to create a relatively potent attacking right side. He has some quiet performances, too many, though he'd still be one of the first selected each week as he is a competitor who will contest a high ball or chase a kick like a man possessed. His goal kicking is up there with Widdop, maybe better, haven't seen the stats. Big tick there.

Pretty good player with the right attitude (I suggested him for captain) but I don't necessarily think he will crack a game wide open a la someone like J Manu right now.

Perhaps the issue is we have too many weak players it clouds our perception of the 'cream of our team'. E.g. I can't go along with the bagging of Hunt, as I still think his class/competitiveness shines through even when forwards are plodding. Maybe Lomax will break out when we have a majority of proper NRL players alongside him, or maybe just in Origin like Tariq.

My original statement is that I don't think his inclusion will turn our fortunes around like a real influential player like Ponga returning this week. He will improve us though, if he and his friends come to play at Wollongong.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

My team with the 21.
1. Ramsey
2. Sloan
3. Williame
4. Lomax
5. Ravalawa
6. Amone
7. Hunt
8. Lawrie
9. McCullough
10. Vaughan
11. Sims
12. Bird
13. JDB
14. Clune
15. Kerr
16. Ford
17. Faamasili

No Molo?

 

[Kiwi Dragon supporter]

I’m not totally sold on the Feagai boys. They look to be rock solid but neither look overly big or express pace from what I’ve seen. I hope I’m wrong and admittedly they haven’t had a lot of game time but from what I’ve seen they look more Tim Lafai than Greg Inglis.

I have my doubts about the feagai boys, they certainly are not express pace and a bit on the small side. Time will tell.

 

[Draginzaaar]

I’m not totally sold on the Feagai boys. They look to be rock solid but neither look overly big or express pace from what I’ve seen. I hope I’m wrong and admittedly they haven’t had a lot of game time but from what I’ve seen they look more Tim Lafai than Greg Inglis.

I thought Matt was good on debut. Max? I'm not so sure from what I've seen.

 

[TruSaint]

 

[Illusion]

Is Norman amongst that explosion as well ....... ?

 

[mickeylane]

dont be surprised Dufty gets released mid season

 

[Ghostrider22]

I have my doubts about the feagai boys, they certainly are not express pace and a bit on the small side. Time will tell.

We need Pace big time, there doesn’t seem to any in reserve grade. Do wonder if we are looking for pace to stretch the field. Like the old days big, strong and fast.

 

[blacksafake]

dont be surprised Dufty gets released mid season

If so get ready for the media to be into us about letting our so called only decent player(according to them) go.

 

[JubileeJeffro]

interesting, thought he would have had a big game... aren't the Raiders the only club interested in him for next year?

 

[JubileeJeffro]

dont be surprised Dufty gets released mid season

if so surely there must be an alternative lined up for mid season replacement of him.

 

[Walpole]

dont be surprised Dufty gets released mid season

If he goes to the Raiders he'll probably be our only player who plays finals this year...

 

[epDragon62]

Dufty is the past; let it happen and build forward.

 

[George Dragon]

Dufty at training yesterday

 

[be55]

Dufty at training yesterday

wow...he looks miserable...must be that attitude problem the media keep talking about...i hope he's not bringing the rest of the group down with him

 

[Unsainty79]

Amone is only 18 and didn't get much time against the Dogs even when we were down by a few. I don't think he will get a late start against the Raiders.

I don't totally disagree with Hook not playing our youngsters, given that Sloan and Amone are only 18 and built pretty slight (at the moment), I don't see what good it does for their development to be in a team that's going to get spanked by 20 +. In saying that, though, when is a good time to start a youngster in a club with a pretty average squad?

Everyone begged for Ramsey to get a start after his 9's performance, and after a slow start, again, in an average team people are calling for his head. Lomax had a great start, then had a few slow months and now look - after some investment & backing, he was close to State of Origin.

It's a real shame about Sullivan's injuries, because he has some serious talent & would've got a run this year.

 

[TruSaint]

Dufty at training yesterday

Thx @George Dragon