Luke Bowden
First Grade
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His first time starting in the NRL and he plays his best footy…. What does that tell you..I dont think anyone said he couldnt play footy.. most just won't certain he was/is nrl quality.
Last night was not only his best game in the nrl but hes best game in at any level for some time.
I still think he will struggle to be a regular nrl player. At least for us. I dont see a way for him into the team next year.
But its good to see improvement thats for sure.. i certainly hope he continues upwards but hes really going to have to develop some power with his running game if hes to be a threat. Honestly atm hes not even a threat 1 on 1 with a half. Huge build but runs half arsed.
Having said that he did well last night to play huge mins and be fairly solid.
I think next year we will run
8. Leota
9. Kenny
10. Smith
11. Papali
12. Marto
13. Yeo
14.....
15. Soro (prop/2nd row cover)
16. Henry
17. Garner (centre cover)
18. Patea
Hope he has a huge preseason tho and puts some pressure on the bench guys
He is listening to his coaching and developing his game…. Its not hard to see..
I know for a fact that he’s highly regarded by the coaching staff as he offers skills that our other back rowers don’t.
He’s going to be hard to leave out of our 17 moving forward.