Aliceinwonderland
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As an old Pom don't mention the cricket.
Oh dear. I saw this banner many years ago at the cricket. I think it applies to todays team.
'If the English are batting, as the Taxi to wait'.
As an old Pom don't mention the cricket.
I agree. You can’t compare what Dylan Edwards brings to our team in comparison to Tommy T, James T, and RTS to name a few. He just isn’t at there level running the footy or with ball in hand. Having said that he is paid half, or even less what they are paid. He offers great value for money money given his strengths.Wrong again. You should watch some of last seasons games again.
Watched them all a few times. He simply can't ballplay at all. 15 years ago Edwards would have been an elite fullback but the game has moved on, sides figured us out at the end of the year and were shutting down Nathan and Luai. We had nothing out the back to challenge them with
@martielang care to weigh in here brother..?
If you guys are talking about towards the end of the year like 5-6 of our starting 13 couldn't train properly in the finals. That's why the club simplified the attack so much and it looked so basic.I dont really think we got figured out. I think nathan was basically completly busted which seriously affected our attack. He just didnt have the running game he had earlier in the year and when a halfs not taking it to the line theres no space for the outside players and dyl was always outside nath.
To an extent half the team was busted.
The reality is we beat all the top teams basically at 60-70% of our attacking capabilities due to injuries and our defence.
At full strength i think we win alot of the back of the season games alot more comfortably.
I meant if Edwards can string some games together I reckon he can get to the level of Gutho, but he'd be harder working and have shitter hands vs Gutho. Gutho's ballplaying is underated.
Edwards can't pass a football it's bizzare, at least when playing on the right
Watched them all a few times. He simply can't ballplay at all. 15 years ago Edwards would have been an elite fullback but the game has moved on, sides figured us out at the end of the year and were shutting down Nathan and Luai. We had nothing out the back to challenge them with
RTS has gone to Union, Teddy has slowed down heaps but still has courage and brains and while those continue to serve him well he'll remain a Rooster. Turbo would break the bank and didn't help Manly against the strong defensive sides, but he'll get you into the top 4 on for and against, provided he stays healthy. Pap is very sharp but not a patch on Edwards as a defensive organiser, and at double the price, and he has concussion issues.I think you either want a full stud like Turbo,RTS or Teddy or next tier. Guys like Ponga or even Papenhauzen are brilliant attackers but have floors elsewhere.
RTS has gone to Union, Teddy has slowed down heaps but still has courage and brains and while those continue to serve him well he'll remain a Rooster. Turbo would break the bank and didn't help Manly against the strong defensive sides, but he'll get you into the top 4 on for and against, provided he stays healthy. Pap is very sharp but not a patch on Edwards as a defensive organiser, and at double the price, and he has concussion issues.
Na, I'll keep the one we've got thanks.
Exactly right. There is so much more to rugby league than attack. When you have a gun defensive unit, and only concede 12 points per match, you don't need attacking weapons all over the park.
Edwards is integral to our defensive success. If we lose him, we might as well change our entire gameplan.
I have head comments along the lines of "yeah, we were busted, but all teams play busted at that time of year".I dont really think we got figured out. I think nathan was basically completly busted which seriously affected our attack. He just didnt have the running game he had earlier in the year and when a halfs not taking it to the line theres no space for the outside players and dyl was always outside nath.
To an extent half the team was busted.
The reality is we beat all the top teams basically at 60-70% of our attacking capabilities due to injuries and our defence.
At full strength i think we win alot of the back of the season games alot more comfortably.
I don't know what they worked out, but it wasn't how to score more points than us in a sudden death final.As somebody said earlier, the other team may have "worked" us out. They worked out that even busted up, we were too good!
This could turn out to be an outstanding signing.Crichton signs with Panthers
Penrith Panthers is delighted to announce the signing of Christian Crichton on a one-year deal for the 2022 season.www.penrithpanthers.com.au
Where does that leave him 3rd choice ?This could turn out to be an outstanding signing.
He's not very good. Scrapes by at nsw cup level, he's been signed to keep His bro happy I'd sayCrichton signs with Panthers
Penrith Panthers is delighted to announce the signing of Christian Crichton on a one-year deal for the 2022 season.www.penrithpanthers.com.au
Who knows, however, I trust Ivan, and Matt.He's not very good. Scrapes by at nsw cup level, he's been signed to keep His bro happy I'd say
I think so too mateHe's not very good. Scrapes by at nsw cup level, he's been signed to keep His bro happy I'd say