From those that have seen him play, whats the view on Liam Henry? Has he shown enough to look like he can make it in first grade?Jenkins, Turuva and Liam Henry all upgraded to top 30.
2022 squad now finalised.
From those that have seen him play, whats the view on Liam Henry? Has he shown enough to look like he can make it in first grade?Jenkins, Turuva and Liam Henry all upgraded to top 30.
2022 squad now finalised.
From those that have seen him play, whats the view on Liam Henry? Has he shown enough to look like he can make it in first grade?
Maybe it's hard to judge with props with a small sample size from the outside in unless they have massive leg speed or size. He could be a player where his value is playing is running, tackling, kick pressuring, etc at the similar intensity for 60 minutes when others drop off due fatigue like a say Blake Laurie. I haven't seen him play big minutes in NSW Cup and in juniors the contact is pretty soft relative to the NRL.From those that have seen him play, whats the view on Liam Henry? Has he shown enough to look like he can make it in first grade?
Maybe it's hard to judge with props with a small sample size from the outside in unless they have massive leg speed or size. He could be a player where his value is playing is running, tackling, kick pressuring, etc at the similar intensity for 60 minutes when others drop off due fatigue like a say Blake Laurie. I haven't seen him play big minutes in NSW Cup and in juniors the contact is pretty soft relative to the NRL.
Agree. May could play dummy half which meant we only had to cover one utility on the bench, but as a half he seems a stronger option than May. His kicking game should take some pressure off SOS.Salmon has been good value a very smart buy by Ivan. He will do such a better job at 5/8 than May.
Not so sure in NSW Cup to get match fitness is my guess.I'd be pretty sure Falls will come into the team on game day.
I disagree with the Tyrone May assessment. He was ordinary as a halfback, but he is a very good 2nd receiver. He was the most talented passer of the footy in our 2020/21 teams.
In saying that, I think Salmon will do a decent job. His selection is more defensive then anything and he does a good job of it. I just hope the Raiders don't run shapes at him with Savage in support, because if that is the case Salmon is likely to get burn't.
He's only been out for 2 weeks if he plays this week not months. I don't see how he'd need it.Not so sure in NSW Cup to get match fitness is my guess.
Can’t see that happening.I'd be pretty sure Falls will come into the team on game day.
Can’t see that happening.
Salmon is a five eight , played most games this season so deserves his chance in his favoured position.
Can’t see that happening.
Salmon is a five eight , played most games this season so deserves his chance in his favoured position.
I think Salmon at 6 could benefit us for finals.
Hes unfortunately a permanent part of the team along with Kenny. I think it should be one or the other. But Ivan wants both.
So a few 80 minute performances at 6 will make him far better off the bench come finals IMO. I doubt he lights it up at 6. But minutes in the legs and more opportunity to build combinations can't be a bad thing.
Ivan has evolved a bit over the years but his default is conservative and defensive.
Ivan has won 56 of his last 63 games though, so I’m happy for him to be as conservative and defensive as he likes with that sort of winning record.