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Stevie

Stevie

Bench
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mrbrightside said:
Here is what ChatGPT says in regards to Dylan Brown in the article:

Main Argument:​

While Dylan Brown is being criticised for low involvement and leadership after his record deal with Newcastle, the data suggests his involvement has actually increased in terms of touches – but the quality and impact of those touches may be lacking, especially in key attacking areas.

Key Stats & Observations:​

  • Touches per game: Brown has gone from 42 touches per game in 2024 to nearly 54 in 2025 – a significant increase.
  • Field position: His touches have shifted more towards midfield rather than the traditional left tram line.
  • Run involvement: He’s running less inside the opposition 30 metres – one of his strengths – which allows defences to sit back and prepare for the kick instead.
  • Side dominance: Brown is still primarily a left-side player (81% of touches), fairly consistent with last year (83%).
  • Usage rate (non-yardage): Just 13.7%, significantly down from last year and one of the lowest among starting halves this season.
  • Teammates more involved: His halves partners (Volkman and Hawkins) are showing higher involvement, especially in non-yardage plays, which suggests Brown is deferring too much.

Concerns Raised:​

  • Leadership expectations: As the high-paid senior half, he's not stepping up in terms of taking control of games.
  • Attacking threat reduced: His drop in runs and passive style are making him easier to defend against.
  • Team context: Parramatta’s forward pack has one of the lowest metres gained in the comp, so Brown is working with less platform – but even accounting for that, he’s not doing enough.

Overall Message:​

Brown’s touch volume is up, but his influence is down. He's playing more like a facilitator than a leader, which is not ideal given his role and salary. His current play style is making it easier for defences and putting more pressure on his halves partners to be creative.
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How good is that ha ha ha
 
JokerEel

JokerEel

Coach
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hindy111 said:
Riley and Ionghi will hopefully have a full season behind them. Probably 2027 will be when they come into their own but they'll be up to the speed of game by 2026.

I'd go after a strike centre and 1 or 2 edge forwards. Unsure if I'd sign JAC up. If not another gun winger who is a eater eater type.
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Yep we pretty much have lock d down our 1 / 7 /9 for 2026.

JAC I would keep as his presence on the field has been great.saved a few tries already as well
 
C

Cumberland Eel

First Grade
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hindy111 said:
What's he like as a player? I feel like you might be the most knowledgeable on here when it comes to juniors. Along with Joker
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I must admit Hindy I haven’t seen enough of him to form a real opinion yet.
From the little I’ve seen of Flegg this year he’s been pretty good without being dominant. He’s a big solid lad with a decent enough engine & shown the ability to offload too although has let himself down with some poor handling.
Hopefully he can take the step up into Cup at some stage this year.
 
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