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[Nutz]

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Hes a very different beast to JL, they will both want to outplay the other. They are both talented and innate footballers. Both X factor.

TSP it's a good point you raise about JL and LG outplaying each other. It's always a possibility with these type of
free spirited playmakers. They won't want to purposely outplay each other but their nature could see them complicate the attack....enter Benji and off season training
The similarities are that they are runners and not so much stand and deliver type players.
JL has proven that he can adapt to a more traditional ½ back role when Nate was out injured. Though he still had a free roaming style with players like Yeo, Kenny, and Sorenson contributing in creating an attacking platform.
They both have preferred sides, but it was pleasing to see LG alternate sides a bit last season, and I think that was a deliberate ploy set up by Benji in readiness for the arrival of JL.
Opposition will know if they shut them down it will stop our attack, but having 2 running halves and a decent forward pack will hopefully negate this.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

TSP it's a good point you raise about JL and LG outplaying each other. It's always a possibility with these type of
free spirited playmakers. They won't want to purposely outplay each other but their nature could see them complicate the attack....enter Benji and off season training
The similarities are that they are runners and not so much stand and deliver type players.
JL has proven that he can adapt to a more traditional ½ back role when Nate was out injured. Though he still had a free roaming style with players like Yeo, Kenny, and Sorenson contributing in creating an attacking platform.
They both have preferred sides, but it was pleasing to see LG alternate sides a bit last season, and I think that was a deliberate ploy set up by Benji in readiness for the arrival of JL.
Opposition will know if they shut them down it will stop our attack, but having 2 running halves and a decent forward pack will hopefully negate this.

Yes and yes and yes!

JL was more than adequate at Hb when he played there.

Ball in hand sliding and stepping with runners approaching either side, they are going to distract defences.

Generally speaking, Luai has an elite passing game, in the zone for extended meterage, so we may be changing directions more often.

May holding up defences with his power and speed will be novel. I’m very excited by his arrival.
Good news for Faatape and Olam!

 

[Nutz]

Yes and yes and yes!

JL was more than adequate at Hb when he played there.

Ball in hand sliding and stepping with runners approaching either side, they are going to distract defences.

Generally speaking, Luai has an elite passing game, in the zone for extended meterage, so we may be changing directions more often.

May holding up defences with his power and speed will be novel. I’m very excited by his arrival.
Good news for Faatape and Olam!

Yes that's right. If Luai and Galvin play great then others can benefit and have a breakout year.

 

[Tigerm]

The fact is, if the defence is concentrating on one, the other one will do the damage. Api will make sure of this.
We now have multiple forwards who can take advantage plus some quick backs.
IMO, we are in a good space atm.