TDS an Eel

[Twizzle]

surprised we didn't give him a run in Cup to get a look at him

 

[Eelementary]

Not in defence and effort areas

I agree.

Tallyn is a very good attacking hooker, but Ryley offers better service, defence, and effort plays.

He should start, with TDS coming off the bench, imo.

I think the idea of Dylan Walker, and TDS, coming off the bench at the same time is super exciting.

 

[the phantom menace]

TDS is miles ahead of Ryley Smith. He won’t be coming off the bench.

It doesn't really matter whether he does or doesn't.

If TDS is good for say 50-60mins at Dummy half, and Smith is good for 50-60mins split between dummy half and another position (a middle ball-playing lock) then we're sweet.

And you throw Walker in the mix for that ball-laying lock role - and make Hopgood a traditional middle a bit like Paulo - then it's a very exciting three way we've got this year into next year.

 

[Noise]

It doesn't really matter whether he does or doesn't.

If TDS is good for say 50-60mins at Dummy half, and Smith is good for 50-60mins split between dummy half and another position (a middle ball-playing lock) then we're sweet.

And you throw Walker in the mix for that ball-laying lock role - and make Hopgood a traditional middle a bit like Paulo - then it's a very exciting three way we've got this year into next year.

Smith isn’t going to be a ball playing lock.

 

[the phantom menace]

Smith isn’t going to be a ball playing lock.

We never know the way the game, rule changes and coaching tactics could evolve in coming years....

Look at us (and actually successful teams) shift from having big bopper middles to having smaller more mobile packs. Maybe Smith could help give Papalli a spell at 6 instead of spelling Walker at 13, the future possibilities are out there for Ryles to try and shape.

 

[Lemon Squash]

Call me crazy but I think Ryley could turn into a Max Plath style player. Start at 9 then play as a roaming middle.

Watson, Crossland and even Starling all do similar.

 

[Noise]

We never know the way the game, rule changes and coaching tactics could evolve in coming years....

Look at us (and actually successful teams) shift from having big bopper middles to having smaller more mobile packs. Maybe Smith could help give Papalli a spell at 6 instead of spelling Walker at 13, the future possibilities are out there for Ryles to try and shape.

If your 6 needs a spell then he’s not a first grader to begin with.

 

[Pazza]

Call me crazy but I think Ryley could turn into a Max Plath style player. Start at 9 then play as a roaming middle.

Watson, Crossland and even Starling all do similar.

Riley is tough enough

 

[Gary Gutful]

Call me crazy but I think Ryley could turn into a Max Plath style player. Start at 9 then play as a roaming middle.

Watson, Crossland and even Starling all do similar.

You crazy lemon!

 

[the phantom menace]

Call me crazy but I think Ryley could turn into a Max Plath style player. Start at 9 then play as a roaming middle.

Watson, Crossland and even Starling all do similar.

Totally sane... spending some minutes as a ball playing middle lock.

 

[the phantom menace]

If your 6 needs a spell then he’s not a first grader to begin with.

Probably true... but it's also about mixing up our attack options (mid game), so we're a less predictable proposition for our opposition.

 

[Lemon Squash]

You crazy lemon!