Things I Liked

[DJDL]

- The defence. Particularly midway through the first half. Set after set on our own line and turned them away every time. Then marched up field and scored another one

- Speaking of; Iro was monstrous in defence. Keep it up, son

- The halves pairing. They seem to have finally worked it out. Tricky's the man. Nicho, pick your moments. Hopefully we see that consistently

- Brailey continuing to run

- Ramien in beast mode

- More ball movement, particularly early on. Keep it up

 

[Feej 2: Electric Boogaloo]

Agree with Nicho's game. I was pretty impressed that he sat back a bit and let Trindall play his game, only coming in when it was called for. I like him running the ball more too.

Ramien was a beast. I can't remember the GC's player, but he killed him on that run early in the second half!

 

[bad boy bubby]

Ramien was a beast. I can't remember the GC's player, but he killed him on that run early in the second half!

Sam Verrills. He's in a bit if strife with a sternum injury caused by Jesse's monstrosity

 

[R-15-3]

JC opening stint in defence was massive, got through a lot of defence with zero misses.

Ramien has given up on the cross field dancing and trying to throw players off and just tried to run through everyone.

Burns was massive, running some unconventional lines, wrapped up the ball carrier and held them up and drove them back.

Stoney looked better for the run and held his own.

Katoa was outstanding nearly a 10/10

Iros defence was the best iv seen.

AFB & Hazelton everything asked and expected from them.

Spine enough said by everyone else

 

[Since 73]

Burns will feature in SOO conversations - a workhorse with ballskills.

I have been banging on for 2 or 3 years about the numbers on the backs of the 6 and 7.
The 6 is a 7 but the 7 wont wear the 6.
I loaded a highlights reel in here last year of tricky playing 7 before hynes arrived and it showcased his running game.

It hasnt been seen for the last 3 or 4 years but is back.

Hynes has obviously relented and given him the keys.

But he wont give him the jumper.

 

[Cheese sandwich]

Won't happen but I hope Burns keeps his spot over Wilton

 

[DJDL]

Won't happen but I hope Burns keeps his spot over Wilton

I like Teig, and I want him in my side.
But Billy just has that something a little different to what Teig and Brit have, and I like that.

 

[Cheese sandwich]

I like Teig, and I want him in my side.
But Billy just has that something a little different to what Teig and Brit have, and I like that.

Yeah I don't think Teig is a bad player or anything but Burns just has that aggression as well. I really hope we keep him here for next year and beyond

 

[2012....Sharks Year]

Burns will feature in SOO conversations - a workhorse with ballskills.

I have been banging on for 2 or 3 years about the numbers on the backs of the 6 and 7.
The 6 is a 7 but the 7 wont wear the 6.
I loaded a highlights reel in here last year of tricky playing 7 before hynes arrived and it showcased his running game.

It hasnt been seen for the last 3 or 4 years but is back.

Hynes has obviously relented and given him the keys.

But he wont give him the jumper.

Jumper numbers mean jack shit.

 

[Since 73]

You missed my point...

Which is they do to some players.

 

[bluefox68]

You missed my point...

Which is they do to some players.

Agree, BUT…

Could it be the club / coach wanting to maximise marketing opportunities / not ask him to change numbers (respectively)…?

 

[bad boy bubby]

Agree, BUT…

Could it be the club / coach wanting to maximise marketing opportunities / not ask him to change numbers (respectively)…?

Or they are avoiding the media scrutiny if they make "the change".
In other words, these decisions are made in house, and outsiders can speculate whatever they wish to. The team will pay on.

 

[Since 73]

Agree, BUT…

Could it be the club / coach wanting to maximise marketing opportunities / not ask him to change numbers (respectively)…?

Yes.

 

[Since 73]

Or they are avoiding the media scrutiny if they make "the change".
In other words, these decisions are made in house, and outsiders can speculate whatever they wish to. The team will pay on.

Yes.

 

[R-15-3]

I don’t understand why the 6-7 talk is even a thing.

 

[Stake Removed]

You missed my point...

Which is they do to some players.

Exactly

 

[Since 73]

Nicho was very good.

Best game I've seen him play in a long time.

He's put it out there he will run tougher and he did and he scored 2 tries.

Seems they've worked out - who is best at what.

Strap in.

 

[bad boy bubby]

Nicho was very good.

Best game I've seen him play in a long time.

He's put it out there he will run tougher and he did and he scored 2 tries.

Seems they've worked out - who is best at what.

Strap in.

Just heard/saw this from yesterday. Scroll until about the 3.25 min mark, so at least their dribble is shortened a little bit.
Nicho basically says what is going on now in the play making sense during the "interview".
If you want to call it that.

 

[Since 73]

Just heard/saw this from yesterday. Scroll until about the 3.25 min mark, so at least their dribble is shortened a little bit.
Nicho basically says what is going on now in the play making sense during the "interview".
If you want to call it that.

Took a while but we have finally arrived at everyone's strengths.
Trickys a halfback.
Nichos a runner - and maybe he has more to his game which he will now discover with a weight off his shoulders.
Tricky has the keys.

We needed to sort that pair out and we needed something to take us to the next level.

This is both.

Strap in.

 

[shaggs]

I said it in the game thread. Tricky plays as the 7 and now we have two fullbacks playing both sides of the ruck running and popping up everywhere.
Nicho had a bit of the Tedescos about him