This has me worried- Blake Green

[Utey]

I will do that now!

 

[bartman]

Imagine that. I doubt its ever done before a kid playing test football without his FG debut. Thats pretty impressive. I hope his confidence doesnt fall if he doesnt do the best. I cant wait for Tri Nations now

Young Mick Cronin. Picked for Australia in the 70s from Geringong before he'd played in the NSWRFL (Sydney) comp, wasn't he? If Perenara can be as good as Cronin was, we're in for a treat

 

[The Colonel]

Imagine that. I doubt its ever done before a kid playing test football without his FG debut. Thats pretty impressive. I hope his confidence doesnt fall if he doesnt do the best. I cant wait for Tri Nations now

Young Mick Cronin. Picked for Australia in the 70s from Geringong before he'd played in the NSWRFL (Sydney) comp, wasn't he? If Perenara can be as good as Cronin was, we're in for a treat

Cronin had an amazing career. He played first grade in '69 for Gerringong before playing for Country in '73 where he impressed enough to make the Kangaroo tour, playing in 5 tests. Cronin played Country's historic 1975 win over City and moved to Parramatta where he went to play in 4 winning grand finals including his last match, the '86 grand final where he kicked both goals in the Eels' 4 - 2 borefest over Canterbury. His pointscoring feats were unsurpassed with 316 points for Gerringong in the group 7 competition of '71, 547 points in the Kangaroo tour season of '78 with a record 26 goals kicked in sucsession and leading tryscorer in 1982. He won back to back Rothman's medals in '77/8. Cronin played for Christian Brothers, now Edmund Rice, in the Illawarra competition as an under 12. He was so good that when his team made the semi-finals the oppostion appealed against Cronin's inclusion on residence grounds, claiming he was from Gerringong. Bigotry against the catholics was high and Cronin was banned. It was thought Cronin harboured a deep hatred against Illawarra Rugby League until he accepted an invitation to open the Steelers' International walkway in '92. Cronin's retirement alongside Ray Price led a 10 year decline for Parramatta and Cronin's return as coach in 1990 was impossible to succeed as the playing roster was at it's weakest for years. Cronin also coached Rod Wishart at Gerringong where he is publican.

http://www.concreteboots.com/mick_cronin.htm

 

[The Colonel]

Perenara has some big wraps. He would have played first grade this year if not for injury after the trial game. He is a big lad but is blessed with playmaking skills...

 

[Utey]

Lets hope so.

 

[Eelementary]

Perenara has some big wraps. He would have played first grade this year if not for injury after the trial game. He is a big lad but is blessed with playmaking skills...

Can you say, "Owen Craigie"?

lol.

 

[The Colonel]

Perenara has some big wraps. He would have played first grade this year if not for injury after the trial game. He is a big lad but is blessed with playmaking skills...

Can you say, "Owen Craigie"?

lol.

I said BIG not fat and lazy...... ;-)

 

[Utey]

What was Perenara's injury?

 

[The Colonel]

What was Perenara's injury?

It was a shoulder injury and he required a reconstruction.

 

[Utey]

So he would be 100% now because he is considered for the Tri NAtions.

 

[Stagger eel]

I actually thought it was a leg injury, you could be right Colnel, either way I can't wait to see this guy rock next season.

 

[Utey]

His got a lot to live up to thats for sure.

 

[The Colonel]

So he would be 100% now because he is considered for the Tri NAtions.

He recently played in the Bartercard Cup Grand Final.

I actually thought it was a leg injury, you could be right Colnel, either way I can't wait to see this guy rock next season.

I'm always right. Especially when details of his injury were printed in todays League Week!

 

[Stagger eel]

So he would be 100% now because he is considered for the Tri NAtions.

He recently played in the Bartercard Cup Grand Final.

I actually thought it was a leg injury, you could be right Colnel, either way I can't wait to see this guy rock next season.

I'm always right. Especially when details of his injury were printed in todays League Week!

what was the story about? "oh great one" :roll: ..you know some of us do work!! we don't have time to post crap and read during business hours!!

 

[The Colonel]

OI...... it was just in the club wrap up section. Something about him in the arriors section as well as the Eels.

 

[Stagger eel]

did they talk him up?

 

[The Colonel]

A bit..... not huge amounts. Having read it I think the Warriors didn't want to lose him though.

 

[Utey]

Courtesy of Iafaeta
Mate, there's some ripper pundits out there, CarlNZ, Ozbash, Skinner, Dazza, AliN, these people see all the Bartercard action. I've only seen tiny snippets, but I know he and Vince Mellars belted the Sharks last year in a pre season trial - its common knowledge he has a long passing and kicking game, and is a decent sized lad so defense shouldn't be an issue. All I'll say though is, as all players (apart from Sonny Bill!!!!) find is that it takes time, especially young halves. Witt for example has a lot going for him, but how to lead and direct a first grade side around is something you can only learn from being out there. Does that make sense?

In other words, as far as halves options go, I'm disappointed the Warriors let him go because he had assets that the Warriors badly need. Particularly long time with Stacey's form and impending career end. I highly rate Jerome Ropati, he breaks the tackle first up most time, and has slick hands. I haven't seen too much of a kicking game, but I think he's a very fine five eighth prospect. Marcus Perenara was rated by most as being the better of the two.

Hope that helps.

Thanx Mate. He could well be the 5/8 we are looking for.

 

[Eelementary]

Perenara has some big wraps. He would have played first grade this year if not for injury after the trial game. He is a big lad but is blessed with playmaking skills...

Can you say, "Owen Craigie"?

lol.

I said BIG not fat and lazy...... ;-)

I concur.

LOL!