Caleb Navale

[SeaEagleRock8]

Des also held Haumole back far too long.

Don't think so, Haumole has admitted in interviews he wasn't fit enough.
There are some who think just play the kids in 1sts and they will adapt and improve. Des doesn't think that and fwiw I agree with him!

 

[manlyfan76]

Don't think so, Haumole has admitted in interviews he wasn't fit enough.
There are some who think just play the kids in 1sts and they will adapt and improve. Des doesn't think that and fwiw I agree with him!

He's being humble.
It was plain to see from his first minutes that he had it.
Way better than what we had.

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

Don't think so, Haumole has admitted in interviews he wasn't fit enough.
There are some who think just play the kids in 1sts and they will adapt and improve. Des doesn't think that and fwiw I agree with him!

Six agains and limited interchange plays in the favour of the younger players imo. Back when there was unlimited interchange and pre six agains it would have been a nightmare for a young player. 4 fresh forwards on the bench with unlimited rotation doesnt suit the younger players. Look at the Raiders, they are fresh and young. Ricky has for the most part played a youthful team set up and now the rules favour his approach.

 

[robbiea]

Navale -Our Only shining light at the back end of our year.

 

[JakeyB789]

Don't think so, Haumole has admitted in interviews he wasn't fit enough.
There are some who think just play the kids in 1sts and they will adapt and improve. Des doesn't think that and fwiw I agree with him!

Yep it’s better to hold them back as late as possible, give them every chance to find another club that will give them an opportunity, and continue playing older players who can’t get the job done just because they have experience. Not sure referencing Des’ methods and ideas is something we should be doing in 2025