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Went to NSW Cup game at Lidcombe and here are some thoughts :
Side played strong and were well structured. As a group they looked fit and committed enough for first grade. Great first step Cliffy.
Wests were particularly poor but our fowards out muscled them completely.
Junior Palau - much bigger, played strong, particularly the last 20 minutes of the first half when he made at least 5 runs of 15 metres plus each. Gave the impression he is working hard to make it this year.
Nick Skinner - tough, can tackle, ran hard and off loaded well. Wouldn't unset any of our back row but a good back up. Daniel Harrison played his usual busy game. Either of these two could fill in if needed for a few games.
George Rose - probably had the least impact of all our forwards. Not sure why he was there ?? Being rested for Tigers game perhaps ?. After the way the Firsts played v Auckland today, perhaps George will have a period in the Reggies
Ben Farrar - looked classy and strong and then went off badly injured ( knee ) after 15 minutes. He was clearly distressed and it could be a bad one.
James Cunnigham - ok. Always looks like he should be doing more to me.
Liam Higgins - great little player and darted and tackled well. Good back up for Ballin if needed.
Liam Foran - not a First Grade match winning half but gee he is committed and strong and his goal kicking in this game was superb. He revs up the boys and is a leader.
Ben Falcone - I haven't really noticed him before but this kid can play. Came on for Farrar and immediately started making busts from dummy half and then followed up with good runs on the edge and some eye catching runs for tries. Great display. One to watch. Is he tough enough to play Firsts - time will tell but its great to see a young kid with that extra ounce of pace and ability to beat his man.
Dean Whare - bit like Cunningham. Looks like a footballer but never seems to really stand up and make a differnence. Perhaps if Matai is injured for a few weeks and im guessing Farrar also he will take his chance. If he doesn't over the next month I think his chance will pass.
Mitch Jowett - best I've seen him play. Made some great runs and scored a great long range try. Also went off injured with a bad knee ( dodgy Lidcombe oval ) but it didn't look as bad as Farrars.
All in all its great to see the Reggies committed, strong and playing with a bit of flair. Injuries permitting they should do better than last year and I reckon we might see 3 or so play some good first grade in 2012
Cheers,
Adrian
Went to NSW Cup game at Lidcombe and here are some thoughts :
Side played strong and were well structured. As a group they looked fit and committed enough for first grade. Great first step Cliffy.
Wests were particularly poor but our fowards out muscled them completely.
Junior Palau - much bigger, played strong, particularly the last 20 minutes of the first half when he made at least 5 runs of 15 metres plus each. Gave the impression he is working hard to make it this year.
Nick Skinner - tough, can tackle, ran hard and off loaded well. Wouldn't unset any of our back row but a good back up. Daniel Harrison played his usual busy game. Either of these two could fill in if needed for a few games.
George Rose - probably had the least impact of all our forwards. Not sure why he was there ?? Being rested for Tigers game perhaps ?. After the way the Firsts played v Auckland today, perhaps George will have a period in the Reggies
Ben Farrar - looked classy and strong and then went off badly injured ( knee ) after 15 minutes. He was clearly distressed and it could be a bad one.
James Cunnigham - ok. Always looks like he should be doing more to me.
Liam Higgins - great little player and darted and tackled well. Good back up for Ballin if needed.
Liam Foran - not a First Grade match winning half but gee he is committed and strong and his goal kicking in this game was superb. He revs up the boys and is a leader.
Ben Falcone - I haven't really noticed him before but this kid can play. Came on for Farrar and immediately started making busts from dummy half and then followed up with good runs on the edge and some eye catching runs for tries. Great display. One to watch. Is he tough enough to play Firsts - time will tell but its great to see a young kid with that extra ounce of pace and ability to beat his man.
Dean Whare - bit like Cunningham. Looks like a footballer but never seems to really stand up and make a differnence. Perhaps if Matai is injured for a few weeks and im guessing Farrar also he will take his chance. If he doesn't over the next month I think his chance will pass.
Mitch Jowett - best I've seen him play. Made some great runs and scored a great long range try. Also went off injured with a bad knee ( dodgy Lidcombe oval ) but it didn't look as bad as Farrars.
All in all its great to see the Reggies committed, strong and playing with a bit of flair. Injuries permitting they should do better than last year and I reckon we might see 3 or so play some good first grade in 2012
Cheers,
Adrian
