No doubt we were good in those games V teams out of the top 8 but that is not really our problem is it?
SOO, Jake, DCE, general discussion
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Rafferty
Mug punter
Nope, Latrell will need game time, from memory he has needed a few games under his legs when returning from injury in the past.
I can‘t see Burton being dropped after last night either and his kicking game is just too valuable, I also can’t see how you don’t bring Wighton back after game one, it’s Critter who misses out for mine.
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StuBoot
Bencher
No way they drop Burton...ah, hang on what was that Fox?
Burton must stay, had a great game in his own right and unlocked Cleary and Luai. If Mitchell and Wighton both come in then CChrighton and Talakai miss out.
HoldenV8
Journey Man
I like the way you think.
Ole`
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manly al
First Grader
Froggy is no where near the very effective tackler he is as a 9 as when he is a bit wider of the ruck and previously in a 6 role . Would have to be one of the most respected 9 "s going around now , not elite level but just so dogged and relentless . Covering up in back play , chasing kicks through the line intently , ball distribution and of course defence at a really good level now . Been a quite versatile player in past times , recall him having brief stints at full back , centre and in the halves but 9 is his most advantageous position for Manly now and with or with out Fainu in the future
Interesting listening to the Bloke in a Bar Origin Review and when talking about Jake, they essentially said that Manly have to look at the way they use him.
Denan Kemp said that in reality, Jake is forced to do the **** work cleaning up the ruck, making 50 tackles each week etc because he’s the only bloke that can do that well in our side, instead of dropping that tackle count and having greater focus on his running game.
He actually can be a faster style middle forward when allowed. He showed last night he can get some decent leg speed and always finds his front for an extremely quick play the ball.
Des has to look at how Jake’s used because Origin showed he’s a thoroughbred when played correctly, but we’re using him like a draft horse.
Denan Kemp said that in reality, Jake is forced to do the **** work cleaning up the ruck, making 50 tackles each week etc because he’s the only bloke that can do that well in our side, instead of dropping that tackle count and having greater focus on his running game.
He actually can be a faster style middle forward when allowed. He showed last night he can get some decent leg speed and always finds his front for an extremely quick play the ball.
Des has to look at how Jake’s used because Origin showed he’s a thoroughbred when played correctly, but we’re using him like a draft horse.
No way Burton is losing his spot. His boot alone has him entrenched. Mud gutz will need a month of full time football to be anywhere close to match fit. I can’t see Fittler messing with that lineup too much (at all). Maybe give Api an extra 10 to even out the two nines?
I should read the whole thread before commenting. Ditto from me.
The '47ers
When Eagles are silent Parrots begin to chatter
I'm a Qlder, so I'm not eligible, but thanks for putting my name forward. But I'd need a lot more than a months footy to be even a quarter fit.
More so than Jake playing the prop role, I think he needs a 65-70 min game to bring out the beast in him. We know constantly playing 80 min sets in fatigue when he does all those little things around the ruck.
Maybe he wouldn’t be penalised as much??
Maybe he wouldn’t be penalised as much??
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QueefRichards
Bencher
When was the last time DCE jammed properly on the ball player? He got to Cleary late and didnt smother the ball, created an opening for NSW to score early in the match.
The number on Jakes back isnt the issue, he will be playing middle either way and he technically shifts to prop when Walker comes on anyway.
The two things Des needs to mix up
1. Drop Jakes minutes slightly, 65-70min
2.Jake works well as the link man but Dessie has it the wrong way round IMO when it is pass first, run second. Jake should be run first then look to mix it up with some passing
The two things Des needs to mix up
1. Drop Jakes minutes slightly, 65-70min
2.Jake works well as the link man but Dessie has it the wrong way round IMO when it is pass first, run second. Jake should be run first then look to mix it up with some passing
QueefRichards
Bencher
Indeed, it doesnt solve any problem we have either and makes our #9 worse
Rocky
Bencher
That is on the proviso that Fainu is back and playing to his best. Otherwise yes it is a bad idea.
Croker is a half trying to play hooker so I don't understand why it is a terrible idea.
Because he is a better first grade hooker than he has ever been a first grade half.
Croker wouldn't start in the halves at any NRL team......maybe Newcastle next to Milf
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