One of several players that has the potential to turn '18 from a good year into a very good year.
Darcy as a young'en showed potential until his ill advised sojourn into the depths of the sewer that is Parramatta. Came back to the light .. but took time to shrug off the Parra sludge and struggled to regain form early in '16.
Mid way through the season (coinciding with personal lose) he hit career best form and was well on the way to forming one of the most lethal front row partnerships in the NRL with Kapow. Sadly, injury struck at the worst time and we lost him for the last 4 games of the year when we were fighting for a top 8 spot.
Had a poor '17 pre-season, and again injured his arm before the start to the season delaying his return until rd 6. Unfortunately his return was cut short after only 2 wks and he was again out injured for ten weeks until rd 17.
By this time you have a very frustrated and desperate young man, eager (maybe too eager) to get on the park and make a difference. He flew into the games like a young bull .. all piisss and vinegar, and whilst keen enough, he failed to have the impact he desired.
I think Darcy would be well aware that his career has not risen the the levels forecast, and that "18 will be a career defining year for him.
I believe that a good off season and the right mental attitude could well see Darcy become the man we have all hoped he would become .... and again build a lethal partnership with Kapow.
Darcy as a young'en showed potential until his ill advised sojourn into the depths of the sewer that is Parramatta. Came back to the light .. but took time to shrug off the Parra sludge and struggled to regain form early in '16.
Mid way through the season (coinciding with personal lose) he hit career best form and was well on the way to forming one of the most lethal front row partnerships in the NRL with Kapow. Sadly, injury struck at the worst time and we lost him for the last 4 games of the year when we were fighting for a top 8 spot.
Had a poor '17 pre-season, and again injured his arm before the start to the season delaying his return until rd 6. Unfortunately his return was cut short after only 2 wks and he was again out injured for ten weeks until rd 17.
By this time you have a very frustrated and desperate young man, eager (maybe too eager) to get on the park and make a difference. He flew into the games like a young bull .. all piisss and vinegar, and whilst keen enough, he failed to have the impact he desired.
I think Darcy would be well aware that his career has not risen the the levels forecast, and that "18 will be a career defining year for him.
I believe that a good off season and the right mental attitude could well see Darcy become the man we have all hoped he would become .... and again build a lethal partnership with Kapow.
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