(Archived) THE RUMOUR MILL - Player Movement

[slide rule]

This is presented better and I think the Leagues Club Board is the same as the football club atm.

http://sharkies.com.au/corporate/board-directors/

 

[GallenTheLegend]

I wouldnt be surprised & I wouldnt mind, we need a new era, a fresh mind thats not afraid to drop players if they are in consistent bad form, question is who would take over?

I'm available.

 

[sharkboy18]

I'm available.

Wouldnt mind if you took over mate hahaha

 

[fitz]

Andrew Boldeman is no longer there. He got replaced by Glenn Gorick

 

[mattaus]

Never thought I would say this but I'm actually pro bringing back Townsend. According to Fox Sports he is currently the top playmaker from NSW based on stats:

"If the numbers were the sole judge it would be Townsend on the cusp of selection.

Shaun Johnson’s halves partner has thrived in his role, racking up an incredible nine linebreaks, five linebreak assists and 10 try assists in his nine games.

Austin and Green have four try assists apiece, while the Raiders surprise packet has crossed for five tries himself.

All three have kicked well, with Townsend edging it in that department with a 40/20, three forced drop outs and an average 141 kick metres per game."

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/sta...-was-only-factor/story-fn31yxah-1227354870011

 

[HaroldBishop]

Never thought I would say this but I'm actually pro bringing back Townsend. According to Fox Sports he is currently the top playmaker from NSW based on stats:

"If the numbers were the sole judge it would be Townsend on the cusp of selection.

Shaun Johnson’s halves partner has thrived in his role, racking up an incredible nine linebreaks, five linebreak assists and 10 try assists in his nine games.

Austin and Green have four try assists apiece, while the Raiders surprise packet has crossed for five tries himself.

All three have kicked well, with Townsend edging it in that department with a 40/20, three forced drop outs and an average 141 kick metres per game."

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/sta...-was-only-factor/story-fn31yxah-1227354870011

He's better than Robbo but watch him struggle without a quality half next to him. Shaun the Sheep takes a lot of pressure of him.

 

[sharkyboy]

He's better than Robbo

End quote.

 

[slide rule]

I really don't know why people think he is so bad. He only played a handful of games here right at the start of his career. He always did a good job for us in the NSW Cup and won a premiership there too.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

If chad comes back he gets a hair cut no ifs or buts.

 

[common]

Will the Eels cop a fine for that?

Surely they should.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I really don't know why people think he is so bad. He only played a handful of games here right at the start of his career. He always did a good job for us in the NSW Cup and won a premiership there too.

I don't think he's terrible but I don't think he's the answer either. I can cope with him as an interim solution because he's better than Robbo. Should only be signed for two years at this stage, no longer.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

If we get him we would still need some zing in the 7 (assuming chad plays 6). He plays well with johnsons style so we would need a similar style. Chad could do robbos job i guess with a bit more enthusiasm, but hes not gunna stand on the podium in october with Bird as his halves partner

 

[slide rule]

yeah, I'd still prefer another outright half beside him.

Baraba might be ok though. He's got a bit of zip for that other role. He lacks the long kicking game, but maybe Chad + Wade + Ennis + whoever else could get us by.

Nu Brown might be able to be used too.

 

[CHOGM]

I really don't know why people think he is so bad. He only played a handful of games here right at the start of his career. He always did a good job for us in the NSW Cup and won a premiership there too.

I agree. I reckon the below spine looks pretty good. Bird would complement Chad well.
1.Val
6. Bird
7. Chad
9. Ennis

 

[djhabib]

How about

1. Val
6. Brown
7. Chad
9. Ennis

 

[ABshark]

fwiw Chad and Brown both play predominantly left side

 

[HaroldBishop]

fwiw Chad and Brown both play predominantly left side

AB this is one thing I don't understand. Is it really that hard for someone to play on a different side? I mean I can understand the need to play on one particular side in a sport like soccer, but why League?

I know Chadley will back me up on this one.

 

[djhabib]

AB this is one thing I don't understand. Is it really that hard for someone to play on a different side? I mean I can understand the need to play on one particular side in a sport like soccer, but why League?

I know Chadley will back me up on this one.

Id assume it wouldnt be for halves

 

[CHOGM]

IMO Bird has been one of our best players this year, he's young and described by Gallen as a total footy player, I've also heard he had the best hands at the club. Why would'nt he be our long term 6?

 

[HaroldBishop]

IMO Bird has been one of our best players this year, he's young and described by Gallen as a total footy player, I've also heard he had the best hands at the club. Why would'nt he be our long term 6?

Lack of a long kicking game. Can he develop one? I don't know if it's that easy.