Official Billy Burns

[G.H Shark]

Did have 6 missed tackles though

Nikora is good for missed tackles too

 

[Sir Chadley]

It’s a tough one. I think Fitz will go for Nikora though.

 

[evertonshark]

He brings intensity and goes beast mode. His tackles sting, his runs are strong.

For me, Burns over Nikora.

He even hits holes just like Nikora.

Nikora coasts through games far too much for my liking and constantly gets found out by never getting back to marker. I can't see baldy not bringing him straight back in though so hopefully seeing a bit of pressure on his spot sees him discover some past form.

 

[Sharksby40]

There is no doubt Nikora will be in.

 

[MMsharks]

yeah but more importantly
are we building a statue for the guy outside Shark park???

 

[Blue_Eyes84]

The passion he showed when he scored that try. That’s what I love to see.

 

[sharkgaz]

Does Colquhoun get edged out of the side, and they play both Billy and Brit?

 

[cardshark]

Does Colquhoun get edged out of the side, and they play both Billy and Brit?

I think Jesse gets dropped, Billy on the bench and Nikora starts

 

[MMsharks]

I think Jesse gets dropped, Billy on the bench and Nikora starts

I would keep Jesse C at lock

 

[Gards]

Made metres with his defense

Bloke is an animal, just gets stuck in to everything and sets the tone, more important to this team than just a depth player

 

[HaroldBishop]

So impressive last night, was in everything. Some of the lines he ran were very much like Nikora. Man we got lucky extending him.

Nikora comes back in but he'd want to be playing at his best more than what we've seen this year so far, there is genuine pressure there.

 

[slide rule]

Id be tempted to play him over Nikora.

Beast.

 

[Tiger Shark]

I think Jesse gets dropped, Billy on the bench and Nikora starts

So who plays lock ?

 

[HaroldBishop]

So who plays lock ?

Doesn't matter, Jesse ain't getting dropped.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Just to play devil's advocates here.....Billy had 4 runs and missed 6 tackles. Pretty sure Nikora gets hammered a bit for stats like that.

 

[apezza]

Just to play devil's advocates here.....Billy had 4 runs and missed 6 tackles. Pretty sure Nikora gets hammered a bit for stats like that.

Which is exactly why I have never been onto stats. Billy was great.

Though like you said in a previous post, Nikora will come back in.

There is genuine competition for keys spots now which will make for a good off season and next year.

 

[cardshark]

Which is exactly why I have never been onto stats. Billy was great.

Though like you said in a previous post, Nikora will come back in.

There is genuine competition for keys spots now which will make for a good off season and next year.

Stats can be misleading, Brailey is the NRL's leading tackler and also second in the NRL for ineffective tackles.(he was running first in both for nearly all the year)

 

[Milkshark]

Just to play devil's advocates here.....Billy had 4 runs and missed 6 tackles. Pretty sure Nikora gets hammered a bit for stats like that.

Fair comment.

So we get the same value from Burns on a minimum contract as Nikora on a much larger contract.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Fair comment.

So we get the same value from Burns on a minimum contract as Nikora on a much larger contract.

I don't think there's any doubt Nikora's best is superior to Billy's. It needs to be seen a whole lot more, though.

 

[Blue_Eyes84]

Credit to Mr. Burns. He’s done a remarkable job since entering first grade. However, Nikora is the incumbent and deserves a chance to reclaim his spot. I do say that reluctantly, though.