Official Blayke Brailey

[MrDravid]

I won’t speak for snowman but if you’re just looking at those stats it could also show that Brailey is better then Api and we all know that ain’t true.

Mahoney and Api they add another dimension, the best number 9 in Smith was so subtle you couldn’t even describe half the time how he won his teams their games single handedly. Some players are just born killers with that same mentality Blayke comes across as very laid back

That’s why I said those stats if anything are concerning because there are better players with less “impressive” numbers on paper so it just shows he’s working harder when we could maybe need him working smarter.

I would love Ennis back at the club

Brailey isn't better than Api, but then of course Mahoney isn't close either.

 

[Proud Shark]

I won’t speak for snowman but if you’re just looking at those stats it could also show that Brailey is better then Api and we all know that ain’t true.

Mahoney and Api they add another dimension, the best number 9 in Smith was so subtle you couldn’t even describe half the time how he won his teams their games single handedly. Some players are just born killers with that same mentality Blayke comes across as very laid back

That’s why I said those stats if anything are concerning because there are better players with less “impressive” numbers on paper so it just shows he’s working harder when we could maybe need him working smarter.

I would love Ennis back at the club

Api is on another level, and I agree when it comes to the punch he is a guy you want there. I guess I just don't see that with Mahoney. He's very solid all round and like I said he's above Blayke, but not 10x.

On the bold, some players seem that way but it's not necessarily a detriment. Nicho is a great example, he seems to have all the time in the world and do things quite casually on the field. I wouldn't call him a natural born killer, although in terms of output in his position he is significantly better.

I think there are some decent young-ish hookers coming through that will be great in the next 3-4 years. I'd have Mahoney, Brailey x2, JMK, and Verrils in this spot. With the right structures and development they could all eventuate to be good nrl quality hookers, just coming into their own later like Api and Cook did. Even Ennis only really reached the height of his powers in the back end of his career. I think we underestimate the work that goes into this position and time it takes to hone the craft.

In reality, if you could sign Grant, obviously you move heaven and earth to do so. Signing Api or Cook would be great if your team was ready for a premiership charge and hooker was the final piece of the puzzle, but they are heading towards the back end of their careers. If Blayke was off contact now, you'd probably consider that, but he was re-signed when we were expecting to be building towards that over a few years.

Outside of these guys, their isn't a significant enough jump to any other hooker in the comp (today) that i'd consider looking elsewhere. Reed or Robson, whilst marginally better would not have changed our fortunes this year. Maybe next year that gap will grow, who knows. At the moment I'm still backing the potential he has, that the coach has obviously invested in.

 

[Wilson]

2022 stats as per Zero Tackle..

Try Assists

Brailey - 9
Mahoney - 5

Line Break Assists

Brailey - 9
Mahoney - 6

Runs

Brailey - 151
Mahoney - 101

 

[Sparkles]

2022 stats as per Zero Tackle..

Try Assists

Brailey - 9
Mahoney - 5

Line Break Assists

Brailey - 9
Mahoney - 6

Runs

Brailey - 151
Mahoney - 101

Yeah, numbers, stats, blah blah... who looked more excited about it while they did it?

 

[Wilson]

Yeah, numbers, stats, blah blah... who looked more excited about it while they did it?

Bro Mahoney creates way more for his team, his headgear keeps in all that big brain energy

 

[HaroldBishop]

Bro Mahoney creates way more for his team, his headgear keeps in all that big brain energy

Looks better doing less though

 

[Sevshark]

Stats aren't everything, I like Blayke but he's not even close to Reed.

Mahoney's pass from dummy half is possibly the greatest we've ever seen and instantly gets his pack on the front foot with momentum.

He's much better at picking weaknesses out of a defensive line and sending the ball where it needs to be regardless of where his halves are calling for the ball to go.

His game management is decent but beats Blayke's by default because he has ****ing none after 3+ seasons of first grade.

His support play is better and so are his runs from dummy half, although again he wins that by default by being willing to take a tackle instead of throwing a late pass that undoes any advantage from said run.

As I said I like Blayke, but he needs to make a big jump forward this coming pre-season and the mental side is where he needs it most.

 

[Sparkles]

Bro Mahoney creates way more for his team, his headgear keeps in all that big brain energy

Blayke definitely needs headgear, but I couldn't stand covering up a single millimetre of that beautiful baby face

 

[Sharkfox]

If we re-sign Graham, (which I dont want), make him into a ball playing lock to interchange with Finucane (yes I know they both have a history with concussions, but both are senior players and seen as leaders, so they will always be in the 17 as first choice) make them co-captains. Use Mcinnis as a No. 9, need some spark in the middle, especially out of dummy half. Use his speed and tough running there, either start Brailey and have Mcinnis come off bench to spark something or start him and then move him to lock when Brailey comes on. It's proven by top teams and origin that having two dummy halves can be more successful, especially how fast the game is and the amount of work dummy halves do now. Also allows each dummy half to play with more intensity, use all their energy, instead of 1 hooker trying to conserve energy or getting worn down through the game.

This gets Wade off the left edge, where we can finally have someone else make it their own permanently, either Talakai or Wilton, or even a specialist on the market

 

[Sparkles]

If we re-sign Graham, (which I dont want), make him into a ball playing lock to interchange with Finucane (yes I know they both have a history with concussions, but both are senior players and seen as leaders, so they will always be in the 17 as first choice) make them co-captains. Use Mcinnis as a No. 9, need some spark in the middle, especially out of dummy half. Use his speed and tough running there, either start Brailey and have Mcinnis come off bench to spark something or start him and then move him to lock when Brailey comes on. It's proven by top teams and origin that having two dummy halves can be more successful, especially how fast the game is and the amount of work dummy halves do now. Also allows each dummy half to play with more intensity, use all their energy, instead of 1 hooker trying to conserve energy or getting worn down through the game.

This gets Wade off the left edge, where we can finally have someone else make it their own permanently, either Talakai or Wilton, or even a specialist on the market

I like the idea of Wade at lock, I think he could be good for us there. I just can't get past wasting the interchange with Cam when we have an 80 minute hooker. I'm not a fan of reshuffling the team with interchanges either. McInness proabably isn't going to give you more than Blayke at hooker these days either.

Apart from that, great post

 

[Wiz]

2022 stats as per Zero Tackle..

Try Assists

Brailey - 9
Mahoney - 5

Line Break Assists

Brailey - 9
Mahoney - 6

Runs

Brailey - 151
Mahoney - 101

We all know Mahoney is better but his stats are lower lol you’re just proving the point.

Clap clap for Wilson

 

[Sparkles]

We all know Mahoney is better but his stats are lower lol you’re just proving the point.

Clap clap for Wilson

I love trying to solve these posts... it's like forum Sudoku

 

[Wiz]

I love trying to solve these posts... it's like forum Sudoku

Here is an easy one since you want to play games glitter boy

Are you saying you would rather Brailey over Mahoney ? Yes or no keep it simple

 

[bort]

Stats aren't everything, I like Blayke but he's not even close to Reed.

Mahoney's pass from dummy half is possibly the greatest we've ever seen and instantly gets his pack on the front foot with momentum.

That’s a call and a half!

 

[Sparkles]

Here is an easy one since you want to play games glitter boy

Are you saying you would rather Brailey over Mahoney ? Yes or no keep it simple

Love it mate. Now we're in the Rugby League version of Saw.
It is easy. Brailey. For two reasons...
1. Wrap Moses, Brown, Gutherson, Papali'i, Lane and Matterson around Brailey, bring with them their style of play and Blayke would do everything Mahoney does and some.
2. Brailey is a Shark and Mahoney is a dirty Eel.

 

[Capital_Shark]

Pretty sure we were hating on Townsend before it was cool

The bloke playing a prelim this weekend while we watch from home? Yeah you ****ers are real astute.

 

[Sevshark]

That’s a call and a half!

I stand by that statement, much better Hooker's with better crafty moves to get you trys sure.

But in terms of pure service to your big men to get them rolling forward? He's the best I've seen in my lifetime.

 

[Wiz]

Love it mate. Now we're in the Rugby League version of Saw.
It is easy. Brailey. For two reasons...
1. Wrap Moses, Brown, Gutherson, Papali'i, Lane and Matterson around Brailey, bring with them their style of play and Blayke would do everything Mahoney does and some.
2. Brailey is a Shark and Mahoney is a dirty Eel.

Hell of a way to deflect a question .. you’d be a good politician.

I didn’t ask you to bring players over I asked who do you prefer

 

[Wiz]

The bloke playing a prelim this weekend while we watch from home? Yeah you ****ers are real astute.

Good for him… doesn’t make him any better then he is

 

[Capital_Shark]

Good for him… doesn’t make him any better then he is

I wasn't passing judgment on him.