Official Braydon Trindall

[Sevshark]

Tricky hasn't done much wrong but hasn't really done that much of note either (good backing up for his try though)

His defense has not been to the standard of Hynes but that wouldn't be due to a lack of effort or shirking (Mozza 2023)

In terms of involvement Hynes has had 2-3 times as much output as Braydon in areas of kicking metres, runs & passes.

Braydon does not have any assists as of yet (because we loved highlighting this with The Chad).

It's only 2 games into a season and Hynes doesn't look to be relinquishing any control or responsibility in the halves but Tricky will still need to justify his position for the long term and this is the season he probably needs to do it as he no longer has any players in his way for the 6 jersey so can play week in week out in FG.

Will be interesting to see where he is at come mid point to back end of the season and if he is relising his potential or still struggling to find consistency and coming out of Nicho's shadow.

Coach has a role to play in having Nicho & Brayden play to his strengths

Nicho doesn't have any TAs yet either mate, he's also still the dominant half, he should be 2-3 times as involved as tricky.

 

[Gards]

I think Tricky is doing fine and will probably get better.

I definitely wasn't having a dig at him. I just thought Sam's enthusiasm was a bit over the top based on what he's done in the first two games.

Wasn't suggesting you were having a dig, I took your comment as you said, just that Sam was bit generous with the praise

My comments were just my honest assessment 2 games in which isn't a strong sample size and maybe kinda harsh but we are 2 games in and it doesn't stop us talking positively about Hynes or other players.

Tricky is doing O K. He isn't a problem and should get better as he get's into the groove of the season. There is plenty of upside to come with him I hope.

We probably need to accept that whoever is partnered alongside Hynes (outside of a Munster) is going to play second fiddle to Nicho but when Nicho is as good as he is that's not a terrible thing but I still don't think we quite have the balance just right yet.

If we are winning games and doing good things in the halves though I don't think it really matters what % of what each half is contributing as it would suggest the pairing is working well regardless.

Plenty of positive things aren't captured in the stats or even visible to a fan outside of the team and not on the field / in the sheds / training paddock.

Tricky is younger than Nicho and has less FG experience in the halves (especially 80 min experience) and Nicho is a big star of the NRL. It could take some time for Braydon to get more assertive and find the confidence to over call Nicho but as far as we know that might not even be an issue at present and coach and players are happy how the workload and contributions are being split and it's just about Braydon picking his moments to shine.

Braydon has the right attitude and demeanor for success and showed his patience and loyalty sticking around working hard and waiting for his shot.

 

[bort]

Yeah Tricky is going fine, not exactly a fast start to the season but he's okay and rest of the team on average have been good. Hopefully he settles in a bit more quickly though.

Tricky kicked a ball about 10m short of a 40/20 and out on the full by about 3 meters.
Luckily against a team we beat easily but if he can clean that up into staying in more often and the occasional 40/20 that'll help us. He has hit a few over the years but OOTF is too punishing and needs to be avoided.

How long until the move Nicho to 5/8 and don't let him be involved as much crowd to come back?

 

[Sevshark]

Yeah Tricky is going fine, not exactly a fast start to the season but he's okay and rest of the team on average have been good. Hopefully he settles in a bit more quickly though.

Tricky kicked a ball about 10m short of a 40/20 and out on the full by about 3 meters.
Luckily against a team we beat easily but if he can clean that up into staying in more often and the occasional 40/20 that'll help us. He has hit a few over the years but OOTF is too punishing and needs to be avoided.

How long until the move Nicho to 5/8 and don't let him be involved as much crowd to come back?

I've been wondering where Wiz is honestly.

@Wiz You right mate? Welfare check.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I've been wondering where Wiz is honestly.

@Wiz You right mate? Welfare check.

15 minutes in against the Warriors I was thinking he might not be far away haha.

But yeah, hope all is well with him.

 

[Deleted member 2543]

Shinaz was pretty glowing of Tricky against the Dogs. He's definitely a glass half full guy!

Winning makes us gloss over the negatives. It's like when the big-eared girl in Deuce Bigalow gets a boob job.

Tricky has been fine. Bit clunky at times in attack and has given up a few penalties - but all forgivable/correctable.

I personally thought Nicho struggled in defence for a large part of the Dogs game. Kept my own count on the re-watch and the stat keepers were VERY generous to him on misses/ineffective.

No such concerns with Tricky in defence. His edge has been solid.

Nicho doesn't have any TAs yet either mate, he's also still the dominant half, he should be 2-3 times as involved as tricky.

Winning without the spine players getting TA's? Wow. It's almost as if the other 9 guys on the field matter.

I think Fitz might be on to something here.

I'm actually curious to know who gets assigned a TA for the Talakai try in round 1. Was it Ronnie?

Sharks went from one sideline to the other and back in 2 plays. 9 different guys touched the ball and more than half of those 9 guys had two touches.

Yep - was 100% Ronnie there. Give him a stat.. Try Assist is such a wank.

I've been wondering where Wiz is honestly.

@Wiz You right mate? Welfare check.

He'll come back just to tell you not to @ him.

 

[apezza]

I Kept my own count on the re-watch and the stat keepers were VERY generous to him on misses/ineffective.

Reminds me when I used to use an App to track calories - it only counted if I logged it in!

 

[Deleted member 2543]

Reminds me when I used to use an App to track calories - it only counted if I logged it in!

I always found myself pretty honest at logging the 1800 calories of food, but quite negligent when it comes to logging the fourteen schooners.

 

[Western Sharkie]

Tricky hasn't done much wrong but hasn't really done that much of note either (good backing up for his try though)

His defense has not been to the standard of Hynes but that wouldn't be due to a lack of effort or shirking (Mozza 2023)

In terms of involvement Hynes has had 2-3 times as much output as Braydon in areas of kicking metres, runs & passes.

Braydon does not have any assists as of yet (because we loved highlighting this with The Chad).

It's only 2 games into a season and Hynes doesn't look to be relinquishing any control or responsibility in the halves but Tricky will still need to justify his position for the long term and this is the season he probably needs to do it as he no longer has any players in his way for the 6 jersey so can play week in week out in FG.

Will be interesting to see where he is at come mid point to back end of the season and if he is relising his potential or still struggling to find consistency and coming out of Nicho's shadow.

Coach has a role to play in having Nicho & Brayden play to his strengths

Tricky was a bees dick away from a 40/20 (but hit it to hard and went into touch on the full).

There is a lot of upside to come from Tricky. Be patient.

 

[Gards]

I am patient I'm just commenting on things as they stand right now 2 rounds in

Depends what stats you look at (source). Nicho was credited with at least 1 try assist according to NRL.com unless they have updated it in last few hours. Personally I don't remember the try assist but eye test he has created opportunities (ironically the hynes to tieg for Trindalls try comes to mind)

Trindalls defense? yea nah he goes alright but he was down for like 5 missed tackles in a game recently @ something like 50%. I don't remember any directly leading to trys against us (might have been) but that wasn't good reading.

If his edge has been ok defensively then perhaps he is doing enough with the help around him to shut things down and yea stats don't tell the whole story.

Nicho ain't been perfect (note my comments on his Dally M votes) but has by far been the more influential half - perhaps to be expected at this point

Tricky is a bloke that has a groove, I just don't think anyone knows what it is yet - not in FG anyway. We know he's a monster in cup

 

[bort]

I actully didn’t know that

 

[Deleted member 2543]

I am patient I'm just commenting on things as they stand right now 2 rounds in

Depends what stats you look at (source). Nicho was credited with at least 1 try assist according to NRL.com unless they have updated it in last few hours. Personally I don't remember the try assist but eye test he has created opportunities (ironically the hynes to tieg for Trindalls try comes to mind)

Trindalls defense? yea nah he goes alright but he was down for like 5 missed tackles in a game recently @ something like 50%. I don't remember any directly leading to trys against us (might have been) but that wasn't good reading.

**** Gards. They have only had 3 tries put on them so far. One was AFB from 1m out. You can’t remember the other two?

I actully didn’t know that

When he says “we” he means him and the weird naked Indian.

 

[Wizard]

I've been wondering where Wiz is honestly.

@Wiz You right mate? Welfare check.

I’m right here brother.

Locked out of my account ; Tricky hasn’t set the world on fire yet but he’s doing the 1%ers very well which is good to see because that wasn’t always there

We’ve all seen what he can do in attack, he will get there with time.. just happy that Moylan the handbrake isn’t in his way anymore and we have been defending better as a unit

 

[Capital_Shark]

Nicho ain't been perfect (note my comments on his Dally M votes) but has by far been the more influential half - perhaps to be expected at this point

If he's not the more influential half we're paying the wrong bloke a million bucks. I expect it at every point.

 

[Deleted member 2543]

I’m right here brother.

Locked out of my account ; Tricky hasn’t set the world on fire yet but he’s doing the 1%ers very well which is good to see because that wasn’t always there

We’ve all seen what he can do in attack, he will get there with time.. just happy that Moylan the handbrake isn’t in his way anymore and we have been defending better as a unit

Did you forget your password or something wiz?

If you send SF a message from the account you just made he should be able to help.

 

[Sevshark]

I’m right here brother.

Locked out of my account ; Tricky hasn’t set the world on fire yet but he’s doing the 1%ers very well which is good to see because that wasn’t always there

We’ve all seen what he can do in attack, he will get there with time.. just happy that Moylan the handbrake isn’t in his way anymore and we have been defending better as a unit

Good to hear your doing well mate!

 

[Wizard]

Good to hear your doing well mate!

Better than ever

We’ve got Tricky starting and McInnes captain nowadays.. Fitz has been listening and given the boys what we want.

Let’s make it 3/3 on Saturday

 

[Sparkles]

Better than ever

We’ve got Tricky starting and McInnes captain nowadays.. Fitz has been listening and given the boys what we want.

Let’s make it 3/3 on Saturday

Welcome back Wiz

 

[egg]

Better than ever

We’ve got Tricky starting and McInnes captain nowadays.. Fitz has been listening and given the boys what we want.

Let’s make it 3/3 on Saturday

Still feels Nicho thinks he's Captain

 

[Gards]

I honestly don't know who is our captain

**** fan or **** coach? Seems like we have 3 depending who is available and on the field

Kinda makes sense but we need one true leader?

All leaders on the field I guess but still who does the ref tell us no9t to take peoples heads off? Cam doesn't want his head!

3/3 would be super nice