Official Bronson Xerri

[BurgoShark]

What are Xerri's biggest faults/weaknesses in his game

Same as all young outside backs - defensive positioning. He is better than most but still has his moments. It’s something he has to learn - which is fine. Val was a massive liability in defence in his first year but Flano was happy to live with a few mistakes while he kid was learning.

Probably the best case scenario for Xerri would be to have Morris play wing outside him. I know Morris is not a regular winger, but he is regarded as a very good defensive centre. I think it would be a good move playing those two on an edge together to teach Xerri more about positioning and communication.

Could he be ready to play in the Sharks 1st grade team next year if he gets called upon?

Yes. He is physically ready and is better now than plenty of blokes who have played fg for us in the past. An off season training with men should bring him even closer. I don’t think we need to rush him but I think he will debut at some stage in 2019.

Is he team oriented or "me" focused?

Can’t really answer that one. All I know is that he says the right things in interviews and he is just as good at setting up his winger as he is at going himself.

 

[Sparkles]

I've only seen the I've interview but he was humble yet confident. Seemed a good kid.

 

[Tiger Shark]

Also to add, he trained with the first grade squad in some capacity last off season. Not sure if it was full time but he was in alot of the pre season photos.

 

[Tatus]

What’s he like compared to the best in his age bracket? Is he up there, or head and shoulders above

 

[BurgoShark]

Also to add, he trained with the first grade squad in some capacity last off season. Not sure if it was full time but he was in alot of the pre season photos.

He trained with the fg squad last season too - but considering he was in grade 11 at the time it can’t have been full time.

 

[BurgoShark]

What’s he like compared to the best in his age bracket? Is he up there, or head and shoulders above

Against kids his own age? Who knows? He was dominating the 20’s comp at 17.

Lumelume is 2 years older and a rep player in his age bracket. Xerri is way better than Lumelume.

 

[Capital_Shark]

I've only seen the I've interview but he was humble yet confident. Seemed a good kid.

That's what stood out to me too.

burgess does he keep tomato sauce in the fridge or cupboard ?

 

[Thresher]

That's what stood out to me too.

burgess does he keep tomato sauce in the fridge or cupboard ?

If he keeps it in the fridge he's not eating enough pies.

 

[Sparkles]

That's what stood out to me too.

burgess does he keep tomato sauce in the fridge or cupboard ?

...and is he a Queenslander? These questions are in order of importance.

 

[Proud Shark]

If he keeps it in the fridge he's not eating enough pies.

Cold sauce on a hot pie is a blessing.

 

[BurgoShark]

burgess does he keep tomato sauce in the fridge or cupboard ?

Equidistant.

...and is he a Queenslander?

I’ll have a chat to Kevvie. If we can get him up here soon it will count.

 

[Thresher]

Cold sauce on a hot pie is a blessing.

Can give you a false sense of security. This practise is fraught with danger.

 

[Proud Shark]

Can give you a false sense of security. This practise is fraught with danger.

Worth it.

 

[Thresher]

Worth it.

Ha ha, livin on the edge

 

[Capital_Shark]

Equidistant.

Can't be mate they both got doors. Can't be inside both. I'm beginning to wonder if you know anything about not just Bronson but the entire sport!?

 

[Capital_Shark]

Cold sauce on a hot pie is a blessing.

How hot is your pantry though and who is smashing hot pies in an Australian summer when the sauce might get warm?

 

[BurgoShark]

Can't be mate they both got doors. Can't be inside both. I'm beginning to wonder if you know anything about not just Bronson but the entire sport!?

The doors swing different ways though. Nice isosceles triangle in the gap. Plenty of room for sauce.

 

[Capital_Shark]

The doors swing different ways though. Nice isosceles triangle in the gap. Plenty of room for sauce.

Ahh playing the intelligence game ey? My only weakness, amongst many others.

 

[uglydingo]

Same as all young outside backs - defensive positioning. He is better than most but still has his moments. It’s something he has to learn - which is fine. Val was a massive liability in defence in his first year but Flano was happy to live with a few mistakes while he kid was learning.

Probably the best case scenario for Xerri would be to have Morris play wing outside him. I know Morris is not a regular winger, but he is regarded as a very good defensive centre. I think it would be a good move playing those two on an edge together to teach Xerri more about positioning and communication.


Yes. He is physically ready and is better now than plenty of blokes who have played fg for us in the past. An off season training with men should bring him even closer. I don’t think we need to rush him but I think he will debut at some stage in 2019.


Can’t really answer that one. All I know is that he says the right things in interviews and he is just as good at setting up his winger as he is at going himself.

Thx for the great feedback. He is clearly a player to watch closely in the future.

 

[CrazyMatt]

The club officially announced he’s signed till 2021.

Article and video are here:

https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2018/09/06/sharks-young-gun-signs-long-term-deal/