Yet, he was out jumped and scored against how many times now??I only got to watch one game, but from all reports Hiroti was killing it at fullback for the Jets earlier this year.
I know the quality between NSW Cup and first grade is enormous, but he at least he was excelling there instead of just being passable.
Yet, he was out jumped and scored against how many times now??
We worry about him getting the yips in the 7.
so what’s the difference?
The way we are defendingI'd rather defend an oddball midfield bomb than a severe case of the dropsie-poos from the fullback.
A Nutley to partner AFB would be great but I don't think we have the budget for a staring calibre player, even just a workhorse.I reckon we need a durable tough as nails prop in the Danny Nutley mold.
A player with a bit of fire in him.
Agreed 100%. Especially the bolded bit.A Nutley to partner AFB would be great but I don't think we have the budget for a staring calibre player, even just a workhorse.
I think Rudolf or Hazelton can do the role it if they can stay healthy and find form.
If any space opens up (someone leaves for whatever reason) Josh Papalii would be great, either start and not play big minutes overall (20-40 depending on game) or bench and that gives enough there to let Talakai start.
Honestly though, in form AFB, Rudolf/Hazelton, McInnes with bench of Hazelton/Rudolf, BHU, Talakai, Kaufusi/Atkinson is absolutely an engine room that will win vast majority of games.
Take two out, one playing busted/out of form and one working he way back and it is a very different story.
Warriors were missing a strong starting prop and a mediocre centre. We were missing two of our arguably top 3 props, our best wing/centre (on his game), his backup, and the next best wing/centre we have (who currently has the best form of all of them) went off injured.
Still, we needed to do better than we did, the outs made it hard but don't excuse the collapse.
Ciraldo also has the ear of one of the games most knowledgeable administrators who was a premership and NSW winning coach. Who also just happens to be the face in the media and takes all the Bulldogs heavy hits etc.Ciraldo also can be thrown into it. Yes he’s cleaned out his roster but look at how much the players who are there have improved in the past 2 years. He’s found a way to squeeze every ounce of talent out of a lot of these players who were just average players before signing at the dogs.
Cleary had the same benefitCiraldo also has the ear of one of the games most knowledgeable administrators who was a premership and NSW winning coach. Who also just happens to be the face in the media and takes all the Bulldogs heavy hits etc.
Look at all stuff around Galvin and potential losing of players etc. Ciraldo didn't have to answer one question about any of that.
Fitz could use someone like that in his corner.
JoshI reckon we need a durable tough as nails prop in the Danny Nutley mold.
A player with a bit of fire in him.
Does he come “free”?Josh
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67** since the role of a 6 and 7 is the same !!!67. Josh Papali
67** since the role of a 6 and 7 is the same !!!
That’s enough dribble from you mate. Lay in your bedNo, the taller player is the 6. Which coincidentally is probably harder to tackle.
Not a bad shout, but I'd prefer someone who's gonna be here for more than a 1 or 2 year cameo.Josh
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I think its high time we spend the $ to employ (whether full or part time) a dedicated halves coach. Not just to work with the hakves but to work with the coaches to formulate some strategyI agree that we need changes in several departments within the club.
- Assistant Coaches- We require a complete overhaul of Fitzy’s assistants. It would be beneficial to introduce new ideas on how the team operates and how we prepare for games.
- Jerseys- We have the best colour scheme in the NRL, but our jerseys need a fresh redesign, especially our away jersey.