Official Dale Finucane

[Deleted member 2543]

Not this **** again.

Let's blame the finals loss on the bloke who didn't play, and let's fix the team by moving a bloke who plays heaps of his minutes at prop... to prop.

If you want to start him from the bench to mix things up and bring his minutes down a little - sure - but whether you tell him to replace the bloke wearing #10 or #13 Dale Finucane is going to play like Dale Finucane, and Cameron McInnes is not going to be playing 80 every week.

 

[Tiger Shark]

Rather start Finucane alongside Uele, move Talakai to bench impact and then have Rudolf fight for a shirt in the 17

Why the Rudolf hate? For a guy that was not training during the week and wearing a boot and having needles to play I thought he was good.

We’re a better team with a fit Toby imo

 

[Deleted member 2543]

Why the Rudolf hate? For a guy that was not training during the week and wearing a boot and having needles to play I thought he was good.

We’re a better team with a fit Toby, BHU and Finucane

FTFY

Who would have thought that a team would under-perform with only 1 good leg between their starting 3 middles?

Toby's been copping heaps. "Plays too many minutes" seems to be the main criticism (runs less, makes mistakes and misses tackles when he is tired). I looked at this in great detail a few weeks ago, and it's nonsense.

 

[Proud Shark]

FTFY

Who would have thought that a team would under-perform with only 1 good leg between their starting 3 middles?

Yep. Despite how often it's mentioned, the middle-forward injuries we had this year are still really undersold as a reason for us not reaching another level this year.

 

[ben]

Not this **** again.

Let's blame the finals loss on the bloke who didn't play, and let's fix the team by moving a bloke who plays heaps of his minutes at prop... to prop.

If you want to start him from the bench to mix things up and bring his minutes down a little - sure - but whether you tell him to replace the bloke wearing #10 or #13 Dale Finucane is going to play like Dale Finucane, and Cameron McInnes is not going to be playing 80 every week.

No blame here. But Cam is an inspiration on the field and puts in every minute of every game when on the field. He’s intelligent and a ball playing lock that’s middle. Never complains, never alters his efforts. Yep he’s missing teeth and Nicho may look better on a billboard but Cam is built for captaincy.

I’ve changed my tune on Nicho somewhat. Turned his form around, but so not a captain. Too fragile and emotional during games. He seems to always be pushing players and complaining. Whether it to be to the touchie, ref or pushing opposition players. Not a captains temperament.

Dale off the bench brings the energy. As would all of hunt, haze, Williams off the bench.

 

[HaroldBishop]

No blame here. But Cam is an inspiration on the field and puts in every minute of every game when on the field. He’s intelligent and a ball playing lock that’s middle. Never complains, never alters his efforts. Yep he’s missing teeth and Nicho may look better on a billboard but Cam is built for captaincy.

I’ve changed my tune on Nicho somewhat. Turned his form around, but so not a captain. Too fragile and emotional during games. He seems to always be pushing players and complaining. Whether it to be to the touchie, ref or pushing opposition players. Not a captains temperament.

Dale off the bench brings the energy. As would all of hunt, haze, Williams off the bench.

Really? I haven't seen too much of that tbh.

Sure, it's happened but I wouldn't call it a regular thing.

 

[apezza]

Not this **** again.

Let's blame the finals loss on the bloke who didn't play, and let's fix the team by moving a bloke who plays heaps of his minutes at prop... to prop.

If you want to start him from the bench to mix things up and bring his minutes down a little - sure - but whether you tell him to replace the bloke wearing #10 or #13 Dale Finucane is going to play like Dale Finucane, and Cameron McInnes is not going to be playing 80 every week.

Thank you. Far out.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Thank you. Far out.

Brussel sprout

 

[sharks2010]

FTFY

Who would have thought that a team would under-perform with only 1 good leg between their starting 3 middles?

Toby's been copping heaps. "Plays too many minutes" seems to be the main criticism (runs less, makes mistakes and misses tackles when he is tired). I looked at this in great detail a few weeks ago, and it's nonsense.

You should know after a loss stories get made up to suit agendas

Dales first stint with us was incredible and you could see the reason he was recruited, after that he lacked fitness and intensity due to injury and suspension but was still reliable and solid in defence, he never has and never will be a payne hass 200 meters every game

If he can stay injury and suspension free he's very much an integral cog in our side next year

 

[HaroldBishop]

You should know after a loss stories get made up to suit agendas

Dales first stint with us was incredible and you could see the reason he was recruited, after that he lacked fitness and intensity due to injury and suspension but was still reliable and solid in defence, he never has and never will be a payne hass 200 meters every game

If he can stay injury and suspension free he's very much an integral cog in our side next year

His last four years are a little concerning in relation to games played.

2020 15
2021 17
2022 13
2023 13

 

[HaroldBishop]

How can't you love this lunatic haha.

 

[Deleted member 2543]

His last four years are a little concerning in relation to games played.

2020 15
2021 17
2022 13
2023 13

2022 he played 17 games.

Most of his games he missed in 2020 and 2021 was the same injury.

 

[HaroldBishop]

2022 he played 17 games.

Most of his games he missed in 2020 and 2021 was the same injury.

Ah yep, my mistake. Either way, it doesn't make for great reading.

Be good to see him get 20 games in next year.

 

[bort]

I’ve changed my tune on Nicho somewhat. Turned his form around, but so not a captain. Too fragile and emotional during games. He seems to always be pushing players and complaining. Whether it to be to the touchie, ref or pushing opposition players. Not a captains temperament.

someone should let half of the nrls captains know

 

[Deleted member 2543]

Ah yep, my mistake. Either way, it doesn't make for great reading.

Be good to see him get 20 games in next year.

I agree, but the idea that he is falling apart because age is catching up is pretty silly. It's basically two injuries in 4 years, plus 2 head knocks and a couple of suspensions for things that wouldn't have even been penalties in 2019.

 

[puma1355]

someone should let half of the nrls captains know

Agree. Adam Reynolds is so much more professional.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I agree, but the idea that he is falling apart because age is catching up is pretty silly. It's basically two injuries in 4 years, plus 2 head knocks and a couple of suspensions for things that wouldn't have even been penalties in 2019.

I never said he was falling apart, just that the amount of games in recent years isn't great.

 

[Thresher]

I never said he was falling apart, just that the amount of games in recent years isn't great.

Can't believe you think he's falling apart

 

[apezza]

You should know after a loss stories get made up to suit agendas

Dales first stint with us was incredible and you could see the reason he was recruited, after that he lacked fitness and intensity due to injury and suspension but was still reliable and solid in defence, he never has and never will be a payne hass 200 meters every game

If he can stay injury and suspension free he's very much an integral cog in our side next year

Yep. He was probably one of our best players right up to when he got that stupid suspension. Unfortunately after that he was in and out with injuries. He was definitely under cooked come semi-finals

 

[Flanno]

This bloke is falling apart so much even Post Malone would be impressed