Are they reducing, is he improving? I'd say yes with no stats to back that.
Really doing his best to channel his inner 2001-2004 Paul Gallen.
I think up until around the 50 game mark is where players can be given a bit more of a pass, but he is approaching 100 games and still dropping cold really straightforward catches in limited minutes on the field. I can see that he brings a lot of other positives to the team but I just hope he can show some improvement in his handling.
When Fitz wrestles a bloke if it didn't kill you it makes you stronger
I groaned so loud when he dropped that ball. I'm surprised the whole world didn't hear me. I agree with you, though.
He was brilliant
he is way to good to be dropped
I wish we rotated our bench a bit more when the opportunity arises. Give game time to Jesse C and freshen up someone like Kaufusi for a game here or there.
Specifically on Jesse C, I'm actually OK with the way they are handling him. An NRL cameo at some stage would be a nice reward for his effort, but having him play big minutes in NSW Cup is the way to get the best out of him long term imo. With the injury, byes, and a couple of games missed as NRL 18th or 19th man, he's only played 7 or 8 games this year so getting those minutes in to him is key.
He is just like brailey … would be good to be world beaters when it’s against a tough team
I do think there is benefit of him playing regular large minutes but after doing so in NSW cup for 2-3 months I would intersperse this with a couple of games from the bench and give him some some time in first grade. I would not have him as 18th. Pick him and play him. Graham and Tracey can be 18th and 19th man.
Does he need a freshen up? If he is being kept fresh for a game here or there is he not playing cup if not in the NRL?
I am saying to rotate some of the forwards, It is not dropping them on form. The roosters used to do this quite regularly. change the make up of the bench to suit the team they play and provide a chance for someone who has a niggle to freshen up. (Granted this was more important with no byes) but we should definitely look at this late in the year. It then also gives us a chance to give game time and experience to players who will step up.
Okay I'm following now, talking about rotating a few people in and out. Hard to say from my perspective that I know Kaufusi or anyone could use a week off to freshen up. Once Rudolf is back though we probably are in a position where anyone who could benefit from a week off can get it. Not sure on where I stand on a rest just for the sake of it though - I'm sure coach would have some kind of position on it.
Is Hazleton going good in NRL because he got an opportunity or did he get an opportunity because it arose and he was playing well enough in Cup to take it?
