Official Jack Williams

[BrickMan]

I think the AFB signing is worth nothing if we don't extend this bloke

 

[Sparkles]

Jack's starting to get the Cams... I'm almost expecting this level of performance now. Great game

 

[uglydingo]

I think there's a case Jack has to start. We've now had 3 games this year with slow starts that have been pegged back with his impact off the bench (alongside others and shifts in possession).

I don't think we can afford to keep giving up the starts we have, and it would be great to see something like

8. BHU/Hazleton
10. Williams
13. Cam

14. Finucane
15. Rudolf
16. Hazleton/BHU
17. Kaufusi/Hunt/Iro

I don't know about Jack starting. He is playing the best of his career and providing a major spark off the bench. What Fitz is doing with him is clearly working.

 

[AdShark]

Wouldn’t look out of place coming off the bench in a different blue jersey

 

[Blue_Eyes84]

Wouldn’t look out of place coming off the bench in a different blue jersey

I was going to say the same thing myself.

 

[Tiger Shark]

His minutes probably won’t change if starting and he’s providing that bench impact when he comes on. Leave him there imo, also why big Tom is good off the bench when w have forwards available

 

[SharkShocked]

Pretty sure Nicho went to him after the game and said something along the lines of
“this was all you mate” [BTW, I can lip read].

I noticed this as well in the Kayo Mini replay right a the end, very obvious he had very high praise for him. Good to see.

 

[MMsharks]

well deserved Jack
Ive been a critic those years when he had poor hands

 

[Deleted member 2543]

Epic. Some great hots to force errors and once again, an amazingly fast PTB led to a try.

Was it only one? I thought it was 2 or 3. Will confirm on the re-watch.

 

[Tiger Shark]

well deserved Jack
Ive been a critic those years when he had poor hands

Years or year singular? Feel like it was one year he was bad about 3/4 years ago.

 

[Deleted member 2543]

I think there's a case Jack has to start. We've now had 3 games this year with slow starts that have been pegged back with his impact off the bench (alongside others and shifts in possession).

I don't think we can afford to keep giving up the starts we have, and it would be great to see something like

8. BHU/Hazleton
10. Williams
13. Cam

14. Finucane
15. Rudolf
16. Hazleton/BHU
17. Kaufusi/Hunt/Iro

Depends if Fitz thinks that the slow starts are anything to do with the performance of the starting props I guess. Round 1 Hunt throwing the ball away didn’t help, but fixable.

Fitz also likes starting with 2 big bodies. Jack at 13 with Cam from the bench might be an option once they are back to full strength - but unlikely atm with all of the players missing imo. Would be sacrificing the early tip-ons that you get with Dale/Cam in 13 but would be bringing in some strong combos from the bench.

 

[Blue_Eyes84]

What do you think he benches?

 

[Jaz]

If Jack wants to start (and who knows if he does) I think he's earnt it over Rudolph, Kaufusi and Hunt. That said we need one of him or Hazelton on the bench to make sure we keep that impact.

 

[Gal The Goat]

Was it only one? I thought it was 2 or 3. Will confirm on the re-watch.

At least 2. Katoa try at the end and I think Iro try.

Those are from memory, maybe more

 

[Deleted member 2543]

@Proud Shark going through the game now.

Here is the slow start up until Williams came on. Front rowers were guilty of a couple of six-again calls but the bigger issue was ball control from other players.

 

[Tiger Shark]

If Jack wants to start (and who knows if he does) I think he's earnt it over Rudolph, Kaufusi and Hunt. That said we need one of him or Hazelton on the bench to make sure we keep that impact.

Seems like a player who just wants to do what best and win and as mentioned if he still plays the same minutes I’m sure that helps.

I wouldn’t mind him starting but also love his impact he brings

 

[Deleted member 2543]

Epic. Some great hits to force errors and once again, an amazingly fast PTB led to a try.

First one was Williams. Second was Wilton. Was involved in the third along with Burns.

 

[MMsharks]

Years or year singular? Feel like it was one year he was bad about 3/4 years ago.

I thought it was 1-2 seasons he had patches

all good though
he's firing now, thats what matters. and especially with the forwards a bit light on, needed performances like last night

 

[Sharkfox]

Start Williams because he's mobile, aggressive and puts in alot of work, need that in the first 20, instead of two big bodies.
Hazelton and Tuku bring impact off the bench, then have Dale back for experience off the bench. Keep Atkinson as utility, who covers backline, lock and dummy half. Hunt, Uele, Rudolf and Calqhoun should get game time at jets first for fitness and conditioning before coming back to top grade.

8 Kaufusi
10 Williams
13 Mcinnis
14 Atkinson
15 Hazelton
16 Finucane
17 Tapuha

 

[Proud Shark]

Depends if Fitz thinks that the slow starts are anything to do with the performance of the starting props I guess. Round 1 Hunt throwing the ball away didn’t help, but fixable.

Fitz also likes starting with 2 big bodies. Jack at 13 with Cam from the bench might be an option once they are back to full strength - but unlikely atm with all of the players missing imo. Would be sacrificing the early tip-ons that you get with Dale/Cam in 13 but would be bringing in some strong combos from the bench.

Yeah no doubt there are plenty of other factors contributing to the slow starts. Crazy seeing all the errors in the first 20 laid out like that.

Personally I noticed a significant difference in intent even from Tommy starting. He wanted to be in everything, whether that's good or not is debatable, but I loved how he even still went for Savage to cut down the kick. I don't think we've had enough of that in our starts.