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Lachie is quite rightly getting all the kudos for his attacking game but from the games I have seen, his defence is still questionable. Has made a few handling errors in those games as well and also a horrible error gifting a team a try with a bat back trying to save a 40/20.

But as to what was alluded in other threads, why would Fitz see the need to make changes at the moment with three wins on the trot. Only another injury to one of our backline is going to see him come in.
Mmmm you could say the same thing about probably our star player and best performer so far in Hynes. If you isolate a moment like you did with Miller and identify Hynes defence and missed tackle against raiders. My point being as with Hynes I don't think weve seen anything too horrible about Miller's defence or game outside of his attacking dominance.

And I guess the fact that Trindall is barely being used off the bench leaves that spot pretty flexible even in a winning team.

Is it true Miller can slot in at hooker also? I think I read it in one of his articles way back, not sure how accurate. Hell even if he technically can't, Bellamy was rather genius by introducing Papenhausen and Hynes off the bench similarly at hooker or simply in the middle. But theres some serious pros in having Miller in that role and being able to cover almost the entire backline and possibly hooker at a glance.
Might be good too for Trindall to rack up some form and consistency with a few weeks with reggies. Get that sharpness back.
 

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Haha no story mate, Dufty just has that look about him.

Looks like the type of guy that would walk around parks in a trenchcoat.
Even more than Michael Hancock? You'd take your kids out of the school that's near his favourite coffee shop on suspicion.
 

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Trindall 100% needs to be playing for the jets until an injury or massive drop in form occurs.

His 9 minutes each game is pointless.

McInness and brailey can cover the halves if we did lose one of hynes/Moylan during the game.

Plus with wade coming back he can slide into the halves if absolutely necessary.
 

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Trindall 100% needs to be playing for the jets until an injury or massive drop in form occurs.

His 9 minutes each game is pointless.

McInness and brailey can cover the halves if we did lose one of hynes/Moylan during the game.

Plus with wade coming back he can slide into the halves if absolutely necessary.
Agree. Especially now McInnes has been back a few weeks.

He will get his opportunity at some stage throughout the year.
 

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Mmmm you could say the same thing about probably our star player and best performer so far in Hynes. If you isolate a moment like you did with Miller and identify Hynes defence and missed tackle against raiders. My point being as with Hynes I don't think weve seen anything too horrible about Miller's defence or game outside of his attacking dominance.

And I guess the fact that Trindall is barely being used off the bench leaves that spot pretty flexible even in a winning team.

Is it true Miller can slot in at hooker also? I think I read it in one of his articles way back, not sure how accurate. Hell even if he technically can't, Bellamy was rather genius by introducing Papenhausen and Hynes off the bench similarly at hooker or simply in the middle. But theres some serious pros in having Miller in that role and being able to cover almost the entire backline and possibly hooker at a glance.
Might be good too for Trindall to rack up some form and consistency with a few weeks with reggies. Get that sharpness back.
Was reported preseason he was training at fullback, halves and hooker
 

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Even more than Michael Hancock? You'd take your kids out of the school that's near his favourite coffee shop on suspicion.
Haha - I've actually had a bit to do with Hancock with some coaching stuff. He has a gigantic bushy beard now. Looks a bit like Roothy from the 4x4 mags.

He's pretty knowledgeable on rep/older kids footy but has NFI when it comes to community footy or anything u12's and down - and he certainly doesn't have a demeanour that says "I'm friendly and I'm here to help you".
 

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Haha - I've actually had a bit to do with Hancock with some coaching stuff. He has a gigantic bushy beard now. Looks a bit like Roothy from the 4x4 mags.

He's pretty knowledgeable on rep/older kids footy but has NFI when it comes to community footy or anything u12's and down - and he certainly doesn't have a demeanour that says "I'm friendly and I'm here to help you".
Witness relocation program? :)
And is he a good bloke? I'd like to think he is
 

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Witness relocation program? :)
And is he a good bloke? I'd like to think he is
He's ok. I actually prefer to spend time with the NRL guys than the Broncos guys though. The NRL dev guys are a bit more realistic with community coaching whereas the Broncos guys tend to want to coach as if every kid is a Div1 or rep player.

I did a session with Hancock a little while ago for coaching the back 3 how to bring the ball out of trouble. Great stuff - except when you realise that at the age my kids are at, most opposition teams don't have a kid who can kick more than 20-25 metres. I'd say that for my team less than 1 time per game a kick is fielded by a fullback/winger who plays the ball before his forwards make it back. It's not until 16's and up that you consistently see teams who can kick long, and this "get out of trouble" scenario is useful (this was an u6-u15 coaching clinic). This is Hancock's MO unfortunately.
 
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He's ok. I actually prefer to spend time with the NRL guys than the Broncos guys though. The NRL dev guys are a bit more realistic with community coaching whereas the Broncos guys tend to want to coach as if every kid is a Div1 or rep player.

I did a session with Hancock a little while ago for coaching the back 3 how to bring the ball out of trouble. Great stuff - except when you realise that at the age my kids are at, most opposition teams don't have a kid who can kick more than 20-25 metres. I'd say that for my team less than 1 time per game a kick is fielded by a fullback/winger who plays the ball before his forwards make it back. It's not until 16's and up that you consistently see teams who can kick long, and this "get out of trouble" scenario is useful (this was an u6-u15 coaching clinic). This is Hancock's MO unfortunately.
I hear you. I need a session with someone who knows the right flavour ice cream for a hurt feeling or ankle (U8's soccer fundamentals) more than passing drills
 

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I hear you. I need a session with someone who knows the right flavour ice cream for a hurt feeling or ankle (U8's soccer fundamentals) more than passing drills
Keep a couple of Freddos in the first aid kit. If they are still crying after the Freddo it is serious. Balloons are good too, but probably not appropriate for the footy field.

The bloke who runs the Broncos development is the worst. He says "Don't talk to parents throughout the season. Have one meeting at the start of the year, lay down the law, and don't talk to them after that". Um, mate, page 1 of the coaching course says to setup a team group chat, and that from 15's down communication is one of the most important factors.
 

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I hear you. I need a session with someone who knows the right flavour ice cream for a hurt feeling or ankle (U8's soccer fundamentals) more than passing drills
If they can't equally pass perfectly off both feet in every situation you've already failed
 

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dogs are interested in him????
according to riccio
miller on two year here, but might be interested to replace dufty at the back?
 

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Wouldn't make sense to let him go. We need all the depth to have a proper crack this year. I would also like to know who the Bulldogs account is as surely they have no cap space.
 
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