Official Matt Ikuvalu

[The Punisher]

Ikky outside Ramien along with Ronnie outside Talakai gives us some serious size, speed and arial ability

 

[SF]

His height is perfect for the long cut-out passes too. But Tracey has had some blinders this year in proper tough games (like vs the Storm). Tough call.

Edit: according to sharks.com.au, Connor Tracey is 1.83m, Ikuvalu 1.84m tall... so I guess height not a factor... he looks taller though!

 

[The Punisher]

His height is perfect for the long cut-out passes too. But Tracey has had some blinders this year in proper tough games (like vs the Storm). Tough call.

Problem is i dont actually know what Tracey's best position is.
Hes a perfect 14 from the bench as he can cover Fb, Wing, Centre, Halves if needed for injury cover - but id rather genuine positional players ahead of him

 

[Gumby]

His height is perfect for the long cut-out passes too. But Tracey has had some blinders this year in proper tough games (like vs the Storm). Tough call.

Edit: according to sharks.com.au, Connor Tracey is 1.83m, Ikuvalu 1.84m tall... so I guess height not a factor... he looks taller though!

I thought you’d be bigger….

 

[bort]

His height is perfect for the long cut-out passes too. But Tracey has had some blinders this year in proper tough games (like vs the Storm). Tough call.

Edit: according to sharks.com.au, Connor Tracey is 1.83m, Ikuvalu 1.84m tall... so I guess height not a factor... he looks taller though!

The extra cm makes all the difference!

Because NRL players on average fairly tall and he's quite solid before we signed Ikuvalu I actually would have guessed he was closer to 174 than 184

He has jumped Tracey as winger for me, or at least for that right wing

 

[apezza]

The extra cm makes all the difference!

Because NRL players on average fairly tall and he's quite solid before we signed Ikuvalu I actually would have guessed he was closer to 174 than 184

He has jumped Tracey as winger for me, or at least for that right wing

Yeh I think he has jumped Tracey for a starting winger spot.

For me Tracey is ideal when you need a reserve in your 17 that can cover multiple backline positions (a bit like how we used Beale in 2016).

 

[Tiger Shark]

Yeh I think he has jumped Tracey for a starting winger spot.

For me Tracey is ideal when you need a reserve in your 17 that can cover multiple backline positions (a bit like how we used Beale in 2016).

Yep, he's good for his utility value but not sure he's a full time starter over alot of our players.

I hope we go with Ika and Ronnie as our wingers but will get why he goes with Tracey. Though Tracey might be rested with the head knock he copped.

 

[Western Sharkie]

Yep, he's good for his utility value but not sure he's a full time starter over alot of our players.

I hope we go with Ika and Ronnie as our wingers but will get why he goes with Tracey. Though Tracey might be rested with the head knock he copped.

Another head knock on his return game from a head knock.

Would need to play it safe and rest him for at least 1 if not both games leading into finals.

If he cops another one, it could be the rest of the season (finals included) or career.

 

[uglydingo]

Thought that he played great the other day. In hindsight another good depth signing by Fitzy. How many teams have 3rd or 4th string wingers who can just come in and play that well?

 

[Sparkles]

Different types of players really. Both add something of value and I'm not sure which is better atm. I like Ikuvalu but it would be a shame for Tracey to miss out on the finals

 

[The Punisher]

Ikky outside Ramien along with Ronnie outside Talakai gives us some serious size, speed and arial ability

Happy with this !

 

[Gumby]

I like this bloke! For now I’d have him over Tracey. Tracey though for the 14 role for when they want to put trindall in there.

 

[The Punisher]

I like this bloke! For now I’d have him over Tracey. Tracey though for the 14 role for when they want to put trindall in there.

Exactly
Like i said earli, Tracey is a jack of all trades master of non type player.
Great fill in from the bench if someone goes down, but dor all his heart and determination he should command a starting role

 

[bort]

Exactly
Like i said earli, Tracey is a jack of all trades master of non type player.
Great fill in from the bench if someone goes down, but dor all his heart and determination he should command a starting role

Get McInnes to take him under his wing and turn him into kamikaze bulldog 2.0
Slight decrease in defence, slightly more versatile to cover positions

 

[HaroldBishop]

Get McInnes to take him under his wing and turn him into kamikaze bulldog 2.0
Slight decrease in defence, slightly more versatile to cover positions

Ha he's definitely got the temperament for it.

 

[bort]

Ha he's definitely got the temperament for it.

Step one Gal to knock a tooth out

 

[snowman]

Out injured

 

[bort]

Out injured

Potential debut for Kayal Iro then?

 

[snowman]

Potential debut for Kayal Iro then?

Read the match day thread

 

[bort]

Read the match day thread

It's not match day