johnnubond
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Wade Graham is a superstar in the making. Im not sure who noticed but he kicks with both feet, He hits as good as a backrower in defence, He has a super long passing game which can supply early ball 2 the outside backs. His running game does need some work but will come with time. Cronulla must nurture this kid and put some quality around him or all this talent will be wasted. An experiensed number 7 or 6 is a must at least for 1 season. The garbage we have there now will not cut it. Smith, Porter, Kelly, Townsend. Send them all packing and help this kid Develop PLEASE !!!
Fitzy2513
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Johnny, I read most of you post and I think along the same line. Noddy inside and Rat Rogers outside. Rogers still got a year left in him. I do however believe Kelly will be a superstar if someone can mentor and motivate him.
johnnubond
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Out of the 4 i would get rid of if there was one to keep it would be Kelly. But its time for him to aim up and force the issue and make them pick him in the top grade. Thats exactly what Ben Barba did. That didnt want to pick him so soon but the form he was showing in Toyota and nsw cup forced them to throw him in. There is something there with Alby but he must produce soon or they will show him the door.
Bundy Shark
Jaws
fitzy, i agree w/ most of what you have said but Kelly, motivate him, geez, he is a 18 yr old & he needs motivating? i was so pumped when i heard we signed a superstar in the making (Kelly) but i am starting to get the craps hearing about his attitude etc, by the sounds of it he needs a good kick up the backside
snowman
Total gronk
he does need to develop.... so tell ****ty sherwin to **** off!
moruya shark
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Graham smashed McCrone into next week !! I thought Graham played a much better game than McCrone as well, he certainly was much more involved and his game had much more polish to it.
snowman
Total gronk
the one wrap for mcrone, he has a great short kicking game. thats it.
on wade, his long kicking game is superb, he found lots of territory for the pennies last night
on wade, his long kicking game is superb, he found lots of territory for the pennies last night
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Bundy Shark
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agree on Graham about his long kicking, Mcrone is is absolutely terrible, i think he is the worst excuse for a halfback ever, we, the sharks have halfback problems but we are blessed in that dept compared to the Raiders
Tiger Shark
Jaws
as most on here have already said i was impressed with his defence. I knew that was on of his strenght but last night saw alot more agression in it than usual. That hit on Mcrone reminded me of a young Bird. When Bird was starting out and hadn't fully bulked up yet he would do this ball and all smother tackles which usually stopped players dead in their tracks, now that he has bulked up he smashes blokes.
I saw some of those tackles in Graham but also he wasn't shy to go around the legs which was great.
And his kicking game was pretty decent also. If he was doing the drop outs then they are rubbish but not sure if it was him.
I saw some of those tackles in Graham but also he wasn't shy to go around the legs which was great.
And his kicking game was pretty decent also. If he was doing the drop outs then they are rubbish but not sure if it was him.
snowman
Total gronk
i think mcrone compliments campese, in he passes to him then gets the **** out of the way
luke lewis did the drop outs
luke lewis did the drop outs
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SharkLabelSociety
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1) Yes, and he's only 19 - he has time to get even better.
2) No, they punted him after he signed with us.
BackRowMadness
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Although he did play half last night for first grade.. and had a decent game
snowman
Total gronk
started last night, and was second best on ground for the pennies behind flash gordon
hitman124
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wow, so he is only 19? He doesnt sound like a guy coming to the shire to get a game because he isnt good enough to get a game with his current club, it sounds like he is here to grow and develop into a great player and have a real future here? Fantastic.
SharkLabelSociety
Great White
Hope so. He's been playing in rep sides pretty much since he came out the womb from what I can tell, so clearly the higher-ups see something in him.
I'm telling you, we need to use Gal as a recruiter as well. If nothing else, the thought of having to face a Paul Gallen Special next time you play against him should help get blokes to the club.
I'm telling you, we need to use Gal as a recruiter as well. If nothing else, the thought of having to face a Paul Gallen Special next time you play against him should help get blokes to the club.
SharkBoy
Great White
Graham is someone we can bulid a team around. Between him, Gal, Snow, Dougie and Gards, that's a fantastic core. I'm not expecting big things from him straight away, I just jope he can be a solid, consistant player for us. A 'Mr. Reliable'
Mark^Bastard
Great White
Last night was the first time I've really watched Graham, and he actually looked to be an upgrade on Barrett if anything as far as playing ability goes.
Really exciting prospect. I couldn't believe a 19 year old half could have that much sting in defence!
Really exciting prospect. I couldn't believe a 19 year old half could have that much sting in defence!