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I watched the whole game literally up until the set where Wade scored. Was it a good one?

It was good in that it was the kind of try I wouldn't have expected him to score. He chased a kick very well and got his hand in the right spot to ground it. Was very level headed about it too.

When he comes on the field he just injects himself in the game but always seems to keep calm and do his job. He really plays beyond his years. Our recruitment is certainly short in numbers but this guy and Smith I think can really make a difference.

I think he has to be a half back. He just looks good when he's allowed to lead.
 

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I thought he went good in a side that struggled with injuries . He will be good for us i hope we play him at half next year .As for 5/8 i have no idea :drunk
 

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It was good in that it was the kind of try I wouldn't have expected him to score. He chased a kick very well and got his hand in the right spot to ground it. Was very level headed about it too.

When he comes on the field he just injects himself in the game but always seems to keep calm and do his job. He really plays beyond his years. Our recruitment is certainly short in numbers but this guy and Smith I think can really make a difference.

I think he has to be a half back. He just looks good when he's allowed to lead.

Great to hear. I too see him as a 7. He is a great leader for what being 19 years old and he possess a brilliant passing game. Directs the other Penny players well when he has played 7.
 

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Great to hear. I too see him as a 7. He is a great leader for what being 19 years old and he possess a brilliant passing game. Directs the other Penny players well when he has played 7.

I'm not saying he doesn't, but what exactly has convinced you of this?
 

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Great to hear. I too see him as a 7. He is a great leader for what being 19 years old and he possess a brilliant passing game. Directs the other Penny players well when he has played 7.

He struggled throwing a spiral pass while running, right to left (at least I think it was right to left).

Anyway I am still not so sure. He really hasnt shown much in the way of deft kicking.
 

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Seems to have a somewhat unconventional passing technique to me. We'll see.
 

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I do see your point. I hope working with Baz in the off-season with smooth that out. But there is a reason why Brad Fittler and co are calling Wade Graham the next Brad Fittler.
 

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He struggled throwing a spiral pass runnning right to left (at least I think it was right to left).

Anyway I am still not so sure. He really hasnt shown much in the way of deft kicking.

Blix you may be right with what you say but , he is all we have after all he is way better than Smith , Porter , or Kelly . If not lets play GAL at half he thinks he is a front rower , back rower , half and five eight anyway
Sorry mate i am :drunk and as i said he [graham] is our best option
 

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He tackled well,
okay... maybe not 'well', but he got the job done.
Certainly won't be a defensive liability
 

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Blix you may be right with what you say but , he is all we have after all he is way better than Smith , Porter , or Kelly . If not lets play GAL at half he thinks he is a front rower , back rower , half and five eight anyway
Sorry mate i am :drunk and as i said he [graham] is our best option

Yeah he is totally our best choice, and definately has a load of potential, my point was that I am not so sure about him having a great passing game (or deft kicking game).

I have a feeling he will be better in the 6 than 7, I just hope we either use Kelly OR we get a proper number 7. Not Smith!

he reminds me of Terry Campese.

Yeah I agree actually, he really does look like a 5/8th and not a half. (Also Campo has a better passing game atm I would say)

He also reminds me a bit of Bird. (big call hahaha)
 
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