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Bull Shark
He showed his experience and led the team well when we neeeded it...... he did a great job.....And oh so good to seeDidn't realise how much we needed him out there for leadership.
The team just lifted.
He showed his experience and led the team well when we neeeded it...... he did a great job.....And oh so good to seeDidn't realise how much we needed him out there for leadership.
The team just lifted.
What did he do wrong? I remember feeling glad when he came on fresh and we were defending our line.Another less than stellar performance imo.
Offers nothing off the bench.
Shouldnt be there once Finucane returns
He didnt 'do' anything wrong, but he also didnt do anything at allWhat did he do wrong? I remember feeling glad when he came on fresh and we were defending our line.
Think I'll have to watch the game again.
His attack was non existent but thought he did well to lead the defence when he came onWhat did he do wrong? I remember feeling glad when he came on fresh and we were defending our line.
Think I'll have to watch the game again.
And pretty much anyone that's been involved with him rave about his footy brain.Wade does a fair bit of commentary on the radio these days on Triple M during game or as part of a segment
He was talking about Radley, Hess, hip drops ect. and tackling technique came up in relation to his concussions
Said that it's a problem for him when he tackles low because that's when he cops a knee or hip to the head. He wants to tackle a ball carrier high to wrap up the ball and avoid putting his head in a bad spot but said under fatigue he reverts to what feels more natural or is muscle memory and that is to tackle the ball carrier low around the legs to stop their progress
He said its a big challenge for him when under fatigue to force himself to tackle above the waist not below it
Thought it was kinda interesting, especially with him playing less minutes than he used to now so in theory is less fatigued and he hasn't knocked himself out yet (which is a good thing)
Also said he wants to be that hitman, that aggressive player rushing out of the line but has had to dial it back due to his concussions, new rules on high contact ect as well
While tackling the ball carrier higher up on the body presents other potential concussion impact points like head clashes and elbows/shoulders now that I think back alot of Wades concussions have come when he was making a tackle lower on the ball carriers body
I think he was also alluring to hip drops becoming more prevalent or at risk of occurring when the defenders are under fatigue as they are grabbing ball carriers lower on the body and kinda get dragged along or a bit lazy
I'm glad Wade has some media gigs hooked up, if this ends up being his last season of NRL I hope he can make it a good one.
He might not be doing much flash on the field these days but I do think he brings a positive influence and some accountability / leadership to the team. Don't think we have lost a game since he returned.
His job in that game was to go out and tackle his ass off, which he did.He didnt 'do' anything wrong, but he also didnt do anything at all
30min spell made 3 runs for 25m
Conpare that to Hazelton who in 17 mins made 7 runs for 57m
I know youll say different position, back row vs front row but thats still not enough output for my liking.
You can say he brings leadership, but Finucane/ McInnes bring that too.
Wade is stealing a living off past reputation and unfortunately we havent seen much from him since 2017
I reckon less mate. A try plus conversion would suck at least 2-3 minutes off the clock.There were also four tries scored while he was on the field, so his 33 minute stint only had about 27 minutes of action.
I measured it in the trial and it was about 90 seconds.I reckon less mate. A try plus conversion would suck at least 2-3 minutes off the clock.
Pretty sure Wade was also doing some in studio stuff for Fox during his suspension.Wade does a fair bit of commentary on the radio these days on Triple M during game or as part of a segment
I think fans put way to much emphasis on meters gained to judge an individuals performance. Not every player needs to have 150+ meters to have a 'good game'His job in that game was to go out and tackle his ass off, which he did.
Made more tackles than every other middle except McInnes, despite playing the third lowest minutes.
There were also four tries scored while he was on the field, so his 33 minute stint only had about 27 minutes of action.
19 tackles and 56 metres in 27 minutes of action is pretty bloody good for a smaller bench middle.
Well Fitz needs to fix this, we'd be much better off!I think fans put way to much emphasis on meters gained to judge an individuals performance. Not every player needs to have 150+ meters to have a 'good game'
Singing my song brother.I think fans put way to much emphasis on meters gained to judge an individuals performance. Not every player needs to have 150+ meters to have a 'good game'
Reducing tackle efficiency is the way to go, less effort in defence should be worried about making meters I sayWell Fitz needs to fix this, we'd be much better off!
Sing us a song, you're the burgo manSinging my song brother.
Reducing efficiency wouldn't work. Missing tackles means you still get tired from having to move up in a line, wrestle a guy, fall off, and then get up of the ground. Reducing the amount of tackle attempts would be a much better way to go... or even better... stop moving up and stop chasing kicks.Reducing tackle efficiency is the way to go, less effort in defence should be worried about making meters I say