Who else could play first grade?
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shark23
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Ryan Verlinden!
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I'mnot sure about the NYC, but from the NSW cup these are the three best candidates IMHO. Any or all of these guys could become solid first graders if they are given the opportunity to become full time professionals.
Anthony Killingbeck (back-rower) could probably handle a bench role but is probably a year off being ready full time.
Jess Caine (centre) has played first grade before (at Souths) and would be capable if given the opportunity.
Ryan Verlinden (prop) is probably good enough for a game or two this year, but is still a step below Mannah and both the older guys (Norrie, Selmes) in terms of being ready to play on a week to week basis.
Anthony Killingbeck (back-rower) could probably handle a bench role but is probably a year off being ready full time.
Jess Caine (centre) has played first grade before (at Souths) and would be capable if given the opportunity.
Ryan Verlinden (prop) is probably good enough for a game or two this year, but is still a step below Mannah and both the older guys (Norrie, Selmes) in terms of being ready to play on a week to week basis.
I second that.
JimBob
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IronShark
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me too ironshark
and i would play for free for the sharks but i also would not be very good
Yeah; I could play first grade - I just wouldn't be very good!
and i would play for free for the sharks but i also would not be very good
Sir Chadley
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I attended the Members forum at the club tonight and the question was put to Ricky regarding Ryan Verlinden and him playing first grade.
Ricky's answer was that while Verlinden had enormous potential, he wasn't quite ready for first grade just yet. He is a big unit and while he could certainly make inroads up the middle he was still working on his defence. By that Ricky didn't mean his tackling technique but the time it took him to make a tackle, get up, run backwards 10 metres and be ready to tackle again. He just isn't quick enough at first grade standard to do this. But Ricky reckons it won't be long before he would be.
See my post in the thread regarding the membership forum.
http://www.sharksforever.com/forums/showpost.php?p=169972&postcount=15
Ricky's answer was that while Verlinden had enormous potential, he wasn't quite ready for first grade just yet. He is a big unit and while he could certainly make inroads up the middle he was still working on his defence. By that Ricky didn't mean his tackling technique but the time it took him to make a tackle, get up, run backwards 10 metres and be ready to tackle again. He just isn't quick enough at first grade standard to do this. But Ricky reckons it won't be long before he would be.
See my post in the thread regarding the membership forum.
http://www.sharksforever.com/forums/showpost.php?p=169972&postcount=15
IronShark
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I would be very entertaining though; five minutes of blazing intensity followed by 25 minutes on the Oxy-viva before returning for a five minute spell before half time!
sharksrule13
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Joudo
Yeah i agree with that.
Havent seen Verlinden.
I think Orcher has been poor lately.
What about Trent Grubb from NYC (is that is name?) didnt Sticky play him in NSW cup 2 weeks back? Whats he like?
