Official William Kennedy

[Jaz]

Thought last night was one of his best games of the season.

 

[Sharkfox]

If they cant get him to go another level next year, bring the x factor out of him or get him more involved in attack (and not just sweep plays), then we need to move on for 2026, dont want to pay more money to extend.
We are missing that extra attacking option/threat and we need it when the halves cant create anything or are under pressure, especially in big games.
Not hating on Nicho or Will, but if Nicho got back to full fitness and trained again at fullback think he becomes one of the elite fullbacks in the comp. He could tear it up roaming at the back and the best thing is playing in the halves has made him solid in defense. You get Tricky and Atko kicking teams to death and playing that long game and focusing on field position getting into the grind and wearing teams down, then Nicho can be the general at the back communicating with defense and attack

 

[Sir Chadley]

Again with the let’s move someone on talk with no plan and Nicho to fullback. Sheesh.

 

[Sparkles]

Angry Will is my favourite Will. Loved his.attempts at tough, hard hitting tackles (even if the game was over at aht point).

 

[The Punisher]

Ive been critical of Kennedy all season, but man he was on fire last night
THATS the Kennedy i want.
He threw himself into Defence and was hitting with a bit of venom.

 

[Jasonstevenswedgie]

If they cant get him to go another level next year, bring the x factor out of him or get him more involved in attack (and not just sweep plays), then we need to move on for 2026, dont want to pay more money to extend.
We are missing that extra attacking option/threat and we need it when the halves cant create anything or are under pressure, especially in big games.
Not hating on Nicho or Will, but if Nicho got back to full fitness and trained again at fullback think he becomes one of the elite fullbacks in the comp. He could tear it up roaming at the back and the best thing is playing in the halves has made him solid in defense. You get Tricky and Atko kicking teams to death and playing that long game and focusing on field position getting into the grind and wearing teams down, then Nicho can be the general at the back communicating with defense and attack

also at full fitness nicho is one of the elite halves in the comp

 

[The Punisher]

also at full fitness nicho is one of the elite halves in the comp

But hes not though is he.

As a 7 youd pick Cleary, Hughes, DCE, Moses and Walker over him (and Trindell)

As a 6 youd have Brown, Munster, Luai over him

Christ i wish we still had Metcalf, him and Tricky would be phenomenonal to watch

 

[Proud Shark]

But hes not though is he.

As a 7 youd pick Cleary, Hughes, DCE, Moses and Walker over him (and Trindell)

As a 6 youd have Brown, Munster, Luai over him

Christ i wish we still had Metcalf, him and Tricky would be phenomenonal to watch

Bad form Nicho I still wouldn't take Brown or Metcalf over him.

Good form Nicho i'd have him ahead of all but Cleary, Hughes, Munster and Moses as age plays a factor too.

 

[Jasonstevenswedgie]

But hes not though is he.

As a 7 youd pick Cleary, Hughes, DCE, Moses and Walker over him (and Trindell)

As a 6 youd have Brown, Munster, Luai over him

Christ i wish we still had Metcalf, him and Tricky would be phenomenonal to watch

year 1 dally m
year 2 top 3 dally m
the others also have elite player surrounding them
cleary - luai, edwards,yeo,luai not to mention the others they have lost over the years
hughes - grant,munster,pappi
dce - turbo ( have a look at nicho highlights in 20s to see how he play with an elite full back)
walker - they have a team of soo and international players
moses what has this guy ever achieved, he also debuted in 2014

we have a few guys that have played for new zealand and 3 games of soo

trandall and hynes basically debuted the same year 2020 - nicho had one game in 2019. i know which players career i would prefer

 

[Vichyssoise]

Metcalf or Boyd over Nicho, I can see a pattern here.

 

[Shark74]

Will was outstanding last night in our top 3 players has been very good for a long time I don’t get the let’s move this guy on thing and please stop put Nicho at fullback no way he has the speed to play there these days

 

[Sharkfox]

also at full fitness nicho is one of the elite halves in the comp

He's been good, wouldnt say elite, an elite halfback manages games well, he's not there yet. He also hasnt handled the origin period well 2 years straight now and its affected his form.
He will most likely shift to five eighth now that they've seen what Tricky can do

 

[Jasonstevenswedgie]

He's been good, wouldnt say elite, an elite halfback manages games well, he's not there yet. He also hasnt handled the origin period well 2 years straight now and its affected his form.
He will most likely shift to five eighth now that they've seen what Tricky can do

See I don't think trindall is doing most of the organizing. He is getting more involved and taking more kicks but not doing the organising.

 

[Sparkles]

He's been good, wouldnt say elite, an elite halfback manages games well, he's not there yet. He also hasnt handled the origin period well 2 years straight now and its affected his form.
He will most likely shift to five eighth now that they've seen what Tricky can do

Nicho's strength is his running game. When he had two properly working legs again I'll think we'll see that come back

 

[Sharkfox]

See I don't think trindall is doing most of the organizing. He is getting more involved and taking more kicks but not doing the organising.

Tricky will in time, first year fulltime in the halves, and its been disruptive, but he's had a good season over all. Think we see him be the more dominant half next year continuing from back end of this season, which helps him develop and mature more as a game manager and organiser. Gus, Joey, Cronk and other commentators have said he is the halfback and needs to be, its not some media agenda on Nicho, its obvious Hynes should be a running five eigth picking his moments and not being the dominant half steering the team.

Nicho's strength is his running game. When he had two properly working legs again I'll think we'll see that come back

Had bad luck with injuries this year, i agree his strength is his running game, better suited to five eighth if he is not up for game management or being more of an organising halfback.

I also can see him be an elite fullback when fully fit next year, he'd be as dangerous as Walsh or Drinkwater with his running and roaming both sides at the back. Brings that x factor and attacking threat anytime

 

[Western Sharkie]

Again with the let’s move someone on talk with no plan and Nicho to fullback. Sheesh.

TBF.
Sharkfox had a plan.

 

[Sir Chadley]

TBF.
Sharkfox had a plan.

Yes for Nicho to fullback (which is just not going to happen) but not for moving him on. That’s what I was referring to.

 

[Vichyssoise]

Not to mention that if Kennedy lacks some X factor in attack, he's safe as houses... Same can not be said of Walsh and Drinkwater which were the two examples used... or even Nicho.

 

[Blue_Eyes84]

Not to mention that if Kennedy lacks some X factor in attack, he's safe as houses... Same can not be said of Walsh and Drinkwater which were the two examples used... or even Nicho.

Kennedy would have to be one of the safest Fullback's in the competition.

 

[Vichyssoise]

Kennedy would have to be one of the safest Fullback's in the competition.

And yet he's one of the bottom 3 fullbacks in the league, or so I've read.
Makes our season all the more remarkable especially considering the other countless issues with our team.