This guy who has came from a serious knee injury and has really stepped up his game for the eel and he seems to have a great attitude.
There was a video of Will Smith stating he is repaying the faith to BA and how he is enjoing playing the hooker role. He would have to be on the bench next year regardless to cover for the fragile players in King and Kaysa, this is the type of player imo is so important to have on your bench with his versatility. I really hope he takes his game to the next level. This would be one of BA bargain base signings which could pay off majorly if he performs to his ability consistently. I am backing the fresh prince next year to be one of Parra s best.
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Agree Mate, the fresh prince didnt put a foot wrong last year and was super reliable, hes very handy to have around.
Only problem is Carlo has her eye on him and will probably destroy his career like she did to Foz through psychic attack..
ye he was good last year if he play like that again he be great to have on the bench to cover hooker/5,8/half back or fullback
Him and Kenny I reckon. Kenny, Manu and Tep on edge rotation. two props and Smith. Both of them would make an impact around the 50/60 minute mark
Agree great versatility from the "Fresh Prince" but hopefully he can push hard for a starting spot. It can weaken the bench to have a utility to cover any fragile players as you put it. When we play against big packs like Raiders, Roosters you need 4 big bodies on the bench every day of the week.
http://www.nrl.com/will-smiths-bid-for-eels-super-sub-role/tabid/10...
I think in the game against the Cowboys in the Semis a weakness for us was that we moved away from having four big forwards on the bench. Instead we had Kayser as a utility. I believe that was pivotal in our defeat. What made this decision worse was we lost Alvaro in the first 5 minutes to the HIA.
I don't know but I guess he was there to cover Kings injury from the previous week or purely as a utility. Whatever the reason we need to have an 80minute Hooker and I suspect that will be King. As a result we will have 4 big boys on the bench until someone in the forwards puts their hand up to play big minutes.