After watching the Nines on the weekend I genuinely think he could be a surprise pick on the bench for the NRL side. He really defends well and follows the play looking for offloads well.
To me, he seems like an extremely versatile player and I would not be disappointed to see him in our 17. I think the bloke works his guts out and is really talented. Perhaps rather than carrying the extra hooker they will have him who is a quality forward, can cover a few positions including hooker if Peat had an injury (knocking on wood). I'd rather him than a second hooker.
What's your thoughts?
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Yes I agree. He seems very fit, and no doubt sixties can add more to this. I watched him train once and was definitely one of the fitter players. Very versatile
I'm with you Steve, i wouldn't be the least bit disappointed if he were named in the 17 come round 1.
He's a real "footballer" and would add a nice balance to the team. I like his attitude & am a big fan!
I do like Nelson as a player and his versatility is tremendous, but he won't be picked on the bench ahead of our other specialist hookers.
He did show, though, that in the one game he played last year and in the Nines, that he has a good footy brain, works hard and is a team player.
That can work in his favour over the Origin period if Beau Scott is selected or if there's a couple of injuries.
Ye I have him in my top 17 as you said he can cover hooker spot
From what I've seen so far i would say he's a pretty solid player. He's in that mold of players where you dont really know where he fits in the team. Defensively he's awesome. I still remember the game against the dragons last year when he played hooker and pulled off over 40 tackles. He was good.
Totally agree big call after one game but you know what, every test he has been handed he has smashed really. His defence is not only great but he has plenty of sting in his hits by the look of it. He has also taken the chance to train to and past his peak with pride.
I see him as a potential Ryan Hinchcliff mould for us. I'm kinda hoping he gets picks round 1 now even if its at the expense of someone else. He just seems like a real "footballer" as someone mentioned. I also think if a centre got injured for example, he is the sort of guy you could stick out wide without disrupting other positions and he wouldn't let you down. I was amazed when he played hooker how versatile he is.
yes i do agree with this, everything he does he tries his hardest.
someone else who doesn't really get a mention is kelepi tanginoa, i think he was very good in the nines making good hit ups and tackles, i think nelson and tanginoa deserve a spot in the top 17
anyone else agree?
A very good, worthwhile & under rated player but unfortunately I think we will struggle to keep him because we have so much depth that will limit his opportunity in FG. I expect him to eventually move on to where he has a better chance in developing his FG career.
As the Johnny Cash song goes "I don't like it but I guess things happen that way".
Yep I like him.
There are so many players contending for spots that I'm not sure how we are going to keep them.
I guess his position is second row. If he's a good ball player maybe he'll be second string to david gower.
I think Kenny Edwards will get the starting lock spot and Gower will come off the bench.
If Gower gets injured , Cody Neslon might be able to play that ball playing second row position.
It's hard when you have Peats, Pritchard, Degoise, King who can all play hooker.
I can't see him being used as a hooker.
However if Pritchard keeps getting injured and Degoise retires there could be the possibilty as retaining him as a hooker/second row utility.
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