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"When you look at it that way, 1.2 is a lot. I reckon he has more in him than what he's showing at the tigers. Under Ryles he'd be a different/better player in my opinion.
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"G'day LB. I wouldn't be against it either.
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"💯 I think for the most part he's had his foot out the door.
Even the defensive urgency isn't there for him anymore."
Even the defensive urgency isn't there for him anymore."
"I'll say onething about Maclean he's the next good centre he had a cracker outing against Critta and the Dogs the other week and is highly regarded in the international circles also.He's a Kiwi in waiting for sure already made his debut there aswell."
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Who would you prefer/like to see in the hooker role BM?
I'd take a crack at Anthony Mitchell, but unfortunately, the likelihood is that he won't be re-signing with the club which is a big loss IMO.
Personally, and I've said this before, I don't think our problems lie in the 9 jersey. Most teams in the comp have a solid hooker rather than a spectacular one - us included.
Robson hasn't played to bad at hooker during his time there so I wouldn't mind seeing a rotation between any of the two players you just mentioned.
Humble does have to start though. With the wraps that are on him in the halves, he needs a chance to prove his worth.
DA seems to desire a half and more spark out of dummy half - than what he's getting.
In 2010 DA's toyed with Robson, MK, KK & was it Humble (?) for a wink. Morts could be the biggest spark out of dummy half being a bit PJ ish, as BM once said (or someone did).
Rather than another dummy half, Piggy, Pridis or whoever, I think another strong running ball second rower to support Smith, esp. since Mateo is leaving would be of more use to us. Alas, I don't have a say.
He has looked pretty good in his stint in the first team, probably one of our more consistent players.
There is always Shack to come back as well that can act as that second ball-runner if you will that you bring up.
Shack never really had a chance to prove himself as he was injured early on, but from all reports, when he did sign with us, many Roosters fans were disappointed that they had let him go.
Just a few thoughts.
On the OP and the hooker position though, I wouldn't be displeased with Riddell, but I also wouldn't be displeased with the hooker rotation as BM mentioned before.
I maintain that a proper organiser is the key ingredient we lack - and that might prove to be a Michael Dobson, Matthew Head, Matt Orford, Brett Kimmorley or a Trent Barrett. Failing this outcome, we must persist with the staff we have and hope that through the off-season (as I don't realistically believe we'll make the semis) one of our junior 'play-makers' makes the grade so to speak.
I have too much respect and appreciation for DA to think that he's left himself short for season 2011 considering that should we struggle midway through next season, he'll be out of a job; and I personally cannot see a worse outcome than to sack a successful head coach (as DA is) who historically supported the team he coaches.
We need someone with a bit of experience to guide Morts around the park and nurture him if you will to become a better player.