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  Eelectric Power April 28, 2017 at 6:32am

  I dont mind him, could be value.
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  Mr Salmon April 28, 2017 at 7:34am

  He isn't any better than what we have king when fit is ok.
  I would not swap him for KP getting noticeably better every week. And has good energy and awareness bit more size and conditioning he is going to be a real gem.
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    Wile E. Coyote > Mr Salmon April 28, 2017 at 8:03am

    KP was more impressive last week
    Was looking forward to seeing him as starting hooker this year but a bit underwhelmed initially that KP would develop the footy brains or strength in the tackle to be a starting hooker
    Hope he proves me wrong
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    Ricky > Mr Salmon April 28, 2017 at 9:53am

    McIlwrick is a better player than both Kaysa & King put together. 

    Whilst it's likely that Peats returns, McIlwrick, on current form, would be a handy addition.

    His 2017 stats to date:

    Rd 1 (hooker): 37 minutes, 36m from 3 runs (12m per run), 1 tackle break, 16 tackles & 0 missed tackles.

    Rd 2 (hooker): 43 minutes, 42m from 4 runs (10.5m per run), 1 tackle break, 28 tackles, 1 error, 1 penalty conceded & 1 missed tackle.

    Rd 3 (hooker): 33 minutes, 20m from 2 runs (10m per run), 16 tackles & 1 penalty conceded.

    Rd 4 (hooker): 38 minutes, 51m from 5 runs (10.2m per run), 17 tackles, 1 line-break assist & 0 missed tackles.

    Rd 5 (hooker): 70 minutes, 33m from 3 runs (11m per run), 36 tackles, 2 penalties conceded & 1 missed tackle.

    Rd 6 (hooker): 52 minutes, 71m from 5 runs (14.2m per run), 1 try, 3 tackle breaks, 23 tackles, 2 line-breaks, 1 penalty conceded & 0 missed tackles.

    Rd 7 (hooker): 56 minutes, 75m from 6 runs (12.5m per run), 1 try, 1 tackle break, 23 tackles, 1 offload, 1 line-break & 0 missed tackles.

    Rd 8 (hooker): 48 minutes, 40m from 3 runs (13.3m per run), 30 tackles, 1 penalty conceded & 3 missed tackles.

    Overall, McIlwrick is the better player and the stats illustrate that. He takes the line on more from dummy half, has better game awareness, makes good metres and is a much better overall defender. 
    His dummy half passing is crisper, doesn't look like it's always being passed forward and actually gives the forwards the chance to lay the platform. 

    Whilst he is by no means a superstar, he is a much better player than Kaysa or King. 
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    Mr Salmon > Mr Salmon April 28, 2017 at 5:56pm

    Good for you rick, you should be apart of the nrl becouse they had kp as hooker of the round with Norman at 7.
    But stats are everything good work book worm.
• Optimistic eel April 28, 2017 at 8:02am

  He coukd be a good utlity subbing kaysa off etc the 2 of them could make a good hooker rotation on the cheap could afford a good prop and hayne would kill it next year
• Optimistic eel April 28, 2017 at 8:04am

  Id still prefer connor watson though kid can play almost anywhere, would be a great utility if chooks let him go due to cap squeeze
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    Wile E. Coyote > Optimistic eel April 28, 2017 at 8:08am

    Tigers apparently chasing Connor for FB
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  Downie April 28, 2017 at 8:25am

  How many second string hookers does one team need on their books
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  Eel for life April 28, 2017 at 8:27am

  No need - Peats will be back next year