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Minutes vs Impact?

Posted by Scott-JaneBigCatEvans-Selmes on February 8, 2018 at 8:34pm

In recent years Beau Scott was a formidable opponent. I have no qualms about that.

But i have ask when does it become apparent that the minutes you play(less then 16 a half last year) vs the impact you and culture you bring wear thin?

Iam of the opinion that he is taking up a spot in the 17 where we could have a player who will have greater effect or should i say more value then what we are getting from Beau. I know what some will say or but in defence we tighten up and his experience helps. Now that is true but for what a whole 30minutes a game? I see better value elsewhere.

So tell me your thoughts on Beau and if his value in our 17 is worth it and why?

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Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown February 8, 2018 at 8:56pm

Big fan here, hes been outstanding for the club but think he'll be struggling to hold a 17 spot this year.
- Scott-JaneBigCatEvans-Selmes > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown February 8, 2018 at 9:00pm
  
  Snake who do you feel is knocking on Beau door?
Michael Ericson February 8, 2018 at 9:16pm

He’ll be in the team. We are a much better defensive side when he’s on. You need old heads like Scott to win a comp. look at the sharks with Gallen Lewis and Heighington and Melbourne with their aging stars. Old heads are vital you can’t have a pack all under 30
- Scott-JaneBigCatEvans-Selmes > Michael Ericson February 8, 2018 at 9:17pm
  
  I certainly agree with you. Gallen averages 60 minutes . Its a far cry from 30 or so from Beau.
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown February 8, 2018 at 9:19pm

Thats a very personal question Scott and this is a family site.
- Scott-JaneBigCatEvans-Selmes > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown February 8, 2018 at 9:20pm
  
  Bwahahaha
Monto Eel February 8, 2018 at 9:25pm

He’s been great for the Eels but I’m beginning to think he’s almost past his use by date. Cant see him being used as much this year.
Brett Allen February 8, 2018 at 9:26pm

His toughness and experience is still invaluable and really can't be accurately measured. It comes down to a feel thing I would imagine for BA. The other thing is that the player himself has too much pride in his own performance to hang on one season too many.
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓 February 8, 2018 at 9:33pm

He shouldn't be in the 17 at full strength. Definitely not a starter and we already have Edwards as our utility forward,
I don't like Beau hogging a bench spot when we already have the smallest pack in the NRL.
No impact
KingGutho February 8, 2018 at 9:37pm

I'm not a fan of him being in the side
Another prop should take Scotts bench spot
I'd have Vave in the place of scott He's going to have a bigger impact