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Can't wait to see Moses / Pezet vs Daly / Walker
This could be sensational.
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"Guarantee that the NRL will try that stunt. However they may be too shit scared to say stuff like this to us now. We have a Barrister SC on speed dial. "
"We got the Ryley/Tallyn contracts arse-about"
"That's what I'm saying, confidence in himself and what he can do, plus finding his perfect spot at Centre."
"If he medically retires we get all of his salary, so yeah makes no sense to accept."
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Is it me or has our line speed not been that good in a long time? Quick play the ball hit but we manage to cover well. Even saw a great play by De Belin, wrapping the hand up to avoid an offload by Billy Smith. Little moments like that where you understand why we bought him.
The positive I took out of this hit out because all I'm thinking about is the Storm round 1.
Ruck looks really secure with Ryley Smith there even in the second half when he was reinjected all of a sudden the ruck defense tightened up.
TDS you still haven't convinced me you service off the deck is average you take that extra step especially passing off the deck left to right.Smith both hands either side off the deck no issues.The connection in attack and defense isn't there yet and defensively especially I have to see more.If Smith goes down Houston we have a problem.
Mentioned this last week but I'm liking our first contact and it's continued this week good signs when you have to keep Harry Grant quite week 1.JDB second man in absolutely kills ruck speed with his wrestle.
Jmaine Hopgood very good tonight physical defensively and started to see an offload good signs.
Jnr had his moments also finished strong in his second stint like it.
Walker instant impact and Kautoga and Williams both good defensively.
Doorey a couple of defensive errors but getting isolated on a shifty halfback and making poor defensive decisions that'll happen.
Problems I can see TDS we can't afford to lose ruck control not against Melbourne no no.
Back 5 yardage is going to be a work in progress but it's something I'll be keeping an eye on.
Sean Russell he making a mockery of us all isn't he @EA lol
Great points Coryn. Smith just does the simple things better. Defence technique is better, he is stronger, his passing goes where it needs to, sometimes chances his arm but not too often. Only thing for Da Silva at the moment is getting the ball in open space he can run well.
If I watch the tape on Smith where I look to attack him is on inside pressure late in the count.He rushes out and I do wonder against Melbourne if Grant Hughes Munster and Fa'longo have something for that pressure.
Iongi will be key here communicating that and we can't afford tacklers left on the deck as I feel that also will be an indicator to when they attack the middle of the ruck.
Its also why I've been really watching first contact and the wrestle because the key here is limiting Harry Grant.
Coryn, in regards to Hopgood, I think he has finally recovered from his back injury. I think he is mentally over the injury which I believe was his biggest issue last year. He also looks fitter this year, which may also come back to full recovery from his injury. Ryles also seems to have simplified his role now Walker can be the ball player. I'm hoping he can get back to the form that got him selected for Qld.
Haaha yes he is Coryn. Never thought I would miss Russel if he ever left the Eels. There is a possibility of that happening now lol.
I am really worried when Smith gets off contract with TDS signed for 4 years on good money. Smith is my favourite player right now. All heart and effort.
You liked what you saw from Lorenzo?
Wait till they see him actually run . That's his strength not his kicking game. His POD to joash because he runs right to the line and then the late feet and lightening acceleration . Would have him take the line on once other than kick . But he is maturing as player and played the. Long game.
Want to see more but I'm in no rush to put him up just let him keep growing he's locked in now it's just a matter of getting him battle tested in reserve grade and then give him a shot next year.Sounds like he's the leading contender since we have pivoted to youth and development.
Its good to see the depth around the playing group as we can see we have more than the Roosters and the Sharks.There's only a couple of areas of the side that will be a work in progress.
I'm starting him at left centre over Brian Kelly I know that.
We got the Ryley/Tallyn contracts arse-about
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