This is an observation from another blog where the merrits of Luca Moretti and Matt Doorey were being discussed.
Let's compare Morretti, Kelma, Doorey and Kautoga.
Moretti is the standout. He could be anything.
If he had another season in him, he would be a chance to make the Kangaroo's given the exodus of players these days.
In comparison, Doorey and Kelma have more deficiencies. That being said, Kelma posts good contact metres, but has an abysmal defensive record and can switch on and off during games. I'm guessing this stops him from being a regular starter. He needs a defensive coach and a sports psychologists in the off-season if he's to get to ang heights.
Doorey's hit ups are fine with occasional gutso, but his overall focus is inconsistent. He is trying hard and is big enough to play as a middle. But is he tough enough, can he play big minutes, and stay fit?
Kautonga is a bit of a mystery. Occasinally, he has poor concentration, but has excellent attacking and off-loading skils. Though he has improved he has too many errors. Just the same, he needs to increase his workload like all his peers. His tackling also reflects that inconsistency but a huge improver with lots of potential.
Liam Martin. That's who they all need to model themselves on. He brings all those things to his game, princibly by application. Passion. A big engine and gutso. Our blokes have the same skill set as him, just need to do the work and have the desire to be consistent. Do they? Martin is also an enforcer. Moretti to me is the one for that role: controlled aggression! That said they all could focus more on that.
For now, I have put Guymer and Taviti aside. It's early days for them to talk about lack of committment. It's also way too early to talk about Talyn Da Silva. He needs an off-season and more time in or systems.
Talking about commitment and consistency: What happened to Bailey Simonsson? A head scratcher. He was in a similar position a while back. But he did all the hard work, and improved himself to be a good player only to then shat in his own nest! If his girlfriend (Fox Sport) was the reason behind this, he should come back to the fold and piss her off. He needs to understand that wives and girlfriends should not get involved with professional athetes, when it comes to career aspirations even if they try their best. He can't have his cake and eat it too.
All the forwards I have mentioned have the ability, they just need to look in the mirror to bring it out.
And who could forget Ryley Smith? He is already a star in my eyes with future captaincy potential. Hard working. A calmish head. Inspiring. Passionate. Glue potential.
Will these forwards make it? The opportunity is there. There is some talent in that lot. We now have a coach and staff, and perhaps need a good sports psychologist to help raise their game and develop their potential. A lot depends on it.
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I was listening to Jack Williams on Bloke in a Bar and he said the only reason he moved to the middle when at Cronulla was because the 2nd row was stacked with talent and he needed to move to the middle to get a spot. I'd have Williams on an edge playing 80mins personally, we've seen what he can do there.
Cmon plopps, do you really think Simmonson's girlfriend acted without Baileys knowledge. Bailey signed a 3 year deal for peanuts as nobody wanted him at around the time of his acl.
Now that he's come good, the plan was put in place by himself and girlfriend to throw parramatta under the bus and force our hand into giving him permission to relocate.
Any fool could see this is what happened
Yeah poor old Failey , just went to training one day , all pumped to do his best for the club , only to find out his evil bit of fluff has gone behind his back and ruined his career
lol
Luca Moretti is the big story here, has improved immensely
Kautonga has plenty of natural ability, and Ryles sees something he can work with and if he keeps improving, he could be a mainstay lock in back rower
Doorey needs to find consistency.
Kelma has the natural athleticism, but is error riddled. If he doesn't fix the issue, 2026 will be his last here without doubt. I think Ryles is looking elsewhere already
I think Doorey deserves a little more credit to be fair to him. He plays tough and doesn't shy away from taking the tough runs. His injuries play more of a factor in his consistency than talent or effort. While he may not be a started, I actually think he provides us with a utility forward from the bench that can play edge or prop. He wouldn't be costing a bomb, so I think he's definitely worth persisting with.
Who is Taviti. Tuivaiti name i would of thought would have been simple to spell.
https://fb.watch/BzPbMiAkUV/?fs=e
Have a look at this cat at the Warriors Pops this is the type of athletes there pumping our him Vaimouga Halisima Layben and this guy smoking people in reserve grade.
I think there is a fair amount of upside in Morretti for his toughness and Kautoga for his ball playing skills. Doorey does have time on his side to improve but not sure there is any further improvement for Kelma and his laziness in the ruck. He does have an offload but creating one try is one thing, letting in three is a whole other matter....anyway be good to see how they progress after a good pre season...
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