Hard to compare but I think the right edge looked better with Samrani on the weekend.
There is no doubt Will has alot of talent but he looks like one of those players who would excel somewhere else since his debut he hasn't really been challenged for his spot I'm hoping competition with Samrani lifts his game.
Samrani has the kind of hard work lower grade career that can make for a good 1st grader. We haven't had a solid centre paring since Opiciac left maybe Samrani is the long term successor to Russell.
If I was picking a side with will fit i reckon on form Samrani gets the nod that been said it was one game but he has a great chance to lock down a spot over the next few weeks.
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It's quite disappointing how Penisini has panned out.
He should of been a world class centre by now, and I honestly thought he would of been when he 1st came onto the scene.
I do hope Ryles can get him there but not sure if a change of club is what he needs.
I hope so but you often see all a player needs is that change.
Also it often doesn't work
Samrani reminds me of Kane Linnett for NQ back in the day. Not a massive player in attack but defensively was sound. He won't be playing Origin or anything I doubt, but can he be a very steady 10 year NRL player at Centre? Most definitely.
Penisini can be more flashy but also rocks and diamonds. Can we afford to have that at the moment in our backline? I like Will but his game has stalled a little bit.
Corey Oates is the comparison he should strive to become.
But he's not as explosive as Oates.
Neither was Oates at the same stage!
Except for Josh Addo- Carr, and our spine I don't rate any of our backline.Russell has improved out of sight and i'd persist with him if he was staying, but for everyone else, Nope. Will has played over 100 games and still his highlight reels aren't very exciting. I'm wondering if he is even signed for us past this year. To date still no official word or actually any word from the club on this.
'If we want to get top 4 next year we simply must find, better talent for our backline.
Penisini may be a different player under Ryles and he has another 20 odd games under his belt -this year will tell
Penisini ended last year well and he can be a good attacking threat. I won't want Penisini away from the team yet.
But the competition is good and Samrani is doing well. I'd still give Will first crack when he's back from injury.
I think the disappointing part for Pensini was the poor defence last week against Melbourne. Yes everyone was shit. But he missed a one on one tackle for Leo to score. He also got burned in the frist half by Leo but Iongi saved the day.
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