The salmon hype

I know people are gettimg pumped up about salmon and with this arse of a season its good to have any hope.But apart from last weeks tv game how many have seen him play?Now i think hes a good young player but ive had a few chats with blokes who have played with and against him the last few sea see ons all agree hes a future star but he still has weaknesses in his 1st game in cup he struggled with the step up in his secomd he grabbed a hatrick the potential is there and his selection in the 21 shows hes on the radar but hes not there yet i expect him to get some game time this year.It must be noted he can play a few positions so don't be surprised if norman is on the outer will smith takes the 6 with salmon into the 14.Anyway my point is get excited but not carried away about the kid.

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  • Well said, couldnt agree more, at this point in time he's an unproven nuffy and weve got eels fans penciling him in for 10 years.

  • He played u20s for cronulla last year who were quite possibly the strongest u20s ever fielded due to their record (regardless of a finals series choke)

    He had played 2-3 games in u20s this year before being promoted to ISP. That was his only or second game for wenty and he tore up with his running game (his kicking game needs work tbh)

    The fact he only played 2-3 games in u20s and isp before being named in FG shows BA has alot of confidence in him. That is BA we are talking the coach who doesnt ever try new things or players.

    Thinking back on our history players like dargan, ZDC and matterson all have not progressed up that fast in the ranks as has salmon. Really exciting prospect!
    • Absolutely but still a prospect lets not burden him with expectation just yet obviously with a 3 year deal and moing to isp he will be a part of things in the near future.

      The player im hyped for is Ray stone great to see him get named aswell
    • Agreed!

      Salmon reminds me abit of gutho. I dont think there will be a big burden however considering we are at a low point as a club

      You need to be giving young guns a chance as soon as you can. If you dont blood youn guns with consistent first grade theyll end up like a jordan rankin who was an extremely massive talent but limited options between his debut and playing consistent first grade was unable to develop properly and transition
  • The kid has talent but it's all he is atm a kid.

    Nothing will top the jizz blooted by all and sundry over the Fog, people were talking him up as the next Andrew Johns lol.

    I couldn't believe the hype he was getting, i had actually watched him play and he was only ever nothing more than a reserve grader who could kick goals.

    • Yep the Fog Dargan Docker-clay all next big things.
      Don't forget Dan Mortimer

      Anyone remember Tom Humble
    • Bwahahaha, pops n col n the qlders were jizzing all over the Fog, another BA master stroke top 30 player.

  • Everyone at one time is unproven.
    Sometimes you need to take a chance and have faith
  • Mitch on the TCT has seriously hyped his kids skills up, he must be amazing.

    • Oh hes a talent and a rare one thst you can sweep away from another club lots to like about him still got abit to go but im excited to see where him develop
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