Papi is back!
TC wrote: ↑Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:47 pmI think he's performed well for us and we've more than got our money's worth. Good fullback, solid team player and our best fit goal kicker.
This year he's been consistently better than Tedesco.
More solid than Brimson.
On the field about 4 times as much as Trbojevic. And twice as much as Mitchell.
Not subject to the brain explosions of CNK and Bula.
Been caught 'drunk' in hotel toilets less than Ponga (and less of a worry with head knocks).
Significantly less ugly than a shaven headed Gutherson.
We've got problems in the backline no doubt, but they don't start with Nick.
All things considered I reckon you're right on the money, and very hilariously put too!
Thanks mate.
I did muck up a bit though. I should have written:
"This year he's been consistently better than Tedesco THE AUSTRALIAN CAPTAIN!"
We must all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately
I realise my opinion is probably tainted by ~18 years of being spoiled with elite fullbacks… I also agree that Meaney has very likely delivered value for money.
But I still have issues with his play at fullback and don’t think we can ever be a genuine Premiership threat with Meaney at #1.
Agreed. He's not Billy Stater. But Meany is certainly a good, solid first grade fullback.yourhero wrote: ↑Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:48 pm
I realise my opinion is probably tainted by ~18 years of being spoiled with elite fullbacks… I also agree that Meaney has very likely delivered value for money.
But I still have issues with his play at fullback and don’t think we can ever be a genuine Premiership threat with Meaney at #1.
We must all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately
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- Squall
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Something from left field if Paps gets through ok today, is that due to the current dearth of wingers next week Paps plays in the one position and Meaney on the wing.
Meaney was a winger for the Bulldogs and would be there to cover if something goes pears shaped with Paps.
Meaney was a winger for the Bulldogs and would be there to cover if something goes pears shaped with Paps.
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Or Olam gets a recall, or we blood Fa’alogo possibly?
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Looking at the QRL website, I see that Paps played the full 80 today, made 5 conversions and a penalty goal AND scored a try in the last minute ! I expect that will give him huge confidence .
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Apparently copped a knock at training and in some doubt for the falcons this week.
If he misses this week I think that’s a line through him this season, to risky to carry him into finals with barely any game time.
I hope his all good and gets a 80 minute performance in!
If he misses this week I think that’s a line through him this season, to risky to carry him into finals with barely any game time.
I hope his all good and gets a 80 minute performance in!