Round 24 - Knights vs Storm
I'd much prefer a back to do the kicking once Smithy hangs them up.
Fatigue has go to be a monumental factor. Making 40+ tackles per game against monster props, being our primary defensive line-speed setter, being our primary kick pressure guy, plus all of the work he does out of dummy-half - I'm surprised Smith doesn't miss more.
No wonder El-Masri/Halligan were so successful. Out there having a picnic for most of the game
Fatigue has go to be a monumental factor. Making 40+ tackles per game against monster props, being our primary defensive line-speed setter, being our primary kick pressure guy, plus all of the work he does out of dummy-half - I'm surprised Smith doesn't miss more.
No wonder El-Masri/Halligan were so successful. Out there having a picnic for most of the game
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Got bored.blazza18 wrote:You're joking right?Danger D wrote:A one game sample size is still more evidence than a throwaway line stating that Rapana is better than both our wingers.
Averages per game.
Player A - 10.4 runs, 105m, 0.7 tries, 1 line break, 5.2 tackle busts, 0.4 offloads, 1.2 DH runs, 6.1 runs >8m 0.5 errors, 71% tackle efficiency.
Player B - 14.9 runs, 140m, 0.8 tries, 1.1 line break(s), 6.3 tackle busts, 1.4 offloads, 5.1 DH runs, 9 runs >8m, 1.5 errors, 75% tackle efficiency.
Player C - 11.6 runs, 132m, 0.7 tries, 1.1 line breaks(s), 4 tackle busts, 0.1 offloads, 2.3 DH runs, 7.2 runs>8m, 1.2 errors, 73% tackle efficiency.
Player D - 12.1 runs, 119m, 0.9 tries, 1 line break, 3.1 tackle busts, 0.8 offloads, 1.3 DH runs, 7.3 runs>8m, 1.2 errors, 64% tackle efficiency
There's a clear standout to me.
Rapanas defence is shithouse. The Raiders right side is easily their biggest weak spot, and Rapana is a big reason why, not the only reason but still. If we're talking who's the best winger in the comp, I think it's a no contest. Josh Mansour is the best, with Suli not far behind
Can't say Rapana is a shit defender and then say Mansour is the best winger. C'mon now.
Cotric, Rapana, JAC, Suli.yourhero wrote:Player names for the above stats mate?
I had a look this morning and know Rapana is ahead of Vunivalu in almost all key stats in 2017. Still wouldn't swap him.
I'd genuinely like to know what makes Mansour a better defender. I don't see it. How does "continuing to leave his man unmarked" Vunivalu compare?
Anyway It's just a weird hill to die on when every winger has flaws in their games.
Anyway It's just a weird hill to die on when every winger has flaws in their games.
If we are going down that path, what does a winger do when their centre is often caught defending inside the second rower?blazza18 wrote:I'd genuinely like to know what makes Mansour a better defender. I don't see it. How does "continuing to leave his man unmarked" Vunivalu compare?
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