Trial match vs Newcastle
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Did anyone catch the game? I only saw a few bits and pieces but from what I saw the guys looked pretty good.
Josh King looks awesome. Had heavy involvement and ran a few plays up the middle before firing some nice passes off.
I also really like the look of Tyran Wishart. He had good service, made some decent runs and pulled off a heap of tackles. Really looks like he’s ready to play NRL. I think once Smith leaves this guy will easily swap in to play the bench utility role.
Jahrome Hughes also hasn’t missed a beat either. He looks really switched on and placed some nice kicks in play including a beautiful chip ahead for George Jennings to score.
Josh King looks awesome. Had heavy involvement and ran a few plays up the middle before firing some nice passes off.
I also really like the look of Tyran Wishart. He had good service, made some decent runs and pulled off a heap of tackles. Really looks like he’s ready to play NRL. I think once Smith leaves this guy will easily swap in to play the bench utility role.
Jahrome Hughes also hasn’t missed a beat either. He looks really switched on and placed some nice kicks in play including a beautiful chip ahead for George Jennings to score.
I think the guys you pointed out definitely were the stars. I thought Munster did well too and the courage to make the captain's challenge was a stroke of genius, I think we will see many fox sports articles talking about our new 'sneaky tactic'.
Hopefully Cooper is ok and the other injury concerns.
Hopefully Cooper is ok and the other injury concerns.
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Wishart and Meaney are outstanding pick ups. Bellyache and Frank & recruiting team have an outstanding ability to identify players that will increase depth and make the team continue to function at a high level..
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Agree with you guys, Meaney, Wishart and King all good recruits.
Hughes and Munster were both good. I thought it was interesting that Munster played a lot at fullback when Meaney will be playing there in round one.
NAS is a beast. Hopefully we can re-sign him.
Hughes and Munster were both good. I thought it was interesting that Munster played a lot at fullback when Meaney will be playing there in round one.
NAS is a beast. Hopefully we can re-sign him.
Thought McDonald offered some good spark from the bench.
If Paps isn't good to go round 1, it'll be interesting to see who we put at 1 or 6 (Meaney will do one or the other). Warbrick must be injured, didn't get a run.
If Paps isn't good to go round 1, it'll be interesting to see who we put at 1 or 6 (Meaney will do one or the other). Warbrick must be injured, didn't get a run.
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Looked like he hurt his knee during Warriors game. Made a tackle and was left clutching his knee on the ground. Didn't look majorly serious (as in being stretchered off or helped off by trainers).
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I thought King would be more like a Hinchcliffe type player, but I am feeling he will follow the lead of Welch. Exciting times ahead and I am so happy that younger players are able to get opportunities in our system.
Our middle forwards are always pretty good but it amazes me how much better we are when NAS is on the field and plays well. He looks even bigger this year and the Knights could barely contain him.
Wishart was good from dummy half. Jahrome has levelled up as a player. Thought we should've scored more points and lacked some attacking brilliance/spark inside the 10. We really need Paps to return to his 2020 form.
Wishart was good from dummy half. Jahrome has levelled up as a player. Thought we should've scored more points and lacked some attacking brilliance/spark inside the 10. We really need Paps to return to his 2020 form.
I agree but I'd hate to have too much reliance upon the big fella. Welchy gives it his all but who else is there?