Norrie and Hinchcliffe - Free ride
Folau was 17mattstormy wrote:Another interesting stat that doesn't look good is that it is now 2014 and the youngest player the Storm has fielded overall in the club's history is Mahe Fonua (born 24 December 1992 - now 21 years and 4 months old). Come on Bellyache, get some 18-20 year olds in the team sooner than later or the club is going to pay the price over the next five years.
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What I mean is the year of birth, surely Bellyache can put some players in the team this year that were born in 1993-94-95-96. Israel Folau's record is different. In his debut game of R1, 2007 he was and still remains the youngest player to play for the Storm and it most likely isn't going to get broken again as I'm pretty sure the NRL has changed the rules for being able to play in first grade to a minimum of 18 years.Mattpoet wrote:Folau was 17mattstormy wrote:Another interesting stat that doesn't look good is that it is now 2014 and the youngest player the Storm has fielded overall in the club's history is Mahe Fonua (born 24 December 1992 - now 21 years and 4 months old). Come on Bellyache, get some 18-20 year olds in the team sooner than later or the club is going to pay the price over the next five years.
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I'll take a hit for the team and put my hand up to play haha.
Who would you suggest though? Majority of forwards my age would not be ready for the physical demands of first grade and I'm not sure the backs would be in a much better position. Matt Lodge is probably the only person I could think of who could hold a bench spot but there are definitely other players who should be picked ahead of him.
I think the club does the right thing by sending under 20's players to QLD and NSW cup first
Who would you suggest though? Majority of forwards my age would not be ready for the physical demands of first grade and I'm not sure the backs would be in a much better position. Matt Lodge is probably the only person I could think of who could hold a bench spot but there are definitely other players who should be picked ahead of him.
I think the club does the right thing by sending under 20's players to QLD and NSW cup first
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Craigs fault is that he is too loyal. But when it's loyalty to the likes of hinchcliffe and Norrie it's not ok, Billy can play to Paul caries level all year and he shouldn't be dropped, he's earnt that much
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Also all good things come to an end but I don't think Craig has made the best decisions setting us up for success post smith and co.
Paul Carige is actually a really appropriate example here.Michael :P wrote: Billy can play to Paul caries level all year and he shouldn't be dropped, he's earnt that much
A good, middle of the road player; he made one mistake (albeit a howler) in a semi final. End result - his career was destroyed by angry fans and a bitter coach.
Would we have done the same to Kimmorley if we'd lost the '99 Grand Final after his chip through went straight to Blacklock?
We must all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately
Billys roll has changed. He is now a second 5/8 so while he wont make the breaks he once did his possitional play in defence and attack is still second to none.
Hoffy is running harder then out front row, he needs to stay, he can also play centre when needed.
Norie must be sent to NSW Cup, it is becoming a joke.
Still not sure where the Tahu Harris love ios comming from.
Hoffy is running harder then out front row, he needs to stay, he can also play centre when needed.
Norie must be sent to NSW Cup, it is becoming a joke.
Still not sure where the Tahu Harris love ios comming from.
Well maybe you need to get his name right first
Tohu in just HIS SECOND SEASON is an absolute workhorse. Can play big minutes when asked. His size, quickness and footwork are really good for such a young player. Unappreciated ball skills which I'd like to see him utilize more. He's just a no nonsense forward who'll never let you down. Has a bit of versatility in him too, as we saw on Anzac day when he move into the centres.
Tohu in just HIS SECOND SEASON is an absolute workhorse. Can play big minutes when asked. His size, quickness and footwork are really good for such a young player. Unappreciated ball skills which I'd like to see him utilize more. He's just a no nonsense forward who'll never let you down. Has a bit of versatility in him too, as we saw on Anzac day when he move into the centres.