jodragon40
SGI NSW Cup
Im a member on a few Dragons forums. It would appear that our poor cpt looks like he has copped the ire of the majority of supporters again this week mainly because of his kicking game and last play options. My personal opinion is, that it is a bit harsh.
Anyone who has played or coached RL would understand the following comments.
Playmakers rely on the engine room going forward and consistently making the advantage line, we certainly dont. This then allows our playmakers time to run our attacking structures or play eyes up football. It is also important in the last kick/play options especially where on the field you are at that time, usually we are in our own half.
Yes his kicking game has suffered but for a team running currently 13th, Hunt tops the try assist ladder with 13 way ahead of the next player on 9, that is an impressive stat. We don't have the necessary big bodied props like a AFB or a NAS.
If you compare stats of our prop rotation with the top props this confirms that:
F Molo avg 11.25 runs a game @ 95m a game.
B Lawrie avg 11.75 runs a game @ 98m a game. More recently
H Sele avg 9 runs a game @ 80m a game.
In comparison the benchmark props this season are:
AFB avg 19 runs @ 190m
J Tapine avg 17 runs @ 170m.
See the difference? We just don't rate. Our props are trying and give their best everytime they pull on a 1st grade jumper, any player that makes 1st grade has realised their dream and should be congratulated.
Forwards win games, the backs decide by how much. It has always been the way in my 50 plus years of playing and coaching. To simply blame one or two players is erroneous. RL is a team sport, there is no i in team. Just my views.
Anyone who has played or coached RL would understand the following comments.
Playmakers rely on the engine room going forward and consistently making the advantage line, we certainly dont. This then allows our playmakers time to run our attacking structures or play eyes up football. It is also important in the last kick/play options especially where on the field you are at that time, usually we are in our own half.
Yes his kicking game has suffered but for a team running currently 13th, Hunt tops the try assist ladder with 13 way ahead of the next player on 9, that is an impressive stat. We don't have the necessary big bodied props like a AFB or a NAS.
If you compare stats of our prop rotation with the top props this confirms that:
F Molo avg 11.25 runs a game @ 95m a game.
B Lawrie avg 11.75 runs a game @ 98m a game. More recently
H Sele avg 9 runs a game @ 80m a game.
In comparison the benchmark props this season are:
AFB avg 19 runs @ 190m
J Tapine avg 17 runs @ 170m.
See the difference? We just don't rate. Our props are trying and give their best everytime they pull on a 1st grade jumper, any player that makes 1st grade has realised their dream and should be congratulated.
Forwards win games, the backs decide by how much. It has always been the way in my 50 plus years of playing and coaching. To simply blame one or two players is erroneous. RL is a team sport, there is no i in team. Just my views.
