Let's see how he goes, he has definitely worked on his physique but that's only half the battle. He has to have that mental toughness. If an opposition kicking game and chase is spot on then it's easy to hem in the kick returners. Now if we have worked on our structure in putting pressure on the kicker and Sloan is targeted but only has to contend with 1 chaser then we might see a different story. Time will tell.
He should be having Suli, Lawrie and Rava running at him again and again until he isn't scared and brings them down much more often than not!
Yep this ........ The days when I was playing this is how it was done and if it wasn't done you were done .........
That's what Bennett used to do. So I'm wondering, if they aren't doing it with Sloan, why not?
My day warmed up on the bags. The assistant coaches had identified those players requiring extra tackling practice. Start slowly run at half pace from 5yds 1 on 1 , then 10 yds, then 3/4 pace, then flat out. Would run like for like players at each other. Then your forwards, trying of course to avoid any unnecessary injuries.
Indeed. Why not? If they were doing it, I don't see any reason why he wouldn't be much better. Maybe he is and just had an off day in the Manly hit-out.
Not according to the mug
Saw it. I'm a glass half full person when it comes to the team just before the start of the season.
Before reality sinks in. Maybe things are starting to look up but probably not this season.
Lets see wholesale changes early on if the season starts badly.
NSW Cup team vs Jersey Flegg team? That should be a good game.
5 to 6 games in only then will we know who will be playing where ........ ? I'm ok with this at least he is tying things .........
Hope Flanno jnr kills it but very doubtful.
I have a feeling if used right he will surprise ...........
I agree but maybe he will surprise us. Apparently he was an outstanding junior. I think he played for Australian Schoolboys.