I wasn't aware of Zac putting his hand up to play 5/8 to partner Hunt. I know he already wanted out before Flanno got here and then I know he wasn't happy about being moved to the wing and what Flanno had to say to him about him not being a top line centre. Flanno moving him to the wing proved a master stroke on his part. I wasn't for the move to the wing, but Flanno proved me wrong.
I agree Acko's boot is a plus for us, but it also means his running game on the 4th tackle may be restricted, because if he gets tackled on the 4th tackle, he can't be our kicker on the 5th tackle. Kyle's kicking long kicking game isn't good and neither is King Togia's. When Reed gets a run, that will help, as we will have 2 good kickers and it may open up Acko's running game more.
In 2010, our attack certainly wasn't almost unstoppable. It was our defence that was our strength. We used to strangle opposition teams and often win by a small margin or score points late in the game. Gasnier only came back half way through the season and never got back to his best, partly because he was playing outside of Soward, who wouldn't go to the line and commit defenders. Gasnier was getting the ball and having the opposition players all over him. Soward would only run the ball, when the opposition couldn't lay a hand on him.
Probably 3 years but won't they both be 18, going on 19 in 2 years? It's a big ask and a lot of water to flow under the bridge till then but if one or both debuted in round 1 2028, it would be rare but not extraordinary.
I agree on all points.
I'd love us to have an excitement machine, maybe two of them. They would also bring crowds to watch the game. If we maintain having "boring" players, the crowd numbers will stay down.
Talking about Soward, remember that game when he got Greg Eastwood penalised for an "innocuous obstruction play" blocking Soward from tackling Luke Patten who streaked away then passed the ball to Jamal Idris who scored the try but was not awarded due to Soward's ability to milk the penalty and the Dragons winning the game by 2 points which of course enabled us to ultimately win the minor premiership in 2009.
It is no wonder Patten dislikes us and makes sure that when he is at the judiciary he ensures our players cop it.Those were the days.
Unfortunately Dave he can learn what he wants, but we havent got the same class of attacking player, plus they did it without Coates. I thought they started pretty average but then got better as the game went on. I dont think it will be pretty next week.