Does Schuster become the backrower we need?

[pjayz]

For a 19 yr old he is huge and quite thick.

That’s a bit harsh mate, he seems pretty cluey on the field.

 

[KNUCKLES]

Interesting to see commentators referring to him as a Glen Stewart type - unless we find a super number 6 that is where he will be but gee he is proving to me a bloody good backrower - big carries, makes metres - good defence and fabulous ball skills. Haumole was superb and yes I can't wait to see Davey out there next year. But I can't see us unearthing a super 6 - they are hard to come by - backrowers not quite as hard to find.

I honestly think with a bit of polish, Cade Cust would be a formidable five eight that could make the jersey his own if Schuster were to persist in the forwards. He is a natural footballer and can definitely sniff out a try

 

[Waz13]

I think hes becoming one naturally his body type isnt really made for a 6 anymore hes getting chunkier by the day lol

He looks big. Saw I pic of him next to Paseka in the site from captains run. He has Tge body of a forward. I’m happy to see in in the 6

 

[AshfieldBazza]

Definitely leave him where he is now for the season at least. No pressure and can get accustomed to first grade without having to be playmaker

 

[sheridanstand78]

He is showing signs at a young age of ability that the great Malcom Reilly had and also his skillset is something Gifty would be proud of. I think he will be an amazing 5/8 or lock in the long term, right now he is getting something that he really needed, experience!

 

[Steagle]

As the title suggests do we keep Schuster at backrow? It is so refreshing having a ball playing backrower, it adds another dimension to our attack. That left edge looked lethal with Foz, Schuster and Turbo. I was critical of him earlier this season for bring too loose with his ball handling and not taking the tough runs. The last 2 weeks he has gone to another level, he has put the "tap on" away and is doing some tough runs when we really need them. Having the halves play both sides like they did today and having a genuine ball player in Schuster on the left is so valuable and might be worth persisting with. Schuster, Davey and Olakau-atu is a genuine a gun backrower combo. He is a big unit and I feel he was always destined to play backrow anyway, Maybe we have just stumbled on his position earlier than expected through injuries. Interesting to hear peoples thoughts.

I think his defence is underestimated.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Yeah I think he’s too big to be a long term 6 but could also be wildly wrong in saying that

I thought he was actually playing lock at various points today. So if he can be a second-rower but maintain a big presence in the middle of the field I think he is going to be very valuable

Seems like a great defender and has really sured up that edge

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

I honestly think with a bit of polish, Cade Cust would be a formidable five eight that could make the jersey his own if Schuster were to persist in the forwards. He is a natural footballer and can definitely sniff out a try

That is possible indeed - but yes we need a high quality 6 for Schuster to be the new G Stewart

 

[winnyason]

Imagine him with a kick into his game behind the line

 

[Tomay]

This is a brilliant introduction to first grade. It is teaching him the value of defence and respect for the work of the forwards. He is learning a bunch off Foran about setting up the outside men, straightening the attack, taking the line on and hole running.

The biggest advantage though is that it will hopefully show him he doesn’t have to overplay his hand and try the flashy stuff that works in NSW Cup to be successful.

 

[maxta]

Along with Guok the other side, I say atm - a big yes !!

 

[nightster]

As the title suggests do we keep Schuster at backrow? It is so refreshing having a ball playing backrower, it adds another dimension to our attack. That left edge looked lethal with Foz, Schuster and Turbo. I was critical of him earlier this season for bring too loose with his ball handling and not taking the tough runs. The last 2 weeks he has gone to another level, he has put the "tap on" away and is doing some tough runs when we really need them. Having the halves play both sides like they did today and having a genuine ball player in Schuster on the left is so valuable and might be worth persisting with. Schuster, Davey and Olakau-atu is a genuine a gun backrower combo. He is a big unit and I feel he was always destined to play backrow anyway, Maybe we have just stumbled on his position earlier than expected through injuries. Interesting to hear peoples thoughts.

and his defence has been excellent for a young 5/8 playing in the engine room

 

[Sheikheagle]

I guess he was always going to end up in the forwards just earlier than we assumed. So assuming foz can keep his body together for a couple more years we have young fainu and humphreys to play in the halves in the future.

 

[Eagles4Life]

He is looking pretty good there. I thinks that's his spot for 2021. No doubt Sironen come straight back into the side, but Schuster needs to be his backrow partner with Haumole on the bench.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He is showing signs at a young age of ability that the great Malcom Reilly had

Now that is an exciting thought! (Still needs some work on his elbow and head-butt technique though!)
It's certainly a great sign that he hasn't been overawed despite getting chucked in at the deep end as a forward against some of the NRLs biggest and best. Toughness is essential in any position and he has shown he is not lacking.

 

[Jerry1]

I think he could be a similar
Player to Latrell. Big strong mobile quick with great ball playing abilities. Play him anywhere he will be good.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

and his defence has been excellent for a young 5/8 playing in the engine room

agreed and very surprising and impressive

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

He is showing signs at a young age of ability that the great Malcom Reilly had and also his skillset is something Gifty would be proud of. I think he will be an amazing 5/8 or lock in the long term, right now he is getting something that he really needed, experience!

great post

 

[Chip and Chase]

Imagine him with a kick into his game behind the line

He's got one. That's a good point though, he's put the kick back in the bag of tricks and hasn't used it the last few weeks. Maybe someone had a word because it was getting trotted out a little too often.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

He's got one. That's a good point though, he's put the kick back in the bag of tricks and hasn't used it the last few weeks. Maybe someone had a word because it was getting trotted out a little too often.

exactly - he was far too kick happy! Des has told him he would cut his foot off.