shipsyeagles
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8 rounds into the season, i thought id share my opinion on the year so far...including players ratings etc...
Snake - Looks way past his best, injuries are hampering his game and the attacking flair of the team in general. Doesn't look fit Got a feeling this might be his last year. 3/10
Tom T - Been good in patches, comes in off his wing too much, but will learn with more experience , injuries also an influence , otherwise pretty solid 7/10
Killer - Not as quick and struggling against younger quicker centres, still has major impact with his leadership. Goal kicking been outstanding, still a champion 6/10
Skivvy - Been one of our best to be honest, always making metres from dummy half, still packs a punch in defense, scary to opposition 7.5/10
Taufua - Inconsistent is the word..Scores some great tries, but drops a few balls and put us under pressure 5.5/10
Walker - Hmmm interesting one, has loads of potential .Still think centre is his position, looks dangerous when he runs the ball, just doesn't get involved enough for me.. 6.5/10
DCE - Only played 4 games, needs to find his 2014 form quickly for us to be competitive , short kicking game been good 6.5/10
Jake T - Been very good, great call by baz to put him at lock, tackles his arse off, always looking to get the ball.. 8/10
Kapow - Been OK, But not great..Has some great runs, but goes missing for periods. Needs to step up 6/10
Symonds - Been consistent , always looks dangerous on the fringes, does drop a bit of ball though 6.5/10
Myles - Disappointing, hasn't done much wrong, but hasn't had much of an impact either, expected more from him. 5/10
Parcell - Been our best.. Looks fit and for a small guy he can tackle. Always dangerous, we need him back asap. Great talent 8.5/10
Starlo- Been ok, just does his job, makes some good metres 6/10
Brown- Good in patches,, Started badly in the first few rounds, but has found his feet, Very useful as he can cover numerous positions. He will improve more 6.5/10
Lawrence - One of our best. Great leg drive, always makes metres. Full of energy and passion Thank god we kept him 7.5/10
Vave - Surprise packet, been awesome off the bench, gives halves chance as he attracts numerous defenders especially after a quick play the ball. 8/10
Api - Had problems in the first few rounds, when DCE got injured and played half, he's confidence grew. Had a few very good games Not a hooker IMO , not to sure what Baz is going to do with him 6.5/10
Lussick, - Only got back into first grade few weeks back, been good but not great needs more game time 6/10
Leary - I like this guy, nuggity and always willing to take the ball up.. Too good for NSW cup. Just no more kicking Blake 6/10
I might have missed a few players, but main ones covered
Overall 4 -4 after 8rounds is what i expected, should of been 5-3 (Souths Game ) , this is where our problem is, attack needs to improve, it will come over time. Defence has improved
Still got Ferris to come back.
Next 3 games is important if we win 1 out of the next 3 , ill be happy.
Prediction is we will finish 5th -8th ..way behind Cowboys/ Broncs
Snake - Looks way past his best, injuries are hampering his game and the attacking flair of the team in general. Doesn't look fit Got a feeling this might be his last year. 3/10
Tom T - Been good in patches, comes in off his wing too much, but will learn with more experience , injuries also an influence , otherwise pretty solid 7/10
Killer - Not as quick and struggling against younger quicker centres, still has major impact with his leadership. Goal kicking been outstanding, still a champion 6/10
Skivvy - Been one of our best to be honest, always making metres from dummy half, still packs a punch in defense, scary to opposition 7.5/10
Taufua - Inconsistent is the word..Scores some great tries, but drops a few balls and put us under pressure 5.5/10
Walker - Hmmm interesting one, has loads of potential .Still think centre is his position, looks dangerous when he runs the ball, just doesn't get involved enough for me.. 6.5/10
DCE - Only played 4 games, needs to find his 2014 form quickly for us to be competitive , short kicking game been good 6.5/10
Jake T - Been very good, great call by baz to put him at lock, tackles his arse off, always looking to get the ball.. 8/10
Kapow - Been OK, But not great..Has some great runs, but goes missing for periods. Needs to step up 6/10
Symonds - Been consistent , always looks dangerous on the fringes, does drop a bit of ball though 6.5/10
Myles - Disappointing, hasn't done much wrong, but hasn't had much of an impact either, expected more from him. 5/10
Parcell - Been our best.. Looks fit and for a small guy he can tackle. Always dangerous, we need him back asap. Great talent 8.5/10
Starlo- Been ok, just does his job, makes some good metres 6/10
Brown- Good in patches,, Started badly in the first few rounds, but has found his feet, Very useful as he can cover numerous positions. He will improve more 6.5/10
Lawrence - One of our best. Great leg drive, always makes metres. Full of energy and passion Thank god we kept him 7.5/10
Vave - Surprise packet, been awesome off the bench, gives halves chance as he attracts numerous defenders especially after a quick play the ball. 8/10
Api - Had problems in the first few rounds, when DCE got injured and played half, he's confidence grew. Had a few very good games Not a hooker IMO , not to sure what Baz is going to do with him 6.5/10
Lussick, - Only got back into first grade few weeks back, been good but not great needs more game time 6/10
Leary - I like this guy, nuggity and always willing to take the ball up.. Too good for NSW cup. Just no more kicking Blake 6/10
I might have missed a few players, but main ones covered
Overall 4 -4 after 8rounds is what i expected, should of been 5-3 (Souths Game ) , this is where our problem is, attack needs to improve, it will come over time. Defence has improved
Still got Ferris to come back.
Next 3 games is important if we win 1 out of the next 3 , ill be happy.
Prediction is we will finish 5th -8th ..way behind Cowboys/ Broncs