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What position did TW play tonight?
Please, please Trent... Pick Tom Wright
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Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
I think he'll go back to the Reggies for now. They'll want him to be getting good game time to prepare him later in the year for a more permanent spot. Sitting on the bench for a back is not producing good tough game time. OK for a forward because they still get a tough workout even if only 20-30 mins. Backs dont.
TokyoEagle
Bencher
It may not always be about football acumen. It could be about building a positive culture and doing what needs to be done. Unless you know more than me, we are going to have to bow to the greater knowledge of those "in the know". N.B. That doesn't include the media. You know why? Because they know ...
HoldenV8
Journey Man
I see your point mate and honestly I find it hard to argue.
I thought they put him out on the wing.
Made 3 tackles, don't think he missed any, a few runs and just tried to get up and play the ball too quick and got pinged for that. Not a bad cameo.
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
You're welcome Trent lol....
Seriously happy to see that TB is open to the idea of blooding these kids tho because the last thing I want to see is another Gutherson or Warea-Hargraves type situation - give them a chance to earn a contract with us (particularly in the situation we have had foisted upon us) or another team will poach them for next-to-nothing... GO MANLY...
Seriously happy to see that TB is open to the idea of blooding these kids tho because the last thing I want to see is another Gutherson or Warea-Hargraves type situation - give them a chance to earn a contract with us (particularly in the situation we have had foisted upon us) or another team will poach them for next-to-nothing... GO MANLY...
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
Very few kill it in their first game tho... its a BIG step up but I think he'll adjust to it given the opportunity...its not like he'll single handedly ruin our season...
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
Agree I watched him pretty closely and he was hungry for work, did nothing wrong.
Simonmyers11
First Grader
I think he would be a great utility player moving forward. Can cover every position in the back line and hooker if he had too.
Any news on who presented him him his jersey and all that stuff?
Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
I'm just pleased Trent finally gave him some game time. This will encourage the kid big time because he now knows Trent is willing to risk him and give him his shot. Says he's close to full time selection if he now puts in more consistency in the Reggies. That 5-10 minutes on the field says the door is ajar. Now up to Tom. I'm hoping Anderson gets a shot sometime not to far in future in a similar vein.
Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
Just hate to see very promising talent not given a chance to shine Woodsie. Trent did the right thing here. Anderson next. Let them taste the big time and feel they are in line for a FG position. I would imagine it must boost their confidence and hopefully application greatly.
ps I also suspect Matt Wright has just seen his last first grade match with Manly. If Hodkinson comes to Manly, Suli will take his wing spot at least until Taufua returns and M. Wright will be then second in line behind Tom if we have further losses in the back line.
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Just on Matthew Wright ..... for a guy who has never been in our top 13 .... he has played an amazing number of games and been a regular FG'er for 2 years .....
I agree he will again miss out when troops return .... but he has given fantastic value and is a much better player that his critics allow .....
Bearfax
Grizzly old fart
Agreed. He was always relaible and solid and did his job. He's just not a game changer. We have a couple of those and they need their chance.
You can stop selling old mate .... I think Baz has put down a deposit ....
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