For me the band aid solutions at nine need to ripped off, Croker can do a job but is not the way forward along with Jake or Tevega, they can pass the ball and defend and that don’t cut it as a nine.
The team is screaming out for an effective attacking number nine who can play a pivotal role in orchestrating the team's offensive strategies.
We have Croker who is primarily focused on defense and distributing the ball from dummy halve, today's number nines are dynamic playmakers who can exploit defensive weaknesses. They possess exceptional ball-handling skills, enabling them to execute quick passes and set up plays that can destabilise the opposition's defensive line.
The best number nines posses the ability to read the game and make split-second decisions which is crucial, as they often dictate the pace and direction of the attack.
An attacking number nine must be adept at spotting opportunities to run from dummy half, creating space and drawing in defenders, which can lead to breaks or overlaps for their teammates.
An effective attacking number nine contributes significantly to the team's overall offensive structure by providing support and linking play between the forwards and backs. Their mobility and agility allow them to be involved in multiple phases of play, ensuring continuity and fluidity in attack.
The best the team looked in 2024 was with Simpkin at nine and Gordy on the pine, the recruitment of Zaidas Muagututia suggests the club are looking at implementing a modern number nine, hoping these three lads can be very effective in 2025.
The team is screaming out for an effective attacking number nine who can play a pivotal role in orchestrating the team's offensive strategies.
We have Croker who is primarily focused on defense and distributing the ball from dummy halve, today's number nines are dynamic playmakers who can exploit defensive weaknesses. They possess exceptional ball-handling skills, enabling them to execute quick passes and set up plays that can destabilise the opposition's defensive line.
The best number nines posses the ability to read the game and make split-second decisions which is crucial, as they often dictate the pace and direction of the attack.
An attacking number nine must be adept at spotting opportunities to run from dummy half, creating space and drawing in defenders, which can lead to breaks or overlaps for their teammates.
An effective attacking number nine contributes significantly to the team's overall offensive structure by providing support and linking play between the forwards and backs. Their mobility and agility allow them to be involved in multiple phases of play, ensuring continuity and fluidity in attack.
The best the team looked in 2024 was with Simpkin at nine and Gordy on the pine, the recruitment of Zaidas Muagututia suggests the club are looking at implementing a modern number nine, hoping these three lads can be very effective in 2025.
