Brad Scorpio Parker
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sheridanstand78
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He is a steady honest player and when we have a full team holds his own. He needs quality ball from our halve and he hits a hole well. Hes no Matai for sure and he gives it a go.
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
The fact that we have had worse players in the 17 is the problem.
You are probably right and that is the reason we are where we are
The Indian
Bencher
Brad just needs to improve his speed, tackle technique, handling, positioning, concussions, durability, play the balls and his suntan.
Nothing an off season won't fix.
Nothing an off season won't fix.
John Nicholson
Nicko
At this stage he is just filling up a jersey.
Doesn't show anything to justify that faith that was previously held in him.
Doesn't show anything to justify that faith that was previously held in him.
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
Like spelling ‘center’ rather than ‘centre’?
There is the Queensland (aka ersatz American) way, then there is the Australian way.😉
The Indian
Bencher
Feel sorry for him he's a gutsy committed player who puts it all on the line every week. For all his other limitations his effort is second to none. But we need more than that. You want good stuff to happen for him. But its just not happening
LOL If only that easy
Mataiforever
Bencher
Only way I can see us getting value from Parker is him bulking up 10kg, and being our off the bench 2row with centre cover. He’s good at D and just runs straight lines, not much else, but to me thats pretty much a poor mans Boyd Cordner so i’d be happy to give him a chance off the bench for versatility. God knows he doesn’t get ragdolled as much as Gosiewski, although thats not hard...
Mataiforever
Bencher
Cust is lightyears ahead of Croker & ZDC IMO. Cust Schuster is good 6 comp. Cust is probably the perfect 14.
I think Harper is too small for wing but probably would get away with it in centres maybe. Depends, however him and Funa should compete for one centre spot, it’d be great. Suli needs to be there... maybe on the wing?
Jetski has to go. Bring in Magoulias from the sharks, not getting game time and is a gun, the only real Glenn Stewart type player around at the moment.
Other than that, like your team a lot. I’s agree with it. Guaca needs a proper go. If we have Siro, him and Magoulias/someone else in a 2row rotation we’re doing pretty well. Let Gosiewski and Waddell go to the dogs.
Saab is a must. He would be my no 1 winger choice. I’m not really a fan of AJ but he does provide fullback cover.
Also, doesn’t Harper and Funa kick goals? Could be more comp in that aspect. Has AJ kicked goals too?
I think people are being harsh on Parker. Yes, he didn't have a great game yesterday. However, if I look over this train wreck of a season he has probably been our most consistent and reliable player. He turns up week in week out, puts in 100% and tackles like a demon.
He is no superstar world beater. He is a working cog that performs the dirty, unheralded, but very necessary tasks of any champion team. Unfortunately, when the team is failing around him, he also becomes the easy target for fans.
Parker is not our problem. There is no team cohesion, no reliable consistent leadership, too much inexperience, loss of self-belief, and lack of composure. Des has understandably struggled to bring this team of misfits and fill-ins together within the context of COVID, rule changes and injuries.
PS: and I'm not saying Parker has to be in the team for us to be a champion side again. However, given the challenges of working with a salary cap, he is the type of low cost piece in the puzzle that every team needs.
He is no superstar world beater. He is a working cog that performs the dirty, unheralded, but very necessary tasks of any champion team. Unfortunately, when the team is failing around him, he also becomes the easy target for fans.
Parker is not our problem. There is no team cohesion, no reliable consistent leadership, too much inexperience, loss of self-belief, and lack of composure. Des has understandably struggled to bring this team of misfits and fill-ins together within the context of COVID, rule changes and injuries.
PS: and I'm not saying Parker has to be in the team for us to be a champion side again. However, given the challenges of working with a salary cap, he is the type of low cost piece in the puzzle that every team needs.
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
Excellent post.
Kez
Reserve Grader
Spot on plus his errors
R3
Bird gang affiliate
AJ is a good player. I get the feeling he will find another huge spring in his step with a change of clubs. It may or may not be with us, but he seems destined to be more driven and game focused if he leaves the burrow and his comfort zone. All according to my gut feeling- “F- sports science” my gut says he’s not reached his peak.
Back on Manly- I agree regarding Magoulias from the sharks. He was touted as Gallens replacement until Jack Williams usurped him.
I think he could still offer a similar role to Siliva Havilli at the raiders.
He covers second row and hooker quite well and is a footballer. More solid than Jaime Bhurer but could be used similar.
I believe Funa is a goal kicker but not sure about Harper
Nordburg
First Grader
There in lies part of the problem.Walker looked good early on too,but there was one common denominator that made those two look “good” on the left and it was TomT.If you’re reliant on another player to make you look good,I’d suggest you’re not very good at all or in Walkers case,not very good in that position
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