Caleb Navale

[lsz]

To be fair it was 10 minutes against the team coming last.

Not saying there is not talent there but I am going to guess we are doing the ST thing where we are getting rid of a number of first graders based on this

 

[Sheikheagle]

Not yet an immortal but in the picture 😂

 

[Mac Man]

Waddell nearly lost us the game. He was a real liability tonight a bloody penalty magnet

This is fairly normal... 🙂

 

[Buughes]

To be fair it was 10 minutes against the team coming last.

Not saying there is not talent there but I am going to guess we are doing the ST thing where we are getting rid of a number of first graders based on this

Regardless of who you’re playing 10 minutes with 4 runs for 40 metres and 14 tackles is as good as the elite forwards of the game. He needs to 100% be on our bench moving forward. Will only get better with more game time

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

This is fairly normal... 🙂

Coming back from a suspension too, you’d think Waddell would’ve been more careful. Just unnecessary. Back to reggie’s for mine.

 

[lsz]

Regardless of who you’re playing 10 minutes with 4 runs for 40 metres and 14 tackles is as good as the elite forwards of the game. He needs to 100% be on our bench moving forward. Will only get better with more game time

And if he has a down game (which would be very normal) or his numbers do not hold up over longer playing time (again very normal) lets hope he is viewed as a kid on a long term deal not the usual "way"

 

[Disco]

Ahh c'mon Isz, you know its always best to overhype and then crucify when the unrealistic hype isn't met 😂

All in all been pleased with what I've seen of Navale as a young middle on limited minutes. I do see merit in him getting minutes ahead of someone like Waddell but in no way a must have in our 17 yet.

He may just get there though.

 

[Woodsie]

Never been convinced about Navale, but he looks like he has bulked up a bit, and was definitely willing. Worth persevering with ... and best wishes to the bloke.

 

[XV-1]

Regardless of who you’re playing 10 minutes with 4 runs for 40 metres and 14 tackles is as good as the elite forwards of the game. He needs to 100% be on our bench moving forward. Will only get better with more game time

I liked what I saw last night. Especially willing in defence and fast laterally - unlike all of ourforwards bar Ola.

Will Spoony give him another go on the bench? Bloody hope he does.