Cuthbo

[clontaago]

Signed for 2 years. Cant go into too much detail but he gets incentives next year if he plays 1st grade.

Also got MOM in PL week before last and 1 point this week.

 

[The Wheel]

Good news Clon, I watched him on Sunday and thought he went OK. He will get his chance next year I reckon.

 

[clontaago]

Oh Wheel by the way, I sort of forgot to tell you guys that Clontaago was running last Saturday over 2000m. He ran second and paid $5.50 for the place.

 

[Ryan]

Wheel - he went ok?? What game did you watch. His offloads created NUMEROUS try opportunities. He is a hard running backrower with VERY good skills. I hate to say this while Harris is still at the club, but I think Cuthbo would be a cut above him. Big call I know, because Harris on his day can be FANTASTIC.

Two years - excellent. He is one of my favourite players. Put him on the wing now!!!

Now, we need to make sure the amazing Mailangi Styles is tied up for a very, very long time as well.

 

[Volley]

Agree entirely Ryan. First time I've seen him play, and he was bloody impressive. Everytime he got the ball, something seemed to happen. What an offload he's got on him.

 

[Ryan]

The main thing is though, he CONSISTENTLY does it. Week in, week out.

He has a great combination with Mullane (offloads to Mullane), so could you imagine him with Bell. Gee Wizz...it would be an awesome sight to display!!

 

[Dan]

out standing news he is a star of the future

 

[Stevie]

Cuthbo To Wing You should start a Petition Ryan :dance: :lol2:

 

[c_eagle]

Is he solid like Glenn Stewart or does he have a bit of X-factor in him?

 

[Blunty]

I know Ryan has massive wraps on Cuthbo, and I agree that he is a real potential star. But he is anything but consistent.

In a 3 game stint he will play 1 awsome game, one good game (no mistakes) and one reasonably below par game. He does have a few mistakes in his game every now and then.

In saying that I believe he can become a consistent first grader given time, I just don't want everyone to back him as the next Sonny Bill.

I believe Styles probably puts a bit more of flare into the PL side, he is a bit of a Kylie for the PL side. Runs hard every time he gets the ball and busts the line consistently. UNfortunately on a game to game basis consistency is his worry as well.

The good thing is both these guys are young and consistency will come with experience. I would expect both to be getting a fair bit of game time next year, especially with injuries.

 

[Dan]

He isnt even 20 yet is he?

So he has plenty of time to grow up into a good footballer

 

[ManlyBacker]

Oh Wheel by the way, I sort of forgot to tell you guys that Clontaago was running last Saturday over 2000m. He ran second and paid $5.50 for the place.

Does the expression *NOT IMPRESSED* mean anything? Something along the lines of we have been waiting to see 2000 mts rings a bell. The Clon meter is going into a BIG slide (my fault - should have stuck him in the Blackbook at Racenet and you were probably too busy sucking Crownies on your platinum bar tab )

 

[Volley]

Is he solid like Glenn Stewart or does he have a bit of X-factor in him?

Definately got the X-factor in him. Well that's from the one game I've seen.

 

[Fluffy]

Good news

his offloads were good this weekend, sometimes tries to push them too much and drops the ball but has been better of late

 

[Bradza]

He definitely has the X-factor and I'll even stick my neck out and say that he could equate to Beaver in 5 years time. He has speed, mobility, size and an offload. He has also played up in class/age group consistently over the last few years but his performances make him look like he belongs.
I watched the Premier League semi against Parra at Brookie last year and I was "sold" on him that day. Parra PL had a big pack and he took it to them.
It's great news that he is signed for 2 years.

 

[andyeagle]

Ryan, you are spot on about Styles and Cuthbo. Saw Styles for the first time on the weekend - he was great. Runs hard, which I love to see. I have been watching Cuthbo since the semi against Parra at Brookie last year, and rate him highly. With BK and Beaver having no more than two years each in them, I think these guys will have a role to play.

 

[Canteen Worker]

One thing though - Cuthbertson is a forward, not a winger!!!!!

 

[Fluffy]

put him at half back

 

[Ryan]

LoL - I know Canteen...it's my thing ok.