Ethan Bullemor
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A great point that is often ignored when people say 'sign this guy' or 'that guy' or 'pick so and so next week'.There's some players that seem to be "outsiders" in the playing group. They get along but don't have any great mates in the team. Marty always struck me as being one; Croker the opposite.
Maybe settling into a new team/city/ state has been more challenging for Bullemore than he anticipated and that is coming through in his footy?
I hope he has a cracker of a season this year
It's a team game and a long arduous season. Relocating interstate is big. And benchpress stats and sprint times aren't enough when it comes to picking the right people for a successful squad. Hence the value of guys like Finucane, or at Manly probably Crokes, Parker, even Harper. And in earlier times, blokes like Luke Williamson and the Wolfman. Maybe the Johns kid was signed with stuff like that in mind?
Condons arrival could be very good for him. Hopefully, they'll both shine this year.There's some players that seem to be "outsiders" in the playing group. They get along but don't have any great mates in the team. Marty always struck me as being one; Croker the opposite.
Maybe settling into a new team/city/ state has been more challenging for Bullemore than he anticipated and that is coming through in his footy?
I hope he has a cracker of a season this year
IMO the fresh inclusive approach implemented this season will pay great dividends.
I said before that I thought passion may be an issue for Bullemor, however, maybe that was the wrong word, as clearly, with his intelligence and study, he is very passionate about some things, and possibly NRL although, I hear on the grapevine that this will be his last NRL season, as he leaves to focus on his business career. Maybe a breakout year will change his mind, with a big salary increase, and Turbo is studying the same career as Bullemor.
On reflection, in 2022, he just looked lost and had minimal impact, much less than I expected, with his speed and size. Clearly Seibold had time for him at the Broncos, even though a few games and maybe he was just confused about his role under Dessie's coaching and what his role was.
He has more speed than Murray and Radley and much more than any other prop or lock for that matter, and maybe, just maybe, depending on what side he plays, with Olakau'atu on the right and Tuilagi on the left, both great off loaders, a good inside line with pace may create plenty of points. It may also create options for DCE and Shu as an outside runner between Olakau'atu and or Tuilagi.
You can agree or disagree with me in that, aside from 'the bloody bombs', which can be a lottery, the best attack is achieved in four ways:
1) Making the defending side compress, leaving space on the outside (if Bullemor can create doubt in the defensive line, this would be great)
2) Making the defending side focus on width, creating gaps on the inside (Bullemor just has to be hidden behind DCE or Shut)
3) Identifying tired or injured players where tackles may be missed (yeah normal)
4) The chip ahead, which Phil Blake did masterly and is rarely used today and given our speed out wide should be a consideration
I think the greatest thing I recall from the 70's to the 90's and even 2011, there did not appear to be any structure, except in defence. It was just 'play it as it happens'. It was great to watch.
I hope Ethan has a great year. We can only wish.
On reflection, in 2022, he just looked lost and had minimal impact, much less than I expected, with his speed and size. Clearly Seibold had time for him at the Broncos, even though a few games and maybe he was just confused about his role under Dessie's coaching and what his role was.
He has more speed than Murray and Radley and much more than any other prop or lock for that matter, and maybe, just maybe, depending on what side he plays, with Olakau'atu on the right and Tuilagi on the left, both great off loaders, a good inside line with pace may create plenty of points. It may also create options for DCE and Shu as an outside runner between Olakau'atu and or Tuilagi.
You can agree or disagree with me in that, aside from 'the bloody bombs', which can be a lottery, the best attack is achieved in four ways:
1) Making the defending side compress, leaving space on the outside (if Bullemor can create doubt in the defensive line, this would be great)
2) Making the defending side focus on width, creating gaps on the inside (Bullemor just has to be hidden behind DCE or Shut)
3) Identifying tired or injured players where tackles may be missed (yeah normal)
4) The chip ahead, which Phil Blake did masterly and is rarely used today and given our speed out wide should be a consideration
I think the greatest thing I recall from the 70's to the 90's and even 2011, there did not appear to be any structure, except in defence. It was just 'play it as it happens'. It was great to watch.
I hope Ethan has a great year. We can only wish.
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 8 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 6 |
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4 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 6 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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4 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | -7 | 4 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | -8 | 4 |
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4 | 2 | 2 | -10 | 4 |
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4 | 2 | 2 | -13 | 4 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | -9 | 2 |
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4 | 1 | 3 | -11 | 2 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | -22 | 2 |
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4 | 0 | 4 | -30 | 0 |
