Fullback Kevin Locke candid on driving force behind NRL return with Manly

[Frank]

He says all the things expected of him but gee I hope this kid succeeds. I'm a sucker for stories like this. I remember he always made me nervous when he had the ball in his hands for the Warriors against us.

 

[Holmsey]

If people are saying he could play centre then yeah it matters. You listed a bunch of halves and a hooker. He's obviously talented but he is a small guy.

Kata, Heleta, Jennings, Mata'utia, Nofoaluma Mamo, Zillman, Naiquama, Gagai, Faraimo, Mata'utia, Milne, Reed, Beale, Ross, Walker, Wahre. There's a list of small centres for you. None of the have issues with size.

 

[Eagle1]

It does hold up because it's my opinion. Are you telling me it doesn't worry me? How would you know that? That aside Lachlan Coote has been pretty injury prone thus far.

That's true it's your opinion,I just disagree with your assumption,let's both hope that he excels with our mighty eagles hey.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Kata, Heleta, Jennings, Mata'utia, Nofoaluma Mamo, Zillman, Naiquama, Gagai, Faraimo, Mata'utia, Milne, Reed, Beale, Ross, Walker, Wahre. There's a list of small centres for you. None of the have issues with size.

Even our very own Killer wasn't a giant!!

There's not too many Greg Inglis / Konrad Hurrell types in the centres these days, a few but most are average size!

 

[Woodsie]

Michael Jennings 5'11' 96kg

Kevin Locke 5'9" 87kg

But boy, can he run with a football.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Michael Jennings 5'11' 96kg

Kevin Locke 5'9" 87kg

But boy, can he run with a football.

I still think if he plays it will be at Fullback, that's of course if Snake doesn't play.

Smart move by Bozo, covering the bases nicely.

Plenty on here bagging him but that's a good move, train and trial is no commitment, no Snake, in you go buddy!!

 

[God]

He's an upgrade on Brett Stewart at this point his career and 1/8 of the cost I'm guessing

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

He's an upgrade on Brett Stewart at this point his career and 1/8 of the cost I'm guessing

An upgrade from the 2016 version, but who knows he might have cleared the demons, fixed the injury and be ready for one last hurrah!

And then again , maybe not.

 

[God]

The effort from last year was disturbing, the injury not as much.

 

[Shoe1]

Michael Jennings 5'11' 96kg

Kevin Locke 5'9" 87kg

But boy, can he run with a football.

Jennings is mostly fat, which weighs more than muscle.

 

[wombatgc]

. He's obviously talented but he is a small guy.

You been talking to Chelsea?

 

[MANLY4LIFE]

Praying for the injury free gods to shine upon us next season

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

He's an upgrade on Brett Stewart at this point his career and 1/8 of the cost I'm guessing

Harsh, God. Whatever happened to forgiveness?

 

[andyvb]

If this truly is a rebuilding phase, let's put Parker in centre, weighs 90kg and is 6ft 3

 

[Ryan]

Are we really complaining about how small players are? Size doesn't matter, ie JT, Moses, Toovey, Koroisau, Milford, Kata these players are all small but they still played and play well despite it. Being small can also be an advantage.

Hear, hear mate - I still consider Matt Bowen and Preston Campbell as two of the most gifted fullbacks in their prime - just game changers.

 

[double hoops]

That has to be the best NRL article this off season.

 

[Hgbcds]

I agree Loobs!! Yes the players have all gone thru a rough patch, however I'm pretty sure they didn't come here to play reserve grade & definitely have a point to prove & that can only be a positive thing! IF, yes I know it's a big if, but if they fire then we're gonna cause plenty of headaches for opposition teams.

your right they didn't come to play reserve grade they just came from reserve grade

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

That has to be the best NRL article this off season.

Nice story, hope it works out for the kid!!

 

[Hgbcds]

Mate Lachlan cootes tiny,but you tell me if you've seen a better fullback his size run the ball back at speed,so your quote doesn't stand up sorry.

If he catches the ball he is good

 

[SLR5000]

He says all the things expected of him but gee I hope this kid succeeds. I'm a sucker for stories like this. I remember he always made me nervous when he had the ball in his hands for the Warriors against us.

I will back you up on that also mate .. I was afraid of only 2 players in that gf & he was one of them , if given half a chance had the ability to take the game a way from us .. I know its 5 years ago but i hope he starts at fullback i see no reason why tom cant be a superstar in the centres where we need to be potent he cld be another inglis ..