Is Jaxson Paulo a starter

[Ryan]

We’ll have to be patient and give him a little time , that would have been intimidating yesterday , the occasion , new team , trying to impress.

Not writing him off after 1 game.

I don't know, maybe it's the eye test, but I just feel he has that natural footballing ability about him you see with some of those indigenous players (that's just beautiful to watch). In time, and as he starts believing he's a full time first grader, I think we'll see some of that.

 

[manly al]

At least Tui came in handy as a 7th forward bringing the ball out from our red zone. Against his old club in 2wks let's see how he goes in this.

Paulo would have the edge on Tui and Ray Ray in the speed department .
Would say a bit more reliable overall under the high ball ,
Like Saab , probably has some real ability fielding an attacking bomb .
Others mentioning on here that he has shown some effectiveness with some ruck carries previously
Always Faualo to consider eventually as well but Paulo would have a speed edge on him as well

 

[Eagle 1]

Paulo would have the edge on Tui and Ray Ray in the speed department .
Would say a bit more reliable overall under the high ball ,
Like Saab , probably has some real ability fielding an attacking bomb .
Others mentioning on here that he has shown some effectiveness with some ruck carries previously
Always Faualo to consider eventually as well but Paulo would have a speed edge on him as well

Nice attempted defence Al, but sorry, I ain't buying it.. As long as he's in the starting side i'll be backing him all the way tho.

 

[Shoe1]

I was underwhelmed, he was a bit passive. He should have been anticipating that brooks cut out pass, but he was back on his heels.

I guess another chance is a good thing, but fualalo looks a goer, or Talau at least has height.

 

[manly al]

Nice attempted defence Al, but sorry, I ain't buying it.. As long as he's in the starting side i'll be backing him all the way tho.

not a convincing advantage on the other options right now but should be enough to hold his spot
Roosters game will be a pretty fair indicator how his form is holding up

 

[patorick2010]

It was only really the Gagai try and Brooks pass that I had issues with.

Not sure if Vaega or any other option would have done much better though in hindsight.

Was getting Saab 2021 vibes. He'll get better.

 

[patorick2010]

Way better yesterday. Looked much more confident and safe.

 

[eaglebuzz]

He's definitely a starter whilst both Saab and Talau are injured.

Talau looked the goods yesterday though, such a shame that he did his ankle at the end there.

 

[Eagle 1]

Way better yesterday. Looked much more confident and safe.

Bad read on the first try, caught in no mans land, grabbing at nothing. He'll learn from this tho.

 

[frank stokes]

Bad read on the first try, caught in no mans land, grabbing at nothing. He'll learn from this tho.

Agree but he followed the centre (Garrick?) in… Tedesco scores untouched if Paulo stays out…

 

[Eagle 1]

Agree but he followed the centre (Garrick?) in… Tedesco scores untouched if Paulo stays out…

Yeah, thought Paulo could of just slide a bit more before committing to a decision. Easier said than done i guess.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Bad read on the first try, caught in no mans land, grabbing at nothing. He'll learn from this tho.

Garrick committed himself fully to a decoy runner, that was what opened up the hole.

 

[MW66]

He's definitely a starter whilst both Saab and Talau are injured.

Talau looked the goods yesterday though, such a shame that he did his ankle at the end there.

Agree looked better. Talau however was very good as a 'fill-in' winger. They mentioned in commentary he had dropped 8kgs from last season. Even though he didn't take a clean bomb I liked how he competed for the high ball against Dom Young. Early on he also had to turn and chase a grubber for Young and did enough to put him off. Thought he made a lot of effort plays.

 

[frank stokes]

Yeah, thought Paulo could have just slide a bit more before committing to a decision. Easier said than done i guess.

I totally agree he was caught in no-man’s land and he potentially could have done better but I did not think Garrick had to come in either as Chez was there

 

[Damien2812]

Any updates on Talau's injury?

 

[Simonmyers11]

I personally would eventually like to see Koula and Talua in the centres.

Garrick and Saab on the edges

 

[Rocky]

I personally would eventually like to see Koula and Talua in the centres.

Garrick and Saab on the edges

Agree with this

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Looked better yesterday , still learning , lots of upside coming

 

[JakeyB789]

Somehow came off second best in a battle with Morgan Harper on the wing. Awful in defence, costly mistakes in attack, looks like he plays with zero confidence or passion.

Vaega and Talau on the wings until Saab is back.

 

[Nordburg]

Somehow came off second best in a battle with Morgan Harper on the wing. Awful in defence, costly mistakes in attack, looks like he plays with zero confidence or passion.

Vaega and Talau on the wings until Saab is back.

I don’t think anyone won that battle,least of all anyone that watched it