Jacob Arthur

[Ryan]

He'd actually make a great Lock all. Backrow of:

11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Caleb Navale
13. Jake Arthur

 

[Rocky]

I like Arthur and you can’t question his effort. I just worry he doesn’t have the speed to be a running threat which makes him too predictable as an NRL half.

Yep - he's definitely a player, but too slow but to be an above average half.

 

[BOZO]

Too many Questions Marks around JA in my opinion
I do not think he is the answer to our Future Halves
Cup Player at Best

The Good news is JA has another year ahead of him and the final say
Good luck JA

 

[lsz]

He'd actually make a great Lock all. Backrow of:

11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Caleb Navale
13. Jake Arthur

In attack yes but I would worry about his ability around the ruck which seems to be our biggest flaw at the moment

 

[double hoops]

I like Arthur and you can’t question his effort. I just worry he doesn’t have the speed to be a running threat which makes him too predictable as an NRL half.

His kicking game was the one part of his game which left a bit to be desired, early on at least, it did improve as the game went on.

But I reckon Jake was still a Mile ahead of his opposite number yesterday, you know, just the current world cup champion winner halfback, pommy Dodd.

You can only beat what's in front of you.

 

[Dion Johnson]

I like Arthur and you can’t question his effort. I just worry he doesn’t have the speed to be a running threat which makes him too predictable as an NRL half.

Similar view, pretty slow off the mark and doesn’t look that sharp with his feet.

Goes to the line very well and creates opportunities around him but it’s a touch slower than expected.

I find him a percentages player, lots of effort and does all the one percentages very well, though yesterday his kicking game was disappointing from what he is capable of.

The original recruitment group that got him over seen him as a ball playing lock, that’s where his long term future maybe with his frame and speed.

 

[bob dylan]

I like him.

But at NRL level week after week is a much tougher gig.

 

[castle eagle]

Surprised not a lot of commentary today on Jake Arthur. I thought he was close to my MOM. Set up a lot of our attacking raids and organised the team really well across the park. Also his defence has stepped up big time from last I saw him play. Thought he played the full 80 minutes also??

for mine i thought 1 play showed the reason he shouldn't be in first grade, 1st half manly defending repeated sets. souths swing the ball and a player fumbles it, j.a. picks it up and starts down the sideline. as defenders converge he stays wide making zero effort to move away from the sideline and is tackled into touch. yes, he was saved by the referee deciding he hadn't taken advantage so we got the feed from a scrum where Souths knocked on but an experienced player shouldn't let himself get caught out like that, especially when it was obvious he was never going to outrun the defenders

 

[silvereagle]

for mine i thought 1 play showed the reason he shouldn't be in first grade, 1st half manly defending repeated sets. souths swing the ball and a player fumbles it, j.a. picks it up and starts down the sideline. as defenders converge he stays wide making zero effort to move away from the sideline and is tackled into touch. yes, he was saved by the referee deciding he hadn't taken advantage so we got the feed from a scrum where Souths knocked on but an experienced player shouldn't let himself get caught out like that, especially when it was obvious he was never going to outrun the defenders

I think you are a hard marker. Yes I remember the play and you are probably right. I also remember numerous occasions over the last few seasons where our highly experienced Australian and SOO halfback continually jumping out of our defensive line to open up a massive gaps for the opposition. If I had a choice between the two errors, I know which one I would take.

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

It is possible too that JA knew he had the Advantage rule to rely upon if the running raid didn't work.

 

[Ohgeez]

Have to remember Arthur also missed the last couple months of footy last year, was always going to be rusty with a few mistakes but overall he did well