Jake T.

[The Who]

Weidler has confirmed Jake is done for the year

He deserves a rest. So too Turbo. What's the point of him playing the remaining dead matches?
Why not give Koala a run at fullback to see how he goes. Pick Willet on one wing.
Give TT2 a chance at 5/8. Walsh to half. Hoppa Jnr to centre. Clayton the other centre.
Then in the forwards give Jazz, Sippers and Lodge early marks and our thanks for trying, and try out some of our young reserve graders.
It would give us a glimpse into our future. We have nothing to lose. May as well finish 15th as 10th.
I can tell you that I'm not interested in watching the current 17 go through the motions again this season but I would be interested should there be some new faces.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

I can tell you that I'm not interested in watching the current 17 go through the motions again this season.

What a coincidence! Judging by the way they've been playing, I'm pretty sure our current 17 are also not interested in going through the motions again this season either.

 

[mickqld]

I'll start by saying Jake has been a great servant to the club and an inspirational player for many years. But I don't think we can continue to carry Jurbo at lock. In fact I'd like to see him retire before he does any more damage to himself, but if he plays on then where does he play ?
We need someone at #13 with youth and speed/power as well as ability to link with the outside. Caleb Navale should get first shot at the #13. If you put Jake up front is he going to get us the post contact meters and quick play the balls required , I doubt it. He's not a bench impact player anymore. Yes his presence to the team is an inspiration but he has to offer more than that. I just can't see where he fits into the structure required to be top 8 competitive anymore.

 

[The Who]

Jurbo should be a starting prop, playing 20-25 minutes when the match is tight. Then you could bring him back if defence needed strengthening.
Unfortunately I don't think Jurbo has broken a tackle in the past three years. I wonder if he is instructed to simply attract defenders to him, and get a quick play-the-ball?

 

[The '47ers]

I wonder if he is instructed to simply attract defenders to him, and get a quick play-the-ball?

He barely makes a hit up so I'm sure that's not it.

 

[manlyfan76]

I'll start by saying Jake has been a great servant to the club and an inspirational player for many years. But I don't think we can continue to carry Jurbo at lock. In fact I'd like to see him retire before he does any more damage to himself, but if he plays on then where does he play ?
We need someone at #13 with youth and speed/power as well as ability to link with the outside. Caleb Navale should get first shot at the #13. If you put Jake up front is he going to get us the post contact meters and quick play the balls required , I doubt it. He's not a bench impact player anymore. Yes his presence to the team is an inspiration but he has to offer more than that. I just can't see where he fits into the structure required to be top 8 competitive anymore.

All good points.
His stats have all dropped year on year for five years now, his best hope is not to drop further. Can't see him improving.

Even the games he's not played the 80 are generally the same output.