TheSoaringEagle2023
Bencher
I don't think he's played in Blacktown. Seem to be too big a jump from juniors straight to 1st grade. I guess you don't know if you don't try.
Kaeo Weekes
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eagleron
Bencher
I'm pretty sure he played the first half against Newtown at Brookie a fortnight ago
HoldenV8
Journey Man
I have this to say about the two games Weekes has been our fullback in 2023.....
Remember how Tom was before last Sunday? He still had 5 tries, numerous try assists and line break assists. That would have been better than what Weekes has so far shown in first grade.
Tried at dummy half. Fail.
Tried at 5/8. Fail
Tried at fullback. Fail
Now I understand why last time out against Newcastle in Mudgee, Seibold preferred to put an injured Tuipulotu back on instead of putting on Weekes who was sitting on the bench fresh as a daisy.
He's either not that good, or he's simply not ready for first grade at this stage of his development.
Remember how Tom was before last Sunday? He still had 5 tries, numerous try assists and line break assists. That would have been better than what Weekes has so far shown in first grade.
Tried at dummy half. Fail.
Tried at 5/8. Fail
Tried at fullback. Fail
Now I understand why last time out against Newcastle in Mudgee, Seibold preferred to put an injured Tuipulotu back on instead of putting on Weekes who was sitting on the bench fresh as a daisy.
He's either not that good, or he's simply not ready for first grade at this stage of his development.
LeonardCohen
Bencher
Yep. Did you see the second man play Schu tried to run down the right and Weekes missed his assignment? Schu still threw the ball hoping he'd get there but Kaeo was horribly out of position on that sweep.
Poor guy was on a hiding to nothing today.
He's been in the side, then out, then 18th man, played as a 6, 14 and fullback.
Any wonder he is struggling...
He needs to spend at least a month back in reserves, in ONE position, playing 80 minutes every match to rebuild his confidence in his game.
He'll come back a tougher, better player.
He's been in the side, then out, then 18th man, played as a 6, 14 and fullback.
Any wonder he is struggling...
He needs to spend at least a month back in reserves, in ONE position, playing 80 minutes every match to rebuild his confidence in his game.
He'll come back a tougher, better player.
The '47ers
Your resident two-headed Queenslander
And to think, he was one of this busload of apparent Messiah's that we have coming through.
TheSoaringEagle2023
Bencher
Plus he will probably have a better coach to develop under. I can't see any development under Seibold. Seems as though the Blacktown coach is not bad.
I fear Seibold willl over the years let most of the good talent walk away because he's got a poor history of developing young players. If he persists in the role, he will most likely do what Barrett did and that's buy established players from other clubs.
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
He definitely played for Blacktown… he was an absolute star in juniors tho…
TheSoaringEagle2023
Bencher
For a whole season though? Maybe only for a few games.
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
Yeah might have played a hand full of games at the back of last season and a couple this year…
Pretty sure he had some extended injury periods last year… regardless I agree he needs to go back to BWSE and get games under his belt…
Weekes needs to figure out what he wants. Has all the physical attributes and skills, but if he wants to be an NRL fullback (or spine player) he'll need to be more assertive. Including verbally. It's not for everyone (where's Manly's sport psychologist when we need him?)
JakeyB789
Reserve Grader
Weekes has shown in his 2 games at fullback this year that’s he’s not quite ready for it yet, which is fine as he’s 21 and still has plenty of talent. He did show some good signs early today and made a really nice run off a 20m tap, but just didn’t involve himself for most of the game. Definitely agree that he should play 80 at fullback for Blacktown for a while and we put Garrick back there when we have to..
Which leads me to say I’m disappointed in Turbo for playing origin. Latrell set a precedent last year sitting out following an injury and it worked out for both him and Souths, and I think given his recent history Tom owed it to us to do the same. We waited 12 rounds for him to put in a performance like last week and that came with his NSW spot on the line. He’s also not the type to back up so probably misses another 3 of our next 5 games (including Parra and Storm away). He may win an origin series but he likely won’t be playing finals footy this year.
Which leads me to say I’m disappointed in Turbo for playing origin. Latrell set a precedent last year sitting out following an injury and it worked out for both him and Souths, and I think given his recent history Tom owed it to us to do the same. We waited 12 rounds for him to put in a performance like last week and that came with his NSW spot on the line. He’s also not the type to back up so probably misses another 3 of our next 5 games (including Parra and Storm away). He may win an origin series but he likely won’t be playing finals footy this year.
Compared to that Tigers fullback Bula , Weekes just hasn't grasped his opportunities. His lack of involvement in the games he's been picked at fullback and 5/8 have been very disappointing. I hope all this hasn't damaged his progress and stifles his talent.
Bloke on the hill
Reserve Grader
Weekes is a real talent, but he's an obvious centre.
The good news is that Seibs will eventually run out of playing him in wrong positions!
The good news is that Seibs will eventually run out of playing him in wrong positions!
TheSoaringEagle2023
Bencher
He's still got to pack down at prop and 2nd row yet.
Bloke on the hill
Reserve Grader
His skills & game attributes are that of a class centre.
Given opportunity & time there, he & Koula would be ideal centres going forward.
Given opportunity & time there, he & Koula would be ideal centres going forward.
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What skills and attributes?
He is reasonably elusive, however as you can see with Koula, being elusive and fast is not a instant recipe for centre success.
He can't tackle, certainly won't be able to slide in defense . He can't break tackles one on one and does not posses the " hard " run off the line.
Hopefully in time he will get these, but he is not first grade standard atm.
As we see with the maligned Parker, his one on one defense is exceptional as is his hard runs and runs into gaps - unfortunately he is a bit slow both in attack and laterally in defense.
LeonardCohen
Bencher
He was really good in that game against the Dogs last year at fullback (minus the dropped bomb that cost us the match), and one of the features of his play was a high work rate. He was in and around the ball and made a ton of kick return metres. That is what I find strange about his recent efforts. It's not as if he has made errors or stiffled the attack, he just hasn't really been sighted.
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