[Resurrected] Lachlan Croker

[Ohgeez]

If Croker does end up being ruled out for up to 3 rounds it should be Simpkin’s spot to lose going on the rest of the year. Id hate to see us winning & him playing good just to be dropped because Croker is ‘tough’

 

[The Wheel]

Froggy injury troubles early in his career where knee related from memory??

 

[silvereagle]

If Croker does end up being ruled out for up to 3 rounds it should be Simpkin’s spot to lose going on the rest of the year. Id hate to see us winning & him playing good just to be dropped because Croker is ‘tough’

I liked the way Jazz Tevaga played recently against the Poms....at hooker. While Croker is out he will likely start at 9 with bench backup from Gordie / Simkin. With Croker back, I think he will be our 14 as he can also cover lock. Seibold obviously likes him also.

“Jazz has played in finals and has had a lot experience over there in New Zealand. He has also represented Samoa,’’ said Manly Coach Anthony Seibold.

“He brings that grit and toughness to what we have already got here. We feel like he will be a good addition to our group.”

 

[Ohgeez]

I liked the way Jazz Tevaga played recently against the Poms....at hooker. While Croker is out he will likely start at 9 with bench backup from Gordie / Simkin. With Croker back, I think he will be our 14 as he can also cover lock. Seibold obviously likes him also.

“Jazz has played in finals and has had a lot experience over there in New Zealand. He has also represented Samoa,’’ said Manly Coach Anthony Seibold.

“He brings that grit and toughness to what we have already got here. We feel like he will be a good addition to our group.”

I agree Jazz will definitely play some hooker, front row & lock across the year from the bench but why would Simpkin not start? He played well when given chances last season & put in 80 minute performances when we we won some tough games.

 

[lsz]

So we have had someone for years at 9 who was a good defender but lacked the dynamic ball playing / running of other 9's.

If we have Jazz playing there I would think it is a downgrade compared to what we have had with Croker

 

[rmd]

I think it has to be Simpkin to start with, unless GCKT really stands out in the pre season games. Tavega would be a 'standby'.