[Resurrected] Parcell the next to go?

[Woodsie]

I reckon he's a decent half, just not a dummy half. Not being able to pass well to both sides has 'grown up playing in the halves, on one side of the field only' written all over it.

I get the feeling that his first thought as a half is "what can I do" and when nothing is on, he then looks to players outside him.

A natural half will always back himself, but his first thoughts are how can I create something for my outside players, how can I set them up.

 

[Hgbcds]

Great post, you've finally said what I have been saying all along accept I get troll ratings whenever I say Parcell is overrated. Parcell has potential but he has done nothing for this team. Koroisau has played his heart out for this club, gives 100%.

Your full of it turbo. You said parcell was a gun who would play origin. you continue to guess your way around this forum it's only because of your age??? I don't really give it to you.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Where is the unfunny button...dope

True, this type of forum is a fairly old-fashioned online discussion format, and it is much harder for those who can only express themselves through buttons and expletives.
But all welcome, so keep trying.

 

[yokahontas]

I get the feeling that his first thought as a half is "what can I do" and when nothing is on, he then looks to players outside him.

A natural half will always back himself, but his first thoughts are how can I create something for my outside players, how can I set them up.

His first instinct is definitely to run, which can be a good thing - if he was a bit quicker/more accurate at getting the ball to the guys outside him once he realises nothing's on, he'd be great. As it stands, it's probably the other thing that also makes him unsuited to hooker - the good hookers concentrate mostly on distributing the ball, and pick their moments to go for a scoot every now and then. Api wants to run more than he should in that position.

That said, I reckon he would go ok in the Heath L'Estrange type role - bring him on at hooker 15 mins before halftime, and late in the second half as well, and just let him run. You can afford to sacrifice perfect ball distribution in short bursts, when it's done so you can get a quick little runner going at tired opposition.

 

[Wombat Legacy]

True, this type of forum is a fairly old-fashioned online discussion format, and it is much harder for those who can only express themselves through buttons and expletives.
But all welcome, so keep trying.

You missed it Mr Intellectual....dope, gazelle lol How did you rise to such a position

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Payola

 

[Wombat Legacy]

You missed it Mr Intellectual....dope, gazelle lol How did you rise to such a position

Ya chump chop!

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Wombat must be so proud of his legacy!!

 

[Wombat Legacy]

Fancy calling me a kennel type supporter too, ha ha you must be a silvertail lol

 

[Woodsie]

His first instinct is definitely to run, which can be a good thing - if he was a bit quicker/more accurate at getting the ball to the guys outside him once he realises nothing's on, he'd be great. As it stands, it's probably the other thing that also makes him unsuited to hooker - the good hookers concentrate mostly on distributing the ball, and pick their moments to go for a scoot every now and then. Api wants to run more than he should in that position.

That said, I reckon he would go ok in the Heath L'Estrange type role - bring him on at hooker 15 mins before halftime, and late in the second half as well, and just let him run. You can afford to sacrifice perfect ball distribution in short bursts, when it's done so you can get a quick little runner going at tired opposition.

When all is said and done, the basic job description of a 7 and 9 is to get the best performance out of the 11 players around them. If they achieve this end then they have done their job.

Playing well as an individual may impress the viewer, but it won't impress a coach for long at the video sessions if he sees his star centres and 2nd rowers starved of good service.

I am desperately keen to see Api improve in this area because I love his commitment.

 

[Wombat Legacy]

Wombat must be so proud of his legacy!!

He is, Bat is a great bloke too. He is a real champion and very down to earth. You are a myth lol

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Fancy calling me a kennel type supporter too, ha ha you must be a silvertail lol

Thanks I'll take that as a compliment.
And I didn't call you a Kennel type supporter, its just that I don't want to see Silvertails taken over with Kennel-style posting.
How can we purport to be superior if we are not, so we need higher standards.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

You are a myth lol

Unfortunately for you, I am real!

 

[Wombat Legacy]

Thanks I'll take that as a compliment.
And I didn't call you a Kennel type supporter, its just that I don't want to see Silvertails taken over with Kennel-style posting.
How can we purport to be superior if we are not, so we need higher standards.

It was tongue in cheek, I am sure it passed you by. Come on, I am only stirring you xxx

 

[Wombat Legacy]

Unfortunately for you, I am real!

What....you're real ARRRRRGH

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

It was tongue in cheek, I am sure it passed you by. Come on, I am only stirring you xxx

I beg to differ. You have your nose out of joint because I edited your thread title.
But you got me with the dope one 😉

 

[Wombat Legacy]

I beg to differ. You have your nose out of joint because I edited your thread title.
But you got me with the dope one 😉

Mate I have a happy full life, I posted it when I was in a **** stirring mood, bi polar as @Rex would say. You were very right to edit it and I am glad you did. Good job SER8, your a good sport

 

[Wombat Legacy]

Personally the big red X is far more hurtful than the troll emoticon. Crushed

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Mate I have a happy full life, I posted it when I was in a **** stirring mood, bi polar as @Rex would say. You were very right to edit it and I am glad you did. Good job SER8, your a good sport

Was that " good sort"?, oh sorry sport!!

Back to normal transmission

 

[mave]

I don't think those missed tackle stats tell the whole story. At times Api is that keen he attempts tackles that are not his to make and could stay out of, that another player would just let go to the blokes in front of the runner. He doesn't just take "his man" he tries to take them all.

Also he tries to hit hard, that can make you miss the odd one ... but worth it, I don't think our defence suffers with him in the middle.

"Tackles that arent his to make" ????

He is on the field, in the middle of the field ,,,,,,every tackle is his to make, along with his 12 mates.