Players Playing to Their Strengths

[DanielTurbo888]

We need to change things up a bit for this 2025 season. We need to play smarter and really make the most of our opportunities and get the best of our boys. We have somehow got to get more out of the likes of Ben and Koula. Ben has a good passing game and I have seen him put in a couple of nice attacking kicks in his time so hopefully we can use him better this year and see him playing to his strengths. We need to give Koula some extra space to work with throughout the game. We have wasted his talent somewhat by playing a lot of one dimensional attack and not trying some deep attacking plays to give our speedsters some room to work with.

And defensively we need to work as one up and in, great sliding defence and no hanging back and backpedaling like we did countless times this year.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

In my very humble opinion the thing we need to work on is defence.

Get that right , and we’ll be in the top 4.

 

[manlyfan76]

The 4 questions are
Jake 13?
Garrick 3?
Lehi 1?
Simpkin 9?

 

[Carl]

Anthony Seibold re. Turbo: "I think he could play six but he'll be our fullback in 2025."

Sounds like that one might have been decided.

 

[KNUCKLES]

The 4 questions are
Jake 13?
Garrick 3?
Lehi 1?
Simpkin 9?

Second backrower?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

The 4 questions are
Jake 13?
Garrick 3?
Lehi 1?
Simpkin 9?

Jake to 8
Rueben to 5
Lehi to 1
Simpkin to 14 , but playing the major 9 role after the first 20 minutes

 

[Ryan]

Went down to Narrabeen to look at some of our forwards sprint training sessions. Brown, Jurbo, Tevaga, Taukeiaho, Aloiai, Sipley, Burbo, were on fire

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[bob dylan]

Simpkin has potential but his defence isn't good enough, and I think thats why he was dropped and did not return.

He is young and might be our best long term option at 9, but Croker is in our best 13 every day of the week and that there is an issue.

I dont have the answer - well I did earlier in the year when it was clear Damian Cooke was on the nose at Souffs.

 

[Stewbojevic]

Simpkin has potential but his defence isn't good enough, and I think thats why he was dropped and did not return.

He is young and might be our best long term option at 9, but Croker is in our best 13 every day of the week and that there is an issue.

I dont have the answer - well I did earlier in the year when it was clear Damian Cooke was on the nose at Souffs.

There’s a reason we recruited Zaidas. I wouldn’t be surprised if he made a run for that starting spot towards the end of 2024. Reminds me a bit of Manaise Fainu with his running game.

 

[Carl]

There’s a reason we recruited Zaidas. I wouldn’t be surprised if he made a run for that starting spot towards the end of 2024. Reminds me a bit of Manaise Fainu with his running game.

He's running out of time for that

 

[manly al]

He's running out of time for that

Maybe can be a New Years resolution for him

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Wonder if Seibs reads Silvertails

If so he’s getting some quality suggestions from armchair experts ( including me ).

Seibs

Jake to Prop ( he’s no longer a quality 13)

If you are going to insist on the Frog at 9 we need some creativity from minute 21-60, so please , Simpkin , whoever , just do it.

And admit it , Garrick is a better winger than centre , we know it , everyone knows it but seemingly you don’t.

And lastly , you’ve got some lazy forwards ( at times ), they need a kick up the arse because we ain’t winning any GF if they don’t step up.

Yours sincerely

MFB

 

[Ryan]

Went down to Narrabeen to look at some of our forwards sprint training sessions. Brown, Jurbo, Tevaga, Taukeiaho, Aloiai, Sipley, Burbo, were on fire

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Omg, some people disliked this. Buy a sense of humour guys, it was a farking joke ! Pretty sure they are going cheap on eBay.

 

[jbb/james]

We need to change things up a bit for this 2025 season. We need to play smarter and really make the most of our opportunities and get the best of our boys. We have somehow got to get more out of the likes of Ben and Koula. Ben has a good passing game and I have seen him put in a couple of nice attacking kicks in his time so hopefully we can use him better this year and see him playing to his strengths. We need to give Koula some extra space to work with throughout the game. We have wasted his talent somewhat by playing a lot of one dimensional attack and not trying some deep attacking plays to give our speedsters some room to work with.

And defensively we need to work as one up and in, great sliding defence and no hanging back and backpedaling like we did countless times this year.

Not enough quality ball to koula I agree

Its hard to really quantify at this stage if he is a much better fullback or at fullback does he just get better ball. His early form showcased some pretty decent defence one on one, a very succesful legs tackle technique with a speed hype

We see glimpses but a combo of late ball and he isnt really a guy that seems to go looking to get involved limits his impact on a regular basis But his game needs to develop and I think Koula himself would realise anyone could lose game time in this backline if injuries are kind

 

[manly al]

Situation with Garrick in the centres is still going to be on the problematic side and if the side can do any better with someone else there .
At this stage , only Turbo at centre with Koula and Lehi at the back , maybe could offer a bit more but according to initial indications , will not be happening or even considered for a while .
Talau there with Koula , unlikely and to offer any general improvement , , even though again , one can only be very pleased with Talau 's overall efforts last season at centre or wing

 

[Eagle 1]

Not enough quality ball to koula I agree

Its hard to really quantify at this stage if he is a much better fullback or at fullback does he just get better ball. His early form showcased some pretty decent defence one on one, a very succesful legs tackle technique with a speed hype

We see glimpses but a combo of late ball and he isnt really a guy that seems to go looking to get involved limits his impact on a regular basis But his game needs to develop and I think Koula himself would realise anyone could lose game time in this backline if injuries are kind

yep, sort of player who needs to be put through a hole in the defence, re; try in the Bulldogs semi win. Nothing wrong with this tho, just needs to realize his potential, needs to pin back the ears and explode into the line. He's got the build and speed to do this on a regular basis.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Omg, some people disliked this. Buy a sense of humour guys, it was a farking joke ! Pretty sure they are going cheap on eBay.

Yeah I knew it was a joke, but at the expense of special athletics, didn't make me chuckle just made me slightly sad. Sorry for the dislike it was spur of th emoment.

 

[BOZO]

The Mother of all Strength is Mental Strength

What does Mental strength mean and what does it do ?
Mental strength is the ability to manage our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and help overcome adversity and achieve our goals


The Head Coach is the builder of his players Mental Strength
The Head coach determines which position players play and how they play the game
The Definition the Head coach Pumped his Players Up for the Big Win can not be more Defying

This Bloke has to lift ( to a higher standard ) if his players are to lift the Premiership Trophy

 

[ManlyTragic]

There’s a reason we recruited Zaidas. I wouldn’t be surprised if he made a run for that starting spot towards the end of 2024. Reminds me a bit of Manaise Fainu with his running game.

His running game ended when he ran into a fence!

Just sayin’

 

[Ryan]

Yeah I knew it was a joke, but at the expense of special athletics, didn't make me chuckle just made me slightly sad. Sorry for the dislike it was spur of th emoment.

Ummmm, dude, I don't think it's "special athletics" as you claim......it's a standard health camp for people who are overweight......that's pretty rough of you man. I follow that page because it subscribes to health and fitness.....