Run Koula Run
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I'd be very surprised if they haven't considered every single thing that Silvertails posters think of - plus a whole batch of other stuff we never even imagine!
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
Shoe is not tied to the left side and has popped up many times on the right as a link and a point of attack last few games.
@manlyfan76 is right, he has been popping up on the right and with good effect, here's a few examples from the last 2 games.
Tolutau Koula try 21st minute
Haumole Olakau'atu try 29th minute
Haumole Olakau'atu try 28th minute
Tolutau Koula try 31st minute
silvereagle
Reserve Grader
Yep you guys are right. Not a coincidence also as his match fitness improves with each game that he is now in a more roving mode both sides of the ruck. I think still some ways to guy with match fitness but looking good. I said a few weeks ago in another thread that this kid is a slow burn but early results to date are very promising. Upwards and onwards Josh!!
LeonardCohen
Bencher
The biggest improvement with Saab is his willingness to play tough and back himself. Finally he is using his size as well as his speed.
Spot on about his pass selection and timing.
It's official, he needs to be moved to left centre as he is wasted on the right.
Cherry is always feeding huamole and is never giving koula early ball... he Isn't just used as a battering ram!
We also lack pace on the left so it makes sense (especially starting from next week since Parker will be out)!
Cherry is always feeding huamole and is never giving koula early ball... he Isn't just used as a battering ram!
We also lack pace on the left so it makes sense (especially starting from next week since Parker will be out)!
Ryan
Journey Man
Needs WAY more ball. We need him with ball in hand as much as possible. Like I said, give him the 1 jersey, Garrick back to centre.
He was fantastic, especially in attack.
HoldenV8
Journey Man
Please put into perspective who our opponents were today. Would a team like Penrith or Brisbane or Melbourne have given Tolu Koula the room to run like the Dogs did today??
Tom Trbojevic, when fit, is arguably the single best player of his generation and his best position is fullback. One good game against a team that would struggle in NSW Cup does not make a permanent position switch.
Koula played well today, no argument. And he probably should be the first choice backup if Tom goes down injured. But when both are fit Tom should be the fullback and Koula in the centres.
Tom Trbojevic, when fit, is arguably the single best player of his generation and his best position is fullback. One good game against a team that would struggle in NSW Cup does not make a permanent position switch.
Koula played well today, no argument. And he probably should be the first choice backup if Tom goes down injured. But when both are fit Tom should be the fullback and Koula in the centres.
2021 when Tom was on fire
Melbourne and Souths completely shut down Tom in the semis. Just saying
HoldenV8
Journey Man
He wasn't the only Sea Eagle they shut down in those two games. Just saying
Top End Eagle
Bencher
Because he wasn't re-signed and we were not going to win the comp this year so you don't bump up his asking price by playing him in the shop front for other teams to tempt.
Also if you are picking a top seventeen he is in it no matter where and at the moment everyone fit that isn't centre so why move him if that's where he will be for the firesee able future.
Not saying I don't think next year at some stage he any Turbo shouldn't shift. Koula is a lot better playing both sides.
What a joy to finally see him play fullback. Yes it was just the dogs.. but just seeing him in space and how he creates havoc with his speed and creating space for the outside players. Great to see. Hopefully this ends the Garrick to fullback when Thomas the tank engine breaks down
Rocky
Bencher
I agree with a lot of what you say.
But Turbo will make an impact wherever he plays and Koula would be enhanced playing fullback.
That's where ive landed for the moment.
(And let's face it Tom won't get back to the 2021 form, unfortunately)
NYEagle
Bencher
Great assessment. Although he played super today, we must remind ourselves this was junk time dead rubber footy on a super fast track. Don McKinnon would have looked good at fullback today.
That said, the potential was on display. He needs to press on and do this against a top eight side under high pressure next year. I haven’t seen much of that yet. Let’s hope he gains the confidence needed.
NYEagle
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6 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 10 |
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8 | 4 | 4 | 73 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
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8 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 7 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | -31 | 6 |
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8 | 3 | 5 | -55 | 6 |
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