The Jazz thread ... all that Jazz

[Kiwi Eagle]

Tevaga’s tribute to late friend fuels his Mt Smart comeback

Jazz Tevaga on the passing of his former teammate and playing against the Warriors.

www.nzherald.co.nz

 

[Scorpio]

I should add that one game against ordinary opposition that conceded 42 points should not count for too much when making a meaningful comparison.

 

[Phobia]

I should add that one game against ordinary opposition that conceded 42 points should not count for too much when making a meaningful comparison.

Exactly. I'm very open to Jazz at hooker, but I didn't see any extraordinary night and day difference to Croker just yet. A better sample size will certainly help judgement.

In the absence of sample size, I compared the 10-20 min mark of Saturday's game, to the last game that we had a roll-on like that, the 10-20 min mark of the Round 26 Bulldogs game. I really couldn't tell much of a difference between the service of Croker and Tevaga within those timeframes aside from Tevaga's balls seemed to in general land higher. What was interesting, was that the hit-up runners on Saturday all appeared to have a greater lead-up run compared to last year. That is, irrespective of dummy-half, they were further back, and having longer lead-up runs before taking on the ball. Indicates higher fitness levels across the board to me.

Still think Croker is very underrated/overhated by this forum. When he's back we'll be able to directly compare in games! Can probably hold off on this discussion until then.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I see on Instagram Jazz s looking forward to “ giving it” to his old team mates. “ If we get in front by a couple I’m really going to get it to them “ he said .

Jazz , let’s not jump the gun.

But hope you can do what you plan to do.

 

[manlyfan76]

Played well at 13. Tackled well. Ok hit ups, lots of energy. I'm open to him Playing lock more and resting old Jakey.

 

[Phobia]

I'd play him at 14, coming off the bench to play 40 mins at lock, and 10 mins at hooker to spell Simpkin. Jake will clearly be more effective with less minutes now.

The #9 is Simpkin's to lose now. Jazz is a lock, and our best one.

 

[LeonardCohen]

I love that we challenged the high tackle. It was very important in the context of a comeback for Penrith.

 

[Jimmie]

Jazz was very good tonight …last week was the same.Definitely a better lock than hooker and he gives 100 percent and you can’t doubt his toughness.

 

[Eagle 1]

Tackled himself to standstill, one of the unsung heroes tonight.

 

[Buddy Love]

Better than Jake at lock. Simpkin better at hooker than Jazz. Leave it this way and Jake to prop

 

[Stewbojevic]

Better than Jake at lock. Simpkin better at hooker than Jazz. Leave it this way and Jake to prop

100%

 

[Bringbackcliffy]

I'd play him at 14, coming off the bench to play 40 mins at lock, and 10 mins at hooker to spell Simpkin. Jake will clearly be more effective with less minutes now.

The #9 is Simpkin's to lose now. Jazz is a lock, and our best one.

Agree his leg speed and post contact mtrs made a massive difference in getting a roll on. I seriously hope they keep him in that role for and don’t revert back to 80 mins of jake

 

[mave]

Like, it is so damb obvious, I'm actually gobsmacked the coaching staff cant/won't revert to Jazz at 13, Jake to prop, Simpkin to hooker.

 

[Thewestisbest]

Like, it is so damb obvious, I'm actually gobsmacked the coaching staff cant/won't revert to Jazz at 13, Jake to prop, Simpkin to hooker.

And a skinny winger on the bench.

 

[stoodamire]

Like, it is so damb obvious, I'm actually gobsmacked the coaching staff cant/won't revert to Jazz at 13, Jake to prop, Simpkin to hooker.

Maybe after this game they will.