The Life Of Brian (Kelly)

[ManWar]

Early last year I was on team Kelly. He was young and new and I thought we should give him some time to settle into fg. However, defensively he was appalling and was weak as piss. His poor and inconsistent form forced TBaz to drop him.. I must say that this year he has improved dramatically. He's a lot more aggressive in defence. He still can't bend the line like Dylan Walker and our wingers. But he seems stronger. That is not to say that he doesn't have a long way to go. But the positive for me is that unlike others he is and will get better over time. Whether he makes the position his own will depend how quickly he develops and puts in consistent performances. So I'm happy for him to keep the position warm until the likes of Moses Suli or Tom Wright are ready for a first grade gig.

Good summary apart from keeping his position warm. I must admit I was sceptical after last years petformances but happy to have been proven wrong this year. Has really stepped up. Has great footwork and defence has improved.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Beautiful hands and positioning to put Uate over. Kid's going great.

 

[manlyfan76]

Beautiful hands and positioning to put Uate over. Kid's going great.

Keep his opposite quiet all night.

 

[Pittwater Legend]

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I can pick em can’t I ??

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Good summary apart from keeping his position warm. I must admit I was sceptical after last years petformances but happy to have been proven wrong this year. Has really stepped up. Has great footwork and defence has improved.

His defence has improved dramatically. However if we do end up getting Hodkinson and Dylan Walker shifts back to centre, it will be interesting where TB will put Suli. He hasn't skipped a beat either and is much more powerful than Kelly.

 

[ManWar]

His defence has improved dramatically. However if we do end up getting Hodkinson and Dylan Walker shifts back to centre, it will be interesting where TB will put Suli. He hasn't skipped a beat either and is much more powerful than Kelly.

Yeah it’s a tough one. As mentioned elsewhere Suli to wing oerhaps with Wright dropping out.

 

[swoop]

Kelly along with Suli are keepers. Kelly looks small but he's a strong runner of the ball.

 

[Simonmyers11]

Kelly along with Suli are keepers. Kelly looks small but he's a strong runner of the ball.

He is very skillful. Great pass to send uate over

 

[Kevinward777]

Defensively, he was superb tonight.

 

[Pittwater Legend]

The try assist to Uate tonight was good but the offload while falling in a tackle to put Uate over last week was even better.

Kelly is pretty much the same size in height and weight as Matai was.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

Always thought Kelly could play, he was exceptional tonight. But my pairing is Suli & Walker. Kelly 1st drop.

 

[Cameron]

Always thought Kelly could play, he was exceptional tonight. But my pairing is Suli & Walker. Kelly 1st drop.

Kelly or suli take a wing spot when Walker moves back to the Centres. Too good not to be there

 

[Bearfax]

Kelly along with Suli are keepers. Kelly looks small but he's a strong runner of the ball.

He's also a creaitive player who adds another dimension to the back line. Needs to stay in the centre. Suli would make a strong winger.

 

[nightster]

Yeah it’s a tough one. As mentioned elsewhere Suli to wing oerhaps with Wright dropping out.

Walker to fullback Tom Turbo to wing for Wright, Suli & Kelly in the centres
... ...ok calm down just some late night fishing

 

[Harvies elbow]

I love this bloke.
He's Paul Shaw reincarnated with the ball and I knew a good off season would do him the world of good to prepare him for the rigors of defence and 1st grade.

 

[lurker]

I’d let walks go to souffs and have Suli and kelly as my centre pairing. Young and aggressive without the 2-3 penalties a game and wannabe tough guy attitude from Walker. Not to mention they’re both cheaper. I think the value for money is better with those two than an overpaid walker

 

[BOZO]

Defensively, he was superb tonight.

His defence has improved some what but I would not say it was superb tonight . Did you see
the way Roberts runs around him to set up a try . 0:310
https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/05/12/match-highlights-sea-eagles-v-broncos--round-10-2018/

 

[BOZO]

I’d let walks go to souffs and have Suli and kelly as my centre pairing. Young and aggressive without the 2-3 penalties a game and wannabe tough guy attitude from Walker. Not to mention they’re both cheaper. I think the value for money is better with those two than an overpaid walker

Walker is our most dynamic centre . We will agree to disagree

 

[globaleagle]

I like Kelly and think he'll get better and better but (as said above) what a step by Jimmy Roberts! I think that would have had most players grasping at air!

Anyway. I'd keep him and believe Manly will as well.