Opinion Blake Taffee

[Matthew G]

I think he played well today but i still have huge concerns of him under the high ball, hes managed to drop one every week so far, thinking of him competing vs Mitchell for a high one next week makes me feel nervous. For me, id be bringing Fox in, Tracey to fullback, he on the other hand looked real solid under the high ball and returned it well. As i said Taafe was good today and im so happy with the win, i just worry about these errors vs better sides, we still arent a side that can just cough up easy ball.

 

[Raysie]

The confidence between Taafe and Tracey is night and day. Tracey's really surprised me with how quickly he's just gotten on with it - he packs a punch for a little guy.

I'm sad to say it, but Taafe is our massive weak spot at the moment and teams will keep targeting him.

 

[Berries]

he was the bottom 3 worst player on the field. Matthew G im sorry bro you are backing Burton and Taafe in, you have to be a troll

 

[Cook]

I think he played well today but i still have huge concerns of him under the high ball, hes managed to drop one every week so far, thinking of him competing vs Mitchell for a high one next week makes me feel nervous. For me, id be bringing Fox in, Tracey to fullback, he on the other hand looked real solid under the high ball and returned it well. As i said Taafe was good today and im so happy with the win, i just worry about these errors vs better sides, we still arent a side that can just cough up easy ball.

Agree with everything in this post. Played ok, yet too much of a liability to have as our fullback. Especially when we good options to cover position.

 

[Matthew G]

he was the bottom 3 worst player on the field. Matthew G im sorry bro you are backing Burton and Taafe in, you have to be a troll

Scored and assisted like, im literally saying he should replaced by tracey, thought you d been quiet today, dont shut up when we lose

 

[Berries]

Scored and assisted like, im literally saying he should replaced by tracey, thought you d been quiet today, dont shut up when we lose

50 posts today champion, 40 positive you back the duds in purpose. Obvious troll from the positive crew

 

[Matthew G]

50 posts today champion, 40 positive you back the duds in purpose. Obvious troll from the positive crew

Back the duds? yeah, backing taafe by saying he should be replaced hahahahah, genius champ

 

[Berries]

Back the duds? yeah, backing taafe by saying he should be replaced hahahahah, genius champ

Taafe didn’t play well. Factoid

 

[boggie23]

Been saying it since Tracey was signed. He is the best fullback we have at the club…… Better yardage. More speed. More dangerous coming through the middle. Classier player. Taaffe won’t catch a contested kick. He just can’t do it.

I also said if gus and Ciro want him in the 13 then he takes a half spot. I’d personally give him some time in reserve grade to find his mojo and get some rhythm. Shame Tracey came injured because I’m sure he’d have the 1 with a full preseason with the boys. Even when the ball when to him. The way he returned it and engaged the line. Very fullback like.

One thing that is for sure. He doesn’t miss out when Foxx returns.

 

[Chris Harding]

I think he played well today but i still have huge concerns of him under the high ball, hes managed to drop one every week so far, thinking of him competing vs Mitchell for a high one next week makes me feel nervous. For me, id be bringing Fox in, Tracey to fullback, he on the other hand looked real solid under the high ball and returned it well. As i said Taafe was good today and im so happy with the win, i just worry about these errors vs better sides, we still arent a side that can just cough up easy ball.

I'm OK with Taaffe. He has improved, and is safe enough under the ball. Even star fullbacks sometimes drop the ball under pressure.

My biggest concern is that he is light. He has the speed we want in a fullback, but he has no size or weight to break a tackle or push players back when he runs into them.

While I like Taaffe, I think that Xerri or Crichton would have more impact.

 

[dhoo8450]

I know CC hasn't exactly set the world on fire with his selection choices since coming across to us but I actually wouldn't be surprised if Taaf get dropped once Fox is back. Tracey wasn't available until round two when Fox was out injured. Fingers crossed for Tracey to fullback with Fox in his usual left wing position.

 

[Interestingg]

He’s a glaring weakness. He got so thoroughly out leapt by Brimson who is actually shorter than him. He is more likely, statistically, to drop a bomb than catch one. When he is finally replaced you will see us reach another level

 

[Cujo]

I know CC hasn't exactly set the world on fire with his selection choices since coming across to us but I actually wouldn't be surprised if Taaf get dropped once Fox is back. Tracey wasn't available until round two when Fox was out injured. Fingers crossed for Tracey to fullback with Fox in his usual left wing position.

I agree with all this. If Xerri keeps improving/getting back to pre ban levels I would also have him in with Kiraz taking over from Wilson. Kiraz has been pretty good in centre & Wilson ok as well. Wilson just suffers from a smaller frame. If/when Fox is back we can’t afford both wingers to be so small when returning kicks.
On the topic of Xerri, anyone seen him play since the season commenced? How is he going?

 

[DogSince67]

Taafe is a lot like Perham.
I would be happy for Tracey as fullback but what are the thoughts of the Fox having a go?
Anyone will be just keeping the spot warm for Papalii.

 

[wendog33]

I agree with all this. If Xerri keeps improving/getting back to pre ban levels I would also have him in with Kiraz taking over from Wilson. Kiraz has been pretty good in centre & Wilson ok as well. Wilson just suffers from a smaller frame. If/when Fox is back we can’t afford both wingers to be so small when returning kicks.
On the topic of Xerri, anyone seen him play since the season commenced? How is he going?

Not setting the world on fire. Looks like he can't get himself into the game but has had poor ball getting jammed running out of space on that side. Hasn't taken the bull by the horns so very hard to drop any firstgrader for him as yet. Needs more time in Cup to find his rhythm. Will get there: just not yet.

 

[habs]

In the second half the titans played a few of our players into form. Taaffe wasn’t one of them. Taaffe tries hard but we need a fullback who doesn’t drop the ball and can break the line.

 

[bcmf]

Latrell will absolutely terrorise taafe next week. Ciro won’t drop him unfortunately

 

[maroondog72]

Latrell will absolutely terrorise taafe next week. Ciro won’t drop him unfortunately

Fartrell isn’t terrorising anyone, anytime, anywhere. Kiks will bone that fat fuck.

 

[UmoGus]

Taaffe is ass. Added nothing yesterday except for the support run try. Tracey to fullback and taaffe to Reggie's.

 

[wendog33]

Latrell will absolutely terrorise taafe next week. Ciro won’t drop him unfortunately

He'll be trying lol and could have his yearly brilliant game.