How long will Wakeham last at 7?

[Nate DAWG]

I agree we need a 7 but like i've said numerous times Jake is the best we have in this moment. No one can say with a straight face that the team and Burton looked better off with the change we made today. Structure is also an issue and it's again something i've been saying forever, if we don;t have an on the ball halfback then don't try to play with one.

I agree that just jake is the best we have...that is the problem though. We will never ice those games without a real 7

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I agree that just jake is the best we have...that is the problem though. We will never ice those games without a 7

So what do we do? Just shuffle shit every couple of games? There was a reason Baz made the call to start with Averillo yet he bottled it and went away from it after only 2 games. You stick with Jake and continue building off the positive signs we saw in the first 2 games. If he gets there then great, if not then we continue developing from within and monitor the market. Baz is only digging his own grave with decisions like this and his decision to play a certain way despite not having the right roster.

 

[Bazildog]

Until after round 4. They get two games each, it’s the coach whisperer secret weapon.

 

[From the area]

I agree that just jake is the best we have...that is the problem though. We will never ice those games without a real 7

Best we have? I think Wakeham showed more promise in his first game than Averillo has over last season. Averillo trained all preseason with Burton and combining with him and he still couldn’t get it right on the paddock. I’m telling ya if Wakes stays on and doesn’t get smashed in the head we could’ve won. The HIA shook us up badly and we didn’t have enough experience to combat that.

 

[Nate DAWG]

So what do we do? Just shuffle shit every couple of games? There was a reason Baz made the call to start with Averillo yet he bottled it and went away from it after only 2 games. You stick with Jake and continue building off the positive signs we saw in the first 2 games. If he gets there then great, if not then we continue developing from within and monitor the market. Baz is only digging his own grave with decisions like this and his decision to play a certain way despite not having the right roster.

Not at all. Baz should of shuffled shit in the pre season and worked out the best match for Burton. Our problem us there is no one on the top 30 who can play 7.

 

[silva]

The move we should be making is moving burton to 7 and Averillo back in at 6. Let burton move closer to the ruck and run eveything Averillo and stay a little wider. Yes Burton is a five eighth I know this.. but it needs to be done if we don’t want to waste this season. And a halfback is needed to be bought on the market because clearly we don’t have one

 

[Nate DAWG]

Best we have? I think Wakeham showed more promise in his first game than Averillo has over last season. Averillo trained all preseason with Burton and combining with him and he still couldn’t get it right on the paddock. I’m telling ya if Wakes stays on and doesn’t get smashed in the head we could’ve won. The HIA shook us up badly and we didn’t have enough experience to combat that.

I think Wakeham is too slow and defends too poorly to be a solid 7 at first grade. He can't attack the line. He played more of a 7 style game then avo bevause avo is not a natural 7. I reckon Rajab is our best option at present and he is nowhere near ready

 

[EXPLORER]

I was really happy with his game tonight all things considered.
I usually not his biggest fan, but he was really good in patches tonight.
I think he could really build on that performance.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Best we have? I think Wakeham showed more promise in his first game than Averillo has over last season. Averillo trained all preseason with Burton and combining with him and he still couldn’t get it right on the paddock. I’m telling ya if Wakes stays on and doesn’t get smashed in the head we could’ve won. The HIA shook us up badly and we didn’t have enough experience to combat that.

LOL THE CLUTCHING BRAH

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Not at all. Baz should of shuffled shit in the pre season and worked out the best match for Burton. Our problem us there is no one on the top 30 who can play 7.

Yes. but like i said why try to play like that? Why is Burton glued to the edge all game getting a touch towards the backend of a set? It's stupid. Look at the Sharks with Hynes and Moylan, both halves are playing both sides and on the ball. Hynes is sweeping out the back on both edges like a fullback at times and then other times he's at the ruck playing on the ball with Moylan sweeping. The pressure isn't all on the one half and their mixing things up allowing both to play their natural games at certain times.

 

[kmr07]

The move we should be making is moving burton to 7 and Averillo back in at 6. Let burton move closer to the ruck and run eveything Averillo and stay a little wider. Yes Burton is a five eighth I know this.. but it needs to be done if we don’t want to waste this season. And a halfback is needed to be bought on the market because clearly we don’t have one

Burtons best asset is his running game and step. I think you take that away by moving him closer to the ruck and adding the responsibility of organising the team

 

[From the area]

Yes. but like i said why try to play like that? Why is Burton glued to the edge all game getting a touch towards the backend of a set? It's stupid. Look at the Sharks with Hynes and Moylan, both halves are playing both sides and on the ball. Hynes is sweeping out the back on both edges like a fullback at times and then other times he's at the ruck playing on the ball with Moylan sweeping. The pressure isn't all on the one half and their mixing things up allowing both to play their natural games at certain times.

Cause they HAVE A PROPER COACH!! Plus Hynes is a natural half. Averillo is a manufactured half. You’re not comparing Averillo to Hynes are you? Cause then THATS. CLUTCHING BRAHH

 

[From the area]

LOL THE CLUTCHING BRAH

Facts.

 

[Dognacious]

Maybe 1 more match for Wakeham, then he gives Flanno 2 games. And goes with who is best after that?

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Cause they HAVE A PROPER COACH!! Plus Hynes is a natural half. Averillo is a manufactured half. You’re not comparing Averillo to Hynes are you? Cause then THATS. CLUTCHING BRAHH

clutch my balls, gently

 

[From the area]

clutch my balls, gently

Maybe you can ask Cecchin to do that for ya if you swing that way mate.

 

[CroydonDog]

I loved his energy until he took that knock, but it did all seem to be disorganised. Is this why Burton had his worst game of the season so far (albeit from only 3 games)?

 

[Kennelnator]

Maybe 1 more match for Wakeham, then he gives Flanno 2 games. And goes with who is best after that?

1 more match?

Is this under 6's?

 

[Kennelnator]

Maybe you can ask Cecchin to do that for ya if you swing that way mate.

Best ref in the game by far...

 

[Bazildog]

1 more match?

Is this under 6's?

No, this Trentball.