Opinion Call for Calm re: Wakeham (Caution: unpopular opinion)

[JackDog]

Elliott isn't the issue. We have to pick two (maybe even one) out of Lewis, Cogger and Wakeham.

IMO, prioritising Elliott is a big issue. Not too many other clubs would be chasing him and there are heaps of 2nd rowers available.

But good young halves are nowhere near as plentiful.

If we can’t keep all three, Wakeham isn’t the third choice, surely

 

[2ndphase]

Im just hoping that Dean Pay changes his ways and let both halves roam across both sides of the field like Wakeham is doing today with Fiji.
Its just absolute bullshit restricting the halves on one side of the field.
Its too predictable!

 

[CrittaMagic69]

#Wakeham2020

 

[PoundHounds]

#Wakeham2020

Yeah that was classy. Deserves first shot next year.

 

[Jackson_1994]

Yeah that was classy. Deserves first shot next year.

I reckon him and Foran would make a real strong halfs pairing could form a a lethal combination

 

[Bad Billy]

Cogger is better than Wakeham. But Wakeham is better than Lewis.
Cogger and Wakeham should be our halves pairing when foz goes.

 

[Apercots]

what a game from the man

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Wakeham over Cogger for me.

Wakeham and Cogger over Lewis for me.

 

[bradyk]

Cogger is better than Wakeham. But Wakeham is better than Lewis.
Cogger and Wakeham should be our halves pairing when foz goes.

but Lewis is better then Cogger?

 

[CrittaMagic69]

but Lewis is better then Cogger?

No

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Cogger is better than Wakeham. But Wakeham is better than Lewis.
Cogger and Wakeham should be our halves pairing when foz goes.

Averillo/Wakeham









Mark my words.

 

[JUNKYARD DOGS]

No

Yeah

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Yeah

Negative

 

[Kempsey Dog]

but Lewis is better then Cogger?

In defence yeah but all other areas Cogger is clearly better

 

[COVENS]

Wakeham's involvement level was impressive.

I haven't seen Averillo in action but Cogger/Wakeham is promising

 

[Spoonman84]

I think it’s way too early to say any of the players we currently have are going to be the long term halves going forward. Lewis and Cogger are coming to that make or break time where they have to start dominating regularly at NRL level. If I was going to take a punt at who our halves are in 3-4 years time I don’t think either of them will be there.

 

[Valley Viking]

Averillo/Wakeham









Mark my words.

I think that’s what the club had envisioned. Watching Averillo playing in the halves is fucking exciting. His attack is brilliant but his defence is just as good, great technique. To me that’s a well balanced halves pairing. Wakeham the controlling half and Averillo the running half, both can ball play.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I think that’s what the club had envisioned. Watching Averillo playing in the halves is fucking exciting. His attack is brilliant but his defence is just as good, great technique. To me that’s a well balanced halves pairing. Wakeham the controlling half and Averillo the running half, both can ball play.

I've only seen him play the few games at centre in reserves and he slotted in easy and looked very impressive. I'd seriously consider throwing him in there at NRL level this season just to get him into the NRL side and get the experience and then look at transitioning him back into the halves.

Either way both him and Wakeham bring exactly what we're lacking in our squad, a genuine ball runner with pace and footwork and a genuine half that can ball play. We can't piss around with the likes of Lewis and Cogger if they're not making progress next season because we have these blokes with genuine raw ability that we need and they need to be given the opportunity.

 

[JackDog]

Surely now the club will abandon any thought of re-signing Foran

 

[ajay78]

CHN was on the end of a similar pass from Wakeham against shakes. He could see more next year if Wakeham plays 1st

CHN would love to be on the end of those Wakeham passes. Pay needs to let Wakeham run the show. The guy is class. Anyone who can't see how mature and ready he is to be our No.7 will be lamenting when another coach grabs him.