Totally agree. We didn't even miss DWZs "hard runs from the back", as meaney ran for over 200m anyway. He is safe as houses under the high ball too, and didnt make a single mistake. So yeah, miles better then DWZ at the back.I'm just saying.
In both wins - V's Sharks & Dragons, Meaney was a late change to fullback with DWZ being ruled out of the game.
He is by far & away our best option at Fullback in our current squad.
I thought he played really well yesterday and enhanced his chances of a new contract IMO.
"IF" he comes back, DWZ must go to the wing.
This is true, but the cap dictates where you spend your money, so with Meaney already an option at the back, we spend the money where it is better needed. Hooker, and prop.Meaney
Trbojevic
Papenhuyzen
Tedesco
Latrell
Gutherson
Ponga
Walsh/RTS
Brimson
Holmes
CNK
Edwards
Laurie
Kennedy
Dufty
Isaako
Red and white makes pink bro! You probably learnt this in kindy. LolThe Kangaroos in AFL were in similar position as the Dogs coming into this weekend. Only one win & getting flogged most matches. The Kangaroos colours are also Blue & White. They played the Giants who were expected to win easily & hopefully sneak into the Top 8. The giants colours are Orange. What colour do you get when mixing Red & White...? Omen or not, had to put some money on Dogs & now I am laughing.
Red and white makes pink bro! You probably learnt this in kindy. Lol
By that logic isn't it better to try make Allen work because he's actually on contract next year then re-sign another mediocre fullback?This is true, but the cap dictates where you spend your money, so with Meaney already an option at the back, we spend the money where it is better needed. Hooker, and prop.
Gutho's a gun....I think Ponga is the one who is too high, personally.Those rankings are pretty close to the mark. But I think Gutherson down quite a few rungs. He's not as good as he thinks he is.
I must have got my stats wrong - it was in fact 220? That is awesome!Meany ran for 220 meters which was impressive
Your spot on.This is true, but the cap dictates where you spend your money, so with Meaney already an option at the back, we spend the money where it is better needed. Hooker, and prop.
red & White = pinkThe Kangaroos in AFL were in similar position as the Dogs coming into this weekend. Only one win & getting flogged most matches. The Kangaroos colours are also Blue & White. They played the Giants who were expected to win easily & hopefully sneak into the Top 8. The giants colours are Orange. What colour do you get when mixing Red & White...? Omen or not, had to put some money on Dogs & now I am laughing.
It comes down to the balance of your team. So if you have enough creativity elsewhere, like we did back then with Sherwin, anasta, Thurston, and power up front with Omeley, Mason, SBW, Price, Asotasi etc etc, then you can manage very well with just a safe fb. Granted, the game has changed a lot since then, but I think we can manage ok with Burton, avo, JAC etc.Your spot on.
IMO, he has the potential to be as good as our premiership winning Fullback Luke "The General" Patten.
The General never played for the Blues or for the Kangaroo's, but I wouldn't have changed him for anyone at the time - safe as houses.