Opinion Blake Taaffe

[Bulldog1966]

Big pre season to decide where a couple of guys fit best for 2024.
Idk if he will play utility though, can't play anywhere in the forwards.
Also who is actually confirmed as signed so far idk for sure.
A list would be good and similarly details of known departures in the same thread.

 

[Chris Harding]

Taaffe showed today that he can be a part of the attacking structure, either at fullback or in the halves. He has the ability to see where the play needs to go and be there to take advantage. Reminds me of Terry Lamb.

 

[D0GMATIC]

Hoping him or Wilson can own the 1

 

[Moedogg]

I swear I saw a stat last night that Taffe has played 10 games and averages 74m per game. That’s kinda low for a FB, right?

One of his traits is he takes every bit of space on offer when he returns the ball, like he almost sprints back to meet the defensive line to make up for his lack of post contact metres.

 

[Dyldog]

Averillo has more pace and agility. But Taaffe looks to have better tempo, positioning and pass selection.

Agreed

 

[no1bulldog]

He was pretty ordinary in a second grade game, too small

 

[Scoooby]

He was pretty ordinary in a second grade game, too small

Fuck off lol.

 

[WillieMasonFan]

Very good recruitment decision, he will well and truly earn his $$ in 2024 and 2025.

 

[scottywilson]

Gus said he sees him as a 5/8 in commentary today but said he doesn’t pick the team

he doesn't pick the team, but he recruits them.. isn't it wise to recruit players in postitions required in the roster ?!!

 

[TwinTurbo]

And cost far less on the cap, senile Wayne is getting desperate watching the Broncos success

Bennet getting Farnsworth and Flegler for next year looks like pretty effective recruiting to me.


Always a Bulldog

 

[Moey]

Have a look at Reese walsh and Dylan Edwards in the GF last night... taffe isnt 10% the player those 2 are..


Taffe is a back up utility who will only be chosen to cover injuries... thats it...

 

[GA45]

Have a look at Reese walsh and Dylan Edwards in the GF last night... taffe isnt 10% the player those 2 are..


Taffe is a back up utility who will only be chosen to cover injuries... thats it...

Makes me wonder if he’s viewed as half at our club because his output for a FB is very low.

 

[Moey]

Makes me wonder if he’s viewed as half at our club because his output for a FB is very low.

In all honesty, i think Gould bought him to cover all bases. We learnt earlier on this year that we have no proper depth. Taffe can come in and cover Fb , halves and even dummy half incase of another run of injuries.
That's all he is good for. He doesn't deserve a start over Kiraz or Chricton or whoever else starts FB. Even Papalii would be a better choice to start the season.

 

[GA45]

Playing 7 in the Koori knockout today

 

[GA45]

Brian Kelly just palmed him off to setup an easy try.

 

[SexBomb]

Who would people rather we play, Perham or Taaffe?

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

Playing 7 in the Koori knockout today

Who’s he playing for

 

[wendog33]

Brian Kelly just palmed him off to setup an easy try.

Playing next day after a Finals game on GF Day occasion?

 

[GA45]

Who’s he playing for

A black and white team. Didn’t catch the name but it was the semi.

 

[GA45]

Playing next day after a Finals game on GF Day occasion?

Yep good effort but still soft miss