Opinion Blake Taffee

[Dyldog]

I was on the Taaffe train but it’s clear he needs to spend some time practicing his bomb defusal. Tracey at fullback this week for mine.

 

[Chris Harding]

I don’t disagree re Wilson, he has a go & does pretty well, however I would take a good bigger body over a good smaller body every day. Others have also mentioned that Xerri has been struggling a little which is disappointing but not surprising really…
Kiraz was fantastic, some of his efforts were similar to what he did 2 years ago. I just think assuming we have a good alternative centre option(perhaps not if X is not firing..) that we would get better returns with Kiraz on the wing.

Wilson is stronger than he looks. He bends back the opposition when he runs at them.

Wilson is a finisher. He scores tries.

Taaffe can't do that. He is easily rag dolled, which is a shame as he has the speed and agility we want in a fullback.

 

[1967]

Wilson needs to stay right where he is, get a good chunk of 1st grade experience under his belt, I feel the more he plays the better he’s going to get, helps if the rest of the team lifts like they did on Saturday ..

 

[wendog33]

Wilson hopefully to be a serious candidate for FB when the time is right and if needed.

 

[Dogs4EVA-1]

Our team instantly improves with Tracey at 1 over Taaffe. The million dollar question is when will Ciraldo see it and make the change. I would like to think sooner rather than later.

CC appears not to be able to see the obvious in anything.. just like last season with Perham, who was Horrendous.. same again this year.. we win NO CHANGE, we lose NO CHANGE.. doesn't make sense.. all the elite coaches make changes if something isn't working.. see Wayne Bennett after round 1 loss, dropped a few..

 

[Brendan7]

I was on the Taaffe train but it’s clear he needs to spend some time practicing his bomb defusal. Tracey at fullback this week for mine.

We aren't changing a side that just won 32-0 and Tracey isn't any better anyway sorry to burst the bubble there

 

[TwinTurbo]

CC appears not to be able to see the obvious in anything.. just like last season with Perham, who was Horrendous.. same again this year.. we win NO CHANGE, we lose NO CHANGE.. doesn't make sense.. all the elite coaches make changes if something isn't working.. see Wayne Bennett after round 1 loss, dropped a few.

FMD, 4 changes, 2 of which Bennett made were due to injury, Lemuelu knee and Stone HIA. With Milford injured Bennett gave O’Sullivan a go in Round 1 and Katoa in Round 2. Leaving in reality 1 player "dropped" being Niu.


Always a Bulldog

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Wilson needs to stay right where he is, get a good chunk of 1st grade experience under his belt, I feel the more he plays the better he’s going to get, helps if the rest of the team lifts like they did on Saturday ..

100% don't understand why some are against Wilson. Kid will just keep on getting better. Ideally I'd love to have him outside Crichton, but is what it is for now.

 

[Raikkonen]

How many players were backing up when Mahoney made the break up the middle? One, only one, that would be Taaffe. If he's not backing up, no try.


Always a Bulldog

That’s the fullbacks job

 

[TwinTurbo]

That’s the fullbacks job

And Taaffe did it.

Terry Lamb wasn't a fullback, so it wasn't his job to back up?

My point was where were the other players?

Always a Bulldog

 

[Dogs4EVA-1]

FMD, 4 changes, 2 of which Bennett made were due to injury, Lemuelu knee and Stone HIA. With Milford injured Bennett gave O’Sullivan a go in Round 1 and Katoa in Round 2. Leaving in reality 1 player "dropped" being Niu.


Always a Bulldog

O'Sullivan played Q Cup for Dolphins!!! that's what being "dropped" means... FMD

 

[TwinTurbo]

O'Sullivan played Q Cup for Dolphins!!! that's what being "dropped" means... FMD

One player is not "a few", well not when I studied maths anyway.

Always a Bulldog

 

[Bluebody]

Teflon Taffe has a lot of developing to do. He still returns the ball without enough intensity in speed to step more sharply and make an extra 5 metres beyond the first attempted tackler. They are getting him too easily.

His ball security on the high ball is 80% and it should be 95% to be acceptable.

He should improve, but his support play started to improve this game and I think he will get a lot out of that try and the realisation that Kiks, Critta, Burton, Preston and Kiraz need to be followed by him more often - he can be a Terry Lamb in support - he is faster and can pop up anywhere.

That part of his game has been average - but maybe after Saturday's game, this could be changing fast.

 

[Snake]

FMD, 4 changes, 2 of which Bennett made were due to injury, Lemuelu knee and Stone HIA. With Milford injured Bennett gave O’Sullivan a go in Round 1 and Katoa in Round 2. Leaving in reality 1 player "dropped" being Niu.


Always a Bulldog

I agree with Ciraldos choice to make as minimal changes as possible to the line up. The only change i would like to see at this early stage in the year is Tracey for Taaffe.

 

[Dyldog]

We aren't changing a side that just won 32-0 and Tracey isn't any better anyway sorry to burst the bubble there

You’re not bursting anyone’s bubble Brendan, the fact is that Taaffe is dreadful under the high ball and its a weakness we don’t need at the moment plus Tracey is better under the high ball and a better kick return. I agree CC won’t make any changes.

 

[Brendan7]

You’re not bursting anyone’s bubble Brendan, the fact is that Taaffe is dreadful under the high ball and its a weakness we don’t need at the moment plus Tracey is better under the high ball and a better kick return. I agree CC won’t make any changes.

Tracey is a utility at best the hard reality is we don’t have a competent fullback until MAYBE the kid is ready. The rest are all C standard at best whether it be Tracey or Taffe both are mediocre

 

[Bulldog1966]

Taffe…… it’s French for dud

What is Taaffe French for?

OP stuffs the spelling from the get go then you go further the wrong way

 

[steeliz]

 

[no1bulldog]

What is Taaffe French for?

OP stuffs the spelling from the get go then you go further the wrong way

he’s that shit I can’t be fucked learning how to spell his name

 

[Trinfly]

Just on ch 9 QLD dogs players throwing support behind Taafe, Tracey was speaking.