News Bulldogs tipped for late Benji Marshall play after Burton release attempt falls through

[Noeasyday]

Let's assume everyone is injury free, let's also assume Averillo develops on a fairly steady trajectory playing at 5/8 in 21:
What happens when Burton gets here?

Release him back to Panthers

 

[ILiveForDib]

Benji is perfect for a year tbh. Lewis is the worst half in rugby history anytbing is better then him. Wakeham you never know but so far seems pretty average.

 

[bulldogsmyte]

Benji is perfect for a year tbh. Lewis is the worst half in rugby history anytbing is better then him. Wakeham you never know but so far seems pretty average.

Your comments on Benji and Lewis are spot on. re Wakeham - average is being generous. He's more in the Lewis category.

 

[Mackdoggies]

Everyone complaining about Averillo at Fullback need to slow down. Averillo has said all along he wants to play 5/8 or Fullback. He’s either a running half or a fullback. He’s been brought through as a centre to blood him.

I have enough faith in TB to know what path Avs should take so just chill and let the coach make the call. So far we haven’t seen much more out of him than some raw pace and some heads up play. He could end up being nothing. He could be another Mbye for all we know. At least we now have a coach we can be confident in to make the right call and identify talent. How he trains will determine where he ends up.

 

[Bulldog1966]

Poor bloke has been overboomed beyond belief why can't you lot cut him some slack, sit back and see if he can become a good to very good player in f.g..and let the coach decide where is his best role/position.
He has many rivers to cross at this point in time.

 

[Berries]

This is getting pretty frustrating.

There isn't a path for him at the club in the halves, but he has enough raw talent to find a spot for him in the side.

Best case scenario, he owns the fullback role. Worst case scenario he doesn't. At least we have an answer.

Or play him a year at FB in reserve?

 

[COVENS]

Or play him a year at FB in reserve?

Yeah I'd be fine with that. What I don't get is developing him in a position that he is guaranteed to not play.

 

[Ant2611]

Benji is perfect for a year tbh. Lewis is the worst half in rugby history anytbing is better then him. Wakeham you never know but so far seems pretty average.

Lewis has never played rugby in his life. Just like dib you got it wrong.......Its Rugby League u nufty

 

[blue & white blood]

People saying averillo ia still raw for fullback clearly never saw ben barba coming through lol

Ben Baba posed the same speed as JAC and was very aloof like JAC this is why I'm Tipping that JAC is going to be our long term Fullback, & Burton will be our long term 5/8 so we will need a position for Averillo to learn his craft in for 2022 and the only position available really is winger or Center now people are saying his defense is sus & I'm saying his pain threshold is sus so why would you put him at fullback? when Meanie who has already proved himself at Fullback and possess speed and can only get better with the new coaching regime and an improved team around him can fill the position till JAC arrives.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Ben Baba posed the same speed as JAC and was very aloof like JAC this is why I'm Tipping that JAC is going to be our long term Fullback, & Burton will be our long term 5/8 so we will need a position for Averillo to learn his craft in for 2022 and the only position available really is winger or Center now people are saying his defense is sus & I'm saying his pain threshold is sus so why would you put him at fullback? when Meanie who has already proved himself at Fullback and possess speed and can only get better with the new coaching regime and an improved team around him can fill the position till JAC arrives.

Averillo is far closer to Barba than JAC. Meaney isn't even in the discussion lol.

 

[blue & white blood]

meaney is garbage and is not fast of the mark so never makes breaks

Hopefully with the New coaching staff & better players around him Meanie will improve but at least he is a specialist fullback, I can't comment on Averillo cos I've never seen him playing in that position or maybe you would prefer Hoppa at fullback? anyway mark my words who ever gets that position will only be a fillback cos as soon as JAC arrives he will be our Fullback & I am expecting some exiting play from him ala Ben Baba.

 

[blue & white blood]

Averillo is far closer to Barba than JAC. Meaney isn't even in the discussion lol.

I don't agree with you at all, how can you base that after watching Averillo play a hand full of first grade games, the way you see it we shouldn't have bought JAC cos we have Averillo, well that's your opinion and you are entitle to it but time will tell.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I don't agree with you at all, how can you base that after watching Averillo play a hand full of first grade games, the way you see it we shouldn't have bought JAC cos we have Averillo, well that's your opinion and you are entitle to it but time will tell.

What? Did Jake play tennis before he played in the NRL?!! You do realise Jake played both fullback and more recently in the halves in the lower grades?

JAC is not a fullback and Bellamy didn't even bother giving him a game there, that should say enough. JAC is purely a finisher and an out and out pace whore...you play him on the wing and let him drift infield like a Rapana/Holmes where he can play a supporting type role instead of turning him into something he's not...that's literally all he would do at fullback anyway.

Jake might not work @ fullback for a number of reasons but i'm far more willing to see a player like him @ fullback over someone that can just run fast.

 

[blue & white blood]

What? Did Jake play tennis before he played in the NRL?!! You do realise Jake played both fullback and more recently in the halves in the lower grades?

JAC is not a fullback and Bellamy didn't even bother giving him a game there, that should say enough. JAC is purely a finisher and an out and out pace whore...you play him on the wing and let him drift infield like a Rapana/Holmes where he can play a supporting type role instead of turning him into something he's not...that's literally all he would do at fullback anyway.

Jake might not work @ fullback for a number of reasons but i'm far more willing to see a player like him @ fullback over someone that can just run fast.

Maybe Jake did play tennis before he played NRL, The way he goes of the field when he gets a bloody nose it sure seems like he should have stayed with tennis, if he was such a good fullback & halfback in the lower grades why did it take so long to promote him to first grade and play him center and wing when we were struggling with spine positions & Meanie who you don't rate, was playing Fullback at Newcastle & did a pretty good job for us under the circumstances while Jake was playing tennis and as for JAC what did you expect Bellamy to do? replace Slater, Munster, Papenhuyzen all specialist Fullbacks at his deposal and replace them with JAC. Well now I believe JAC has expressed interest at playing Fullback, he has covered the position at the tigers and possess enough speed to be another Ben Barba at no1. He also has plenty of first grade experience and I'm led to believe that one of the conditions of him picking the Bulldogs over other teams could be because we intend to let him have ago at Fullback. but don't worry If he doesn't cut it because we still may have enough money left go after Roger Federer.

 

[doggieaaron]

Ave will be a very good fb wait and see

 

[alchemist]

The famous niff nuff line about the kennel came from Folkes holding Barba back in 2008. Bloke was a kid and didn’t deserve to play Fg full time like Averillo

in addition, in 2008 the club was struggling, about to win the wooden spoon, reeling from SBW's desertion, Folkes' last season coaching etc.

Folkes was right... and I appreciated that Folkes stuck it out for all of 2008 allowing K. Moore a fresh start with a fresh roster in 2009

 

[Spoonman84]

Maybe Jake did play tennis before he played NRL, The way he goes of the field when he gets a bloody nose it sure seems like he should have stayed with tennis, if he was such a good fullback & halfback in the lower grades why did it take so long to promote him to first grade and play him center and wing when we were struggling with spine positions & Meanie who you don't rate, was playing Fullback at Newcastle & did a pretty good job for us under the circumstances while Jake was playing tennis and as for JAC what did you expect Bellamy to do? replace Slater, Munster, Papenhuyzen all specialist Fullbacks at his deposal and replace them with JAC. Well now I believe JAC has expressed interest at playing Fullback, he has covered the position at the tigers and possess enough speed to be another Ben Barba at no1. He also has plenty of first grade experience and I'm led to believe that one of the conditions of him picking the Bulldogs over other teams could be because we intend to let him have ago at Fullback. but don't worry If he doesn't cut it because we still may have enough money left go after Roger Federer.

What are talking about with the club taking so long to promote Averillo? He debuted at 19! He looked pretty good in his very limited chances in the halves and much more comfortable then at centre. It's not his fault he was forced to play centre under a ultra conservative coach who was out of his depth at NRL level.

 

[Papa Joe]

Averillo is far closer to Barba than JAC. Meaney isn't even in the discussion lol.

When I watch Averillo, he reminds me alot of Luke Goodwin- but better.

 

[blue & white blood]

What are talking about with the club taking so long to promote Averillo? He debuted at 19! He looked pretty good in his very limited chances in the halves and much more comfortable then at centre. It's not his fault he was forced to play centre under a ultra conservative coach who was out of his depth at NRL level.

What about Fullback? I'm surprised you didn't mention that, If you reckon he was so good & I'm not doubting he, is why did we persist with Lewis, Wakem and Cogger, Well he better get used to playing Center because I can't see him replacing Flannagan or Burton. I was talking first grade debute.

 

[flamebouyant]

Hopefully with the New coaching staff & better players around him Meanie will improve but at least he is a specialist fullback, I can't comment on Averillo cos I've never seen him playing in that position or maybe you would prefer Hoppa at fullback? anyway mark my words who ever gets that position will only be a fillback cos as soon as JAC arrives he will be our Fullback & I am expecting some exiting play from him ala Ben Baba.

What are you on about mate? Even Baz suggested JAC was signed as a winger.