Canterbury hooker Michael Lichaa is on the verge of signing a new deal with the Bulldogs

[Wahesh]

Being finalised as we speak

It is probably taking longer because he really wants to stay so the process is in no need of being rushed.

Hope so to both counts. I just want this really to be locked and loaded. We've seen what Lichaa is capable of without listening to Des so hopefully we see more of that moving forward.

 

[Papa Emeritus]

Hope so to both counts. I just want this really to be locked and loaded. We've seen what Lichaa is capable of without listening to Des so hopefully we see more of that moving forward.

Yep. I feel bad about hating on the guy for so long.

 

[vegny]

He said he hadnt been given the licence to run but that shouldnt have stopped him from providing good service from dummy half, i.e. throwing decent passes consistently or picking the right ppl to pass to. Thats the bread and butter for hookers.
I have no doubt he can develop into a good hooker. Just making a point that he should take some ownership for his lack of progress these past 3 years. No one wouldve stopped him from spending extra time to improve his passing game.

 

[Dogna88]

He said he hadnt been given the licence to run but that shouldnt have stopped him from providing good service from dummy half, i.e. throwing decent passes consistently or picking the right ppl to pass to. Thats the bread and butter for hookers.
I have no doubt he can develop into a good hooker. Just making a point that he should take some ownership for his lack of progress these past 3 years. No one wouldve stopped him from spending extra time to improve his passing game.

2018 is his opportunity to prove himself

 

[jpneves]

Watching the last few games with him showed he can be damaging running from dummy half. Personally he needs to speed his service from play the ball and maybe a kicking game. Just another option for us. I’m not saying a Cameron Smith but even Jake Friend at times puts the odd kick in that gives variety

 

[M4cca]

Hope so to both counts. I just want this really to be locked and loaded. We've seen what Lichaa is capable of without listening to Des so hopefully we see more of that moving forward.

will be good to see how he plays for lebanon in the world cup

 

[Wahesh]

Will be - however he'll be playing with a very poor halves combination.

 

[Dingo]

Hmm.. where have I heard "on the verge" before

 

[Mr 95%]

Hmm.. where have I heard "on the verge" before

I don't know about you..but I hear it all the time in my head about 30 seconds into sex! Lol!

 

[EXPLORER]

Yep. I feel bad about hating on the guy for so long.

Same here
I just hope he can really play like that consistently

 

[JUNKYARD DOGS]

Wouldve benn a confidence thing also, constantly getting knocked back for trying to play your natural game. Gets old pretty quick. Ask Ennis....

 

[blueyedsamurai]

Wouldve benn a confidence thing also, constantly getting knocked back for trying to play your natural game. Gets old pretty quick. Ask Ennis....

Every time he'd run and make 10-15 metres you could see him panic and realise he had to pass it and wasn't allowed to run the ball. Should be interesting to see him play naturally next year.

 

[doggieaaron]

His contract getting typed up as we speak

 

[Snake]

He said he hadnt been given the licence to run but that shouldnt have stopped him from providing good service from dummy half, i.e. throwing decent passes consistently or picking the right ppl to pass to. Thats the bread and butter for hookers.
I have no doubt he can develop into a good hooker. Just making a point that he should take some ownership for his lack of progress these past 3 years. No one wouldve stopped him from spending extra time to improve his passing game.

Agreed veg. X3 good games in x3 years isn't great. His decision making under fatigue is really poor. But he has enough positives to do well as a part time hooker, playing about 40 mins a game and keeping fresh.

 

[Flanagun]

He said he hadnt been given the licence to run but that shouldnt have stopped him from providing good service from dummy half, i.e. throwing decent passes consistently or picking the right ppl to pass to. Thats the bread and butter for hookers.
I have no doubt he can develop into a good hooker. Just making a point that he should take some ownership for his lack of progress these past 3 years. No one wouldve stopped him from spending extra time to improve his passing game.

It's hard to perform at your best when you're being held back and are really unhappy though. I think it was probably more an issue of psychology than lack of desire or effort. Players are human and if managed badly it can have a big impact on their confidence and game... especially when they are young.

I'm looking forward to seeing how he'll go next year. I think he'll have a really good one.

 

[The DoggFather]

Sorry to hit you with bad news but the club is "rehashing the terms" according to my little birdy (board member) but aiming for "Friday"

 

[Weak Gutted Dog]

Sorry to hit you with bad news but the club is "rehashing the terms" according to my little birdy (board member) but aiming for "Friday"

So is the new contract is still going ahead???
But are you suggesting it is delayed??

 

[Snowmann]

Every time he'd run and make 10-15 metres you could see him panic and realise he had to pass it and wasn't allowed to run the ball. Should be interesting to see him play naturally next year.

Agree, he looked like he shat the bed when he realised he’d run more than 10 meters.

 

[The DoggFather]

So is the new contract is still going ahead???
But are you suggesting it is delayed??

That's what the birdy told me. He wants us and we want him. That's 110% lol

 

[The DoggFather]

Agree, he looked like he shat the bed when he realised he’d run more than 10 meters.

I predict he will be a kennel favourite next year.

Wait till you see his short kicks....