TPJ is a better middle though.
You really need to get along to a training session or 2 and watch Averillo try (yes try) and catch high balls. At the 4 full sessions that I made it to this year he was hopeless, not bad, seriously hopeless. Every high kick from the opposition would be a good chance for them to score a try if he was the fullback trying to catch them. He does zero, zilch, FA organising, particularly in defence, which is another must have for a fullback.
Wow! I didn’t know that at all mate. Thanks for the insight. From what you’ve seen at training and games what do you think his preferred position is?
If Stimson's form and fitness keep improving, I can see him filling a Steve Reardon/Robert Relf role in the side. You need an axe in the team, and those guys used to chop opposition players in half for fun. His defense has been noticeable the last few games he has played, often first in contact, has caused a few knock ons by the opposition. He seems to have some ability to read the play, pops up at the right time on occasion. Dunno why he hasn't produced much in terms of ball play and running game, because he seemed to have some of that at the Storm. Maybe its a case of form + combinations.
He's an open field runner, beats opposition with footwork and speed, at training (from my limited watchings) he's next to impossible to stop 1 on 1, even 2 on 1 he beats more than half the time. Looks like a running 5/8 or a fullback in attack, but his defence isn't great and he simply hasn't the experience to organise his teammates around him in attack or defence. He, of all of our juniors, has suffered from no lower grades playing for 2 years. More gym work will help, as will game time so he can take responsibility gradually, time with experienced team mates to develop between the ears. I reckon in particular JAC is going to be good for him.
even a broken clock is right twice a day.
Nash is that you?!?
Good to see the great Nasheed is back.
Teams KNOW they can get away with milking penalties against us.
I think it takes 50 to 80 games to be an accomplished NRL player.
With hethro on the edge we'd have one of the most explosive forwards in the comp
fair assumption TT, i think Jake can make it as a 7 over time. His development this year was huge. His defence has improved out of sight also. Another offseason learning how to game manage will be beneficial for him. I just hope TB doesnt try and turn him into cleary as he is not that type of player. What is does give us with Jake being 7 is 2 scoring options on both sides of the ruck. Most importantly just need to pack to be going forward so him and Burton can play of the back of momentum.
3 explosive and 3 consistent players in that pack! Perfect balance
it is actually his preferred position.
