Opinion Karl Oloapu

[Dogzzz of War]

He looks totally lost in attack right now imo.

The whole side does. We were just holding on in the first half and that killed our energy.

 

[spscand]

So how did he go today? Played 80min? Some feedback plz. Cheers

 

[Foxalldayeveryday]

Bro put it this way.
Would Russia go easy on a 15 year old Ukrainian soldier in the war is he was 16?

Not at all. Get it?

#freeflanagun

 

[lovemachine]

So how did he go today? Played 80min? Some feedback plz. Cheers

Made some tackles but pretty quiet

 

[B-Train]

28 tackles and only 2 misses today going up against Fifita and one of the most lethal left edges in the comp. His defence is very impressive for such a young kid. The impact in his shot on Foran and a few others he put on were great to see. Plus he scrambled well.

Once his attack starts improving and he gains more confidence he's going to be a great all-round player.

 

[InGusWeTrust]

Shout out to Oloapu's defence today. He put on some huge shots, did a solid job on Fifita and played with more confidence in attack. He's got a lot to work on but he's showing some great signs.

I'm sure the usual clowns will nit pick and write his career off already though.

Did remarkably well defending big Fifi. His attack can improve obviously but when you can tackle like he can at 18, you’re going to be fine.

 

[ASSASSIN]

He looks totally lost in attack right now imo.

Same can be said with Burton TBF. At times the whole team looks lost.

Just my view is he has been told to play 2nd fiddle and not step on anybody's toes ATM.

 

[NPC83]

Solid as today. Think as CC said in the presser his attack will come in the following weeks. Need to get defence right first and read numbers - very important and he seemed to be able to do that today. Looking forward to seeing him progress but still wouldn’t be against a Hunt type signing for mentorship.

 

[dhoo8450]

Defensively good but I really don't think he should be playing in the NRL right now.

Who would you have instead?

 

[KLil]

He looks totally lost in attack right now imo.

He'll find his game... At one stage he was swinging from side to side instead of staying planted on one side which shows his settling in and implementing his own game.

No reason to suggest he shouldnt be playing NRL if his D is up to it and his game is evolving.

 

[Critta Magic]

Who would you have instead?

Well we've got little choice right now but I wouldn't have started the season with An 18 year old, Flanagan and an old Reynolds as our only options.

 

[spscand]

I asked in the other thread but someone with smarts PLEASE make him KO'ing Foran into a gif for us.

Here you go! Lol
https://imgflip.com/gif/7mkhlo

 

[ASSASSIN]

Here you go! Lol
https://imgflip.com/gif/7mkhlo

My favourite part of the game

 

[spscand]

@ASSASSIN i couldnt upload the file as kennel servers are made of potatoes and cant handle it. so i made the link. not great but works.

Here you go! Lol
https://imgflip.com/gif/7mkhlo

 

[ASSASSIN]

@ASSASSIN i couldnt upload the file as kennel servers are made of potatoes and cant handle it. so i made the link. not great but works.

It worked bro, appreciate it. I can watch that all day.

 

[Dingo]

Don’t think any 18 year old should be playing NRL tbf

Why not you can go to war when you're 18.

 

[NQ Dog]

I haven't seen anything from him that makes go weak in the knees like a lot on here. Probably needs to go back and gain more experience.

 

[B-Train]

I haven't seen anything from him that makes go weak in the knees like a lot on here. Probably needs to go back and gain more experience.

How many 19 year old halves are as physical and strong as he was defensively in only their 4th FG game against any team let alone the form 2nd rower in the comp?

He's shown in Reserves he has great attacking skills and talent. He hasn't shown much of that in FG yet. In attack he's been pretty quiet. But once he starts playing with more confidence in attack then we'll hopefully see him show what he can do.

Either way, it was an encouraging performance that he can build off. Defence is always the biggest issue for young halves and at least with Oloapu you don't have to worry about that.

 

[NQ Dog]

Agree. Defence was good, but we need to score points so I really want to see this attacking skills he has. Just saying maybe he he is not up to FG yet and should keep developing back in reserves for a while.

 

[BELMORE]

How many 19 year old halves are as physical and strong as he was defensively in only their 4th FG game against any team let alone the form 2nd rower in the comp?

He's shown in Reserves he has great attacking skills and talent. He hasn't shown much of that in FG yet. In attack he's been pretty quiet. But once he starts playing with more confidence in attack then we'll hopefully see him show what he can do.

Either way, it was an encouraging performance that he can build off. Defence is always the biggest issue for young halves and at least with Oloapu you don't have to worry about that.

Hes 18 mate. Turned 18 in January.