News Mitch Woods impressing in pre season

Bad Billy said:
The worst thing we can do to woods is throw him in too early.
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I also agree to an extent but..
People also said the same about Cleary and they are saying the same about Galvin. I remember being at a seminar with Wayne Bennett speaking and he said if they are good enough to be trusted with a top 30 spot you need to back them on the field. I think it’s more the mental load of such a long season that gets the kids in the end. Most of the good 7’s debuted pretty young
 
ASSASSIN said:
I like Woods, but I'm excited about Tia.

Wouldn't surprise me to see

6. Woods
7. Tia

Down the track.
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Yeah it will interesting Tia has come on leaps and bounds in the last 12 months.
He is 2 yrs older then Woods and his body is more developed.
But Woods is pretty special he could play anywhere in the backline.
I like how Curran talked about Woods being vocal and very confident which is what you need in a halfback.
Most people haven't seen Woods short kicking game in time he will be elite.
 
2ndphase said:
Yeah it will interesting Tia has come on leaps and bounds in the last 12 months.
He is 2 yrs older then Woods and his body is more developed.
But Woods is pretty special he could play anywhere in the backline.
I like how Curran talked about Woods being vocal and very confident which is what you need in a halfback.
Most people haven't seen Woods short kicking game in time he will be elite.
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His short kicks are awesome. Dare I say he will eclipse Shifty's short kicking game if he keeps improving.
 
ASSASSIN said:
I like Woods, but I'm excited about Tia.

Wouldn't surprise me to see

6. Woods
7. Tia

Down the track.
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Tia for me is a significantly better talent from watching both live. Gut feeling more than anything but he screams NRL quality half.
 
We'll be spoiled for choice in a couple of months time. Wood, Tia, Olopua plus Burton and Sexton.
 
Brendan7 said:
Tia for me is a significantly better talent from watching both live. Gut feeling more than anything but he screams NRL quality half.
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I think the season starts with Sexton and if nothing eventuates with his contract extension I think Tia might get a chance. I’m not sure on Tia’s versatility…. Is he strictly a halfback? Is he the kind of player that can be slowly exposed playing as 14?

I see Woods being able to come through as a 14 but I feel he is another year away at least.
 
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