Sorry dude, can't agree at all.
Rd 10: 23 tackles, 6 missed
Rd 13: 12 tackles, 3 missed
Rd 17: 15 tackles, 0 missed
Rd 20: 31 tackles, 3 missed
Rd 21: 32 tackles, 4 missed
Rd 22: 16 tackles, 2 missed
If you can remember or watch his FG debut for example against the Titans.. He chased down a player in the in goal and smashed him, getting us a goal line drop out.. He crunched Mark Minichiello twice, forcing the ball free both times.. He missed 6 tackles but that's really his only fault in any of his FG games and even 6 isn't as high as what some of our players have pulled. Even in the match he missed 6, Phelps missed 5 and he is regarded as a very good defensive center.
Some of his defence in his recent games are just awesome as well.. He was taking down Ryles one on one when we played the Dragqueens a few weeks ago as well as anyone else who ran at him. It was really impressive. His defence isn't an issue IMO, he is a great defender and has proven that the last few times he has been selected, especially when he plays hooker. He's only out of the squad now because of injury, and I doubt Kouparitsas would be there if Groom was fit. Just my opinion