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Yep.. Preston has been defending a lot in the middle the last few games once Okunbur is on.Na he's playing right edge backrow lol
Yep.. Preston has been defending a lot in the middle the last few games once Okunbur is on.Na he's playing right edge backrow lol
He's been surprisingly solid in his role and again, credit to him.. But the lack of missed tackles doesn't mean his defence has been great.Some people are questioning his defense but over the past 3 games he's made 53 tackles & only missed 2. That's not a bad rate.
Even with everything that you’ve said he’s still been better than Waddell the past 3 games & Waddell has been playing in the forwards his entire career. I’m not arguing for Okunbor over Cameron Murray. It’s out of Okunbor or Waddell.He's been surprisingly solid in his role and again, credit to him.. But the lack of missed tackles doesn't mean his defence has been great.
He still doesn't make good initial contact, jersey grabs, gives up a lot of quick play the balls and post contact metres because his technique is sloppy. It's why he had a legit hip drop charge against him. Often teammates have to come in to help him finish the tackle.
He's only new to the forwards, so I'm not trying to be overly critical but it's something he needs to keep working on as he gets used to that role. I'm sure they're working with him constantly on his technique.
Yeah you'll get no argument from me on Waddell. I hope he isn't re-signed. He was playing okay in the middle this year where he's always been more effective. Whenever he's on the edge he's a disaster with all of his errors and penalties.Even with everything that you’ve said he’s still been better than Waddell the past 3 games & Waddell has been playing in the forwards his entire career. I’m not arguing for Okunbor over Cameron Murray. It’s out of Okunbor or Waddell.
Imagine he had the heart of kirazNah.
ATM I think Okunbor is best suited coming off the bench at about the 20min mark.
Maybe in the future but right now I think he plays a role perfectly suited to him.
Im not trying to be over criticalHe's been surprisingly solid in his role and again, credit to him.. But the lack of missed tackles doesn't mean his defence has been great.
He still doesn't make good initial contact, jersey grabs, gives up a lot of quick play the balls and post contact metres because his technique is sloppy. It's why he had a legit hip drop charge against him. Often teammates have to come in to help him finish the tackle.
He's only new to the forwards, so I'm not trying to be overly critical but it's something he needs to keep working on as he gets used to that role. I'm sure they're working with him constantly on his technique.
There's a difference between criticism and observation or constructive criticism. I've credited him numerous times in this thread for the things he's doing well. There are still things he needs to work on. Or do you think he's the perfect, complete player?Im not trying to be over critical
but
He still doesn't make good initial contact, jersey grabs, gives up a lot of quick play the balls and post contact metres because his technique is sloppy. It's why he had a legit hip drop charge against him. Often teammates have to come in to help him finish the tackle.
Not as bad but has doubled giving stupid penalties away every game. Guaranteed 2 a game these days.Waddles hasn't been as bad as previous years but sure as shit he was that bad today...
If all personnel were fit to pick, I wouldn't be picking him at all.
Did you see some of the lines he ran against the warriors? He ran a good line and scored a try of a Burton short ball. Looks better suited to that right edge and with kiks gone he’d be the better option over Waddell.He is playing as a middle forward. Completely different to backrow. He doesn’t have skill to run decoy lines, make defensive decisions, etc.
Catch ball. Run ball. Tackle.
Good boy Jayden
I think we all did. He game has been simplified so seeing better results on the field.Who’d have thought this wingnut would provide some kind of happiness for the fans.I didn’t get excited when he scored because I was convinced he would have knocked it on.
His been close to our best all seasonThere's a difference between criticism and observation or constructive criticism. I've credited him numerous times in this thread for the things he's doing well. There are still things he needs to work on. Or do you think he's the perfect, complete player?
It's not like I said, he's been shit, he'll never make it as a forward, he fluked one good game or didn't do much for his try like others have.
Unfortunately he is not being judged on what hes doing now, but what he did last year.Some people are questioning his defense but over the past 3 games he's made 53 tackles & only missed 2. That's not a bad rate.
Agree. No respect.Unfortunately he is not being judged on what hes doing now, but what he did last year.
And step old man foran!!!The other two players set the try up, he just had to run straight for 12 metres lol
It’s quite clear Haze is the current target. There’s way too much Okunbur love here for how shit he is.With Flanno gone and Ox playing well off the bench . . . Who will the haters target next