Opinion Paul Alamoti

[kap123]

Question... once his injury is sorted and ready to come back, does he go straight into NRL?

I get it, his young and it's a bit of pressure. On the flipside, he is good enough and better than Burns. Burns is used as a yardage guy on plays 2 or 3 and just gets bashed because he is lanky with no go forward. Surely Alamoti does a better job than that?

 

[Alan79]

Question... once his injury is sorted and ready to come back, does he go straight into NRL?

I get it, his young and it's a bit of pressure. On the flipside, he is good enough and better than Burns. Burns is used as a yardage guy on plays 2 or 3 and just gets bashed because he is lanky with no go forward. Surely Alamoti does a better job than that?

I've seen good and bad from Burns. He's got the ability to throw a good pass/tap on to his winger. I don't think he's a terrible option. As for Alomati, I'd prefer to see him debut when we've got some form. I criticized the media for their insistence that Flanagan shouldn't be thrown in the deep end vs Penrith. But it's usually best to blood youngsters in teams that are playing confident football.

 

[Philmus]

no. play reggies, get his match fitness back up and work out the rust and then see how we go. no need to rush him, he's 18

 

[Moedogg]

Altamonti can debut towards the back end of the year. Give him time in NSW cup.

 

[Dingo]

I don't rate Burns either but Paul looked a little out of his depth in the trials, needs more time. Corey Allan would be a better replacement for now.

 

[Abdul..]

Paul needs to play against men. His 1st game was in the trials against Gagai and Frizzel. Not an easy assignment.

Centre is a very physical position. I would give him time. We will benefit in the long run.

 

[Malla]

He's way off first grade. Only way he plays this year is if we get decimated by injuries.

 

[dekepefc]

Suaali can't make the roosters team at the moment and he was more hyped than alomati.. I know we aren't the roosters, but I still don't think we can put all our hopes on an 18 year old

 

[Noeasyday]

His showed ability in the trials but needs time.
He should come back from injury in flegg for a few games to build confidence then onto reggies if his form warrants it.
No need to rush him.

 

[Bulldog1966]

No.

 

[B-Train]

Fuck no. Don't ruin his development by playing him before he's ready and coming off an injury just because we're desperate in FG. He'd need at least a month in Reserves and to be playing well before even considering playing him in FG..

Even if he was healthy, he showed in the trials he has talent but also a hell of a lot to work on and that he isn't ready for FG yet.

 

[DaveV]

The trials proved that he’s not yet ready for first grade

 

[diddly]

No - he hardly played any SGBall before breaking a thumb last year - came back and played one game in Flegg on the wing - start him in flegg or nsw cup and see how he goes - may play so well he demands a place - lets hope

 

[DaveV]

I like what I saw from Alamoti on the weekend. He has a very good passing game and is always looking to offload. Some of his runs out of dummy half out wide were impressive also. He might not be the quickest but neither is Zac Lomax yet he’s very effective and skilful. I’m sure he’ll be ready for first grade next year based on what of seen from him in the reggies.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

Runs hard and makes good metres. From 3 games he’s Averaging over 170 metres a game. Like 200 pcm, 10 offloads. Pretty good for someone coming back from injury, Strong kid. Will only get better

 

[hackenbush]

Needs to be in reserves & earn his spot, both in attack & defense. Kiraz seems the more likely at this stage.

 

[bradyk]

Needs to be in reserves & earn his spot, both in attack & defense. Kiraz seems the more likely at this stage.

At this stage it looks likely both of them will be in the 13 next year. Kiraz this year as soon as we can use players outside the top 30.

 

[Scoooby]

More time in the cup, will be very exciting first game when he does debut .!!!

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Nah I'd hold off until next season. If Burns fixes his defence I think he's a valuable asset with his tip on skills etc

 

[senshidog]

Alamoti needs to work on his positional defence as its pretty bad. Still quite a way off first grade.