News Pushy parents and a wife who wouldn’t let him quit: The making of Morgan Harper

[B-Train]

What the fuck were with the multiple gratuitous betting odds references in what is supposed to be a feel-good story about Harper?

What do the TAB odds have to do with his wife and mothers advice to him and his persistance and hard work paying off?

They just hijacked the article and turned it into a form guide or market update in Best Bets..

These betting agencies and the media whoring themselves out to them stoop to new lows by the day.

 

[Howard Moon]

If I need motivation from my parents,or my partner,maybe I need to start focusing on a new career,effort and motivation will only take u so far,if u don't have natural ability,or love to do something,I'd like to see Harper get involved a little more,at the moment he seems to wait for things to happen.

It's not as if it doesn't happen to a lot of players... how often do we see Queelander's move back home? and they are only an hour from home in Sydney, not in another country

 

[flamebouyant]

I’m no Noel crusher cleal but from the snippets of junior highlights I’ve seen Paul Alamoti excites me the most

No one else could eat that many pies!!! Hahaha

 

[flamebouyant]

If I need motivation from my parents,or my partner,maybe I need to start focusing on a new career,effort and motivation will only take u so far,if u don't have natural ability,or love to do something,I'd like to see Harper get involved a little more,at the moment he seems to wait for things to happen.

That's a bit harsh. Did you move to love in a foreign country with twin boys and no family sort when you were a teen? Didnt think so. You shouldn't underestimate how hard it can be living abroad with little support.

 

[bullanth]

That's a bit harsh. Did you move to love in a foreign country with twin boys and no family sort when you were a teen? Didnt think so. You shouldn't underestimate how hard it can be living abroad with little support.

Fair comment,his family have been in Australia for quite some time now,and he really needs to show something this year as he is out of contract,at years end,and on past form will battle to get a contract.

 

[Alan79]

That imposter was NEVER a scout.

Lies. He scouted out several good bakers per week, often more. Not so much football talent to boast of. But it's damn certain he find a good pie.

 

[flamebouyant]

Fair comment,his family have been in Australia for quite some time now,and he really needs to show something this year as he is out of contract,at years end,and on past form will battle to get a contract.

I agree it may be a make or break year for him. If Averilo quickly jumps ahead of him you would think he is gone.

 

[Baby Blues]

It's not as if it doesn't happen to a lot of players... how often do we see Queelander's move back home? and they are only an hour from home in Sydney, not in another country

Yeah aussies are really spoilt for choice when you can be ‘homesick’ from QLD to NSW. I guess that’s why they choose to play rugby league where they can be close to home as a professional unlike some other sports.

 

[Howard Moon]

Yeah aussies are really spoilt for choice when you can be ‘homesick’ from QLD to NSW. I guess that’s why they choose to play rugby league where they can be close to home as a professional unlike some other sports.

Queenslander's are just a bunch of big babies... you don't hear it even half as much from NSW players. I think if Harper can cement a spot in FG when he gets his next shot he will be much more settled here

 

[Alan79]

Queenslander's are just a bunch of big babies... you don't hear it even half as much from NSW players. I think if Harper can cement a spot in FG when he gets his next shot he will be much more settled here

The Broncos and their sombrero don't operate in NSW though. It tends to be the Broncos that they get homesick for.

 

[Howard Moon]

The Broncos and their sombrero don't operate in NSW though. It tends to be the Broncos that they get homesick for.

yeah fair point, I can't imagine anybody getting homesick to return to the Titans

 

[Scoooby]

Harpers the man !! He’s going to kill it this year .. !!

 

[Big M]

IMO he offers little as a first grader.Debut was terrible in defence,only hidden by the fact that we won the game.Attlack only ordinary in CC and only made debut due to attrition of our centres being injured.Hope he proves me wrong but not from what I have seen.

 

[TwinTurbo]

IMO he offers little as a first grader.Debut was terrible in defence,only hidden by the fact that we won the game.Attlack only ordinary in CC and only made debut due to attrition of our centres being injured.Hope he proves me wrong but not from what I have seen.

Are talking 9's or the Broncos game? Because 9's is irrelevant and he had a good solid game against the Broncos, better than Staggs on that day.

Go Dogs

 

[Big M]

Are talking 9's or the Broncos game? Because 9's is irrelevant and he had a good solid game against the Broncos, better than Staggs on that day.

Go Dogs

1st grade debut...6 missed tackles is not what any coach would be happy with,but hey as long as you are then all is good

 

[run1500]

1st grade debut...6 missed tackles is not what any coach would be happy with,but hey as long as you are then all is good

Most thought he had a great debut. How about that trial though - reckon he played awesome on both attack and defence. Surely he be will starting in FG this.

 

[Big M]

Most thought he had a great debut. How about that trial though - reckon he played awesome on both attack and defence. Surely he be will starting in FG this.

Kid has talent but also a lot to learn.Trial was against a very weak opposition who made him look bad defensively when he left Okunbor stranded for an easy try.Centre is arguably the hardest position to defend in and yes he needs work to get better.Our options are limited so he may well get time there.

 

[run1500]

Kid has talent but also a lot to learn.Trial was against a very weak opposition who made him look bad defensively when he left Okunbor stranded for an easy try.Centre is arguably the hardest position to defend in and yes he needs work to get better.Our options are limited so he may well get time there.

Agree he had a part in them getting the try. He also got penalties, stripped the ball and tackled well. They all have a lot to learn. I'm excited to see what the team brings this year. A good bunch of talent I reckon

 

[Snake]

Most thought he had a great debut. How about that trial though - reckon he played awesome on both attack and defence. Surely he be will starting in FG this.

I rewatched the PNG trial the other day and was more impressed with Harper the closer I watched. He made one bad defensive read early but made Up for it with a try, forced error and tough runs. He deserves another start this weekend against the raiders.