No, he was added to the Top 30 with a purpose in mind; to tide the team over while we sorted out the halves/bench utility, and to bring some experience & enthusiasm to the table...and that's what he did.
No one knew at the time if Flanagan would step up (most knew he probably wouldn't - 3rd year's a charm) or that we'd go out and grab Oloapu to fill a halves spot. What was known is that there was a gap, albeit a temporary one, and Ciraldo decided Reynolds was the man for the job - and he did it. (successfully I would argue).
You're trying to argue that: 'The Grub thing unsurprisingly backfired' while at the same time trying to claim I am using '20/20 hindsight' (implying that I am citing something that worked well, after the event) - well which is it? '20/20 hindsight' or an 'unsurprising backfire'?
Let's cut to the chase. You don't like Reynolds. You don't like that he was invited back. You don't like Ciraldo included him in the Top 30. You don't like that Ciraldo selected and played him in 1st grade. You will look through any lens you can find or manufacture to confirm your preconception: 'He doesn’t belong near a 2023 Top 30.'
Maybe pause, take a seat, and think it through...
There's no lens, seat nor pause needed (but thanks).
There’s just the facts and history.
I'm more than happy to admit I'm not a Grub fan and never really was. His mouth has always been bigger than his talent.
Although young, he was thoroughly outplayed by Gareth Widdop in the 2012 Grand Final.
They say you have to lose one to win one yet in 2014 he was even more outplayed by Luke Keary.
But just like the above the results speak for themselves, he didn't go well at the Tigers nor in England (injury aside) either.
Nor has he gone well in 2023 back at Belmore.
No idea what your point is re: 20/20 or backfire. I'm suggesting you're using hindsight to defend him whilst I predicted that it wouldn't work and I think that's the way it's played out. My pre-season posts on here say that too - that if anything he should've only been brought back to the club for a community role, not an on field role. Yes, there was/is a gap, yes there is a shortage of playmakers across the code so maybe Ciro and Gus felt he was the only choice of a poor set of options - but if he was genuinely helping us, he'd still be in the team and he's not. I’ll happily eat my words at 4pm today if he’s named against the Chooks, but halfway through the season and if he’s not even being used off the bench that’s pretty telling.
Nothing personal mate, just don't agree with you.
