Opinion S Katoa

[AlzzBulldog]

Already an upgrade on michael lichaa, he was decent yesterday, could be really good rotating with jmk
9. Jmk
14. S katoa
I dont know about long term though, i mean jmk has the potential, so we have to wait and see

 

[Howard Moon]

I think from what we've seen it is more likely that he will be our starting hooker than JMK

 

[Delta]

What's the deal with JMK's injury?

 

[Scoooby]

He’s good. Lots of potential, like him from what I’ve seen but still love jmk ,I’m fact they both kiwis so either one or both, is ideal lol.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

I’m happy with either one starting.
If katoa starts jmk could come on around the 50 minute mark and run a muck in the ruck with all the tired forwards.

 

[Horse]

I like it Alzz, agreed 100%

9. JMK

14. Katoa

 

[Spoonman84]

What's the deal with JMK's injury?

Racing the clock for round 1.

 

[slydog]

Jmk would be a good utility, can cover a number of positions if halves or center went down during a game

 

[KiwiDog7]

Jmk would be a good utility, can cover a number of positions if halves or center went down during a game

This

 

[liljohny]

I like it Alzz, agreed 100%

9. JMK

14. Katoa

Is this a first?!!

 

[GDR]

Well he identified toomaga is the forward that you can play crash ball with, so that's a great start..

Tbh I haven't seen a lot of Katoa but I thought the prejudgment of him was a little harsh by some..

Time will tell , but he certainly does have the correct build and body mechanics to be a good 9.

 

[Ewan McGrady]

With depth of 2nd rowers, wouldn’t we be better off with an 80min hooker and carry an extra forward? Whoever has the quality and stamina to cover 80 gets the 9 with the other playing the lower grades.

 

[Howard Moon]

With depth of 2nd rowers, wouldn’t we be better off with an 80min hooker and carry an extra forward? Whoever has the quality and stamina to cover 80 gets the 9 with the other playing the lower grades.

80 minute hooker for sure. I know two hookers has worked for clubs and still does, but you look at the best hookers in the comp and they are all 80 minute players. Katoa can handle 80 and if he starts the season well, I see no need to continue the JMK experiment

 

[Horse]

With depth of 2nd rowers, wouldn’t we be better off with an 80min hooker and carry an extra forward? Whoever has the quality and stamina to cover 80 gets the 9 with the other playing the lower grades.

I see Katoa as someone who can fill in at hooker or as an extra lock/middle forward if need be.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

With depth of 2nd rowers, wouldn’t we be better off with an 80min hooker and carry an extra forward? Whoever has the quality and stamina to cover 80 gets the 9 with the other playing the lower grades.

Both JMK and Katoa aren't good enough to be playing 80 at this stage, so as long as we carry strong enough middles on the bench we should be okay.

Katoa defenitely has the better vision and guile out of the two but his service and decision making can be very erratic. JMK on the other hand is more reliable as he will deliver consistently solid service and defence but lacks anything extra in his game.

 

[KiwiDog7]

Both JMK and Katoa aren't good enough to be playing 80 at this stage, so as long as we carry strong enough middles on the bench we should be okay.

Katoa defenitely has the better vision and guile out of the two but his service and decision making can be very erratic. JMK on the other hand is more reliable as he will deliver consistently solid service and defence but lacks anything extra in his game.

Katoa just needs more minutes in the middle to get used to his players

Showed enough promise though (some passes were off ) but on the whole is a genuine 9 and almost set up a try after his support play and break up the middle and kick through

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Katoa just needs more minutes in the middle to get used to his players

Showed enough promise though (some passes were off ) but on the whole is a genuine 9 and almost set up a try after his support play and break up the middle and kick through

Yh he defenitely has some spark in attack, well at least compared to our previous options in that position.

 

[Dingo]

Katoa is a genuine dummy-half where JMK is makeshift.

JMK has more utility value than Katoa.

For me it's 9 Katoa 14 JMK.

 

[bells76]

Yh he defenitely has some spark in attack, well at least compared to our previous options in that position.

Who wouldn’t provide better service then our previous hooker?

 

[Dognacious]

With depth of 2nd rowers, wouldn’t we be better off with an 80min hooker and carry an extra forward? Whoever has the quality and stamina to cover 80 gets the 9 with the other playing the lower grades.

We don't have an 80 minute hooker and won't get one for this year, so it is what it is.