Opinion The Game That Made Bennett Spend Big On Averillo

[CrittaMagic69]

Wayne always said dont pay big for front rowers
Look at parra, massive money on 2 middles but have no strike out wide

That was years ago, times change. Pretty sure JFH would be pushing a mill right now, Yeo probably slightly less although he's a lock (still a middle).

I don't think that's THE reason why Parra have failed, I think they've just made a few poor decisions around their roster and held onto certain players/coaches too long.

 

[D.O.W.]

Averillo wouldn't have made our starting 13 this year anyway,and I'll be surprised if he makes The dolphins starting 13. I can see Bennett playing him as a 14

It’ll be interesting to see where Wayne plays him - but I think if he did stay, he would have started for us at FB (solely my opinion) - wish him them best but we need to focus on the players we do have

 

[D0GMATIC]

It’ll be interesting to see where Wayne plays him - but I think if he did stay, he would have started for us at FB (solely my opinion) - wish him them best but we need to focus on the players we do have

The hammer had a great year at fb, so it's hard to see Avo dislodging him.And Farnworth and Tesi Niu are better centres . . .bench utility at best for Avo

 

[CrittaMagic69]

The hammer had a great year at fb, so it's hard to see Avo dislodging him.And Farnworth and Tesi Niu are better centres . . .bench utility at best for Avo

 

[D0GMATIC]

Ahh emojis . . . The perfect response, when words won't help

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Ahh emojis . . . The perfect response, when words won't help

Hammer didn't even play out the year @ fullback and lmao @ that Tesi call. Words aren't going to help you here

 

[Dogs4eva13]

I agree it will be hard for avo to make that team, but let’s just root for him. He always showed glimpses with us but never put more than 2 good games together back to back. Hope he can be more consistent with them, possibly with less pressure and the opportunity to choose when to insert himself

 

[D0GMATIC]

Hammer didn't even play out the year @ fullback and lmao @ that Tesi call. Words aren't going to help you here

Test Niu can tackle and runs hard . . . I will concede Hammer could play centre because he has the ability to do that. But would you weaken a strength to accommodate Averillo? I doubt it

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Test Niu can tackle and runs hard . . . I will concede Hammer could play centre because he has the ability to do that. But would you weaken a strength to accommodate Averillo? I doubt it

You're absolutely cooked

 

[D0GMATIC]

You're absolutely cooked

Tesi Niu missed 10 tackles all year . . . Avo missed 7 in 1 game lol

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Tesi Niu missed 10 tackles all year . . . Avo missed 7 in 1 game lol

If you think Tesi is better than Averillo then I don't think League is for you.

 

[Psycho Doggie]

Tesi Niu missed 10 tackles all year . . . Avo missed 7 in 1 game lol

If you think Tesi is better than Averillo then I don't think League is for you.

Different players who also played in different teams last season. Jakey made 10 tackles a game on average, Nui made less than 4. The real question is why did Nui face less attack in his 17 games, with a tackle efficiency of 87%, then Jakey who had a TE of 80%.

Jake is a more attacking player, he scores and creates more tries. He also lets more in. Nui is either a tougher prospect to oppositions, or Bennett has got the inside defense working much more effectively (or more likely both are partly true). Nui also makes about 40m running the ball each game.

They are different, but probably of similar value, it depends on the game plan of the coach. It is going to be very interesting to see what Skeletor does. I hope he does give Jake a run at right centre, I'd like to see how his defense goes in a different system.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Different players who also played in different teams last season. Jakey made 10 tackles a game on average, Nui made less than 4. The real question is why did Nui face less attack in his 17 games, with a tackle efficiency of 87%, then Jakey who had a TE of 80%.

Jake is a more attacking player, he scores and creates more tries. He also lets more in. Nui is either a tougher prospect to oppositions, or Bennett has got the inside defense working much more effectively (or more likely both are partly true). Nui also makes about 40m running the ball each game.

They are different, but probably of similar value, it depends on the game plan of the coach. It is going to be very interesting to see what Skeletor does. I hope he does give Jake a run at right centre, I'd like to see how his defense goes in a different system.

Tesi played on the wing, that's why he faced less attack.

 

[dogwhisperer]

Tesi played on the wing, that's why he faced less attack.

I think it’s time you changed your username again

 

[Psycho Doggie]

Tesi played on the wing, that's why he faced less attack.

Correct, sorry, he finished the season at centre. He also made a good deal more tackle breaks than Jake.

 

[Robbothedestroyer]

Who will be the better performed and value for $$ centre next year, Burton or Avo ?

 

[1967]

Don’t be surprised to see Bennett play Avo mostly at 6 …

They currently only have Milford who’s been cooked for years, and the young 19 year Katoa who held his own but didn’t go to the next level.

I can see Avo on the bench to cover different positions but mainly coming of the bench to give young Katoa a spell at 6 ..

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Correct, sorry, he finished the season at centre. He also made a good deal more tackle breaks than Jake.

Jake's too fast, defence couldn't even touch him to register a tackle break

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I think it’s time you changed your username again

I'm brainstorming

 

[Psycho Doggie]

Jake's too fast, defence couldn't even touch him to register a tackle break

Which reinforces my point, they are different types of player. Where they end up playing comes down to what Skeletor wants in that position.

On the tackle count matter, Jake spent 6 or 7 games at Fullback, usually even lower tackle count than winger, so it evens it out a bit.