I think Thommo has him covered for effort. Junior might have the talent but something in his body is the size of a pea and I doubt it’s fixable…How many games has he actually played with us now?
He and Thompson are tampons.
I can see why the chased Thommo, he was a beast in ESL. I promise you we haven't even seen 60% of his potential.I think Thommo has him covered for effort. Junior might have the talent but something in his body is the size of a pea and I doubt it’s fixable…
But TPJ Hughes and Patolo were already injured. I think the only back injured was Casey plus our outside back stocks already looked healthier.The deal with Hoffman for BBO's top30 spot was done just before Thommo got injured.
I watched plenty of him over there and he was a star in a different style of game. I still don’t think any coach here has used him to his potential.I can see why the chased Thommo, he was a beast in ESL. I promise you we haven't even seen 60% of his potential.
Plus he is never on the field to show non-ESL watchers.
I gotta say I get that, however they throw coaches out, & are allowed to replace them, when they have extended periods of non or low performance irrespective of potential or past results. The game is all about results……now & at most, over the last season or so. Both TPJ & Thommo are major talents but unfortunately, they are both just too injury prone at the more challenging level of NRL. It’s tough, but they just don’t deliver value for their big money. Like TBaz, will soon be time to say bye bye.I can see why the chased Thommo, he was a beast in ESL. I promise you we haven't even seen 60% of his potential.
Problem is he is never on the field to show non-ESL watchers.
I still think TPJ's calf issue is really a back issue..Gould just discussed TPJs injury on 100%, footy.
He's a had a career long reoccurring calf injury which happened on 2 occasions during pre-season.
Have specialists working with him so it doesn't occur again and won't be rushed back. Pressed on a rumoured round 8 return Gus said he doesn't know how long it will take.
5 front row forwards out of our top 30 which doesn't look like changing anytime soon apparently. So maybe no Pele next week either.
Playing undermanned is burning out King and Sutton Gus acknowledged as much.
My hope is Hoffman was put in the Top 30 to become a potential trade option because it's only a matter of time before we get monstered again by a bigger stronger pack like Manly
Or a vagina issueI still think TPJ's calf issue is really a back issue..
He played off the back of Walmsley, have him playing off NAS would unlock himI watched plenty of him over there and he was a star in a different style of game. I still don’t think any coach here has used him to his potential.
An off the back fence style of forward is the opposite of his support style running good angles game he played in the SL.
Would not suprise me. Gould using the career long phrase might be a clue to that. TPJ confessed to suffering back problems his whole career in one of the kennel episodes I'm sure.I still think TPJ's calf issue is really a back issue..
We saw a bit in that match against the sharks in 2021 when Thompson got the ball on the front foot and managed to use his footwork and speed to bounce off defenders and set up Averillo. I honestly believe our current playing style this year would really suit him.I watched plenty of him over there and he was a star in a different style of game. I still don’t think any coach here has used him to his potential.
An off the back fence style of forward is the opposite of his support style running good angles game he played in the SL.
Yes agree. This happens to bowlers in cricket a lot. They have persistent hamstring or calf injuries, stemming from back injuries. I spoke to the physio who treated Pat Cummins and he said that once his back injuries largely resolved then various other issues in hammies and calf’s also disappeared.I still think TPJ's calf issue is really a back issue..
Retired NRL and fringe first graders dominate in the ESL bro. Thommo puts in but doesn’t have the skill or size for NRL. TPJ, has the talent but is injured far too often. Will be difficult to move on an injury prone player, so it’s probably best to not rush him back and see if we can get him back to his best. We are a so short in the middle, is that young Fijian lad we got a chance? Haven’t seen much of himI can see why the chased Thommo, he was a beast in ESL. I promise you we haven't even seen 60% of his potential.
Problem is he is never on the field to show non-ESL watchers.
Don't think he is top 30 at this stage?Retired NRL and fringe first graders dominate in the ESL bro. Thommo puts in but doesn’t have the skill or size for NRL. TPJ, has the talent but is injured far too often. Will be difficult to move on an injury prone player, so it’s probably best to not rush him back and see if we can get him back to his best. We are a so short in the middle, is that young Fijian lad we got a chance? Haven’t seen much of him
Of course..fkn. We are so light up front. NSW cup boys are playing well but not a lot of size there either. We will struggle against all teams with the bigger packsDon't think he is top 30 at this stage?
Isn't Thommo bigger than Graham?Retired NRL and fringe first graders dominate in the ESL bro. Thommo puts in but doesn’t have the skill or size for NRL. TPJ, has the talent but is injured far too often. Will be difficult to move on an injury prone player, so it’s probably best to not rush him back and see if we can get him back to his best. We are a so short in the middle, is that young Fijian lad we got a chance? Haven’t seen much of him
Is he? Thommo and Graham don’t belong in the same sentence uce! Graham tough, skillfil and a leader. Thommo none of these things. I think Thommo got his big contract because of the success of Graham and the kernel also gives him more latitude than any other overpaid flop because we wanted another British bulldog, but got a fkn chihuahuaIsn't Thommo bigger than Graham?
Graham on a bad day is still better that Thommo on a good day.