Opinion Which individual will have the biggest impact on our season?

[Moedogg]

Who in our squad do you think will have a positive impact on our season? Averillo was probably our best last year and pretty much won us the game with some brilliant individual performances.

I reckon Critta, regardless of where he plays will be our MVP. Burton, I'm not sold on him as a leader and a 5/8th, Mahoney might have a better season. Kikau's season will depend on how well Burton plays.

Thoughts?

 

[BondiBulldog]

Crichton

 

[Freakzilla]

If Crichton plays 1 he wont be our best.

If he plays his best then it'll be Kikau.

 

[Flanagun]

Probably Preston. Kikau might go well if he stays fit. Kiraz will rip in and run hard as usual, ditto Wilson, if and when he gets a game. As good as his attitude is, and as talented as he is, I think Crichton will struggle to make much of an impact off the back of our pack. Burton is criminally underrated on here. But he needs a decent pack and regular halves partner and organiser to show what he can do. JAC is still our best finisher, but again, our pack will limit him.

Mahoney will struggle again, I think. Firstly, I think he’s overrated and secondly, he won’t have much help in d from his props.

 

[Cappuccino]

It's more the players we've let go that will have an impact. Players like Waddell, Flanagan and Okonbor have been replaced with much better and hungrier players which should lead to good competition for spots and everyone playing a bit harder for us.
If youre looking at just external players coming in then Crichton without a doubt will have the most impact

 

[Dyldog]

Burton

 

[B-Train]

We need guys like Curran and King to have massive years in the middle and help carry an undermanned pack.

 

[EL Hefe]

TpJ

 

[Suave]

Positive impact is definitely Crichton, kid is a winner.

Overall impact in terms of our season hinging on their form is Mahoney. Had a terrible 2nd half of the season last year and he absolutely needs to return to his Eels form if we’re any chance.

 

[CMP]

Xerri

 

[gbrussell]

Xerri

I hope he can get back to his 2019 form by mid season.

Remember in that season the Sharks eventually played him in what seems his best position (left centre), which forced jmoz out to the left wing.

 

[Total Fool]

Hayze “Momentum Killa” Perham…

Just his NON presence in 1st grade will see our team achieve much better results in 2024

 

[The DoggFather]

I reckon a utility or a centre...

 

[NPC83]

It’s a tough question to answer IMO because you have to see what happens at training and who speaks up behind close doors etc.

I’d say Critta or Kikau if fit will lead by example and hopefully any number of other guys feed off them and it leads to on field form.

 

[Roger the alien]

our 4 spine players and how they play will determine our season

 

[Noeasyday]

I think Kikau needs to step up this year. Obviously his 2023 season was interrupted by injury, however we desperately need that alpha leader in the pack and with the current roster it has to be him.
Burton has now played about 50 games in the halves, it's make or break time. If he steps it up and delivers on his potential we'll have a much improved season.

 

[TwinTurbo]

Personally I think Crichton has the potential to make the most impression. If he plays as well at fullback as he has at centre then he’s a game winner. Then it’s Burton, has such a high ceiling, this season needs to be the big step up.

Always a Bulldog

 

[steeliz]

Ciraldo

 

[Micko]

Burton without doubt. His kicking game alone will decide most games for us.

 

[Nate DAWG]

I reckon Critta. He is a gun and will bring a different level of confidence. I think King is the most crucial to our success though. He needs to build upon his 22 form and lay a platform for us to compete.