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    Can someone tell me how his long range kicking goes?

    I feel like all the old half backs that do well have great short and long kicking games?

    Sammy has the short covered, was hoping Chad had a good long kick in him?

  • #2
    Not sure Benny. I think it might be alright thou. He is a very good goal kicker.

    He is a Rooster now. Hope he goes really well. Might prove a good signing for 12 months for experience value.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by BTRD View Post
      Not sure Benny. I think it might be alright thou. He is a very good goal kicker.

      He is a Rooster now. Hope he goes really well. Might prove a good signing for 12 months for experience value.
      Hopefully he adds a bit of Gordon-esque maturity to our game without the side-hustle.

      Personally I haven't really noticed the guy or his style despite him being a premiership winning journeyman.

      The Cows say:
      He has provided a stabilising presence on the field as well as being an invaluable mentor for our players.

      “We wish him, Marissa and their family the very best for their return home to NSW.”

      While this may be a nuance for 'he is a little bit past it', I tend to think they're not bullshyting. He's from the Shire, has done his job of mentoring there and is now onto his next project.

      Not sure why the Cows can't perform with their roster. However, Dearden has developed into one of the best halves in the comp. Dunno what (if any) role Townsend played but fingers crossed some of that kinda magic dust rubs onto Walker/Sandon.

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      • #4
        He has quite a big boot so in that regard he goes well. Just a bit worried about his defence, as in the last few years especially it’s gotten really poor. I remember in 2021 when we won against the sharks (a come from behind win) Sam Walker in a breakout performance absolutely schooled Chad and made him look like a fool in defence. That was a great game.
        EASTS TO WIN!

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        • #5
          People are getting too obsessed with long kick game as being our weakness. Until we learn how to adapt to 6 again, defend our line and clean up the errors, our kicking is irrelevant.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by HunchoRooster View Post
            People are getting too obsessed with long kick game as being our weakness. Until we learn how to adapt to 6 again, defend our line and clean up the errors, our kicking is irrelevant.
            Kicking game can turn a poor set into a great one. So is pretty key to Storm and Panfers being so dominant.

            take your point, it’s not everything but it’s a pretty sizeable advantage

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            • #7
              It’s going to be a tough year next year with a backline of

              Teddy
              Toups
              Smith? Mark N
              Toia? Mark N
              Young
              Sandon
              Townsend.

              I don’t know what happens if we get injuries which we will.

              On the flip side Toia, Quentin Smith or Mark N could be sensational.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by HunchoRooster View Post
                People are getting too obsessed with long kick game as being our weakness. Until we learn how to adapt to 6 again, defend our line and clean up the errors, our kicking is irrelevant.
                Agree. But just want to add that I'd like to see more use of grubber kicks especially in slippery conditions.

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                • #9
                  Long kicking game is very important!

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                  • #10
                    It’s a sad state of affairs when you consider Chad Townsend will be our starting half next year..

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by HunchoRooster View Post
                      People are getting too obsessed with long kick game as being our weakness. Until we learn how to adapt to 6 again, defend our line and clean up the errors, our kicking is irrelevant.
                      That’s why it’s important. If we fail to do any of that a long kicking game relives us of pressure and keeps us in the fight for field territory.
                      EASTS TO WIN!

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                      • #12
                        "Pete" Townsend will be fine - I think some are worried that he may not come up to the standard of the mercurial one - The Hutchinator

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Mickie Lane View Post
                          It’s going to be a tough year next year with a backline of

                          Teddy
                          Toups
                          Smith? Mark N
                          Toia? Mark N
                          Young
                          Sandon
                          Townsend.

                          I don’t know what happens if we get injuries which we will.

                          On the flip side Toia, Quentin Smith or Mark N could be sensational.
                          Plenty of depth

                          FB

                          Tedesco
                          King


                          Wingers

                          Toops
                          Young
                          Nawaqanitawase
                          Billy Smith
                          Tait

                          Centres

                          Billy Smith
                          Toia
                          Young
                          Nawaqanitawase
                          King
                          Tait

                          5/8

                          Sandon Smith
                          "Pete" Townsend
                          Watson
                          Elliot

                          Half

                          "Pete" Townsend
                          Sandon Smith
                          Watson
                          Elliot

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by King Salvo View Post
                            "Pete" Townsend will be fine - I think some are worried that he may not come up to the standard of the mercurial one - The Hutchinator
                            He'd better be a darn sight better. You better, you better you bet.
                            #We Stand with ourJewish community#

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                            • #15
                              Haven't seen so much of him this year but he should be able to do all necessary halfback skills pretty well. He doesn't seem to get up for every game anymore or compete for 80 minutes. Could go well if our forwards can dominate opposition, otherwise it might be grim.

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