Blessing in disguise?

[Bigchook]

I thought he was bought to play of the bench anyway, so no hurry as the club is obviously going to stick with Pearce so Pearce and Hastings with Nikorima off the bench. the young guy will get plenty of minutes like Mort's did.

I still have my doubts he will get big minutes. Wouldn't be surprised to see aubo have short stints at hooker to give Jake a spell. Would allow us to carry an extra forward. I think this will definitely be the case once cords and jwh come back. Henderson won't get anywhere near the park.

[Headless Chook]

Don't be ridiculous. The pair received scholarships at Wavell State after being spotted shortly after arriving from NZ.
So I guess the date on the paperwork read 1/1/2009. And no, Bennett wasn't required to sign the forms either.

So you made up the bit about Bennett contracting them then.

[Double]

So you made up the bit about Bennett contracting them then.

Well if the Broncos paid for the scholarships, and Bennett was the head coach at the time, then I guess I did.

[Headless Chook]

Well if the Broncos paid for the scholarships, and Bennett was the head coach at the time, then I guess I did.

I don't know what's funnier....you trying to make out that Bennett was the coach that signed them, or the fact you think a Head NRL coach would even know that the club had put a couple of teenagers on scholarship

[HBK]

and also, wasn't the spine a Tim Sheens thing?

[Johnny.]

The venerable Cyril Connell, talent scout extrordinair who discovered Kodi & Jaiden at age 12 & 10.

Cyril Connolly?



Oh...Semi-Carnally.

[Guest]

I don't think it's in disguise but Pearce's efforts with the puppy has opened the door for us to finally get a decent half/5/8. Nikorema is our savior and he will prove to be our best pivot since Freddy. It's obvious that Hastings is the goods and Nikorema's performance has me saying Maloney who. Pearce can stay in Thailand as far as I'm concerned.

Surely this thread is a gee up ? Blessing in disguise? After one match against shit opposition?
It's a gee up.

[Guest]

Cannot believe some of you are quick the rubbish Pearce and praise Nikorima so lavishly. Heeeeeeelllo, it's one friggin trial match against sub standard opposition. The Roosters will miss Pearce and Maloney. Both are world class. Pearce has been superb for the Roosters for a very long time. Nikorima looks th goods, but FFS it's one match.

[Guest]

Cannot believe some of you are quick the rubbish Pearce and praise Nikorima so lavishly. Heeeeeeelllo, it's one friggin trial match against sub standard opposition. The Roosters will miss Pearce and Maloney. Both are world class. Pearce has been superb for the Roosters for a very long time. Nikorima looks th goods, but FFS it's one match.

Do ... you... speak... English?

[Chookies74]

19 yr olds are no where near 200 gamers.
We'll see that against Souffs
Relax folks. We will have some ugly weeks, but...
our season will kick into gear in the second half.

[Insider]

Nikorima will get bashed in first grade. He will take more time than what Mitchell will.

Agree, can't see having him start at 5/8 v Souths rd 1 and playing 80 is a good idea. I know what I'd b doing if I were Maguire, running the burgess Inglis straight at him all game. They will work him over for sure. So what's the alternative, perhaps start with Aubbo at 5/8,move him to hooker to relieve jake and bring Nikorima on for 20-25 minutes where he could have a dynamic impact fresh v there tiring forwards.Hate to see him have to make or attempt to make 30-35 tackles against big mobile opposition

[Thirteen]

Stehr = Imbecile

[<ME>]

Back in the day Stehr wanted Friend as our lock. Will never forget that comment as long as I live. Funniest thing ever heard.

[Tommy Smith]

Agree, can't see having him start at 5/8 v Souths rd 1 and playing 80 is a good idea. I know what I'd b doing if I were Maguire, running the burgess Inglis straight at him all game. They will work him over for sure. So what's the alternative, perhaps start with Aubbo at 5/8,move him to hooker to relieve jake and bring Nikorima on for 20-25 minutes where he could have a dynamic impact fresh v there tiring forwards.Hate to see him have to make or attempt to make 30-35 tackles against big mobile opposition

It doesn't work that way.

You don't see Thurston or Johnson make 30-35 tackles a game.

It isn't as simple as running your big men at them all game.

It appeared to me that the kid had a solid defensive technique. He'll be fine in the long run so chuck him in the deep end. Better to lose for having tried and being aggressive, rather than losing by taking the negative option.

[roostersrule2]

It doesn't work that way.

You don't see Thurston or Johnson make 30-35 tackles a game.

It isn't as simple as running your big men at them all game.

It appeared to me that the kid had a solid defensive technique. He'll be fine in the long run so chuck him in the deep end. Better to lose for having tried and being aggressive, rather than losing by taking the negative option.

Agree with everything.

It's not as if we have another option for 5/8 either.