Re: 2022 Recruits - Review
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2022 10:32 am
Iain Thornley, surpassed my expectations at centre in the handful of games he has featured in, was very skeptical when we resigned him, not a bad player, just don't see enough of him on field.
Patrick Mago, I think he's just the ticket coming off the bench in spells. Clearly a 'marmite' type player for fans but for me, he does exactly what's required and always seems to be looking for an offload too! Fitness worked on in the off season, no reason for him to go imo!
Abbas Miski, was always a fringe type signing with no real risk involved. Remembered he scored 4 trys against someone at the DW, still felt then he has a far way to go.
Mike Cooper, if anything, he age was a deterrent for me, 34/35 seemed a year or two too far. I think he looks very sharp, looks like he has a good attitude and solid performances from my money, expect a solid 2023!
Kade Ellis, I agree with others, very good start to his season and again he probably has fell down the pecking order, certainly solid enough with a good work rate when he plays, happy to see him here next season!
Cade Cust, not quite sure where I stand, if asked who's been the standout halve this season it has to be Harry Smith. There's no doubt he has creative flair in the halves and capable of game management overall. Like others, was impressed when I've seen him spelled at 9 (and I didn't see him as a hooker when first signed). I don't think he's quite been the player presented in the media (especially down under with the NRL confused as to why he left Manly with so much potential). I do sincerely believe he has been playing with injury though to his credit. For me its a lets see how he goes in 2023.
Patrick Mago, I think he's just the ticket coming off the bench in spells. Clearly a 'marmite' type player for fans but for me, he does exactly what's required and always seems to be looking for an offload too! Fitness worked on in the off season, no reason for him to go imo!
Abbas Miski, was always a fringe type signing with no real risk involved. Remembered he scored 4 trys against someone at the DW, still felt then he has a far way to go.
Mike Cooper, if anything, he age was a deterrent for me, 34/35 seemed a year or two too far. I think he looks very sharp, looks like he has a good attitude and solid performances from my money, expect a solid 2023!
Kade Ellis, I agree with others, very good start to his season and again he probably has fell down the pecking order, certainly solid enough with a good work rate when he plays, happy to see him here next season!
Cade Cust, not quite sure where I stand, if asked who's been the standout halve this season it has to be Harry Smith. There's no doubt he has creative flair in the halves and capable of game management overall. Like others, was impressed when I've seen him spelled at 9 (and I didn't see him as a hooker when first signed). I don't think he's quite been the player presented in the media (especially down under with the NRL confused as to why he left Manly with so much potential). I do sincerely believe he has been playing with injury though to his credit. For me its a lets see how he goes in 2023.