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[Charriots Offiah]

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/ky ... -too-small

[Mickw]

It's been to small for at least 3 seasons and next to nothings been done to address the problem. I have no faith whatsoever next season will be any different.

[Hattster]

Lilliput Warriors, it has a ring to it

[EagleEyePie]

I think he's got the gist but I'd say the issue is power and effectiveness rather than just size. Patrick Mago is pretty much the same size as Agnatius Paasi, if not slightly bigger, but it's no contest in terms of who is more effective. Tyler Dupree and Brad Singleton are a similar size but there's no doubting who is the more dangerous player.

Byrne has a bit of size but seems fairly easy for defenders to handle. Maybe it's something to do with how he goes into contact. Mago has size but he's so slow onto the ball that even if he makes a good 7 or 8 metres he just gets held upright in a controlled way and the defenders have enough time to peel off the tackle and get back into the defensive line. When he used to offload at least that was a threat when there were numbers in the tackle, but without the explosiveness in carries Mago has size but limited impact.

Singleton isn't small for a prop, he's just been massively ineffective. A couple of years ago he would have a really good game every 8 or 9 matches and you'd wonder why he couldn't produce that more often. He's got a habit of making arcing runs towards the half and outside backs which is fine every so often if you can cause them problems, but he seems to either get brought down with ease or a prop cuts him off before he gets there and flattens him. Even if he just rans those lines diagonally he'd at least keep a bit more forward momentum.

[Dreamteam]

At least peet has identified it’s a big issue. Clearing the dead wood out that kris+lam signed. Singleton 2 runs for 11 meters on Friday should mean he never wears that badge again. Walters in and bid for Dupree means we’re looking to bring in 2-3 props. He’s only as good as the squad he’s given

[Barney841]

I think he's got the gist but I'd say the issue is power and effectiveness rather than just size. Patrick Mago is pretty much the same size as Agnatius Paasi, if not slightly bigger, but it's no contest in terms of who is more effective. Tyler Dupree and Brad Singleton are a similar size but there's no doubting who is the more dangerous player.

Byrne has a bit of size but seems fairly easy for defenders to handle. Maybe it's something to do with how he goes into contact. Mago has size but he's so slow onto the ball that even if he makes a good 7 or 8 metres he just gets held upright in a controlled way and the defenders have enough time to peel off the tackle and get back into the defensive line. When he used to offload at least that was a threat when there were numbers in the tackle, but without the explosiveness in carries Mago has size but limited impact.

Singleton isn't small for a prop, he's just been massively ineffective. A couple of years ago he would have a really good game every 8 or 9 matches and you'd wonder why he couldn't produce that more often. He's got a habit of making arcing runs towards the half and outside backs which is fine every so often if you can cause them problems, but he seems to either get brought down with ease or a prop cuts him off before he gets there and flattens him. Even if he just rans those lines diagonally he'd at least keep a bit more forward momentum.

Some forwards just aren’t good enough such as Byrne, Singo and Mago.
Harvard is gonna be alright but there’s still question mark over Ellis, also will Cooper go round again?
Going from above were gonna need at least 3 new props, probably 4, for next season

[Caboosegg]

It's been to small for at least 3 seasons and next to nothings been done to address the problem. I have no faith whatsoever next season will be any different.

This just isn't true is it though, we just haven't had any luck with who we have brought in.

[fozzieskem]

It's been to small for at least 3 seasons and next to nothings been done to address the problem. I have no faith whatsoever next season will be any different.

This just isn't true is it though, we just haven't had any luck with who we have brought in.

You've got a point but who's to blame?

[the pieman]

It's been to small for at least 3 seasons and next to nothings been done to address the problem. I have no faith whatsoever next season will be any different.

This just isn't true is it though, we just haven't had any luck with who we have brought in.

You've got a point but who's to blame?

Depends on how you look at it

Cooper very unlucky with the hip drop, and out for the season, and no doubt he is our seasoned prop
Singleton has been hit and miss, but again was brought in for experience to guide the younger props
Mago, there are slightly differing opinions on him but as an impact prop, he's not really having an impact (see comment re Paasi)
Ellis is growing on most of us i think. I'd be happy to keep him on for at least another season with the potential of another 2 year contract if performances are good enough

We all know we had issues with Burgess and keeping Clubb on too long, so for me those issues lie with the club.

[w.thomas]

I think he's got the gist but I'd say the issue is power and effectiveness rather than just size. Patrick Mago is pretty much the same size as Agnatius Paasi, if not slightly bigger, but it's no contest in terms of who is more effective. Tyler Dupree and Brad Singleton are a similar size but there's no doubting who is the more dangerous player.

Byrne has a bit of size but seems fairly easy for defenders to handle. Maybe it's something to do with how he goes into contact. Mago has size but he's so slow onto the ball that even if he makes a good 7 or 8 metres he just gets held upright in a controlled way and the defenders have enough time to peel off the tackle and get back into the defensive line. When he used to offload at least that was a threat when there were numbers in the tackle, but without the explosiveness in carries Mago has size but limited impact.

Singleton isn't small for a prop, he's just been massively ineffective. A couple of years ago he would have a really good game every 8 or 9 matches and you'd wonder why he couldn't produce that more often. He's got a habit of making arcing runs towards the half and outside backs which is fine every so often if you can cause them problems, but he seems to either get brought down with ease or a prop cuts him off before he gets there and flattens him. Even if he just rans those lines diagonally he'd at least keep a bit more forward momentum.

Bang on there with all those points, most of our props aren’t small, just not very effective.