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Cust at hooker
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:19 pm
by Barney841
After tonight I think we should look at trying him there in the other games.
The quicker pass from the PTB seem to give the forwards that extra step going forward.
And if people are worried about missing Powells defence you can put Tommy in the half’s with Smith. Tommy and Cust could alternate at PTB, we would get Tommys defence then as well as Custs passing game.
It’s just an idea
Re: Cust at hooker
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:22 pm
by Tricky Dicky1
Cust to 9 was a game changer tonight. He was outstanding.
Re: Cust at hooker
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:26 pm
by CheshireWarrior
Problem is, Powell will always start at 9 when fully fit (whether we approve or not). We also need O'Neill to feature as much as possible in order to develop.
If Leuluai is finished now, we can't solely rely on Smith as our game manager (although he has developed well), if we did keep Cust at 9, we'd have to bring another half in as I think Smith, at a young age, would burn out like last year.
No doubt though, Cust did look very creative and quick with ball in hand at 9.
Re: Cust at hooker
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:47 pm
by fozzieskem
CheshireWarrior wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:26 pm
Problem is, Powell will always start at 9 when fully fit (whether we approve or not). We also need O'Neill to feature as much as possible in order to develop.
If Leuluai is finished now, we can't solely rely on Smith as our game manager (although he has developed well), if we did keep Cust at 9, we'd have to bring another half in as I think Smith, at a young age, would burn out like last year.
No doubt though, Cust did look very creative and quick with ball in hand at 9.
I agree with everything you say Cust really Impressive tonight but Smith has come on so much with Cust as his partner it'd be a shame if he went backwards now.
Re: Cust at hooker
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:54 am
by moto748
All good, though, really, it's another great option to have, and, combined with the other changes, worked a treat tonight.
Re: Cust at hooker
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:53 am
by Charriots Offiah
Cust is a natural hooker, far more effective than a halfback.
Re: Cust at hooker
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:33 am
by nathan_rugby
Charriots Offiah wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:53 am
Cust is a natural hooker, far more effective than a halfback.
Based on last nights cameo alone, I fully agree.
Not slating Cust as a half but he just looked a lot more suited and dangerous at 9.
Re: Cust at hooker
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:02 am
by Suzieb
I have been suggesting this for a while now as we all saw last night we were far more effective with a class hooker I hope that the coaching team put the shorrocks at hooker to bed now
Re: Cust at hooker
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:08 am
by keptinthedarkfans
Tricky Dicky1 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:22 pm
Cust to 9 was a game changer tonight. He was outstanding.
Not sure about Was complete game changer for me game swang completely when Mago came on. With his power Pack dominated and seemed to play as a stronger running unit imo.
Re: Cust at hooker
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:38 am
by Hattster
Cust was regularly playing nine at Manly, it seemed strange when we signed him as a first choice six when he is a natural hooker