Julian's 2010 NRL predictions

Discussion in 'The Cesspit: Rugby League Discussion' started by Julian, Jan 8, 2010.

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  1. morgieb MC Burridge

    Ty Williams is a black guy, yes.

    He's a decent winger without being too great IMO. Would be better for the Cowboys if Gallant played fullback - dumb move to go away from the Tigers to play reggies.
     
    morgieb, Mar 11, 2010
    #261

  2. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    :shocking:
     
    Sultan Pepper, Mar 12, 2010
    #262

  3. Julian BJ Taylor

    Team: Parramatta Eels

    Predicted Finish:     8th

    Best 17:

    1. Jarryd Hayne
    2. Luke Burt
    3. Timana Tahu
    4. Joel Reddy
    5. Krisnan Inu/Eric Grothe
    6. Daniel Mortimer
    7. Jeff Robson
    8. Nathan Cayless
    9. Matt Keating
    10. Justin Poore
    11. Nathan Hindmarsh
    12. Ben Smith
    13. Feleti Mateo

    14. Fui Fui MoiMoi
    15. Shane Shackleton
    16. Tim Mannah
    17. Kris Keating

    Strengths:     It lies in two pretty obvious places for this team. The attacking brilliance and unpredictability of Hayne and Mateo and their front row (counting their top 4/5 props). The addition of Poore and Shackleton should improve their go forward and grunt up front outside of Moi Moi and Cayless. If their best props stay fit all year and maintain form (pretty much inevitable for Cayless at least) then they should give room to Mateo and Hayne to work their magic. Having these two creators not in the halves takes tonnes of pressure off the shoulders of Mortimer, Robson and the Keatings making their job easier and them more dangerous as players. Their backline is really very good as well and Tahu if he plays like he used to will be a big bonus.

    Weaknesses:     They may seem few and far between but in their entire first grade squad they only have Hindmarsh, Smith, Mateo and Shackleton who are proven NRL backrowers and most teams use a lot more than 4 backrowers in a season. Their forward depth as a whole is really quite poor and a couple of injuries could really hurt them. One would also think that depth is needed in the forwards moreso than in the backs. Mateo is a gun, but being one of only 4 tested backrowers is a bit of a gamble because he's definitely not a workhorse and him at lock + Robson and Mortimer all defending at the same time could equal some very, very ordinary and soft defence. This is somewhat countered by the centres though, it must be said. The jury is still out on the halves as well. Mortimer may be a star too most but he has a long way to go and has to step up as the number one playmaker this year. Hayne's defence at fullback is still questionable at times also.

    Key Player:     Kris Keating. If he is to be used like Kingston last year he has to provide spark and consistency from the dummy half role. Also, if he slots into the halves, he has to gel immediately with his partner for the club to continue winning.

    Breakout/Surprise Player:     Justin Horo to have a real dig in the backrow when ben Smith gets injured.
    Can they make the top 8/4? Yes/Yes
     
    Julian, Mar 12, 2010
    #263

  4. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    They should've kept Big Joe, he was the man at Parra, probably their most consistent player across the whole season.
     
    Sultan Pepper, Mar 12, 2010
    #264

  5. Julian BJ Taylor

    Fair call Emm.
     
    Julian, Mar 12, 2010
    #265

  6. AVA T Delonge

    Yeah, really dissapointed we couldn't keep him.
     
    AVA, Mar 12, 2010
    #266

  7. Paddy P Orr

    Depth perhaps, if someone gets injured. Cant see any of the backs other then maybe Tonga being considered for Origin anyway.
     
    Paddy, Mar 12, 2010
    #267

  8. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    Tonga will play origin.
     
    Boobidy, Mar 12, 2010
    #268

  9. SM MD Dorn

    always thought Fuifui was one word tbh
     
    SM, Mar 12, 2010
    #269

  10. Paddy P Orr

    I hope he does, he didnt do badly last year.
     
    Last edited: Mar 12, 2010
    Paddy, Mar 12, 2010
    #270

  11. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    Tonga was superb for the most part, on Friday night.

    Bolton was also extremely impressive, I thought.

    Williams is shit and should go and play in traffic. I hate him like poison.

    They didn't even want Williams and only signed the useless prick at a fraction of his regular price. Gallant meanwhile sits in reserve grade.

    Here's a clip of hilarity I made - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLLMAuqJH6I
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Mar 14, 2010
    #271

  12. Magic AJ Parker

    Thought you were talking about John Willaims for a second there who on a side note is much better than his brother.
     
    Magic, Mar 14, 2010
    #272

  13. Andato BJT Manera

    Agree with Magic. John is a much better player.
     
    Andato, Mar 14, 2010
    #273

  14. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    I wouldn't say John is much better than David. David Williams is just shamefully overrated and one of the most disgraceful ARL selections in history IMO - Playing Test RL after 20 FG matches and not proving himself at SOO, which evidently he's failed at so far.
     
    Last edited: Mar 14, 2010
    Maroon_Faithful, Mar 14, 2010
    #274

  15. Paddy P Orr

    John Williams is decent, I wonder why the Cows re-signed Ty still.
     
    Paddy, Mar 14, 2010
    #275

  16. Old Mate M Perry

    Hahaha great video.
     
    Old Mate, Mar 14, 2010
    #276

  17. Jimmy J Read

    ben played with and against him for 4 years os something and he was nice 2 me aswell
     
    Jimmy, Mar 14, 2010
    #277

  18. Jimmy J Read

    when will souths prediction be made?
     
    Jimmy, Mar 14, 2010
    #278

  19. Wilson SB Wilson

    He played like shit last night.
     
    Wilson, Mar 14, 2010
    #279

  20. morgieb MC Burridge

    Are you still doing these Julian or have you scrapped them due to the season starting.
     
    morgieb, Mar 21, 2010
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