I'm in 2 minds about Tuaupiki playing Fullback because of how weak we are at gaining territory from kicks. Because of TMM's lack of distance on his punt we need to scrap for every metre we can on kick returns & he's a clear 3rd behind RTS & CNK on that front. DWZ would edge him there too
DWZ would disagree, but his HIA looked legit. Bloody inconsistent though when, due to a head knock, Morrin wanted to have a dust up with Jazz but medics didn't interview
Off night tonight but much improved from the player we saw 2019-2022. He's never even been clutch in juniors or reserve grade though. Good supporting half, closer to a Blake Green than a DCE type who steps up when the game is in the balance
We've only seen him on the other (right) side in first grade but has played a few games there in Cup including a game at #6 where he controlled the left edge
A true reflection of the ladder, removing Byes and focusing on Wins, Draws & Losses, would see the Bulldogs remaining in 6th (with a game in hand) & us in 10th with 1 point separating the sides.
If our forwards can get ascendancy we should get enough opportunities to ice the game but if the...