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Having a nice quiet night in with the footy, i decided to ponder just who the best forwards in the competition are:
- Paul Gallen - i deadset cringe everytime i think about how this bloke would do at a better club. True to his testament, he hasn't complained once, and instead of folding like the rest of the team, he put his hand up every single game. The bloke is going through superhero numbers. Discipline was a problem for him before, however this year he is content to just get into the trenches and get a quick play of the ball. All this while not losing any toughness. A cool note, if you discount Pyles, Gallen gets through as much work as any 2 of our forwards at any game.
-Aiden Tolman - By far the best prop in the game, big minutes, big workrate,big heart. Not only is he safe around the ruck, you'll note that a lot of his hit-ups are coming out of trouble - a job usually destined for the backs. Should be one of the first few players selected for Origin. An even bigger achievement considering his age.
- 70centsalitre- This bloke is the epitome of a true professional. Week after week he busts out massive yardage and cleans up the ruck. Playing in a relatively young and erratic Penrith squad, he is the rock. No doubt will have a big Origin AGAIN this year.
- Nate Myles - Single handedly, holding our flimsy pack together. This bloke needs to cop 3 injuries in a row in order to actually get him off the field. He is an absolute workhorse, who is clinical about the ruck, there are a few players similar in the league however he is different in the fact that his tackling technique is second to none. Classic shoulder into the ribs stuff. Another great quality is his commitment, next time when we concede a linebreak - note who is the first one to give chase.
Notable mention - Bryce Gibbs - I think Myles edges him out just on the fact that Gibbs has potent pigs around him. However, any prop that plays such big minutes, in a Tigers team that move about the field more than any other team, has got receive big accolades. Was watching him tonight, dead set, the bloke ran and tackled himself into the ground.
Thoughts ? Opinions ?
- Paul Gallen - i deadset cringe everytime i think about how this bloke would do at a better club. True to his testament, he hasn't complained once, and instead of folding like the rest of the team, he put his hand up every single game. The bloke is going through superhero numbers. Discipline was a problem for him before, however this year he is content to just get into the trenches and get a quick play of the ball. All this while not losing any toughness. A cool note, if you discount Pyles, Gallen gets through as much work as any 2 of our forwards at any game.
-Aiden Tolman - By far the best prop in the game, big minutes, big workrate,big heart. Not only is he safe around the ruck, you'll note that a lot of his hit-ups are coming out of trouble - a job usually destined for the backs. Should be one of the first few players selected for Origin. An even bigger achievement considering his age.
- 70centsalitre- This bloke is the epitome of a true professional. Week after week he busts out massive yardage and cleans up the ruck. Playing in a relatively young and erratic Penrith squad, he is the rock. No doubt will have a big Origin AGAIN this year.
- Nate Myles - Single handedly, holding our flimsy pack together. This bloke needs to cop 3 injuries in a row in order to actually get him off the field. He is an absolute workhorse, who is clinical about the ruck, there are a few players similar in the league however he is different in the fact that his tackling technique is second to none. Classic shoulder into the ribs stuff. Another great quality is his commitment, next time when we concede a linebreak - note who is the first one to give chase.
Notable mention - Bryce Gibbs - I think Myles edges him out just on the fact that Gibbs has potent pigs around him. However, any prop that plays such big minutes, in a Tigers team that move about the field more than any other team, has got receive big accolades. Was watching him tonight, dead set, the bloke ran and tackled himself into the ground.
Thoughts ? Opinions ?
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