I hate to say this, but Teddy...

[NorfolkStreetKid]

Are they straight run metres ?

Yes.... they are metres gained

[Waylander]

Worst recruit ever ....

Seriously though, his biggest problem is he is trying to do to much, because no-one else is doing it. When he is at his best he is backing up half-breaks & running off the back of quick play the balls from a dominant carry. Instead, he's trying to create those things and it's just not his strong point. I've seen him criticised for these things before when the team isn't playing well. His "form", which is probably more accurately described as his current predicament, is entirely symptomatic of the woes of the team, it's not the cause.

It was pretty much the same scenario last night for NSW.

There's always the chance he's playing busted, too.

[JAF]

He’s just let himself go after marriage like the rest of us

The same can be said for Manu.

Coincidence or their priorities for footy have just changed??

[Bansai Pipeline]

Worst recruit ever ....

Seriously though, his biggest problem is he is trying to do to much, because no-one else is doing it. When he is at his best he is backing up half-breaks & running off the back of quick play the balls from a dominant carry. Instead, he's trying to create those things and it's just not his strong point. I've seen him criticised for these things before when the team isn't playing well. His "form", which is probably more accurately described as his current predicament, is entirely symptomatic of the woes of the team, it's not the cause.

It was pretty much the same scenario last night for NSW.

There's always the chance he's playing busted, too.

This was how he played at the Tigers. The one man band. He's had shades of that mindset for the last three seasons. In the absence of Cronk, Cordner etc it's manic Teddy trying to win the game himself.

In some ways I feel for him, in others I find it annoying as I don't think his over involvement is necessary.

I don't think he's the smartest captain in the NRL

[The Marshall]

No one should be surprised as his form
has been terrible this year. Should not have been picked. He has overplayed his hand in attack for two years. Ever since our halves have declined and he was made captain. Unfortunately now his speed and defensive efforts have waned. Seriously he needed a big game to prove he deserved to be selected. Epic fail. Fittler and him gone for next year

[Rooster90]

It all comes down to coaching, Tedesco needs to be told to pick and choose his moments not try and put the team on his back every play.

I think the captaincy was a mistake and he thinks he must lead by example in the same way a Cordner could take a tough carry and change the game

Great player, even still but needs to be coached that sometimes less is more.....

Unfortunately even with all the "lessons learnt" every week the last few years I don't think our coaching staff is pushing this message

[DP1990]

He got married and she has taken all his goodness

Yep. I was thinking the same last night when watching the match.


Funny how ever since he's tied the knot and is now expecting a child (nothing wrong with that and no offence intended) his form/performance has gone down hill !


I hope his personal life (marriage) etc, is going ok because he just looks like a shell of his former self.


Slightly concerning !

[Rooster1908]

Yep. I was thinking the same last night when watching the match.


Funny how ever since he's tied the knot and is now expecting a child (nothing wrong with that and no offence intended) his form/performance has gone down hill !


I hope his personal life (marriage) etc, is going ok because he just looks like a shell of his former self.


Slightly concerning !

He actually looks a lot slimmer to which for his style of play isn't a good thing

[Tommy Smith]

Teddy is one of the greatest players of his generation.

But it's dangerous to continually pick players on reputation.

At the present time NSW would be best served picking Latrell at fullback with Cody Walker at 5/8th.

QLD would have fits defending those two who are in their prime.

And then Teddy can focus solely on the Roosters who are in one hell of a hole at present.

[DP1990]

He actually looks a lot slimmer to which for his style of play isn't a good thing

Might be doing less weights work and eating less protein (and potentially off other supps). Can't be making babies while on "special supps".

[Thirteen]

NSW picked the wrong side. AGAIN. Hynes, Frizzell, Pangai, Hudson Young, Luai all failed to fire.
They had enough ball to win two games, and the almost criminal sin bin in their favor.
They can't run the same team out in game 2.
But are they willing to admit they stuffed up and make changes?
ofcourse Mitchell will be back if he's available, and that might get Walker a start at 5/8, and Cook back at hooker and Campbell Graham.... because they love combinations right?
so put 4 Souths guys in instead of none.
Is Leniu available for NSW?

How could Hynes fire in 10 minutes playing out of position?

You are dreaming if you think that Souths will come in for Penrith.

[Thirteen]

Teddy is one of the greatest players of his generation.

But it's dangerous to continually pick players on reputation.

At the present time NSW would be best served picking Latrell at fullback with Cody Walker at 5/8th.

QLD would have fits defending those two who are in their prime.

And then Teddy can focus solely on the Roosters who are in one hell of a hole at present.

If Teddy wasn’t skipper I reckon Edwards would come in for game 2 or Latrell fullback and Crichton to remain at centre.

[rented tracksuit]

I think it’s time to give Edwards his shot. He’s earned it and Teddy isn’t improving. Let him focus on us in trying to turn his form around.

[Carlos Parra]

This was how he played at the Tigers. The one man band. He's had shades of that mindset for the last three seasons. In the absence of Cronk, Cordner etc it's manic Teddy trying to win the game himself.

In some ways I feel for him, in others I find it annoying as I don't think his over involvement is necessary.

I don't think he's the smartest captain in the NRL

What you say is correct.

[Johnny Brass]

If Teddy wasn’t skipper I reckon Edwards would come in for game 2 or Latrell fullback and Crichton to remain at centre.

He should pick it on form not past reputations, Freddy loses this one and he gets the axe as coach I reckon. All the field position and had them with a man in the bin now the blues are faced with beating them at suncorp, no time for sentiment.