Reynolds or DCE

[BondiBob]

I read somewhere that he wants to go to the Super League and has no interest in coming back to Sydney.
Also after England there is a coaching role for him at the Broncos.

I think DCE is a done deal but personally I think we should be looking for someone younger.

DCE is too old and I read Reynolds doesn’t want to come back to Sydney obviously enjoying QLD

[DP1990]

Irrespective of age, DCE is arguably fitter.

Reynold's is one stride/awkward step away from another hamstring .... wait never mind, he's on the side-lines at the moment with a 'hamstring injury".

No thanks - not interested in signing someone that needs constant physio care around the clock.


Welcome to Bondi, DCE !

[ism22]

Cronk is an exception to the rule in the sense that he’s one of the best halfbacks to ever play the game and also because he was quite muscular and an excellent defender. Bloke was solid, 90kg.

IMO being a 'small half' is always a relative thing. No NRL player is 'small' compared with the general population. They are all strong enough to tackle NRL grade forwards. Also, basic things like their passes and kicks are crazy strong.

Lotsa halves (most of them?) are shorter than 180cm. IMO Cronk is not THAT strong compared with Connor Watson... who can play in the forwards. Similarly Cheese (who could be fitter but is an absolute nugget) is a pocket rocket in a spine position.

Keary's not nuggety but I certainly wouldn't wanna run at him. He's proven he can read the game and tackle properly on multiple occasions (having won 3 premierships at NRL grade). IMO he and others simply got burned out. The game changed so much over his career and it's difficult to keep adapting when you're no longer young, you've had injuries and there's not THAT much to gain from launching yourself head first at big dudes (possibly getting head knocks and shyte). Like end of the day if you're a half and your team's allowed a front rower to get multiple runs at you with space and a good step then it's not your job to fill that gap. IMO halves in such positions have a right to tell their forwards to pull their finger out and start making their tackles...

Yes when it's a GF and a guy's gonna score if Cooper Cronk doesn't tackle them with a limp, broken collar bone in his shoulder then you MUST make that tackle. However if it's a regular season game, you're getting scholled and your forwards are being lazy farkers then it's not that HB's job to be running around hyperactively, reading where all the missed tackles will be able making a heap of courageous covering tackles. He COULD, but would be better off saving himself for his kicking/passing role.

[mightyrooster]

I loved Rad’s comment to Gus on Nine’s show last night about DCE.

[shagger]

What was that reply?

[mightyrooster]

What was that reply?

Gus was going on one of his long sermons about why the Roosters should not sign DCE because it’s bad for Sammy’s development. Then Rad’s turned to the rest of the panel and said ‘Gus is trying to sign DCE?’. Everyone laughed bar Gus who kept a straight face and continued to waffle on.

[Sentimentinel]

Gus was going on one of his long sermons about why the Roosters should not sign DCE because it’s bad for Sammy’s development. Then Rad’s turned to the rest of the panel and said ‘Gus is trying to sign DCE?’. Everyone laughed bar Gus who kept a straight face and continued to waffle on.

This fits with that article about Gould always having an agenda.

If he is banging on about the Roosters not signing DCE, then that's exactly what we should do, to help Walkers development and make us stronger.

He doesn't want us in the way of his dogs winning the comp next year.

[Steakface]

If given the choice, I'd take the punt on Adam Reynolds rather than Cherry Evans.

Why?

- Reynolds is a stronger team player and will be a better contributor to team harmony which is a MASSIVELY underrated factor in success as a team. DCE is individualistic and divisive
- Better overall kicking game imo, although there isn't a massive amount in it. Reynolds kicks at about a 10% higher conversation rate than DCE
- Price...Reynolds would be cheaper, saving a bit more money for other upgrades/acquistions
- Age - yes, Reynolds is injury prone. But buying a 37 year old is just as much of a risk, if not moreso. A loss of pace with age with DCE's playing style will likely see a sharpish decline in his effectiveness, not to mention introducing an injury risk with age that might make that as much of a gamble as Reynolds anyhow.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I would have loved Reyno a few years younger. He has absolutely terrorised us in the past. His kicking game is one of the best.

[A Country Member]

Gus was going on one of his long sermons about why the Roosters should not sign DCE because it’s bad for Sammy’s development. Then Rad’s turned to the rest of the panel and said ‘Gus is trying to sign DCE?’. Everyone laughed bar Gus who kept a straight face and continued to waffle on.

It makes sense for the Dogs and DCE. Gould ruled him out so as not to derail their season and he’s been proven right considering their start.

[Inflictor]

Gus was going on one of his long sermons about why the Roosters should not sign DCE because it’s bad for Sammy’s development. Then Rad’s turned to the rest of the panel and said ‘Gus is trying to sign DCE?’. Everyone laughed bar Gus who kept a straight face and continued to waffle on.

It's great to see Gus still having the Roosters best interests at heart.
I suppose on the other hand the Dogs are primed next year and an opposition with a spine of Teddy, DCE, Walker and Robson could be an extra speed hump for them.

FFS.

[MKCS]

If given the choice, I'd take the punt on Adam Reynolds rather than Cherry Evans.

Why?

- Reynolds is a stronger team player and will be a better contributor to team harmony which is a MASSIVELY underrated factor in success as a team. DCE is individualistic and divisive
- Better overall kicking game imo, although there isn't a massive amount in it. Reynolds kicks at about a 10% higher conversation rate than DCE
- Price...Reynolds would be cheaper, saving a bit more money for other upgrades/acquistions
- Age - yes, Reynolds is injury prone. But buying a 37 year old is just as much of a risk, if not moreso. A loss of pace with age with DCE's playing style will likely see a sharpish decline in his effectiveness, not to mention introducing an injury risk with age that might make that as much of a gamble as Reynolds anyhow.

If you believe the media they say DCE is a legend of a bloke, a team player and not divisive at all. The Manly and QLD captaincy would make you think he isn't that way at all either. Reynolds does have the better kicking game and would be a bit cheaper, they are similar age and DCE is less injury prone considerably.

[Chook2]

If given the choice, I'd take the punt on Adam Reynolds rather than Cherry Evans.

Why?

- Reynolds is a stronger team player and will be a better contributor to team harmony which is a MASSIVELY underrated factor in success as a team. DCE is individualistic and divisive
- Better overall kicking game imo, although there isn't a massive amount in it. Reynolds kicks at about a 10% higher conversation rate than DCE
- Price...Reynolds would be cheaper, saving a bit more money for other upgrades/acquistions
- Age - yes, Reynolds is injury prone. But buying a 37 year old is just as much of a risk, if not moreso. A loss of pace with age with DCE's playing style will likely see a sharpish decline in his effectiveness, not to mention introducing an injury risk with age that might make that as much of a gamble as Reynolds anyhow.

Age is just a number
some guys fall off at 30 - some start peaking at 30
DCE is only 1 year older then Reynolds and Reynolds is breaking down all the time - he is a ticking time bomb
meanwhile DCE is still playing great and barely misses a game

[Chook2]

Gus was going on one of his long sermons about why the Roosters should not sign DCE because it’s bad for Sammy’s development. Then Rad’s turned to the rest of the panel and said ‘Gus is trying to sign DCE?’. Everyone laughed bar Gus who kept a straight face and continued to waffle on.

He wants him despite saying they won’t go for him
we are obviously in the way
walker will be fine he and other senior players would be the first they asked
question will be who would play 6 or 7 with DCE and walker as it’s only a season or 2

[milanja]

If you believe the media they say DCE is a legend of a bloke, a team player and not divisive at all. The Manly and QLD captaincy would make you think he isn't that way at all either. Reynolds does have the better kicking game and would be a bit cheaper, they are similar age and DCE is less injury prone considerably.

DCE is the Michael Clarke of the rugby league world, teammates don’t love him, and past teammates really don’t like him.