Brad Takarangi must be in the 17 every week.

[Geohood]

Shame he ruined all his good work by going for an intercept in the final 3 minutes that gave them the try because he was good before that. Hopefully he learns from it.

It would be amazing having both him and SBW one the field at the same time if he improves to become an established first grader because they're both dangerous and unpredictable, if the passes stick.

[Guest]

Shame he ruined all his good work by going for an intercept in the final 3 minutes that gave them the try because he was good before that. Hopefully he learns from it.

It would be amazing having both him and SBW one the field at the same time if he improves to become an established first grader because they're both dangerous and unpredictable, if the passes stick.

If there was a defining moment that let the game slip it was that one. The perils of inexperience I guess!

[Guest]

Agree 1000% Chook. This guy is a 5/8 in a big man's body. He is a player that can do great things and has to be there. I also think Guerra was huge. Great attacking player who can sniff out a try. Did a lot of tackling as well.

Guerra to run off Taka.

[Geohood]

Taka Mateo and SBW are the of the same mould. SBW is just a freak of an athlete to go with it.

Dave Taylor is close I'm not sure how to describe him though. Wanker is the simplest way to put it.

[chook 56]

Taka Mateo and SBW are the of the same mould. SBW is just a freak of an athlete to go with it.

Dave Taylor is close I'm not sure how to describe him though. Wanker is the simplest way to put it.

Toasterhead.

[Guest]

On his day I think Taka's is a genius & should be in the backrow before Guerra.

I would have Maubs & Taka's in the backrow but Smith & the other coaching staff are determined to phuc Aubussons career by continually playing him in the centres where he has no impact. And Takas is to much of a footy player not like what Smith wants, he likes 110kg Pacific Islander who only have 1 dimension & have to be replace after 20 mins.

[Guest]

On his day I think Taka's is a genius & should be in the backrow before Guerra.

I would have Maubs & Taka's in the backrow but Smith & the other coaching staff are determined to phuc Aubussons career by continually playing him in the centres where he has no impact. And Takas is to much of a footy player not like what Smith wants, he likes 110kg Pacific Islander who only have 1 dimension & have to be replace after 20 mins.

It's like you're inside his mind.

[elo]

well it was taka that actually let the two trys in... Hes got that big hit ot nothing mentality,

I think we do have the talent its just the maturity that lets us down... Thats where the actual so called leaders should be stepping in.

Take for instance Brisbane everyone talks about their young guns but its guys like thaiday and parker and before that darren that kept them in check and their getting the rewards for it..

Change of leadership is vital and coaches need to take more of the blame without coaches their no good team!!

Indeed, why Bwian has him defending out in the centres beside SKD is beyond me, Taka should be in the middle of the park in both attack and defense, similar to Mateo.

[roosterproud]

Taka Mateo and SBW are the of the same mould. SBW is just a freak of an athlete to go with it.

Dave Taylor is close I'm not sure how to describe him though. Wanker is the simplest way to put it.

his final run was the funniest thing ive seen in years. taylor looked like the energizer man on roids

[Waylander]

Because that's where 2nd rowers defend these days, 1 in from the centre. Every team does it.

Taka could be a wonderful player, but he needs to lift his workrate if he's going to become a permanent fixture in the 17.

[stephenj]

either is anasta or mose?