Roosters Under 20s Props

[Jacks Fur Coat]

The form of our 4 lower grade props was very good between bantams and jets on the weekend.

Anyone else rate josh alomai?

[Vasco]

Except he isn't.. I didn't see the stats from the weekend.. The NRL.com site seems not to show them but Evans metres per matches in recent times have been around 200m per game whilst Napa's in the 130-140m mark.

thescore.com.au is a good site.

[Guest]

the big question over evans at the moment is if he has the defensive capabilities to be a front rower in first grade. Napa has shown himself to be a much more well rounded player as he's very good in defence along with being able to make big metres. I think both are still a year off first grade, not that i wouldn't give each a few games next year but i don't see either being up to it just yeat for different reasons.

agree 100% with your statement

[The Brain]

accidnetly wrote it on another thread
What about Brandon Tago ...been out injured most of the year I am certain will get a start in the top grade after a few for Newtown next year -Highly rated player

[Guest]

He averages about 18 tackles per match @ 85% efficiency, that's no where near good enough for first grade. For someone who's playing 60 minutes a game usually you'd hope he'd be making somewhere around the 30-40 tackle mark and in the middle of the field it's crucial that they're not missing tackles.

Wow only 85% efficiency that is terrible for a prop he needs to get that to at least 90% otherwise he will be well and truly found out in 1st grade

[theGman]

Could he play the Willie Mason style game circa 2000-2004?

Very much so. As some have pointed out, Kane needs to become a better defender. Due to his height (200cm) his technique may need some tweeking especially against smaller opposition forwards i.e shoulder charges can inadvertantly go wrong.
If SBW arrives at our club and takes Kane under his wing.......look out. The kid will blossom because he's a goer & has the right attitude.

[Rooster_6]

For those who are interested;

Kane Evans

Avg Runs: 16.95
Avg Metres: 178.53
Metres per run: 10.54
Tackle Breaks: 108
Offloads: 49
Linebreaks: 16
Avg Tackles: 18.05
Tackle Efficiency: 85.75%

Dylan Napa

Avg Runs: 15.86
Avg Metres: 133.10
Metres per run: 8.39
Tackle Breaks: 64
Offloads: 21
Linebreaks: 3
Avg Tackles: 25.33
Tackle Efficiency: 90.48%

[Guest]

For those who are interested;

Kane Evans

Avg Runs: 16.95
Avg Metres: 178.53
Metres per run: 10.54
Tackle Breaks: 108
Offloads: 49
Linebreaks: 16
Avg Tackles: 18.05
Tackle Efficiency: 85.75%

Dylan Napa

Avg Runs: 15.86
Avg Metres: 133.10
Metres per run: 8.39
Tackle Breaks: 64
Offloads: 21
Linebreaks: 3
Avg Tackles: 25.33
Tackle Efficiency: 90.48%

Kane as a strike weapon, Dylan Napa as a long minutes stats man.

[Guest]

Did you calculate those stats yourself or do you have a source?

[Guest]

Well JWH, Kennedy, Napa and Evans. That is four strong props. Don't mind discarding Mose and FPN to keep them, but Tasi? Desperately unlucky - I rate him highly.

[theGman]

Well JWH, Kennedy, Napa and Evans. That is four strong props. Don't mind discarding Mose and FPN to keep them, but Tasi? Desperately unlucky - I rate him highly.

Don't discount Sam Moa or Josh Ailomai.

[Guest]

I am still waiting for Tasi to show glimpses that lives up to the hype,it hasnt happened as yet..
I dont expect the kid to smash it every week,but i dont see the potential that others on here are expecting.
Hopefully i am proven wrong,as some good judges on here really rate him!

[The Brain]

Our current first graders and whats left of the coaching staff rate Brandon Tago the best of the lot

[theGman]

Our current first graders and whats left of the coaching staff rate Brandon Tago the best of the lot

Totally agree Brain. Tago has returned to training and there was some suggestion of him making a return for the NYC finals but they probably don't want to risk it or unsettle the apple cart.

[Guest]

I have see Tago play many times and can't rate him above Evans or Napa. Not saying he is a bad player but to say he is better then Evans and Napa is off the mark in my opinion. Having said that, I wouldn't want to lose him to another club at this stage.