Samisoni Langi

[Ray Stehr]

He's not first grade standard, he makes too many errors. flay away.

[Guest]

Ive thought it for a long time. highly overrated in my view.

[Guest]

All out young guys are overrated. Elliot and Nana are the only ones close to 1st grade standard...barely.

[Thirteen]

This time last year he was going to "take over from SBW".

[Guest]

Our youngsters are overrated by who, us? I think we build them up way too much on this site. I hear people go on and on about Nene but the truth is he made no real impact in the under 20's last year. He has the perfect mould for the modern day footballer but that means nothing if you don't have the talent and nous to go with it. Langi no doubt has some ability but his execution of simple plays lets him down more often then not. Willis Meehan has the size and talent but does he have the hunger? Ditto Evans. Some will make it and a lot more won't. Its always interesting to see who does and who doesn't. I remember watching guys like Aubusson, Perrett and Friend in the lower grades, they never really stood out to me but as fans we only see what they do on the paddock we have no clue about what type of person they are, how they train and what is happening in their head. Luckily the coaches have some idea and that's why guys like Aubbo and Friend will end up playing 200+ first grade games.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Our youngsters are overrated by who, us? I think we build them up way too much on this site. I hear people go on and on about Nene but the truth is he made no real impact in the under 20's last year. He has the perfect mould for the modern day footballer but that means nothing if you don't have the talent and nous to go with it. Langi no doubt has some ability but his execution of simple plays lets him down more often then not. Willis Meehan has the size and talent but does he have the hunger? Ditto Evans. Some will make it and a lot more won't. Its always interesting to see who does and who doesn't. I remember watching guys like Aubusson, Perrett and Friend in the lower grades, they never really stood out to me but as fans we only see what they do on the paddock we have no clue about what type of person they are, how they train and what is happening in their head. Luckily the coaches have some idea and that's why guys like Aubbo and Friend will end up playing 200+ first grade games.

Good post PB.

[Kingbilly]

Willis Meehan has the size and talent but does he have the hunger?

Watching him box, you also have to ask, "does he have the agression ?"

Thoroughly agree with you PB on your post.
Whats interesting though is that alot of the young players (not just at Roosters) think they have made it by playing 20s and their attitude stinks. The ones that do not have this attitude are the ones you want to keep.

[Guest]

How would anyone really know if Samisoni Langi would make a good first grader, he hasn't been given a crack because we have older & more experienced players in the positions he plays who havnt had major injury or form loss over the last 2 years.

[Guest]

Our youngsters are overrated by who, us? I think we build them up way too much on this site. I hear people go on and on about Nene but the truth is he made no real impact in the under 20's last year. He has the perfect mould for the modern day footballer but that means nothing if you don't have the talent and nous to go with it. Langi no doubt has some ability but his execution of simple plays lets him down more often then not. Willis Meehan has the size and talent but does he have the hunger? Ditto Evans. Some will make it and a lot more won't. Its always interesting to see who does and who doesn't. I remember watching guys like Aubusson, Perrett and Friend in the lower grades, they never really stood out to me but as fans we only see what they do on the paddock we have no clue about what type of person they are, how they train and what is happening in their head. Luckily the coaches have some idea and that's why guys like Aubbo and Friend will end up playing 200+ first grade games.

Well said PB bro', every clubs supporters build up a lot of their youngsters to all be the second coming. However only a select few will make long and successful first grade careers and often it is the unheralded ones.

Last year everyone was too ready to write young Elliot off but he may end up being a regular first grader, if not with us probably somewhere else. Whereas much hyped mega lower graders like Bosden, Towers, Williamson, etc what happened?

Desire, dedication, mental strength and application are more important than sheer natural talent but not much else.

[Darkone]

Samasoni has hands like feet

But like all the young ones needs more time

Elliot has had opportunity along with Nene last year

Must be at least 4 players vying for Shecks old spot

[Ray Stehr]

Nene McDonald and Elliot will make good 1st graders, they have shown enough potential so far. Langi is a player like FPN who will never live up to his potential. 2015 will tell us a lot about the said players.

[elo]

I still can't figure out Langi's best position tbh, he doesn't have the work ethic to be a forward, he doesn't have all the attributes to be a first grade half and he's too slow for centre - I can see why the Dogs had no qualms trading him for Llyod now after thinking they were crazy at the time.

[dj_sta]

Ready or not he was chosen to play and he didn't perform. He was terrible against the Sharks both games! If you are selected to play FG then you need to be ready.

[The Rooster Oracle]

I still can't figure out Langi's best position tbh, he doesn't have the work ethic to be a forward, he doesn't have all the attributes to be a first grade half and he's too slow for centre - I can see why the Dogs had no qualms trading him for Llyod now after thinking they were crazy at the time.

Perfectly summed up, which makes him frustrating to figure out! The only way Langi will possibly get a run in our 1st grade 17, would be at origin time if Toups, Jennings, Fergo, Maloney, Pearce, Cords and Guerra are all selected. I'm not a fan of his. He can really look bloody ordinary at times in defense!

[Bansai Pipeline]

Nene is one mistake after the next.

My bold prediction is that we're in for a frustratingly ordinary season.

Unless Fergo had a blinder, we don't have any real game breakers.