Skd - the final chapter

[Cockadoodledoo]

So the break he made in the first half, on his own, where he passed the ball to pearce, who droped the pass (and yes the pass was actually a decent pass), means nothing???

like i said, i think the people who are bagging SKD are confused at wht they are bagging him about.

if anything, SKD is only one of 3 players that can actually hold their head up and say that they were the only ones playing with effort and actually made a positive difference against the Sharks.

Mario that was with 10 minutes to go and we were behind by 20. He tries hard but whilst 25% of what he does is very good. The other 75% is apalling.

[Guest]

I'm not dismissing his breaks.

The first one was great individual work, but let's be honest, to not convert that into a try, especially with one of our fastest players inside him was horrid. Worst thing is, he did the same against Canberra, only that looked worse.

His second break was all on Pearce, he put SKD outside his man with plenty of grass to burn. Skid did well by brushing Gordon who must weigh 50kg then put a great pass to Pearce. Problem was that his was done with 10 to go and 20 behind.

His misread in defence was shocking.


Perret gone is a start, SKD will complete the double. Mini will finish the trifecta.

[Guest]

How about these two gems.

First just standing and watching while Gardner beat Carney in the ingoal.

Second, doing the same for Gardners try( my lowlight of th season).


HORRID

[melon....]

He's preparing already



Now now adolf, don't get too excited.

More Canoe

[Guest]

The thing with SKD is that he is a sensational open field runner.

But gees he has some weaknesses!!!!

I suspect that the theory is similar to Manu Vatuvei, that if you can develop him then his strengths may outweigh his weaknesses.

But gees he has some weaknesses!!!!

[Hawkeye]

The conundrum that is SKD ?

He's probably our most dangerous runner of the ball and certainly last night was the only back who even looked like making a break. Does seem to possess the skills which make good (running) footballers and we see him show these skills quite regularly.

But he is so full of mistakes that he is the most frustrating footballer I can recall ever playing for our club.
But these recurring mistakes are not necessarily things liked dropped balls or fumbles ....yes he's got those in him but so do lots of players.

With SKD its the continual 'dumb' mistakes that we see. The continual mis-reads, clueless positioning and propensity to butcher tries from taking the wrong options. These have been going on for 3 or 4 seasons now ....I keep hearing how he needs to be coached/taught this or that, he is young and will improve with experience
....but at what point do we finally say that he is beyond learning ?

Honestly, having never met the bloke, have no idea what he's like away from football, he's most likely a really nice bloke.

But based on what I've seen of him on the footie field over the past 3 or 4 years, I just think he is what I call a 'Tunnel Vision' footballer i.e has no vision or ability to read whats happening in front of him and just seems incapable of learning ......which is ironical considering his father is a football coach !

[Vasco]

It's inexcusable for a first grader not knowing how to draw and pass.

Most of us did that in the streets growing up as ten year olds.

[Guest]

I'm not dismissing his breaks.

The first one was great individual work, but let's be honest, to not convert that into a try, especially with one of our fastest players inside him was horrid. Worst thing is, he did the same against Canberra, only that looked worse.

His second break was all on Pearce, he put SKD outside his man with plenty of grass to burn. Skid did well by brushing Gordon who must weigh 50kg then put a great pass to Pearce. Problem was that his was done with 10 to go and 20 behind.

His misread in defence was shocking.


Perret gone is a start, SKD will complete the double. Mini will finish the trifecta.

I thought it was Myles inside of him and Graham inside of Myles I'll have to take another look.

[Guest]

So 2 weeks ago, skd is lambasted for passing too often

last week he was lauded as a player with skill

and this week he is lambasted for NOT passing???

Sorry, this skd hate is really starting to confuse me.

he made 2 massive breaks tonight, putting the roosters in great positions for tries tonight, he also scores one and was inches away for a second

it is really confusing me now. i think some people are confusing themselves over what they want from SKD.

We had a bad loss Muzz

So therefore despite being one of our best SKD becomes the scapegoat

It is predictable and boring

[Guest]

I thought it was Myles inside of him and Graham inside of Myles I'll have to take another look.

Graham was inside him with Myles alongside(not sure about him though)


Forget the line breaks for a second. Watch Gardners try. Watch the dope let him run past, thinking Mini is there then turning around with a dumbfounded look on his face.

Phil Graham and Mini were just as ****ing bad. Still not seeing this supposed speed he has.

[Guest]

Just watching the game again, you can add Tautai's try to that. He did not need to come in. Especially that far away from the tryline and in soggy conditions.

[Guest]

SKD, Maubd and Pearce were our best...Carney has been woeful for many weeks. Either use him at 5/8 or piss him off to newtown. He looks completely uninterested.

[Guest]

if anything, SKD is only one of 3 players that can actually hold their head up and say that they were the only ones playing with effort and actually made a positive difference against the Sharks.

Agree. Maybe he should do sweet **** all for the whole game like the other backs, least he wont make a mistake then.

[Guest]

Agree. Maybe he should do sweet **** all for the whole game like the other backs, least he wont make a mistake then.

The scary thing is that it is a valid thought!

[TheBigFella]

How about these two gems.

First just standing and watching while Gardner beat Carney in the ingoal.

Can't agree with you there on that one Mike.. If you watch it again, it was Carneys fault all the way. Skd & 2 others had made a ring around Gardner & then Carney rushed forward & crerated a hole in the defence.. For me mate that was all Carney's fault..