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Playing off the bench today for the Dogs.
Really interesting signing at 26yrs of age, not very common to see Robinson going into the market for forwards over the age of 20 unless they’re players bringing in a wealth of experience which isn’t the case here.
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Originally posted by Rooster_6 View PostPlaying off the bench today for the Dogs.
Really interesting signing at 26yrs of age, not very common to see Robinson going into the market for forwards over the age of 20 unless they’re players bringing in a wealth of experience which isn’t the case here.
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Big is better, in the forwards, and in the backs, and in the halves.
Margie McDonald
NRL.com Senior Reporter
She wrote on Sun 7 April 2019:
Why bulked-up modern-day wingers are extra forwards.
Stuart doesn't try to bulk up his wingers in the off-season.
"No because they're naturally big and explosive. That's part of the clubs' recruitment policy when they go looking for outside backs and wingers. They like to see that big body who still has good leg speed." Stuart said.
He didn't recruit Jordan Rapana, also 100kg, although they both started at the Raiders as coach and player in 2014. But he's been there to see him score 62 tries in 94 games.
It seems what has happened is that clubs are trying to keep their middles as fresh as they can and have consequently taken out the little wingers. You could add small halves to that list as well - those body types are virtually extinct in the game.
Last edited by bondi.boy; 07-25-2021, 07:32 PM.
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Originally posted by Rooster_6 View PostTell Sam Walker and Luke Keary to wrap it up then.
Brian To’o on his last days..
Brian To'o is 182cm (6ft) and 102kg (16st 1lb).
Luai is 1.84m and 90kg (14st 2lb).
Neither is small.
Ideally Walker would be 90kg.
Our right side defence is not as good as it should be.
Keary is exceptional.
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Originally posted by Random Rooster View Post
To'o is 5'9 & 97kg
Tough!! unbelievable. How he backs up each week & doesnt get injured mystifies me. If you want to know what put your body on the line every time you take the ball up or make a tackle means then go & watch To'o.
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Originally posted by Mickie Lane View Post
Him & Justin Olam are the 2 toughest backs in the game. I never thought much of To'o until SOO this year but mate he is so so good.
Tough!! unbelievable. How he backs up each week & doesnt get injured mystifies me. If you want to know what put your body on the line every time you take the ball up or make a tackle means then go & watch To'o.
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