If Crichton leaves

[rcptn]

Keep Verrills at hooker
Brandon Smith at lock
And move Radley to the second row where he played a lot in the lower grades

[Johnny73]

Brandon Smith is coming here to play Hooker. That's why the club signed him.

[Noosa Rooster]

Brandon Smith is coming here to play Hooker. That's why the club signed him.

He may be coming as a hooker but will need to improve his passing out of D/H if he wants to keep it. IMO Sam Verills is a much better hooker than Brandon Smith ATM. He just needs to stay in the paddock.

That’s not saying Sam is a better footballer because Smith is a weapon but I don’t think hooker is his best position although with some extended time there he may grow into the role.

[lordteddy]

He may be coming as a hooker but will need to improve his passing out of D/H if he wants to keep it. IMO Sam Verills is a much better hooker than Brandon Smith ATM. He just needs to stay in the paddock.

That’s not saying Sam is a better footballer because Smith is a weapon but I don’t think hooker is his best position although with some extended time there he may grow into the role.

I completely disagree.

Smith showed last year that he is a far better hooker than Verills. Smith was starting at hooker and was a big running threat with good service from the ruck, highlighted by the fact he won hooker of the year. The only difference to this year is he is playing off the bench and getting limited minutes at 9.

Defence and availability is another big difference between the two. Verills cant even stay on the field for longer than a few games. And when he does, his defence hasn't been great and he hasnt exactly been a threat in attack like he was in 2019.

[Johnny73]

I completely disagree.

Smith showed last year that he is a far better hooker than Verills. Smith was starting at hooker and was a big running threat with good service from the ruck, highlighted by the fact he won hooker of the year. The only difference to this year is he is playing off the bench and getting limited minutes at 9.

Defence and availability is another big difference between the two. Verills cant even stay on the field for longer than a few games. And when he does, his defence hasn't been great and he hasnt exactly been a threat in attack like he was in 2019.

Isn't Sam also half blind?

[rcptn]

I completely disagree.

Smith showed last year that he is a far better hooker than Verills. Smith was starting at hooker and was a big running threat with good service from the ruck, highlighted by the fact he won hooker of the year. The only difference to this year is he is playing off the bench and getting limited minutes at 9.

Defence and availability is another big difference between the two. Verills cant even stay on the field for longer than a few games. And when he does, his defence hasn't been great and he hasnt exactly been a threat in attack like he was in 2019.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...dc5a54596ebb71 Not going too well this year.

[roosterproud]

Angus can go. He has done bugger all this year. N butch can fill in or egan. Or even whyte

[eddie]

Not going too well this year.

Fox are great aren't they?
Anasta and co are judging him on one game.................when he's already shown he can play dummy half.
I reckon Smith ain't too interested in Melbourne this year.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Angus can go. He has done bugger all this year. N butch can fill in or egan. Or even whyte

I've always liked Angus but for the money he offers nothing over players such as the Egan brothers.

[Snapn1]

Fox are great aren't they?
Anasta and co are judging him on one game.................when he's already shown he can play dummy half.
I reckon Smith ain't too interested in Melbourne this year.

He has a dally M for hooker an has been playing 2ndrow/ prop/ lock/ 14th man and hooker this year no wonder why hes all over the shop when placed back to hooker ! That an staying in a club that doesn't value his skills! As for the hard leg tackles that cause injury??? CAN'T RUN WITH NO LEGS!!!!

I teach my under 7 botany team to tackle legs!!!l

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

Verills is a Rooster. Smith is a wanker. I hope Sam keeps his place.

[Rooster90]

Keep Verrills at hooker
Brandon Smith at lock
And move Radley to the second row where he played a lot in the lower grades

It would certainly help our defense....

[BigCok007]

I completely disagree.

Smith showed last year that he is a far better hooker than Verills. Smith was starting at hooker and was a big running threat with good service from the ruck, highlighted by the fact he won hooker of the year. The only difference to this year is he is playing off the bench and getting limited minutes at 9.

Defence and availability is another big difference between the two. Verills cant even stay on the field for longer than a few games. And when he does, his defence hasn't been great and he hasnt exactly been a threat in attack like he was in 2019.

Spot on! Smith will no doubt get better with his service by playing the position week in and week out. But if you watch the 2020, and 2021 seasons the man is running, barging machine! Adds a completely different element to our team and if the line compresses around the ruck then we have attacking weapons out the back. Deadset can’t wait for this bloke!!

As evidenced by…

NZ appearance 2020: https://youtu.be/b5rMwXAncJo

Storm 2021:https://youtu.be/IDyMnI3QQDs

[FlamingRooster]

I can't believe what's been said on this thread. 1. B. Smith stomps Verrills and it's not even close. 2. Smith is not a dickhead just because he enjoys partaking in the consumption of 'stevia'. As for Crichton, it's exceptionally weird that the forum hates him when many non-Roosters fans think he's among our best, and tbh he is. Just because he's not hitting his 2020 form does not mean he's crap or living up to his proce tag.

[Rooster36]

Verills is a Rooster. Smith is a wanker. I hope Sam keeps his place.

unfortunately he’s made from the same material used to make Billy smith