Bucking Beads
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We should go for Quade Cooper.
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rnabokov
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Agree completely, and for mine, this is a coaching issue where they practise and practise and ... practise until it's 2nd nature and a regular set play. The halves are absolutely crucial to this play on the edges
I look back at 2011 and see clearly that Gillett, Glenn and Hoffman both had instincts as to positioning when Lockyer played. They knew what was planned, when it was going to happen and positioned themselves accordingly.
This year, it's just bloody hit and miss - and it just makes feel more strongly that Hook is coaching talent out of key players, and our recruitment sucks so much that nothing was done to replace Lockyer ... well, come as closeas possible to the impossible.
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rnabokov
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Just watching Shaun Johnson and DCE. Damn they are good. Makes our halves look NYC
austin71
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AGREED... If there is anyone worth taking a chance on its quade Cooper. . The membership alone would go thru the roof.. Would love to see what he could do in league...
Browny
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He would tackle like Steve Turner but worse
Alec
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If it's a half or someone who plays a strong playmaking role, I think their defence can be excused, as long as they add enough in attack.
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Raw Boned Youngster
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Quade has the
best skills of any playmaker in either of the codes. Phenomenal. But that is all he has.
best skills of any playmaker in either of the codes. Phenomenal. But that is all he has.
Charmamba
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He has improved his defence heaps, the gamble is well worth it. I take it you're judging it on what the media told you during the world cup right?
Charmamba
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the best skills of a playmaker, but that's all he has? Confused on that one. What playmaker skills do you mean and what does he lack in your opinion?
We need someone who has the skills of a playmaker.
Anonymous person
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I went to the yawnion the other week and cooper impressed me a lot. Far out he's got a good passing and kicking game. Very very good. I'd like to see us make an offer, but it won't happen.
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Raw Boned Youngster
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No human brains, poor defence, instability etc. No one would question his attacking instincts, because he is untouchable.
Kimlo
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I hope ARU keep pissing off Cooper so we can sign him, I'm pretty sure he's close with Hodges so that should work in our favour.
Charmamba
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Was this the Reds Vs Lions game? If so jealous!
Alec
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Quade doesn't have to defend in the front line, he could play fullback. He'd get the ball at second receiver and with more space, he could go pretty damn well.
Browny
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No I use my eyes and the fact his state couch hiding him at fullback
Charmamba
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Even with good defence, fullback is a great spot for him when playing for field position. The amount of times the opposition kick it into the reds 22, You want someone with a good boot down there to get it out quickly.
Browny
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Union tactics aside he can't tackle
Ari Gold
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Neither can our team right now, but unlike our team, he can at least attack. So he'd still be an improvement.
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