NEWS Ethan Bullemor has "moved on"

[McHunt]

With Matt Lodge out, the front row speedster from Springsure, Ethan Bullemor has another opportunity to impress his coach, coming in from the bench. The Shit Factory turns the topic to yesterday's hero, David Fifita:

“Dave is a quality player, he is a generational player. We know what he brings. We will do our best to contain him. It‘s the same as anyone, having line-speed, aggression, bodies around him (in defence) ... we will see how we go with him. Dave was a good mate, he is my age, we came through together, but he moved on. That‘s the nature of the game these days, it’s a pretty fluid market and players are always moving around. While I was disappointed to lose a mate and a good player, that‘s footy, so we’ve moved on.”

Has moved on

“I played in the backs when I was younger, then I put on a few kilos and I‘ve kept my speed. I‘m really glad to be at the Broncos, this is my childhood club and I grew up supporting them. I looked up to guys like ‘Gillo’ (Matt Gillett) and ’Cozza’ (Corey Parker) and I grew up idolising someone like Darren Lockyer, so it’s great to be standing where they stood.”

“What we spoke about mostly was putting their foot on the throat when we are in a position to capitalise. It (closing out game) is something that comes with experience but that‘s no excuse. We didn‘t cope with some of the adversity in small patches.”

McHunt

 

[Sproj]

He looks like he is coming on very well, he's been impressive in all the games he has played so far.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

Just on Fifita - I expect him to get up for this game and run amok but he’s going to have to realise that he’s on elite money now - that shit is expected from him every week and I’m not sure he’s got that in him yet.

 

[WASSHHH]

Bullemor and Carrigan are very much like Webcke and Petero with how articulate and switched on they are.

Wouldn’t it be great if they can replicate their performances and dominance for the next decade or so!

 

[Sproj]

What position will Bullemor turn into? He looks like a lock to me but with his pace, I am not sure second-row or even centre is beyond him, big call in terms of centre I know and I highly doubt he'll ever play there.

 

[theshed]

What position will Bullemor turn into? He looks like a lock to me but with his pace, I am not sure second-row or even centre is beyond him, big call in terms of centre I know and I highly doubt he'll ever play there.

I thought he was immense in his limited minutes at prop and his fresh legs and speed really troubled Parra. I think with the new rules and game speed Bullimore is what the new era prop looks like.

 

[BroncsFan]

Title of the thread had me freaking out @McHunt

 

[Strop]

Just sit Fifi on his arse, FFS.

 

[BroncsFan]

Just on Fifita - I expect him to get up for this game and run amok but he’s going to have to realise that he’s on elite money now - that shit is expected from him every week and I’m not sure he’s got that in him yet.

I believe Fifi played on the left in round 1... so if he does decide to turn up then that would have him up against Riki and Milf.

Hope Milf is training to be up in his face... I recall a couple years back Penrith were coming to Suncorp and Kiks was on Kodi's side. On paper it looked an absolute mismatch, but Kodi was up in Kiks face all game and completely nullified him. We will need the exact same approach with Milf on Fifita

Also when Fifita is on the left he likes to cut back in, so the inside men (starting at Riki) will need to be switched on to attack his inside shoulder.

Cut him off on the outside (Niu and Milf) to force him back infield... Riki already there to monster him and wrap the ball up (right arm carry so easy wrap up for Riki). Milf in to assist with finishing him off. Man inside of Riki also needs to be up protecting that inside shoulder in case he skips past Riki as well.

 

[007]

Fifi will turn to water with TPJ and Riki all over him. My only worry is Fifi out wide, if they push up and make him go sideways, job done.

 

[1910]

Ethan, Broncos and Norths Under 18 player. Was a standout all MM season. Strong and smart.

Two points down on Saturday Fifta takes a one out end the game hit up. Bullemor steals it and nearly gets Norths a win. Too smart and strong for Fifita.

That play alone says plenty about him; to do that after a game of slogging away in the middle.

Let's hope for more of 2018 in 2021.

 

[Galah]

Let's hope for more of 2018 in 2021.

Where do you see him position wise going forward? I know he’s very quick for a guy his size, does he have a future on the edge?

 

[1910]

Where do you see him position wise going forward? I know he’s very quick for a guy his size, does he have a future on the edge?

I think second row, Norths started him twice in 2019 at prop and I thought it took away his edge. His best games have been second row and off the bench.

His impact was a lot less, he is too smart and reacts to situations too quick to be a up and down prop. He is quick and powerful. He's good backing up the middle like he did against Townsville and chasing kicks like Souths. I like him coming on all over the place he's been great doing it for Norths. He's on both sides and taking advantage of his instincts and speed which are his best assets.

I think he's starting to show that now in NRL, his reaction to the situation was excellent in ISC, Smith kept him on the bench when his form probably deserved a starting spot but he was so good at coming on and scoring tries and making runs that changed the game.

He made a habit in 2019 of coming on and scoring long range tries.

V Bears- 40m
v Townsville 20m and 60m
V Pride 45m

Four of his seven involved long range speed and the other three were close to the line but he just exploded, the try against the Capras was tremendous speed.

 

[Sproj]

I think second row, Norths started him twice in 2019 at prop and I thought it took away his edge. His best games have been second row and off the bench.

His impact was a lot less, he is too smart and reacts to situations too quick to be a up and down prop. He is quick and powerful. He's good backing up the middle like he did against Townsville and chasing kicks like Souths. I like him coming on all over the place he's been great doing it for Norths. He's on both sides and taking advantage of his instincts and speed which are his best assets.

I think he's starting to show that now in NRL, his reaction to the situation was excellent in ISC, Smith kept him on the bench when his form probably deserved a starting spot but he was so good at coming on and scoring tries and making runs that changed the game.

He made a habit in 2019 of coming on and scoring long range tries.

V Bears- 40m
v Townsville 20m and 60m
V Pride 45m

Four of his seven involved long range speed and the other three were close to the line but he just exploded, the try against the Capras was tremendous speed.

If he is good popping up everywhere, wouldn't that make him a long down the line?

 

[Alex Wingnut]

What position will Bullemor turn into? He looks like a lock to me but with his pace, I am not sure second-row or even centre is beyond him, big call in terms of centre I know and I highly doubt he'll ever play there.

Last time I spoke about Bullemor's Position I mentioned he will be more suited to second row in the future due to his speed and footwork. He is dynamic and could be extremely dangerous on an edge once Glenn retires and if Piakura leaves.

 

[broncoscope]

I'd love to see a Bullemore and Riki second row. I know Alex is there for now but I'm really starting to see he is getting too slow and ineffective.

 

[NSW stables]

What i have liked about bullemore is the lines he runs. Too many props just run directly into the opposition. Bullemore was using footwork to put himself between defenders.

That way he can either bust the line or is taken down in a tackle where he can find his front and get a quick play the ball. Hopefully he gets more minutes this week.

 

[Huge]

Bullemor and Carrigan are very much like Webcke and Petero with how articulate and switched on they are.

Wouldn’t it be great if they can replicate their performances and dominance for the next decade or so!

I understand your position on this but I don't think Carrigan is a prop...yet. I much prefer him as either a second rower or lock. I don't believe props like Haas are common and by that I mean very young effective props are rare. I'd like to see Carrigan have a couple of years away from that position as I think it isn't the best use of his current skills.