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did i miss something ... when did Kahu return from his 1000000th knee injury
Hoffman in the halves
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did i miss something ... when did Kahu return from his 1000000th knee injury
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When he is a standout with that type of speed I'm sure he would be playing on the top 17
Art Vandelay
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Yeah I agree that Milford will be the 6, I just don't know if I agree with that decision being made without trialing the alternative. Both he and Barba are better at the back, but Barba has more experience in the halves, less current form at fullback and takes on the line a lot less.
vertigo
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I too am hoping Cornish gets a run, if not only for my fantasy team :spy:
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I'm talking about the big picture for the rest of this season, smart ass. Although, Kahu would probably have more ball playing ability on one leg.
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and whos to say that he wont be the 5/8 when he gets back ... I mean for the 4 minutes before he does his knee again
Don't know, strong rumours both Stewarts could head to the Dogs next year, if they do they won't want Hoff anymore.
Bucking Beads
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Gee you will bag anyone so your precious Hoffman remains in the 6 won't you. Get over yourself.
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Justin Hodges has a longer list of injuries than Kahu, we may as well just sack him, right? Not worth the risk.
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and you'll bag anyone who thinks he just may be the best option right now ... as much as everyone wishes he wasn't. and FTR Kahu isn't a 5/8 either he is a fullback as well.
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please tell me you are not comparing Hodges to Kahu. Hodges is a far more important player to our team than Kahu
and tell me where i said we should sack Kahu ... He is not a 5/8 anyway, his best position is fullback, he only trained at 5/8 out of necessity.
Big Pete
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It's just the reality of the situation isn't it Foordy?
I think it's safe to say that Foordy, ning (where are you bruv?) and I are the only members willing to tolerate Hoffman's selection for as long as necessary. Speaking purely for myself, while I don't think he's been knocking it out of the park, I do think he's done a fair job given the circumstances and actually offers some positives in the position largely due to his traits as a first grade level competitor.
A lot of the ideas being thrown around on paper are great in theory. You know, I'd like to see the Broncos give Kahu a shot, but only when he's got a game or two under his belt so he's in good knick for first grade. I don't see the sense in rushing him...
The likes of Strasser, Paia'Aua & Nikorima are all potential options but from what I've seen and read, none of them are demanding selection and the Broncos are not at a point where they should consider changes.
This could all change in a little over 24 hours, but I'd rather remain optimistic about our situation than hope for the worst.
I think it's safe to say that Foordy, ning (where are you bruv?) and I are the only members willing to tolerate Hoffman's selection for as long as necessary. Speaking purely for myself, while I don't think he's been knocking it out of the park, I do think he's done a fair job given the circumstances and actually offers some positives in the position largely due to his traits as a first grade level competitor.
A lot of the ideas being thrown around on paper are great in theory. You know, I'd like to see the Broncos give Kahu a shot, but only when he's got a game or two under his belt so he's in good knick for first grade. I don't see the sense in rushing him...
The likes of Strasser, Paia'Aua & Nikorima are all potential options but from what I've seen and read, none of them are demanding selection and the Broncos are not at a point where they should consider changes.
This could all change in a little over 24 hours, but I'd rather remain optimistic about our situation than hope for the worst.
Bucking Beads
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Yeah you are right Big Pete. You, Foordy and Ning are the do gooders of the forum.
Bucking Beads
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I am not even going in to bat for Kahu. Hoffman is the guy for now and he has done a fair job. His own limitations as a player are what hold him back.
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It's all a question of whether you believe Hoffman would be demanding selection if he was playing half in ISC, and I don't believe that for a second.
I agree he is doing a fair job under the circumstances, and he is undoubtedly a great competitor, but I don't believe he is the best person for the job, even under the current circumstances.
Having said that, he isn't our biggest worry either, except for his part in the 42 missed tackles against the Eels. That was just abysmal and cannot be accepted or brushed off with a "we didn't turned up on the day" type of cliché!
I agree he is doing a fair job under the circumstances, and he is undoubtedly a great competitor, but I don't believe he is the best person for the job, even under the current circumstances.
Having said that, he isn't our biggest worry either, except for his part in the 42 missed tackles against the Eels. That was just abysmal and cannot be accepted or brushed off with a "we didn't turned up on the day" type of cliché!
Bucking Beads
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The only argument for Hoffman as our half is that we don't want to rush in our young halves too early. Hoffman has gone ok but he does hold us back. Sadly it what we are stuck with for now. While Kahu is a fullback he did train in the 6 all summer and can kick off both feet and pass to a better standard than Hoffman. Jury is out as to if he would have been better though.
