Rapana isn’t THAT slow. He’s obviously on the decline but speed wasn’t the issue in the final play, he got there with enough time. He needed to plant the ball with two hands and technically had the ball in the wrong hand.
Rapana was outstanding yesterday, it’s disappointing he has started bombing tries. I have concerns with Simonsson who isn’t the strongest runner of the ball and just generally ineffective. Hopefully he delivers some strong performances in the next couple of weeks or I’m playing Kris out there.
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It'd be no great surprise if 2021 is Jordan Rapana's last season with the Raiders. His pace is certainly not what it was, or probably should be. He still good because he is so enthusiastic, tries so hard and has lots of experience. But he's on a one year contract, and the Raiders have good young talent coming through in the outside backs.
I can't see Croker leaving early. He's just signed a long extension last year.
How mocked will I be if I suggest Rapana as a bench second rower?
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But hes still our best winger(yes better on the right but he was terrific last night ) I don't think people are giving RTS enought credit for that try save.
Is Bigcheese usually on the money? Surely Ricky wouldn't be planning on shafting Croker already, especially in light of how his own Raiders playing career ended. It's not like he's completely shot like Campo was...
T_R wrote: ↑March 28, 2021, 5:32 pm
How mocked will I be if I suggest Rapana as a bench second rower?
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His attack would probably be just fine but he was an absolute lunatic in defence as a centre and 2nd row has to be very discerning in when to assist centre of half + handle first up contact and wrap up the ball competently. Not convinced his tackling technique or decision making are strong enough for that (he's just fine as a winger defending, but it's a step up).
Finchy wrote: ↑March 28, 2021, 6:28 pm
Is Bigcheese usually on the money? Surely Ricky wouldn't be planning on shafting Croker already, especially in light of how his own Raiders playing career ended. It's not like he's completely shot like Campo was...
Bigcheese is here to chew gum and kick ****. And he's all out of gum.
Ha ha some great stuff here. Just my 2 cents worth,I'd love to see Jordy back on the right wing outside Scott and Toots as left wing outside Kris. Sorry Simmo no place at the moment.