Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 5:40 pm  

Pinning our hopes on the likes of Cator as first choices is one of the reasons we're in the mess we are in and also something we need to move away from. Sorry if that sounds harsh on Joe because I like the guy. He's a solid grafter and every team needs players like that in some capacity. But for me, we need something more at hooker.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 5:44 pm  

Cator has always played well for us. Apart from his injuries, he's been good. Our best performance last season at home to Saints, he played in that one and played well.

Our defence has improved this season since he come back in.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 5:55 pm  

Roam Ranger wrote:

Pinning our hopes on the likes of Cator as first choices is one of the reasons we're in the mess we are in and also something we need to move away from. Sorry if that sounds harsh on Joe because I like the guy. He's a solid grafter and every team needs players like that in some capacity. But for me, we need something more at hooker.

Well unless we offer you a Cameron Smith or James Roby then you're not gonna be happy. Because there's not many out there upto their level.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 6:08 pm  

giddyupoldfella wrote:

Well unless we offer you a Cameron Smith or James Roby then you're not gonna be happy. Because there's not many out there upto their level.

Never said we needed players of their calibre. But I do feel we need a better calibre in that position than Cator. Still think he's got a part to play at the club in the squad but we need better for such a key position in the team in my opinion.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 6:17 pm  

Roam Ranger wrote:

Never said we needed players of their calibre. But I do feel we need a better calibre in that position than Cator. Still think he's got a part to play at the club in the squad but we need better for such a key position in the team in my opinion.

Well my choice is Cator. Who's yours?

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 6:26 pm  

trouble with cator is he has zero attacking skills,never gets a ball away in the tackle,never gives any great cut out passes,never has any 40 yard breaks,no kicking game,ive never seen him create a try near the line.ditto fash,brown,lane .no wonder our attack is so poor,to many players like cator who offer nothing.effort yes.any attacking ideas no.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 6:31 pm  

giddyupoldfella wrote:

Well my choice is Cator. Who's yours?

Someone other than Cator.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 6:34 pm  

fosdyke99 wrote:

trouble with cator is he has zero attacking skills,never gets a ball away in the tackle,never gives any great cut out passes,never has any 40 yard breaks,no kicking game,ive never seen him create a try near the line.ditto fash,brown,lane .no wonder our attack is so poor,to many players like cator who offer nothing.effort yes.any attacking ideas no.

But Rugby league isn't an individual sport, it's a team sport. It's not what they produce as individuals it's what they produce as a collective.

He looks like he's prepered to do his bit for the team.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 6:34 pm  

fosdyke99 wrote:

trouble with cator is he has zero attacking skills,never gets a ball away in the tackle,never gives any great cut out passes,never has any 40 yard breaks,no kicking game,ive never seen him create a try near the line.ditto fash,brown,lane .no wonder our attack is so poor,to many players like cator who offer nothing.effort yes.any attacking ideas no.

But Rugby league isn't an individual sport, it's a team sport. It's not what they produce as individuals it's what they produce as a collective.

He looks like he's prepered to do his bit for the team. You're a better team when you have players like him who are trying for you and his team mates will appreciate players like him alongside them.

Re: DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings : Sat May 11, 2024 6:53 pm  

giddyupoldfella wrote:

But Rugby league isn't an individual sport, it's a team sport. It's not what they produce as individuals it's what they produce as a collective.

He looks like he's prepered to do his bit for the team. You're a better team when you have players like him who are trying for you and his team mates will appreciate players like him alongside them.

I don't think anyone is doubting his commitment giddyup. It's more about whether he's suitable for such a crucial position in the team.