Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:37 pm  

christopher wrote:

It’s not uncommon for Aissie imports (especially ones with a long layoff like MOM) to take a bit if time to bed in.

He made 83 metres and took 14 Carries, it’s not like he was shirking work.

Fwiw i think 6 is probably a fair score

I thought Mom carried noticeably more against Cats.

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:50 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

I thought Mom carried noticeably more against Cats.

What MOM is also doing is defending well, he’s basically covering that side eg Ash didn’t make one tackle on Saturday mom made 17.

This keeps Ash fresher

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:53 pm  

Yes, should have said with Mom that although he hasn't done much as yet. He seemed to do more against Cats and is probably slowly increasing his workload week by week.

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:59 pm  

christopher wrote:

What MOM is also doing is defending well, he’s basically covering that side eg Ash didn’t make one tackle on Saturday mom made 17.

This keeps Ash fresher

Keeps him on his wing too. None of that dashing infield rubbish.

In defence I mean

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:01 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

Keeps him on his wing too. None of that dashing infield rubbish.

In defence I mean

I’ve noticed they often switch positions when were attacking, Ash then stays on the wing when defending

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:03 pm  

To give Mom 6/10 shows that some people just don't see what some players do.
His workrate, positioning and contact in defence was very good, but this doesn't necessarily catch the eye.
He's also getting judged on reputation as well.
A previous defensive weakness area for us has very much improved.
Regardless of the scores YEP give him, I'm pleased with what I've seen so far.
And as has been said, he will get better.

Re: RD 3 | Catalan Dragons (H) : Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:12 pm  

What I’m seeing is an athletic player with good skill and positioning. He can put a shot on in D too.

I’m sure when the grounds get better we’ll see more from him in attack. I think he’ll put Ash away for a few more this year, that is a very dangerous edge now.

Generally we’ve got about what we expected in the new players; and we are a better side than last year as a result.