Re: English stars in the NRL: how are they doing? : Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:39 am  

Biff Tannen wrote:

Hodgson man of the match again for the Raiders today as they finish second on the ladder. Unbelievable how much of an improved polished player he looks. probably the best 9 in the world right now alongside Cam Smith, bodes well for England.

Whitehead was awesome too. His combination with Leilua and Rapana have made the Raiders right edge the most dangerous in the NRL, by some way.

Re: English stars in the NRL: how are they doing? : Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:33 pm  

Yes, it's a treat to watch them these days. That pass round the back from Leilua!

Re: English stars in the NRL: how are they doing? : Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:31 pm  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

If Bennett doesn't look at Hodkinson or similar, I'd be sorely tempted to play Hodgson at 7. I can't think of a SL 7 who would do better, which is a damning indictment.

Could be an option. Would allow us to get another one of our top hookers in the team and we certainly wouldn't have to hide one of the halves in defence with Hodgson.

Re: English stars in the NRL: how are they doing? : Mon Sep 05, 2016 5:40 pm  

He'll have to learn how to defend 3rd man from the edge, it's a pretty hard position to defend in. Otherwise a great shout to play him there.

Re: English stars in the NRL: how are they doing? : Tue Sep 06, 2016 4:17 am  

Hodgson's biggest problem in defence is the occasional brain fart leading to him rushing out of the line. He misses the odd tackle as he's a smaller hooker, but as a halfback he'd probably be a better defender than any other option. Given the paucity of options at fullback I'd also be tempted to go the whole hog and pick Widdopp there.

Re: English stars in the NRL: how are they doing? : Tue Sep 06, 2016 5:24 am  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

Hodgson's biggest problem in defence is the occasional brain fart leading to him rushing out of the line. He misses the odd tackle as he's a smaller hooker, but as a halfback he'd probably be a better defender than any other option. Given the paucity of options at fullback I'd also be tempted to go the whole hog and pick Widdopp there.

So who would be number 6? Samuel Tomkins from Wigan?