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Elite players generally perform well in good environments.The Shaun Johnson turn-around in form is one of the most amazing things I've seen.
He was one of the worst half-backs in the game when he was at the Sharks. I'm tempted to do a brow and resurrect some threads, but I'd be shocked if anyone thought it a good idea to sign him when he left the Sharks.
That's the thing with this game...you really cannot predict a player's trajectory.
The coach can be blamed for many things - I don't think Cody's form is one of them. Senior players are almost as equally responsible IMO.Elite players generally perform well in good environments.
Johnson was always a top tier talent. Like all the Warriors, he’s playing to his ability now he’s in a quality environment.
People wanted John Sutton sacked during the end of the Lang years (not an embellishment). Under Madge he’s a premiership winning captain.
You don’t lose skill. It’s not like Cody relied heavily on blistering speed that’s gone.
The coaching staff have fumbled, the teams gone down the toilet, he looks a shell of himself.
Fix the environment, you’ll see the best of Cody again.
Origin 3 is less than 12 months ago. You don’t go from a leading 5/8, topping try assists counts multiple years in a row, to bum with no skill.
I somewhat disagree.The coach can be blamed for many things - I don't think Cody's form is one of them. Senior players are almost as equally responsible IMO.
I’m not even sure we’re running shapes at this point.Another thing that is being overlooked is how predictable our attack has become
We have been running the same shapes for four years, eventually teams are going to get used to it
We set up the same, then shift the same.
It’s why I think Gray should be half and Duncan and Murray on the edges
Play a tighter game by threatening teams on the edge of the ruck with a half with genuine speed and two edges that run great lines
Instead of playing out the back play through teams
Then as they condense their defence to adjust then throw shape with Trell out the back
I’m a big fan of this. I know Latrell isn’t killing it at the back right now, but I ask myself what’s more dangerous out of the following 2 options.It’s why I think Gray should be half
Our year is gone. We might as well give guys like Gray, Pete M, Tallis D and maybe Thomas Fletcher as much experience in first grade a s possible.
I’m a big fan of this. I know Latrell isn’t killing it at the back right now, but I ask myself what’s more dangerous out of the following 2 options.
1. Gray
7. Hawkins
Or
1. Mitchell
7. Gray
As good as Hawkins kicking game was the other night he just seems slow in the things he does. Having Gray in the halves I think would open up so many more options and have us back to being a much bigger attacking threat.
The only thing that remains a mystery to me is his long kicking game. I haven’t seen it for myself. Someone did say to me that it’s very Soward like.
Yes we have.Thats well and good mate but where have seen seen Gray look, remotely, like a game manager/ half.
Yes we have.
Admittedly he hasn’t done it over the course of the game. But he has shown glimpses of it.Ill bow to your knowledge then.
I’ve seen the CS, cup and first grade this year. My awareness of him prior to that is lacking. I’ve not seen him play as an organising halfback.
I thought he was playing 6 when we signed him