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257Matt said:
If Knowles is a success in the NRL he'll be the oldest first time NRL player to achieve it. The successful players previously the Burgess brothers all in their very early 20's, Morley 23, Whitehead 25, Graham 26 & the oldest to be successful was Ellis at 27. Knowles will be 29 when Round 1 kicks off it's a huge task when all the others came early in their careers or just as their peaks were coming. The two most successful backs being Herbie & Widdop came across at very young ages.

Plath and Donoghoe since taking on the lock roles have won major club awards and last year Donoghoe at lock really unlocked Katoa.

Both Averillo and Donoghoe would be better no.6 options than the player they've signed for next year.
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Not like we don't have a Mariana Trech of depth for locks.
 
257Matt said:
If Knowles is a success in the NRL he'll be the oldest first time NRL player to achieve it. The successful players previously the Burgess brothers all in their very early 20's, Morley 23, Whitehead 25, Graham 26 & the oldest to be successful was Ellis at 27. Knowles will be 29 when Round 1 kicks off it's a huge task when all the others came early in their careers or just as their peaks were coming. The two most successful backs being Herbie & Widdop came across at very young ages.

Plath and Donoghoe since taking on the lock roles have won major club awards and last year Donoghoe at lock really unlocked Katoa.

Both Averillo and Donoghoe would be better no.6 options than the player they've signed for next year.
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My concern over Knowles is how well he can deal with the heat. The guy is from Barrow in Cumbria and has played in St Helens since he was 15. Neither place is regarded for their hours of sunshine or dry weather. The mist or rain is usually that bad I'm afraid the guy will get headaches if he's able to see more than 200m.
 
midlands hobo said:
My concern over Knowles is how well he can deal with the heat. The guy is from Barrow in Cumbria and has played in St Helens since he was 15. Neither place is regarded for their hours of sunshine or dry weather. The mist or rain is usually that bad I'm afraid the guy will get headaches if he's able to see more than 200m.
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If he's a true professional it shouldn't matter. Plus english forwards have a high ceiling in the NRL for whatever reason as compared to backs, and even worse are halves coming to the NRL.
 
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yonathonjoung said:
If he's a true professional it shouldn't matter. Plus english forwards have a high ceiling in the NRL for whatever reason as compared to backs, and even worse are halves coming to the NRL.
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He wouldn't. Be coming. Here uf couldn't
 
midlands hobo said:
My concern over Knowles is how well he can deal with the heat. The guy is from Barrow in Cumbria and has played in St Helens since he was 15. Neither place is regarded for their hours of sunshine or dry weather. The mist or rain is usually that bad I'm afraid the guy will get headaches if he's able to see more than 200m.
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An offseason in Qld will dry an englishmen out quick smart.

We had Michael Bridges - ex leeds - footballer (SOCCER) come out to play in Australia. I remember him saying its the hardest place to play and a tough league due to the conditions.

I think thats where the high ceiling comes in. They get to a higher level of fitness. Bringing their game to a new level. Because if they dont, the conditions mean they dont make it.
 
The game i was at on Sunday it was Dark (5pm ko) misty, drizzle 3C and blowing a strong wind. there were two people from Widness next to me in shorts.

For me the idea of doing more than drinking when its above 20C is enough to make me want an Ice bath. 5C shorts and flipflops. 8-10c depending on the wind depends if its tshirt or hoodie.
 
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