2026 Squad

[mr_c]

I'm sure Jake would play there if the coach told him that's what he wanted. Most players want to play in a spine position if they can. More money.

i just think hes just happy filling in

 

[Dolph]

I'm sure Jake would play there if the coach told him that's what he wanted. Most players want to play in a spine position if they can. More money.

Jake might find it hard to be selected for round 1. With a full pre-season training at 5/8, he might push Kodi to the bench.

 

[mr_c]

Jake might find it hard to be selected for round 1. With toa full pre-season training at 5/8, he might push Kodi to the bench.

lol kodi nor jake will be losing there spot didn't last year won't again. no way they have bostock trai hammer all together as none them have defense

our defence comes from our centres in the backs so no way hammer going be there all the time not even sure selwyn be there much either

as no way hammer seleyn or jack or jaymane or trai be doing double figure tackles week in week out like herbie

 

[Equaliser]

lol kodi nor jake will be losing there spot didn't last year won't again. no way they have bostock trai hammer all together as none them have defense

our defence comes from our centres in the backs so no way hammer going be there all the time not even sure selwyn be there much either

as no way hammer seleyn or jack or jaymane or trai be doing double figure tackles week in week out like herbie

Outside backs typically only make around 10~15 tackles a game. How many they make is utterly irrelevant. It's how many they miss which matters. None of Bostock, Fuller or Hammer miss many.

 

[mr_c]

Outside backs typically only make around 10~15 tackles a game. How many they make is utterly irrelevant. It's how many they miss which matters. None of Bostock, Fuller or Hammer miss many.

Centre's make more yes I know this hence why. I said it both. Jake n herbie average 15 or more a game n tgey ain't going have Jake sitting out dont care wgat media thinks just to put tra in

 

[Equaliser]

Centre's make more yes I know this hence why. I said it both. Jake n herbie average 15 or more a game n tgey ain't going have Jake sitting out dont care wgat media thinks just to put tra in

Why? Hammer is also a good defender. Fuller is also but sometimes when the opposing player is running to the side and on the try line, the smaller defender won't be able to stop the momentum for a try. He's also suspect under bombs. Not because he can't catch the ball but because taller opposition players jump over the top.

 

[mr_c]

hammers not good defender for centre

 

[Equaliser]

hammers not good defender for centre

According to who?

 

[mr_c]

According to who?

well show me the stats that hes good centre defence

 

[Equaliser]

well show me the stats that hes good centre defence

Look for the number of missed tackles attributed to Hammer vs the number he made. I don't have the stats in front of me but I'm sure he is a good defender in the centres of fullback.

 

[257Matt]

Look for the number of missed tackles attributed to Hammer vs the number he made. I don't have the stats in front of me but I'm sure he is a good defender in the centres of fullback.

His defence in Origin has always been immaculate

 

[mr_c]

His defence in Origin has always been immaculate

lmao

 

[Dolph]

Look for the number of missed tackles attributed to Hammer vs the number he made. I don't have the stats in front of me but I'm sure he is a good defender in the centres of fullback.

Hammer is an excellent defender. He doesn't put on big hits so often won't stop an atracker one on one om the line but very few backs do.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Defending at centre is the most technical and hardest place to defend.

Hammer seems to do well in State of Origin defensively, its why he is picked there religiously. I'm sure if he was poor defensively there, he wouldnt be picked, because its defense that wins origin games.

 

[257Matt]

lmao

Looks like you're on your own here about Hammer's defence in Origin.

The side who scored the most points this year didn't make the NRL finals so it just might be the defensive coaching at Dolphins.

Hammer lifts another level defensively at Origin.

 

[Equaliser]

Defending at centre is the most technical and hardest place to defend.

Hammer seems to do well in State of Origin defensively, its why he is picked there religiously. I'm sure if he was poor defensively there, he wouldnt be picked, because its defense that wins origin games.

If someone were to say Feagai and Isaako are poor defenders, I mean seriously! Sometimes, the game against the Roosters and I think the second last game. Can't remember it enough but remember is was just woeful. Feagai and Isaako were having a laugh or something. It was ridiculous! In most of the games we had big scores put on us, Hammer was out or fullback.

 

[mr_c]

Looks like you're on your own here about Hammer's defence in Origin.

The side who scored the most points this year didn't make the NRL finals so it just might be the defensive coaching at Dolphins.

Hammer lifts another level defensively at Origin.

Lol how am I on my own ..... you guys only proved what I already. New your all shit with. No clue just aggree with each other so has be right

 

[Dolph]

Lol how am I on my own ..... you guys only proved what I already. New your all shit with. No clue just aggree with each other so has be right

Aggressive! I'm not on anyones side. I just don't understand why you think Hammer is a bad defender. First time I know of anyone saying it.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Aggressive! I'm not on anyones side. I just don't understand why you think Hammer is a bad defender. First time I know of anyone saying it.

I think Hammer is good defensively, everyone has their opinions I guess. Id be firmly on your side though. Id have no issues hammer going to the centres for us, and defense would be the least of my worries.

Of all our players, feagai is the biggest worry in defense with his misreads

 

[Red]

I think Hammer is good defensively, everyone has their opinions I guess. Id be firmly on your side though. Id have no issues hammer going to the centres for us, and defense would be the least of my worries.

Of all our players, feagai is the biggest worry in defense with his misreads

Is Feagai still in the top 30 next year? I'd be very surprised if we see him in first grade again and if he is, he won't be defending with Isaako again. Next year if he is still with us he'll be behind:

• Herbie
• Bostock
• Averillo
• Isaako
• Cobbo
• Naufahu
• Nonu
• (possibly) Hammer