This topic is for all the posters who believe in the guy. The posters out there who have supported him all this time. Who know he has what it takes and he just needs to have some more experience so he can develop.
Raph Clarke, I believe in you!
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It is imperative that he plays up the ground. just trial him in the forward line for one match. I think the reason why he goes the punch is because he doesn't back himself to try and take a mark because he knows how much pressure he is on to keep his place. Therefore, he punches because it denies the opposition a mark - why on earth Ross plays someone fighting for his career like Raph in defence is beyond me.Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:i want to see him playing up forward
he is unpredictable..and as a tall i dont want to see that in defence...i dont like the heart attacks...a 21 year old shouldnt have the heart condition i do because of him![]()
he would be a great addition to the forward line and even on a wing...it would be great to see him there
I agree we should try him forward. his best asset is his marking and his height and agility. maybe michael o loughlin? forward pocket?Saints Premiers 2008 wrote:i want to see him playing up forward
he is unpredictable..and as a tall i dont want to see that in defence...i dont like the heart attacks...a 21 year old shouldnt have the heart condition i do because of him![]()
he would be a great addition to the forward line and even on a wing...it would be great to see him there
agree play him forward pocket and tell him only 2 things. go for your marks. and lead into space. simple.bigcarl wrote:with riewoldt's injury now is the perfect time to try him in the forward line or the wing.
he's the creative type, not the dour, close-checking type and it's pointless trying to turn him into something he is not and never will be.