Post subject: Re: IN 2025 | Jake Connor - Expires: 2026
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:21 pm
Exeter Rhino
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It looks like Momirovski is on the way out anyway. In fairness to the player, he arrived at the end of the pre-season after recovering from an injury, and despite some glimpses I don't think we got to see the best he had to offer. In some ways he reminded me of Kallum Watkins in his last season at Leeds when he was struggling to cope with his loss of pace after a run of bad injuries. If Mom is really considering a move into coaching, perhaps he's also questioning whether his body is up to the demands of RL? If it was just a case of being out of form and not wanted by Leeds, you'd think he might back himself at another SL club (Cas?) or go back to one of the NRL reserve comps?
Post subject: Re: IN 2025 | Jake Connor - Expires: 2026
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 12:23 am
HucknallLoiner
Club Captain
Joined: Sep 07 2015 Posts: 294
After years of disappointment, could Connor under Arthur possibly be our best signing for a while? Our 3/4s have looked so predictable every week. Even Newman has been predictable. A good off season with the 2 new fowards, Hall and possibly one more back looks good
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Post subject: Re: IN 2025 | Jake Connor - Expires: 2026
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 9:42 am
leeds owl
International Star
Joined: Jul 31 2011 Posts: 1433
Exeter Rhino wrote:It looks like Momirovski is on the way out anyway. In fairness to the player, he arrived at the end of the pre-season after recovering from an injury, and despite some glimpses I don't think we got to see the best he had to offer. In some ways he reminded me of Kallum Watkins in his last season at Leeds when he was struggling to cope with his loss of pace after a run of bad injuries. If Mom is really considering a move into coaching, perhaps he's also questioning whether his body is up to the demands of RL? If it was just a case of being out of form and not wanted by Leeds, you'd think he might back himself at another SL club (Cas?) or go back to one of the NRL reserve comps?
This would be a right result for Leeds. He’s been the most disappointing signing in years for me.
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Post subject: Re: IN 2025 | Jake Connor - Expires: 2026
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 8:40 am
rugbyleague88
Player Coach
Joined: Aug 17 2009 Posts: 1419
I watched a highlights video of Connor the other day which made me a little concerned about his signing. He is a very off the cuff sort of player who throws speculator passes and kicks. When they come off they are great but likewise when they do not come off it is not ideal. Not sure he is the sort of player we want, albeit hopefully he offers a lot more than what I have seen.
I suspect his running style possibly sets him apart from Momo. He has a step on him and can draw players in and then offload. Centre may be the best place for him to limit his passes and kicks. Hope he doesn't throw too many passes in to touch though.
Post subject: Re: IN 2025 | Jake Connor - Expires: 2026
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 8:49 am
batleyrhino
International Chairman
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I can't see BA putting up with some of Connor's former behaviour (on or off the pitch). He will either fall in line with the plan, or find himself not playing.
It's not how much talent you've got, it's what you do with it that counts.
I get the feeling after watching it that Jake might actually end up playing some/plenty of game time at 7 during the season. Does anyone else get that feeling? With Ian Blease saying that our transfer window could actually take 2/3 transfer windows to complete the desired squad, then certain players are clearly deemed surplus to requirements who are currently at the club. Would Conner actually be a better option at 7 if Frawley left?
I get the feeling after watching it that Jake might actually end up playing some/plenty of game time at 7 during the season. Does anyone else get that feeling? With Ian Blease saying that our transfer window could actually take 2/3 transfer windows to complete the desired squad, then certain players are clearly deemed surplus to requirements who are currently at the club. Would Conner actually be a better option at 7 if Frawley left?
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Post subject: Re: IN 2025 | Jake Connor - Expires: 2026
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 9:44 pm
batleyrhino
International Chairman
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Well it doesn’t sound like he’s going to be playing in the Centre that much, don’t want him getting bored. I think he’s actually the first reserve for 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7.
The other thing was that with the number of adverts in the programme, it became unwatchable after about 15 minutes.
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Post subject: Re: IN 2025 | Jake Connor - Expires: 2026
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 11:46 pm
Wetherby Whaler
First Team Player
Joined: Jan 21 2021 Posts: 40
[quote="batleyrhino"]Well it doesn’t sound like he’s going to be playing in the Centre that much, don’t want him getting bored. I think he’s actually the first reserve for 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7.
The other thing was that with the number of adverts in the programme, it became unwatchable after about 15 minutes.[/quote Did Brody Croft really eat that Best Western breakfast
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