Jason Blake re-signed

[stkildathunda]

Jason Blake has officially re-signed for another year

http://www.saints.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/5315/newsid/151395/default.aspx

 

[Fehring]

I wonder, do they expect him to be in our best 22, or will they treat him like Kingy in 2010, who was told that he'd be behind Gardy and McEvoy but would be given a pathway into coaching?

 

[hayes]

What are his odds for the brownlow?

 

[Axcellence]

What are his odds for the brownlow?

How much are you willing to bet?

 

[VDS66]

I wonder, do they expect him to be in our best 22, or will they treat him like Kingy in 2010, who was told that he'd be behind Gardy and McEvoy but would be given a pathway into coaching?

Will probably used as a defender, so rucks are not an issue.

 

[SaintsSeptember]

Apparently won the time trial .... so watch out for Neil this year.

 

[Jay C]

Apparently won the time trial .... so watch out for Neil this year.

I don't know whether to be impressed with Blake or worried about the rest of the group

 

[SaintsSeptember]

I don't know whether to be impressed with Blake or worried about the rest of the group

Obviously his top speed isn't THAT high, but it seems he has no problem keeping it up for 2Km. Probably part of the reason he went so well in the ruck last year.

 

[Fehring]

Will probably used as a defender, so rucks are not an issue.

I think you missed my point - will the coaches see him as a first 22 player or - like Kingy in 2010 - tell him that he's a backup (backman) if injuries occur, and give him a chance to develop some coaching skills.

That's what Ross did with King in 2010 - actually told him it was unlikely he'd play many games.