3 year deal from next year.... Smoothy Joins The Trin Revolution - Wakefield Trinity R.L.F.C

3 year deal from next year.... Smoothy Joins The Trin Revolution - Wakefield Trinity R.L.F.C

Seems like Smoothy has got himself into selection contention for Brisbane. Seems to have played in NRL qualifiers and on the bench for yesterday’s 50 point win vs the roosters. 

Saw Smoothy was starting at Prop this morning for the Broncos...which I was a little taken back by, but shows some good versatility! Anyone see how he got on? 

Well they won and none of there’s seem to be scored past him so he much have gone okay. 

Smoothy did not play prop, just named there, played a right edge 2nd row role - but got about a bit, may have been given a roving role in defence - filling the gaps.
First real touch was a drop from a loose ball, got caught from behind trying to find a runner on the last. Thought it might not be his night, but went well. Brisbane went 18 down but came home the strongest, all the defence (could have been a lot more than 1 took it out of the Dogs, Brisbane came home with the most energy.

I think the perception is Smoothy is a specialist 9, however the reality is he is a utility forward. 

In the pre season games he played 9, secondrow, 13 and 6.


In a similar way to Tevaga is not a 13 as many seem to think or a 9, he can play both and arguably his best position is in the 14 role which is now becoming almost a specialist position off the bench.


Looks to me like we are happy with the size in our pack but having quality versatility in the squad too ensures we have plenty of combinations to use in our game plans. 


With both being able to use the ball I’m expecting again next year we will be playing an attractive brand of rugby.