The problem now is that if Jake doesn't score a try, assist with at least 3 more and kick a 40/20 fans (mainly opposition) will claim he was quiet and had an awful game. He's expected to do more than any other player in the league each and every game.
Heard a bit about how he was invisible at weekend but that's so untrue. He assisted with 1 of our 3 trys (McIntosh) and he was rock solid with any kick that came his way (tough to blame him too much for the McQueen try as that was a lovely set play on the 1st tackle). He was trying long balls to the wingers and flick passes, and the couple I can remember getting dropped where down to the player receiving them, but that tends to make Jake look bad.
Even Lolohea's try, he didn't do anything wrong as such, it's not an error that he is slow, it's just very unfortunate.
I’ve never really bought the Connor to the NRL rumour, I’m sure sides have looked into the possibility of getting him over there though.
He’s been pretty open and brave to talk about how losing his dad at a young age hit him really hard and how it’s something he is still dealing with. The fact he himself somewhat recently became a dad and how close he is to his family probably means moving to the other side of the world isn’t gonna happen.
Canberra will also do their due diligence after their experiences with Bateman & Williams.
I remember him saying in an interview that he considered himself a "homebody" and had no ambitions to go down under. The bloke could have had a change of heart, especially with the sums of money chucked about in the NRL. I wouldn't blame him. But I find the rumours of him moving to Hull more believable.
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