I dont think throwing him into a team thats low on confidence and not playing well is a good idea. I havent seen enough of him to judge, but hes been here for a long time now and not broken through and purely based on that it makes me doubt if he will make it to be honest

With all due respect to the lad, he looks to be far from ready for SL to me.

Personally I am not a fan of Keating although he does have some skills in his portfolio.

I prefer a Lee Briers type player who thinks on his feet sees the situation in front of him and reacts to it. Bright, alert, energetic and constantly seeking out ways to deceive defenders.

Keating has all the footballing skills of Briers but none of the imagination, vision or energy. And whereas a Briers or a Burns will impose themselves on a game Keating waits for the game to come to him.

Fair and accurate view I would say Sir Bob, maybe it's his settling in season let's hope so, but as you say, all the skills but not the get up and go of a Burns.

For me,you and sir bob have summed it up between you,keating has all the skills required to be a top class half back,but seems content to tag along in behind travis,who for me is outstanding.When keating makes the effort to take the line on he always looks dangerous and his tackling is a huge improvement on dobbo,his kicking while not outstanding is decent,but he frustrates because he just seems content to play second string to travis and as you say if he had half the get up and go of travis,we would see a huge improvement in his play.Far from a lost cause but needs to take the line on more and show a bit more passion.

I disagree, maybe a slight improvement but he is still very vulnerable. Although that doesnt concern me really you expect a halfback to be weak defensively, anything else is a bonus. Its his attacking play thats disappointing and he needs to improve

Attributes of a good RL Scrum Half:

1) Creative Flare
2) Organisational Skills
3) Great Kicking Game
4) Ability to take on the defensive line
5) Great passing range
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25) Tackling ability

We've got no 25 sown up just got to work on the rest

How many of your top 5 do you think gordon smith had stan,who was one of my favourite players ?

Never saw him play so can't comment. We have had better 7's in our NL days than the present incumbent.

Think your a bit harsh stan,I know what your saying but I wish he showed more passion cos I do think he has the ability.What do you think friday ? M.O.M. keating.