Hauraki confirmed : Wed Sep 12, 2012 11:39 pm  

Been confirmed you've signed Hauraki from us http://www.loverugbyleague.com/news_102 ... um=twitter Not a bad signing for you guys, never really got his chance with us.

Been confirmed you've signed Hauraki from us http://www.loverugbyleague.com/news_102 ... um=twitter Not a bad signing for you guys, never really got his chance with us.

Re: Hauraki confirmed : Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:29 am  

I think he seems to be one of those players who needs a lot of love and comfort.

When he is emotionally right, can be terrific, when not can very much be average. Let's hope we can make the former happen!

Re: Hauraki confirmed : Thu Sep 13, 2012 7:58 am  

Delighted with this signing - always thought he looked great for the Crusaders.

Still think we could do with 4 or 5 others of this calibre though.

Re: Hauraki confirmed : Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:07 am  

Looks a good signing, never got much of a run with Leeds. With regular rugby I think he could improve. This seasons stats (from http://www.superleague.co.uk/player/2960#), in 11 appearances: Tries 2 Attacking Kicks 2 Av. Gain 73 Carries 105 Clean Breaks 2 Kicks in General Play 2 Marker Tackles 33 Meters 700 Offloads 9 Tackle Busts 13 Try assists 1 Errors 12 Missed Tackles 11 Penalties 8 Red Cards 0 Runs from Dummy Half 3 Tackles 221 Yellow cards 0

Looks a good signing, never got much of a run with Leeds. With regular rugby I think he could improve. This seasons stats (from http://www.superleague.co.uk/player/2960#), in 11 appearances: Tries 2 Attacking Kicks 2 Av. Gain 73 Carries 105 Clean Breaks 2 Kicks in General Play 2 Marker Tackles 33 Meters 700 Offloads 9 Tackle Busts 13 Try assists 1 Errors 12 Missed Tackles 11 Penalties 8 Red Cards 0 Runs from Dummy Half 3 Tackles 221 Yellow cards 0

Re: Hauraki confirmed : Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:12 am  

Decent signing, was good for Crusaders but not had much game time at Leeds, was he injured??

Tackle busts looks good for this season, although i wouldnt be surprised if they were all against us

Errors, missed tackles and penalties are a cause for concern but should improve with more game time

Re: Hauraki confirmed : Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:37 am  

His defence has improved a lot since he signed for Leeds. His general play however overall has been average to down right terrible.

Re: Hauraki confirmed : Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:46 am  

He could well be one of our star performers next season. He reminds me a bit of Wille Manu. He is a big lad with a bit of aggression I think that is what we lack up front.

Re: Hauraki confirmed : Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:59 am  

casman2 wrote:

Errors, missed tackles and penalties are a cause for concern

An average of 1 error, 1 missed tackle and less than 1 penalty conceded per game. I think that is far better than any of our 2012 squad. A good signing in my eyes and as previously said, a bit like Willie Manu and what we have been missing for years.

Re: Hauraki confirmed : Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:24 am  

Was awful against us at BV along with Brent Webb.
Can only remember him for a televised kung fu style trip on Skysports.

Re: Hauraki confirmed : Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:25 am  

I think penalties and errors are more prevolent in players or teams struggling.
His opportunities for Leeds were heavily limited, so as such he is trying to make a miracle every hit up or tackle. With some more love, attention and confidence, he will play more conservatively and have a little more confidence in being picked without having to be a hero.

Seems a decent bloke from people I know who know him, no first hand knowledge. He improves our second two for sure.