Re: Speedsters : Sat Dec 03, 2016 10:27 am  

Spookdownunder wrote:

Just been watching some video footage of Judah Mazive ... this kid looks like he has the necessary stuff to make it big!!!

Not sure on that one tbh. Very quick and good in attack but quite small and needs to work in his defence - certainly not at the same level as TJ or MJ were at that age. Not saying he won't make it but has a bit to go IMHO.

Batchelor on the other hand looks the real deal to me, just not sure where to play him - could play Centre, S/O, LF or S/R equally as good, he'll be knocking at the door this season and certainly next.

Re: Speedsters : Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:05 am  

Spookdownunder wrote:

Just been watching some video footage of Judah Mazive ... this kid looks like he has the necessary stuff to make it big!!!

My opinion on Judah is that when he came into the 16s and then into the 19s you could see the potential was there but his ball handling was a bit suspect at times but as he progressed I thought he was the most improved overall, yes he is a bit on the small side but makes it up with heart. I think his defence is also much improved also, but like I say, my opinion.

Re: Speedsters : Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:59 pm  

vastman wrote:

Not sure on that one tbh. Very quick and good in attack but quite small and needs to work in his defence - certainly not at the same level as TJ or MJ were at that age. Not saying he won't make it but has a bit to go IMHO.

Batchelor on the other hand looks the real deal to me, just not sure where to play him - could play Centre, S/O, LF or S/R equally as good, he'll be knocking at the door this season and certainly next.

I get that... But he's still young... My initial call on TJ was his defence will be his undoing... But he worked hard and smart and is gifted enough to absorb what he needed into his game.

I like what I see with Judah, he's difficult to read, steps off both feet and runs through the tackle. Looks quick but not lightening quick. I hope he grows in ( what now seems to be) a progressive and nurturing environment at Trinity.

I tried to watch some foot ages of James B but I can't find any on line... Would love to see more if you know whare I can find it.. He certainly has bug wraps and turned a few heads whist playing here for England recently.

Re: Speedsters : Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:03 pm  

Big lads mate wrote:

My opinion on Judah is that when he came into the 16s and then into the 19s you could see the potential was there but his ball handling was a bit suspect at times but as he progressed I thought he was the most improved overall, yes he is a bit on the small side but makes it up with heart. I think his defence is also much improved also, but like I say, my opinion.

Is also becoming known in the British Zimbabwean community ... In looking for footage I found a couple of articles in the ex pat press. No bugging the kid up too much but it's nice to have another young talent to watch develop.

Sorry... That sounded like a kiwi

I meant bigging!

Re: Speedsters : Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:38 am  

Spookdownunder wrote:

I get that... But he's still young... My initial call on TJ was his defence will be his undoing... But he worked hard and smart and is gifted enough to absorb what he needed into his game.

I like what I see with Judah, he's difficult to read, steps off both feet and runs through the tackle. Looks quick but not lightening quick. I hope he grows in ( what now seems to be) a progressive and nurturing environment at Trinity.

Batchelor

I tried to watch some foot ages of James B but I can't find any on line... Would love to see more if you know whare I can find it.. He certainly has bug wraps and turned a few heads whist playing here for England recently.

I agree it just that I don't think has as complete as the other two I mentioned. His biggest problem imo is getting a run out, a few years ago easy but it's a long cue now. Best of luck to him.

There is a Leeds u19s where he features heavily but that's about it. I think he played against hull on a sky game but didn't see much of him hth. I think he'd a bit off yet but looks the part.