Ellam wrote:
If lover is refusing to play 9 which I've heard too and believe to be true, is he worth another year and quota? I don't think he is but I do believe he's already got a year from a clause on our side.
I'd have sympathy for him if he was an experienced NRL player who thought he was not been used in his favoured position.
Lovodua was a part time NSW cup player who didn't make the first grade and would probably have been released by Souths. There was no guarantee he would have been picked up by another club.
It's not for him to dictate what position he prefers to play and it's just staggers me that he refuses to play 9 the position he was brought over here for. He should be proud to play for the club full stop.
He started the season well but his form has fallen away like the rest of the team.
If he doesn't want to play 9 perhaps we should use his quota place to sign a specialist who does.
If we are going to have a utility player it should be Smith. Look at what he has done in his career compared to Lovodua.
I've never been one to criticise individual players but in this instance I feel justified. I've seen a lots of players over the years that are simply not good enough but as long as they've got the right attitude and put in the effort I'm reluctant call them out.
Of course all of this is speculation and if it turns out to be bollox!
