Dom Young discussion

Dom had a very short pre-season because of his broken foot.
I thought he would be below his best in the early rounds, but he looked as good as he was last year.
Turns out he probably was still building to top fitness in the early rounds, because yesterday was a whole new level for Dom I thought.
If he keeps that up all year we have to pencil him in as our all time best right winger.
 
He is such a weapon, those 3 tries yesterday, where he recieved the ball, no other winger in the comp scores those from those positions.
 
What makes Dom so deadly in certain scenarios, namely where the ball is already being carried at pace, is that Dom's mid-range acceleration is the strongest part of his sprint. He isnt particularly quick off the line and while his top end speed is fast, it is his mid-range acceleration that is elite.

It really favours 'draw and pass' situations where youve got a fullback and cover defence to contend with. Its why we have so much success from within our own half with Dom on that edge. And given his size, he is equally as deadly from close range because its nearly impossible to stop, with any control, 110kgs moving at that velocity
 
Celticman98 said:
www.foxsports.com.au

Knights star Dom Young opens up on sudden return... and how he ‘rediscovered his love for game’

‘Felt appreciated again’: How ‘written off’ Knights star found mojo after ill-fated Roosters stint
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au
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Refreshing to read a story about a player relishing playing at Newcastle. Usually it’s the reverse, and we have to read about players needing to get out of here to fulfill their potential. Makes for a nice change

Very glad Dom’s back and happy
 
Yeah I think if he had his time again it would have been a totally different story. For all we known he could have been lost to the nrl if he didn’t start at the knights!
It’s a good story to see the young poms work out in the nrl from a young age and not just chewed up and spat out
 
bremsstrahlung said:
Similar vibes with Jenkins and Penrith.

Some players just suit a club. Great we have a player that suits us and feels part of it all, even more so since it’s not a player that grew up here.

We do get things right sometimes!

At least he will think twice about leaving us again haha.
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Feel good stories like Dom's definitely gives positive vibes to the place which will hopefully assist retainment and recruitment. Not all clubs are the same or as positive as the Knights are.
 
I'll have to re-think my theories on why we only seem to keep country raised kids if guys from London start feeling like Newcastle is home.
I think I'll just put Dom down as a statistical outlier.
 
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