The Headmaster’s report

Anderson, TJ

101

(4)

0

Unlucky with injury and under intense competition in the back row. Has done what asked in limited appearances.

C

Boss, I

677

(9)

29

Made the scrum half position his own this term with great displays. Sometimes takes on too much himself.

B+

Botha, BJ

565

(9)

20

At last he has become the player we hoped for. Needs to keep communicating with the referee.

A

Brady, N

293

(9)

1

Nigel has been steady if not spectacular this term. Needs to work on his arrows in pressure situations. 

B

Caldwell, R

394

(6)

6

Always enthusiastic, but sometimes overly so. Concentration and control required throughout the season.

B-

Cave, D

644

(9)

16

High standard of play has continued and he’s added a harder edge. Sometimes drifts out of the game.

B+

Court, T

419

(6)

7

A quiet start to the season. Doing what’s expected in set pieces but still needs to show more around the pitch.

B-

Cunningham, B

29

(1)

0

Unlucky start to the season for Mr Consistency. Should feature more over the next two terms.

C

Danielli, S

321

(7)

10

Has shown his good and bad sides so far this season. Finds it difficult to get up to speed from the bench.

B-

Diack, R

469

(9)

30

Easily the class No. 8 in an outstanding and highly competitive back row. Will only get better!

A

Faloon, W

663

(9)

95

The outstanding player this term bringing absolutely everything to his game. Needs a break.

A+

Ferris, S

380

(5)

40

Started slowly this term and hasn’t lived up to his exceptionally high standards as yet. More to come.

B+

Fitzpatrick, D

132

(7)

4

Performed well in his limited starts. Needs a few 80 minute run outs and must stay injury free.

C+

Henry, C

469

(8)

42

Another great back row. Composed and adaptable with great leadership qualities. Needs to get in the ref’s ear more.

A

Horua, T

105

(4)

0

Struggled to get up to speed with the game in Ulster but has shown enough and will feature more.

C

Humphreys, I

688

(9)

40

Worked hard on his game and it’s showing. Always exciting in attack he needs to keep working on consistency.

A-

Kyriacou, A

427

(8)

21

A very pleasing start to his Ulster career but will battle with Brady until one of them sorts out their darts.

B

Marshall, P

43

(5)

2

Always makes an impact in his limited appearances. So much so I thought he had played more.

C+

McComb, N

NA*

4

Has stepped up and run himself into the ground when required. Certainly worth a squad place.

C+

McCrea, M

11

(1)

0

Looked big and strong on his limited appearance. Should get more game time throughout the season.

C

Nagusa, T

609

(9)

45

A completely different player this season and easily Ulster’s most exciting back. Still needs to work on defence.

A-

O’Donoghue, E

607

(8)

19

Ulster’s best second row and unlucky not to be involved in Ireland squads. Should be calling the shots in lineouts.

B+

Schifcofske, C

630

(8)

5

Class and composure this season now the order of the boot has been removed! If he had pace he’d have it all.

B-

Trimble, A

546

(8)

10

Back to form with a bang. Looking fast and aggressive and should concentrate on the wing.

B

Tuohy, D

294

(5)

2

A good addition to the squad with a nice turn of pace. Should battle it out with Caldwell to see who partners Ed.

C+

Wallace, P

470

(7)

28

Silky skills with a harder edge. Comfortable in his role as captain but needs to up the chat with the ref. 

B+

Whitten, I

315

(6)

4

Smacks it up the middle with the best of them but needs to be looking for more variety in attack and defence.

B-

Willis, C

31

(2)

1

Limited opportunities so far. Will need to make his mark with the A team and hope for an opportunity.

C

Young, B

319

(7)

3

Has impressed this season with an improved all round game. Starting to put pressure on Court.

B-