Your 2010 Wests Tigers Team

[saint_marto88]

7.Robert Lui (No idea why people are doubting this kid. I`ve seen him do some freakish things in the lower grades and I have no doubt he`ll transform that ability into first grade this season. My only concern is his suspect defence, but we were all saying the same about Chris Lawrence a few seasons ago, now Lawrence is one of the best defensive centres in the game. Good young players make these necessary improvements and I have no doubt that Lui will as well)
*** In saying this, he`d have to be in sensational form to hold his position if Tuquiri or my preference Mullaney take over as the fullback at some stage, meaning Moltzen would be gunning for the halfback spot.

:crazy:
I was an interested neutral party reading this thread, and it was all intelligent until I read this tiny section here. Everything else you said was good and could be held with a certain level of reverence. But there is no way whatsoever Lawrence is even in the top 10 defensive centres in the game atm.
:sarcasm::lol:

 

[saint_marto88]

ps Westie is an idiot. Lui will play Origin in the next 3 years

 

[Vicious]

:crazy:
I was an interested neutral party reading this thread, and it was all intelligent until I read this tiny section here. Everything else you said was good and could be held with a certain level of reverence. But there is no way whatsoever Lawrence is even in the top 10 defensive centres in the game atm.
:sarcasm::lol:

Last season Lawrence hardly missed a tackle, not an important one on one tackle anyway. On top of that he now also hits hard and really rattles the attacking player given a chance. Couldn`t of said this before last season, but he`s turned it all around imo.

 

[Vic Mackey]

:crazy:
I was an interested neutral party reading this thread, and it was all intelligent until I read this tiny section here. Everything else you said was good and could be held with a certain level of reverence. But there is no way whatsoever Lawrence is even in the top 10 defensive centres in the game atm.
:sarcasm::lol:

you obviously didnt watch him last year.

please name me 10 better defensive centers in the nrl last year

 

[saint_marto88]

On the top of my head:

1. Cooper
2. Hodges
3. Inglis
4. J Morris
5. Mannering
6. Monaghan
7. Lyon
8. Scott

Sorry I'm short a couple. Delaney/Pomeroy are decent too. Anyway, Lawrence is clearly short of "one of the best defensive centres"

 

[westie]

I'd say most of the "best defensive centres" in the league are lesser rated blokes from clubs like the Sharks etc.

Lawrie is getting better, a lot better, and is a good all around player... but I wouldn't rate him up there with the solid players just yet.

P.s - no more late night beer posting for you marto.

 

[Vic Mackey]

1. Cooper - agree
2. Hodges - agree
3. Inglis - debateable
4. J Morris - CRAP he got found out many times last year
5. Mannering - plays second row now
6. Monaghan - CRAP he is a terrible defensive center, borders on diabolical
7. Lyon - probably even with lawrence, maybe slightly behind. plays mostly 5/8 now anyway. watch the manly game at the sfs where they matched up against each other. lawrence clearly won the battle by KO that night
8. Scott - agree, however will play second row this year

 

[watatank]

Lawrence is a much improved defender and one of the better ones going around in the competition. It's a credit to him because he used to be woeful. Not sure I'd say he's one of the best though...

Just wondering is Mark Flanaghan a chance of playing off the bench this year (or anywhere else)?

 

[Magpies Forever]

Lawrence is a much improved defender and one of the better ones going around in the competition. It's a credit to him because he used to be woeful. Not sure I'd say he's one of the best though...

Just wondering is Mark Flanaghan a chance of playing off the bench this year (or anywhere else)?

I'd suggest Flanagan is a good bet to come off the bench after a few games in State Cup to get his feet in the NRL. Very versatile.

 

[Magpie Nick]

I'd suggest Flanagan is a good bet to come off the bench after a few games in State Cup to get his feet in the NRL. Very versatile.

Both Flanagan and Moors will more than likely play an important part of the season, especially early on with a few injuries floating around.

 

[Tigger Madness]

Based solely on last years defensive effort, there's no other centre I would have taken over Lawrence. Towards the end of the season he was even coming infield to chop players down who had broken the defensive line. Watch the Manly game to see what Im talking about.

 

[Borat.]

Based solely on last years defensive effort, there's no other centre I would have taken over Lawrence. Towards the end of the season he was even coming infield to chop players down who had broken the defensive line. Watch the Manly game to see what Im talking about.

Gotta agree with that- he is as good as anyone in defence. Really stepped it up last year, hopefully he has an injury free season ,the kid is destined to play for Australia.

 

[Tigger Madness]

Even though this video is mainly offensive plays, its still got bellringing tackles and show off his great tackling technique

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIrfzx-9Zuk

 

[Borat.]

On the top of my head:

1. Cooper
2. Hodges
3. Inglis
4. J Morris
5. Mannering
6. Monaghan
7. Lyon
8. Scott

Sorry I'm short a couple. Delaney/Pomeroy are decent too. Anyway, Lawrence is clearly short of "one of the best defensive centres"

LMAO- Delaney and pomeroy better than lawrence........GOLD

He is as good as any in the game. Period And much better all round centre than cooper- Lawrence can actually play a part in attack.

 

[Tigger Madness]

LMAO- Delaney and pomeroy better than lawrence........GOLD

He is as good as any in the game. Period And much better all round centre than cooper- Lawrence can actually play a part in attack.

I just watched the Tuiaki highlights video on youtube....it should be renamed to the Chris Lawrence try-assist highlights vid :lol:

 

[Borat.]

Lote is due for some good service

 

[macnaz]

Lote is due for some good service

Hmmm didnt he get in strife for getting good service ?