Death of the first class centre

[RWB]

I wouldn't really classify Morris, Hodges & Jennings as great defenders. They've all improved, well not so much Hodges but they're still all pretty average defenders.

Wighton is one that impresses me a lot, Gagai too. Both are very good at putting their winger away which seems to be the most common flaw of centres these days imo.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

If he was going to be around for longer then next season i'd chuck tate in the hat as well.

Linnett isn't fast and doesn't have dazzling footwork but just runs great lines and runs them harder then most backrowers and defence is solid.

Agree on the original post as there is a pretty big gap to bridge when you go from Hodges/jennings/morris/inglis down to the likes of reed/pomeroy/sau/ayshford etc

 

[newman]

It's the hardest defensive position on the field.

 

[beave]

Dave Taylor and Ben Creagh go alright in the centres................

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

I wouldn't really classify Morris, Hodges & Jennings as great defenders. They've all improved, well not so much Hodges but they're still all pretty average defenders.

Wighton is one that impresses me a lot, Gagai too. Both are very good at putting their winger away which seems to be the most common flaw of centres these days imo.

Jennings IMO is the second best defensive centre in the game behind Linnet.

 

[Bman26]

Will Chambers goes alright.....

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Out of all the top centres in the game how many of them would be classified as fast?

"No Speed" Jack Reed certainly wouldn't be. A 2nd rower masquerading as a centre if ever I've seen one.

 

[Someone]

come 2014 you might be adding Hopoate to the list of first class centres, if he plays there.

 

[StormHi]

Probably Morris and Jennings would be the only real speedsters

Justin Oneil and will chambers are both top notch centers and Justin is very very fast.

 

[Crazy Steve]

Even though I am definitely not a Manly fan, I still think Jamie Lyon is one of the best centres in the game.

 

[aqua_duck]

Justin Oneil and will chambers are both top notch centers and Justin is very very fast.

I wouldn't annoint O'Neill just yet, he did well last year but mostly on the wing

 

[Brimmer]

Jack Whighton comes with huge raps through all grades and he absolutely stings them in defence - when he gets it right.

He can overread the play a bit at the moment and has left the door wide open on a number of occasions. Having said that he's played only 15 games and I've got no doubt with a little more experience this kid will be the real deal.

I've been impressed with crokers defence this year. In the past I've criticised him as being a bit of a turnstyle. Looks like he's worked extremely hard in that area. Now... if he would pass the ball to his winger more often I think he would be a standout.

Canberra also have the 2 Lee's coming through - Edrick and Brenko which also look the goods.

 

[southwalesrabbitoh]

Kallum Watkins is v.good. As you should know, he plays for Leeds.

 

[hardbaby]

Jennings IMO is the second best defensive centre in the game behind Linnet.

Matt Cooper is still the best defensive centre in the world. Linnett is the heir apparent. Josh Morris would be third. Jennings is a long way down the pecking order.

 

[betcats]

Michael Jennings the best defensive centre in the NRL? lol must be trolling.

 

[Tone83]

Shouldn't hodges be in the best defensive centres discussion? He's consistently in the best centres discussion and he hasn't done anything offensively since 2009.

 

[Mr Saab]

Please stop. You're embarrassing yourself. Mad Dog says hi. That day will never, ever be forgoten. Owned by a bloke using a walking stick to get on to the field.

Dont forget 2012 when Hodges made him look like a 10 yr old.

 

[aqua_duck]

Pomeroy and Wright would have to be the worst combination in a long time

 

[Usain Bolt]

No one has mentioned Jerome Ropati? he's always an asset in the centres...






for the other team

 

[stormbati]

Michael Jennings the best defensive centre in the NRL? lol must be trolling.

I've watched all Roosters games and he's been great defensively