Round 11 vs Canberra

[Frank Facer]

Tom turbo is a fullback, why have a player out of position when it's not necessary. Roberts has to be in the team and preferably at centre, his speed is irresistible.

Tom Turbo has played for Australia at centre and wing. He also played centre and wing for Manly and was very good there. Tom would set up his winger better than Roberts would set up his winger. I like the idea of Roberts playing outside of Tom Turbo, I think Tom would provide him with some good ball. I think Tom is our best fullback, but I want to fit Teddy in. I think the 1-5 that I would pick for would be NSW best for a very long time.

 

[Lovemedragons]

Tom Turbo has played for Australia at centre and wing. He also played centre and wing for Manly and was very good there. Tom would set up his winger better than Roberts would set up his winger. I like the idea of Roberts playing outside of Tom Turbo, I think Tom would provide him with some good ball. I think Tom is our best fullback, but I want to fit Teddy in. I think the 1-5 that I would pick for would be NSW best for a very long time.

Roberts doesnt need to set up his wingers, they are 20 m behind him!

 

[Uplifting]

I’d like to see Roberts in a position that means he gets plenty of ball and space to use his creativity. Centre, fullback or even in the halves.

And another crazy thought imagine Freddy just delivered a real bolter and picked Dufty as the SOO fullback.

 

[ouryears]

A mate was saying Dufty is a real “rocks and diamonds” type player.
While in the long term I’m not sure that will turn out to be true, if he keeps producing diamonds like that one yesterday I’ll put up with a few rocks along the way.

Much more diamonds, and with a bit more experience, will never be rocks again

 

[ouryears]

I’d like to see Roberts in a position that means he gets plenty of ball and space to use his creativity. Centre, fullback or even in the halves.

And another crazy thought imagine Freddy just delivered a real bolter and picked Dufty as the SOO fullback.

Roberts had to be centre or nothing.

Dufty, 2020 onwards SOO.

 

[Frank Facer]

Roberts had to be centre or nothing.

Dufty, 2020 onwards SOO.

If Dufty can keep Tom Turbo and Teddy out of the NSW number 1 jersey, then he will be one of the best players in the game. I think he has a long way to go. Hopefully he gets there.

 

[blacksafake]

If Dufty can keep Tom Turbo and Teddy out of the NSW number 1 jersey, then he will be one of the best players in the game. I think he has a long way to go. Hopefully he gets there.

Especially Turbo

 

[Uplifting]

If you think about it, Dufty kept Dugan out of the Dragons side. They opted to pass up on Duges and back the talent they already had coming through. No one seems to be complaining either.

And I don’t need to remind anyone that Duges played #1 for NSW. I’m not saying Dufty is ready, but it wouldn’t be that strange, it’s a possibility. The media is already speaking about Ponga for the QLD team somewhere.

 

[giboz71]

I don’t even think Dufty is a lock for the Dragons fullback spot long term let alone Origin, hence he’s only signed to the end of next year.

Great player for sure and he won the game for us on Sunday.

But the defensive errors and the fact he continually gets bundled into touch is a worry for me.

Lomax when he gets his opportunity will challenge him. He’s 190cm and 94kg at 18, that’s the prototypical fullback body, much like Tommy Turbo.

Best case scenario is that they are both in the side, but it may come down to the club making the choice to make Lomax our superstar fullback long term.

 

[saintm]

I don’t even think Dufty is a lock for the Dragons fullback spot long term let alone Origin, hence he’s only signed to the end of next year.

Great player for sure and he won the game for us on Sunday.

But the defensive errors and the fact he continually gets bundled into touch is a worry for me.

Lomax when he gets his opportunity will challenge him. He’s 190cm and 94kg at 18, that’s the prototypical fullback body, much like Tommy Turbo.

Best case scenario is that they are both in the side, but it may come down to the club making the choice to make Lomax our superstar fullback long term.

Lomax

I don’t even think Dufty is a lock for the Dragons fullback spot long term let alone Origin, hence he’s only signed to the end of next year.

Great player for sure and he won the game for us on Sunday.

But the defensive errors and the fact he continually gets bundled into touch is a worry for me.

Lomax when he gets his opportunity will challenge him. He’s 190cm and 94kg at 18, that’s the prototypical fullback body, much like Tommy Turbo.

Best case scenario is that they are both in the side, but it may come down to the club making the choice to make Lomax our superstar fullback long term.

Lomax will be a center

 

[giboz71]

Lomax

Lomax will be a center

Remains to be seen.

Aitken and Lafai are on long term deals and we still have Mann, Herbert and even Marsters who may yet emerge.

There are no certainties where he will play, I’m guessing his manager will be pushing for him to be fullback to get spine cash and it may still be the best position for him.

Ideally, Dufty if he fixes his issues and Lomax in the same backline would be fantastic.

 

[saintm]

Remains to be seen.

Aitken and Lafai are on long term deals and we still have Mann, Herbert and even Marsters who may yet emerge.

There are no certainties where he will play, I’m guessing his manager will be pushing for him to be fullback to get spine cash and it may still be the best position for him.

Ideally, Dufty if he fixes his issues and Lomax in the same backline would be fantastic.

Funny he has the same manager as Dufty... so the manager is in a win win situation

 

[Frank Facer]

Remains to be seen.

Aitken and Lafai are on long term deals and we still have Mann, Herbert and even Marsters who may yet emerge.

There are no certainties where he will play, I’m guessing his manager will be pushing for him to be fullback to get spine cash and it may still be the best position for him.

Ideally, Dufty if he fixes his issues and Lomax in the same backline would be fantastic.

I agree that Dufty and Lomax in the same backline would be fantastic. We should have had Lomax in from the start of the season.

 

[possm]

Lomax

Lomax will be a center

Call me crazy but I can see Lomax as our long term fullback once he has done is time in first grade as a winger then right centre.

 

[giboz71]

Call me crazy but I can see Lomax as our long term fullback once he has done is time in first grade as a winger then right centre.

It’s a real possibility.

May go down the Turbo at RTS path and play a couple of years on the wing and then realise he needs more ball.

All in theory of course and he may not even live up to the hype. But it’s hard to ignore his physical gifts, has much more to offer than Dufty from the fullback position.

 

[Gareth67]

It’s a real possibility.

May go down the Turbo at RTS path and play a couple of years on the wing and then realise he needs more ball.

All in theory of course and he may not even live up to the hype. But it’s hard to ignore his physical gifts, has much more to offer than Dufty from the fullback position.

Well for every Dragon fan sake let's hope that Mary ( not that he will have any choice ) uses Lomax to the best of his ability so as to showcase his wares and for that matter Host and company .

 

[West coast dragon]

Call me crazy but I can see Lomax as our long term fullback once he has done is time in first grade as a winger then right centre.

Ok you’re crazy we’ve got a fullback we need pace out wide on the wings

 

[Lovemedragons]

I agree that Dufty and Lomax in the same backline would be fantastic. We should have had Lomax in from the start of the season.

yep, for

Call me crazy but I can see Lomax as our long term fullback once he has done is time in first grade as a winger then right centre.

the important thing here is that Lomax doesn't become some other team's ace fullback/centre/winger, I would cry me a river if that happens lol.