Round 3 V Newcastle

[Luke Bowden]

I get what you are saying I just disagree. We are a much better side with Nathan and one of the back up fullbacks than we are with Dylan and Sean backing up. Critter and probably even Staines are a lot closer to Dylan than Sean is to Cleary.

Sean is closer to being a good NRL halfback than Critter or Staines are to being a good NRL fullback.

Personally I think the comp is so tight that I don’t think we can win if we lose either Nathan, Dylan, Yeo or Api.

 

[Iamback]

Mate would you rather lose Cleary or Edwards for the season if you had to pick one? I really cant believe there is a debate about this.

I wouldn't put Crichton back there if we lost Edwards though.

I don't think we start favourites in finals with Staines or Turuva back there. Nor if Jennings/Tago are the centre pairing

So same affect with either out

 

[Iamback]

Sean is closer to being a good NRL halfback than Critter or Staines are to being a good NRL fullback.

Personally I think the comp is so tight that I don’t think we can win if we lose either Nathan, Dylan, Yeo or Api.

That is it. SOS atleast is closer to the standard needed.

Yep if anyone of those listed are out long term we don't win the comp

 

[Fangs]

Its true no one in the team can do Edwards' job. Likewise Cleary.

I think LB is right. We are now far better equipped to handle the loss of Cleary. SOS is proving to be very handy. Last year was the opposite

 

[Iamback]

Its true no one in the team can do Edwards' job. Likewise Cleary.

I think LB is right. We are now far better equipped to handle the loss of Cleary. SOS is proving to be very handy. Last year was the opposite

Hopefully we pick up a solid back with FG experience mid season to fill the void

 

[goldcoastpanther]

Hopefully we pick up a solid back with FG experience mid season to fill the void

Is there any good outside backs in our Jersey Flegg team?

 

[Iamback]

Is there any good outside backs in our Jersey Flegg team?

I think Ball has the better prospects but in Flegg Tito and Li Mau. Along with Falolaki the fullback.

Though I think Puru should go to centre and do what the plan was for Burton

 

[WestyLife]

We are a far weaker team with Crichton not in the centres though.
Staines is too quiet
Turuva is the closest but is unproven in NRL

Staines running 100m a game is too quiet while Turuva who's never played an nrl game is closest? That seems off.

 

[Iamback]

Staines running 100m a game is too quiet while Turuva who's never played an nrl game is closest? That seems off.

I mean talking to the defence line

You can hear Turuva in the grandstand at NSW Cup games.
Staines you never hear

 

[Luke Bowden]

I mean talking to the defence line

You can hear Turuva in the grandstand at NSW Cup games.
Staines you never hear

Yep for sure Turuva talks all game, he’s been really good, it’s a shame they have missed so much footy.

 

[WestyLife]

I mean talking to the defence line

You can hear Turuva in the grandstand at NSW Cup games.
Staines you never hear

Well yeah one is at fullback and one is on the wing. Of course the fullback is talking more.

 

[Iamback]

Yep for sure Turuva talks all game, he’s been really good, it’s a shame they have missed so much footy.

Yeah it has really but the depth guys behind the 8 ball

 

[Iamback]

Well yeah one is at fullback and one is on the wing. Of course the fullback is talking more.

Hence why I think we struggle come finals if he is out

 

[WestyLife]

Hence why I think we struggle come finals if he is out

I'd back Staines to do a job at fullback being his natural position and being more confident in his kick returns this year

Disclaimer: in case of emergency.

 

[Smug Panther]

I'd back Staines to do a job at fullback being his natural position and being more confident in his kick returns this year

Disclaimer: in case of emergency.

100%.
SOS has done a decent job but he doesn't offer much and we have played pretty easy opponents.

 

[WestyLife]

100%.
SOS has done a decent job but he doesn't offer much and we have played pretty easy opponents.

Nathan has the expert kicking game as well to control field position as well and To'o/Crichton/Tago can all make big run metres.

 

[hindy111]

I truly believe edwards is the 3rd best fb in the comp..

Teddy and turbo imo are better. But id only swap him for turbo..teddy is a great player,but hes 30 next year.

Ponga is great on his day but is hit amd miss.

Reece walsh is raw and doesnt do half the work dyl does.

Gutho is on twice the coin yet offers nothing more.

Latrell is brilliant in attack but having a laugh if anyone thinks he gets through the work dyl does in defence..

Paps is a great player.. id maybe put him over edwards. But for me edwards just gets through more work than him on a week to week basis..

That probs covers the best fbs..

For what we pay dylan i honestly dont think id swap him for anyone.

Considering hes probs on 500k if that... wouod anyone take turbo for over a mil, same as teddy, king ploddo for 750.... paps for 850?

All rumored amounts. But dylan is easily the best value for money fb in the comp.. wouldnt look out of place in a blues jersey. Hes turned into a real leader for our team

Did you see Guthersons performance against the Storm? He is probably the best defensive fullback in the comp. And proven for last 3yrs the best ball playing. He just is slow and a shit run game. Very slow.He doesn't offer any more is a bit silly. Very different players. Edwards run games far better.
Edwards has gone up a gear and on form this season is no 1 if based only on this season so far and 3 games.. He is very good but.....

Latrell, Papapenhuzen,Turbo,Teddy,Ponga can break a game wide open on their own. They imo are better players in attack or big plays. Guth and Edwards have them covered in defense and probably more consistent.

Ponga seems out more then in and defense is average but has class. He on cost is the worse. Next contract will be over 1.1 and current prob not far off.

Guth signed for 750k-800k. He is worth about 650k. But a club captain and always leads the field during the off season and training drills. That is good for the young guys coming thru to see. Also pushes everyone to want to beat him.

Edward I dare say cost around 500k. He is excellent value. Highly doubt he signed for any less.

 

[hindy111]

Just to clarify. I think turbo is brilliant. But he doesnt get through half the work edwards does.. been saying that for a long time.

When on Turbo is the best player in game. 1 million for his is good value. Ponga on over that.

 

[Iamback]

When on Turbo is the best player in game. 1 million for his is good value. Ponga on over that.

$1m players beat good teams. He can't do that

 

[Iamback]

I'd back Staines to do a job at fullback being his natural position and being more confident in his kick returns this year

Disclaimer: in case of emergency.

Someone that hasn't played regular Fullback for over 2 seasons?