Round 3 V Newcastle

[Iamback]

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

He doesn't need to offer much though. Api and Yeo can take over

 

[WestyLife]

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

But he has played regular first grade which Turuva hasn't got even a single game. Also not like he'd just forget all of a sudden.

 

[Iamback]

But he has played regular first grade which Turuva hasn't got even a single game. Also not like he'd just forget all of a sudden.

I wouldn't say regular. Hasn't even had 30 games in FG.

Which lies the issue lack of FG in the squad. Moving Crichton is best option but no centre to bring in

 

[BxTom]

But he has played regular first grade which Turuva hasn't got even a single game. Also not like he'd just forget all of a sudden.

Didn't he fill in at fullback when an injury occurred? I'm sure he at least got a few minutes.

 

[WestyLife]

Didn't he fill in at fullback when an injury occurred? I'm sure he at least got a few minutes.

He played vs Eels last year ran for 153m.

 

[WestyLife]

He played vs Eels last year ran for 153m.

Before I forget also won that game.

 

[Crashtest]

I think Crichton has been impressive when at fullback considering how little he has played there and the fact he is learning on the job. He has shown glimpses in attack of his speed and footwork that Edwards can’t match.

Im not saying to replace Edwards with Crichton though. Just that I’m comfortable with Crichton filling in short term if Edwards gets injured.

 

[hindy111]

Here is a tip Staines won't be at club long term imo. Too and May are the wingers

 

[WestyLife]

Here is a tip Staines won't be at club long term imo. Too and May are the wingers

Possibly. Many don't rate him, especially Panthers fans.

 

[Iamback]

I think Crichton has been impressive when at fullback considering how little he has played there and the fact he is learning on the job. He has shown glimpses in attack of his speed and footwork that Edwards can’t match.

Im not saying to replace Edwards with Crichton though. Just that I’m comfortable with Crichton filling in short term if Edwards gets injured.

Last year yes.
Lack centre depth for me makes Staines or Turuva as next up

 

[hindy111]

Possibly. Many don't rate him, especially Panthers fans.

He is ok. Fast and learning to play tough. Good awareness and saves tries with speed.

 

[betcats]

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.

I disagree with Sean being closer than Critter or staines. You are being ambiguous tbh . Sean is a lot further away from Cleary than Critter is from Dylan and either way replacing what Nathan does for us is a lot harder then what Dylan does for us, im sorry i think Dyl is great but you are overrating him quite a bit now. He is not getting picked at fullback in a rep side ahead of Teddy, Turbo, Pap, Ponga, Latrell and even probably Gutho by anyone but die hard panthers fans.

 

[soc123_au]

He is ok. Fast and learning to play tough. Good awareness and saves tries with speed.

He is kind of the opposite of what I thought he'd be coming through. I was expecting a try scoring excitement machine that was sus defensively.

His defence and reading of the game is outstanding for a player of his limited experience. Apart from his debut game he still hasn't lit it up in attack though. I've been impressed with his effort so far this year, he is NRL standard for sure, but I'm not convinced that we don't have better nipping at his heels. Pretty good problem to have really.

 

[Smug Panther]

He is kind of the opposite of what I thought he'd be coming through. I was expecting a try scoring excitement machine that was sus defensively.

His defence and reading of the game is outstanding for a player of his limited experience. Apart from his debut game he still hasn't lit it up in attack though. I've been impressed with his effort so far this year, he is NRL standard for sure, but I'm not convinced that we don't have better nipping at his heels. Pretty good problem to have really.

Critter hasn't been good this year and any winger playing outside Momo doesn't have a chance really. Hopefully Nathan can create some chances for him

 

[Iamback]

Critter hasn't been good this year and any winger playing outside Momo doesn't have a chance really. Hopefully Nathan can create some chances for him

The right has been an issue for a while now though. It is why To'o should be on the right. May on the left when all are fit

Ivan's 1st year back he moved Kiks to the right to try and fix that

 

[Iamback]

He is kind of the opposite of what I thought he'd be coming through. I was expecting a try scoring excitement machine that was sus defensively.

His defence and reading of the game is outstanding for a player of his limited experience. Apart from his debut game he still hasn't lit it up in attack though. I've been impressed with his effort so far this year, he is NRL standard for sure, but I'm not convinced that we don't have better nipping at his heels. Pretty good problem to have really.

And if you are a winger and not doing much in attack. Then you need to do other things like be strong carrying the ball out of your own half

 

[soc123_au]

Critter hasn't been good this year and any winger playing outside Momo doesn't have a chance really. Hopefully Nathan can create some chances for him

True, I dont think anyone has really put him into space yet. Nathan returning and Critta having a few more weeks in the same spot will hopefully see that change.

 

[Iamback]

I disagree with Sean being closer than Critter or staines. You are being ambiguous tbh . Sean is a lot further away from Cleary than Critter is from Dylan and either way replacing what Nathan does for us is a lot harder then what Dylan does for us, im sorry i think Dyl is great but you are overrating him quite a bit now. He is not getting picked at fullback in a rep side ahead of Teddy, Turbo, Pap, Ponga, Latrell and even probably Gutho by anyone but die hard panthers fans.

Say you move Critter ( who is the only option close )

Do you see us winning the comp with a Tago/Jennings centre pairing?

I don't. That is the issue others are making

 

[betcats]

Say you move Critter ( who is the only option close )

Do you see us winning the comp with a Tago/Jennings centre pairing?

I don't. That is the issue others are making

More likely than winning one without Nathan yes. Much rather have Jennings in the centres and Nathan in the side than Dylan at fullback and Sean instead of Nathan, that is a no brainer to me. Got a number of other options for the outside backs besides jennings in anycase. Give me the best half back in the game every day of the week.

 

[Iamback]

More likely than winning one without Nathan yes. Much rather have Jennings in the centres and Nathan in the side than Dylan at fullback and Sean instead of Nathan, that is a no brainer to me. Got a number of other options for the outside backs besides jennings in anycase. Give me the best half back in the game every day of the week.

Our structure has proven it can handle a lesser half.
I have yet to see us go well without getting the starts to our sets well. Not to mention the mistakes that would come.

It is why I think next year is our year. Gotta build the depth up as there is about 6 guys we can't cover