Round 7 Team vs Titans

[Tommy Smith]

Michael has been the best centre in the game since 2013 IMO so that's a big call.

They're certainly a supremely talented family. There's no weak link in the trio.

 

[franklin2323]

Michael has been the best centre in the game since 2013 IMO so that's a big call.

They're certainly a supremely talented family. There's no weak link in the trio.

Michael has average defence, A weak passing game and goes MIA in big games. It's why he will never be a true great centre.

 

[umina panther]

Hes gotten better in the big games imo

 

[abpanther]

Michael has average defence, A weak passing game and goes MIA in big games. It's why he will never be a true great centre.

This is just plain false, this used to be the case but not any more, his defence has vastly improved and he has no problem putting his winger away for tries

 

[betcats]

In 2013 he was the best defensive centre in the game imo.

 

[GongPanther]

Chris Smith played full 80 on weekend although majority was in the centres when they had to reshuffle when Adrian Davis went of injured. He scored a good try. Worth watching just for the power of his running.

http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2015/04/13/highlights_.html

 

[franklin2323]

This is just plain false, this used to be the case but not any more, his defence has vastly improved and he has no problem putting his winger away for tries

For example The 3 bombed tries against Ireland in the world Cup says otherwise

 

[franklin2323]

Hes gotten better in the big games imo

I will remember this come SOO time when he's no where to be seen. 3 tries from someone that has 100 NRL tries isn't someone playing will in big games

 

[franklin2323]

http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2015/04/13/highlights_.html

Yeah he belted Wolfman

 

[abpanther]

I will remember this come SOO time when he's no where to be seen. 3 tries from someone that has 100 NRL tries isn't someone playing will in big games

What like the GF?

 

[mxlegend99]

I will remember this come SOO time when he's no where to be seen. 3 tries from someone that has 100 NRL tries isn't someone playing will in big games

One of those tries he beat tackles from half the Queensland team. The problem is shit halves that don't create opportunities for our backs and more often then not ignore them completely.

Guys like Bird, Gallen, Williams etc. Wasting tackles with nothing hit ups in the attacking zone. None of our backs have had opportunity to shine outside of a bit of individual brillance. Give them space and some decent attacking plays and watch them carve up.

 

[Sime_11]

anyone got any news on Docker? is he injured or is he not in Ivan's good books?

 

[martielang]

Is it safe to say Cartwright in for Taylor?

 

[ACTPanthers]

Really hope ET is good to go - But if he's out, Cartwright should have a blinder - I can see the dropping being a good kick up the arse and hopefully it'll fire him up for a top performance.

 

[maple_69]

Michael did have slow start to his rep career but has become a more complete player since leaving us and has had a few great performances in big games. Scoring the match winner in the 13 grand final is a good example. Hes only 26 so still has plebty of time to establish himself as a top rep centre.

Robert showed lovely hands and positioning for the Smith and Simmons try. I dont care about comparing him to Michael, Robert is going to be a great cebtre for us.

 

[chrisD]

Really hope ET is good to go - But if he's out, Cartwright should have a blinder - I can see the dropping being a good kick up the arse and hopefully it'll fire him up for a top performance.

What more should Cartwright be doing?

 

[TheFrog]

What more should Cartwright be doing?

Throwing those magic balls of his to put the likes of Peachey and Blake through gaping holes in the defence. A bit of that and his place will be assured.

 

[abpanther]

What more should Cartwright be doing?

Playing better in defense and lifting his work rate

 

[franklin2323]

Playing better in defense and lifting his work rate

He's not that type of player though should be like an extra half. Given how he played in NSW Cup I would say he was told to get more involved. Touched the ball every set made plenty of errors but played 80 mins

 

[franklin2323]

One of those tries he beat tackles from half the Queensland team. The problem is shit halves that don't create opportunities for our backs and more often then not ignore them completely.

Guys like Bird, Gallen, Williams etc. Wasting tackles with nothing hit ups in the attacking zone. None of our backs have had opportunity to shine outside of a bit of individual brillance. Give them space and some decent attacking plays and watch them carve up.

Yet he was fine to score 70 odd tries with rubbish halves for us. My point was to the Roosters fan was there's plenty Robert could potentially be better then Michael at. Time will tell