The panthers website ya goose lolLaurie is heavier than 83kg.
where did you get that from?? Wikipedia ?
The panthers website ya goose lolLaurie is heavier than 83kg.
where did you get that from?? Wikipedia ?
Whens the last time he played wing mate.Well you need to watch more footy by the sounds of it.
Well that says it all.
You’d move the best defensive FB in the game, away from FB.
Makes perfect sense.
This is why we kept Staines over him, though Laurie was always a better talent. He is also wasted at 14 if he is only been given 5 mins a game if that.
He was kept cos he offered more coverage in the backline. He had played wing.The club agreed with mehaha. We both got that wrong
His leg speed and leg drive are great assets too. For a smaller body he makes some pretty decent post contact metres when he is playing up in the line.Laurie is heavier than 83kg.
where did you get that from?? Wikipedia ?
Completely agree.Laurie needs to be in our 13 next year. He deserves a crack at the 6 too. I think he would nail it.
Cole looks up to it in defence. Maybe hooker might be his spot if Laurie grabs his chance at 6. Kenny rips in but he'll never have much of an attacking game.can you see Cole in the 14 (should Laurie be the 6) - with Cole giving Kenny a breather?
I don't see why not. We need some unpredictability. Luai offers that and Laurie does too. I've always thought Luai is at his best when he takes the line (then mixes in his short kicking and passing game). Laurie has shown he is willing to do that (take on the line) and he looks good when he does, creating half chances alot of the time. Give him the jersey and I think he will prove a real strike player. When he played 6 for the tigers I thought he handled it very well in a side that was getting belted most weeks. If anyone has any doubts whether he can handle it - watch round 24 last year Warriors v Tigers. Laurie absolutely carved them up.can you see Cole in the 14 (should Laurie be the 6) - with Cole giving Kenny a breather?
No one is suggesting he’s a replacement for Tito.Laurie on the wing isn't just the defence and finishing its aggregate metres.
Edwards/Turuva/To'o/Crichton/Mansour. We've always had the yards. He needs to make those numbers up when Turuva leaves. Carries on kick returns vs first hit up from the red zone are a bit different.
I don't see why not. We need some unpredictability. Luai offers that and Laurie does too. I've always thought Luai is at his best when he takes the line (then mixes in his short kicking and passing game). Laurie has shown he is willing to do that (take on the line) and he looks good when he does, creating half chances alot of the time. Give him the jersey and I think he will prove a real strike player. When he played 6 for the tigers I thought he handled it very well in a side that was getting belted most weeks. If anyone has any doubts whether he can handle it - watch round 24 last year Warriors v Tigers. Laurie absolutely carved them up.
Cole could develop into a fine player. But I just think Laurie is what we need right now. Obviously this is a moot point when Nathan is back. But next year he needs to be given his chance. I will be a little disappointed if he is not our preferred 6 in round 1 2025.
No one is suggesting he’s a replacement for Tito.
He can cover the wing from 14 if he’s picked on the bench, is all that’s being said.
6 or FB are his best positions
Coles defence would make him replace Tago with flying colours next year it should be Laurie 6 (X factor Cole doesn't bring) and Cole centre. Tago needs to work himself back. In the grand final too he let in a couple of tries.can you see Cole in the 14 (should Laurie be the 6) - with Cole giving Kenny a breather?
No one is suggesting he’s a replacement for Tito.
He can cover the wing from 14 if he’s picked on the bench, is all that’s being said.
6 or FB are his best positions
I didn’t say he was a 14.Honestly ivan wouldnt put him on the wing..
Hed move garner to centre and Alamonti to wing..
Hes never player wing in nrl or cuo bit youre telling us hes an excellent winger.
Its 1 or 6. This 14 role his playing atm really is a bit silly. Even ivan doesn't know how to use him atm. Hes really not a 14.
I've said it before and I will say it again - Tago is either centre or not in the 17. We are paying him $750k per season. He's certainly not playing well at the moment. But we have seen what he is capable of. If he can cut out what has become his customary 2-3 drops per game he is immediately a much better player.Coles defence would make him replace Tago with flying colours next year it should be Laurie 6 (X factor Cole doesn't bring) and Cole centre. Tago needs to work himself back. In the grand final too he let in a couple of tries.
14 Toelua
15 Sorenson
16 Henry
17 Patea, Tago
Every aspect of Tago's game is in the toilet. At least Cole would make his tacklesI've said it before and I will say it again - Tago is either centre or not in the 17. We are paying him $750k per season. He's certainly not playing well at the moment. But we have seen what he is capable of. If he can cut out what has become his customary 2-3 drops per game he is immediately a much better player.
Also, in my opinion, I've seen nothing to suggest Cole would make a decent centre.
When you're a foreigner with some potential, and getting paid double what your worth, I'm sure they'll make it work