2022 Depth Chart

[GNR4LIFE]

All this talk about waiting to 2023 is crap the squad is capable of playing semi finals if they all play to their potential lets all try to be positive now

Nothing wrong with being realistic. We’ve had much stronger squads in the past that have finished outside the 8. This is a bottom 4 roster.

That statement is RUBBISH!!!

G'day @colinbh
Not having a go at you, but gee it would be great if you thought a bit more about your words in reply to gnr4life.
I reckon he [or any other poster] deserves to have his post/thoughts respected even if you strongly disagree.
So cant you just say I strongly disagree rather than "statement is rubbish".

I don’t care how he words things. What gets me with Col is he never bothers to tell you why he disagrees, just tells you what you say is rubbish and leaves it there.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

All this talk about waiting to 2023 is crap the squad is capable of playing semi finals if they all play to their potential lets all try to be positive now

Nothing wrong with being realistic. We’ve had much stronger squads in the past that have finished outside the 8. This is a bottom 4 roster.

That statement is RUBBISH!!!

Worse or equal rosters: Cowboys, Warriors, Dragons…??

The Titans halves aren't great, Fogarty played well for them this year and will be a loss and AJ Brimson at 6 is a huge unknown. I think they'll slide down the ladder next year.

I think Titans will slide too but probably not to the bottom 4.

 

[innsaneink]

All this talk about waiting to 2023 is crap the squad is capable of playing semi finals if they all play to their potential lets all try to be positive now

Nothing wrong with being realistic. We’ve had much stronger squads in the past that have finished outside the 8. This is a bottom 4 roster.

That statement is RUBBISH!!!

G'day @colinbh
Not having a go at you, but gee it would be great if you thought a bit more about your words in reply to gnr4life.
I reckon he [or any other poster] deserves to have his post/thoughts respected even if you strongly disagree.
So cant you just say I strongly disagree rather than "statement is rubbish".

I don’t care how he words things. What gets me with Col is he never bothers to tell you why he disagrees, just tells you what you say is rubbish and leaves it there.

Some find it difficult to articulate their thoughts

 

[GarethEllis94]

Zane Musgrove or Joe Ofahengaue?

Who will be better for us this year? Who would you have on the bench and/or starting, if at all?

What will be their best positions?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Zane Musgrove or Joe Ofahengaue?

Who will be better for us this year? Who would you have on the bench and/or starting, if at all?

What will be their best positions?

I think Musgrove if he ever gets on the field. Offa, idk. Feels like he won’t stick around

 

[balmain boy]

I don’t know the point of this “depth chart”. It’s not like the NFL. Dillon won’t play NRL at all in 2022 for a start.

No won’t but it’s good to see you we have as cover. Looking at that list who do you replace Laurie with if he breaks his leg again?

I can guarantee Dillion won’t be the one to replace him. I’m a little bemused by all the talk lately of back up fullbacks. I didn’t know such a role existed. Usually if a fullback goes down you either shift a winger back there, or someone else. If AD wasn’t injured, it would be him.

You don't seem to understand how clubs build rosters. And he's there's certainly a chance that Dillon plays NRL next year. He could play sheet round ten, or if Laurie goes down early on he could also be upgraded to an development contract and he could slide into first grade

All clubs have backup fullbacks you've got squad of 30, plenty of room for two fullbacks who may also be options at wing or 5/8 deepening on their skillsets.

And to the OP Roberts isn't on an nrl contract so should be in italics still

 

[Merlot]

we have the squad to get the job done.will they ,or wont they,i hope so,where spent big on talent so far,lets see what blahlah,our right side sux,our backs suck the forwrds are young.keep it together Nigal;s

 

[nrlsurvivor]

I don’t know the point of this “depth chart”. It’s not like the NFL. Dillon won’t play NRL at all in 2022 for a start.

No won’t but it’s good to see you we have as cover. Looking at that list who do you replace Laurie with if he breaks his leg again?

I can guarantee Dillion won’t be the one to replace him. I’m a little bemused by all the talk lately of back up fullbacks. I didn’t know such a role existed. Usually if a fullback goes down you either shift a winger back there, or someone else. If AD wasn’t injured, it would be him.

You don't seem to understand how clubs build rosters. And he's there's certainly a chance that Dillon plays NRL next year. He could play sheet round ten, or if Laurie goes down early on he could also be upgraded to an development contract and he could slide into first grade

All clubs have backup fullbacks you've got squad of 30, plenty of room for two fullbacks who may also be options at wing or 5/8 deepening on their skillsets.

And to the OP Roberts isn't on an nrl contract so should be in italics still

Strange. I read on the forum Roberts had been upgraded to top 30, but can’t find anything official. Anyone know what the deal is?

 

[KingRobbie]

I don’t know the point of this “depth chart”. It’s not like the NFL. Dillon won’t play NRL at all in 2022 for a start.

No won’t but it’s good to see you we have as cover. Looking at that list who do you replace Laurie with if he breaks his leg again?

I can guarantee Dillion won’t be the one to replace him. I’m a little bemused by all the talk lately of back up fullbacks. I didn’t know such a role existed. Usually if a fullback goes down you either shift a winger back there, or someone else. If AD wasn’t injured, it would be him.

You don't seem to understand how clubs build rosters. And he's there's certainly a chance that Dillon plays NRL next year. He could play sheet round ten, or if Laurie goes down early on he could also be upgraded to an development contract and he could slide into first grade

All clubs have backup fullbacks you've got squad of 30, plenty of room for two fullbacks who may also be options at wing or 5/8 deepening on their skillsets.

And to the OP Roberts isn't on an nrl contract so should be in italics still

Strange. I read on the forum Roberts had been upgraded to top 30, but can’t find anything official. Anyone know what the deal is?

Media reports suggest he'll be added to our Top 30 before the start of next season but nothing official has been announced yet.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

I don’t know the point of this “depth chart”. It’s not like the NFL. Dillon won’t play NRL at all in 2022 for a start.

No won’t but it’s good to see you we have as cover. Looking at that list who do you replace Laurie with if he breaks his leg again?

I can guarantee Dillion won’t be the one to replace him. I’m a little bemused by all the talk lately of back up fullbacks. I didn’t know such a role existed. Usually if a fullback goes down you either shift a winger back there, or someone else. If AD wasn’t injured, it would be him.

You don't seem to understand how clubs build rosters. And he's there's certainly a chance that Dillon plays NRL next year. He could play sheet round ten, or if Laurie goes down early on he could also be upgraded to an development contract and he could slide into first grade

All clubs have backup fullbacks you've got squad of 30, plenty of room for two fullbacks who may also be options at wing or 5/8 deepening on their skillsets.

And to the OP Roberts isn't on an nrl contract so should be in italics still

Strange. I read on the forum Roberts had been upgraded to top 30, but can’t find anything official. Anyone know what the deal is?

Media reports suggest he'll be added to our Top 30 before the start of next season but nothing official has been announced yet.

Thanks @KingRobbie and @balmain-boy. I’ve updated the original post. Given the media’s track record it’s better to wait until official.

 

[TigerLouis]

I hope Roberts is in the top 30 I think he will be back to his best in 2022 with Hastings supplying early ball to him as they both will be on the right hand side I think Douiehi is a very good player but he did restrict Roberts playing at his best by not supplying early ball.

 

[TigerSJ]

Just some thoughts on Roberts..... I can't honestly say that I'm convinced that he will be of benefit to us on the field at all. He seems very much a confidence player and with that needs to be at the absolute top of his game mentally and physically and I fear this may have passed him by now.
I sincerely hope I am wrong, but watching him this season he looked mostly lost and out of position, made poor reads and his timing was off, also his renowned pace was not so jet like. He hasn't shown intent or decisiveness as a centre for a few seasons and I imagine for one reason or another he won't get the majority of starting games with the younger centre options in Gildart, Tupou, AJ, TT, AD, (hopefully not Hoffman), all being placed ahead of him.

 

[balmain boy]

I don’t know the point of this “depth chart”. It’s not like the NFL. Dillon won’t play NRL at all in 2022 for a start.

No won’t but it’s good to see you we have as cover. Looking at that list who do you replace Laurie with if he breaks his leg again?

I can guarantee Dillion won’t be the one to replace him. I’m a little bemused by all the talk lately of back up fullbacks. I didn’t know such a role existed. Usually if a fullback goes down you either shift a winger back there, or someone else. If AD wasn’t injured, it would be him.

You don't seem to understand how clubs build rosters. And he's there's certainly a chance that Dillon plays NRL next year. He could play sheet round ten, or if Laurie goes down early on he could also be upgraded to an development contract and he could slide into first grade

All clubs have backup fullbacks you've got squad of 30, plenty of room for two fullbacks who may also be options at wing or 5/8 deepening on their skillsets.

And to the OP Roberts isn't on an nrl contract so should be in italics still

Strange. I read on the forum Roberts had been upgraded to top 30, but can’t find anything official. Anyone know what the deal is?

It had been rumoured since it was announced that he was on a train and trial, that if we couldn't sign anyone else by Christmas we would throw him a contract. I'm sure that's where the crappy media goss came from.

It's abysmal recruitment if you base signings on the inability to sign anyone better. If we're so unsure of his ability and are scouring the country to find someone better then he probably isn't the solution to our problem.

He hasn't played well in years, why anyone thinks he'd miraculously get better under us after years of rubbish is beyond me. We know we need to aim higher, and can't settle for less. He's on a train and trial and if his performances in NSW Cup deserve it he can still play next season.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

Original post updated with To’a added and Roberts upgraded to Top 30 following confirmation on Tigers website.

 

[boonboon]

To’a is depth signing for fullback. He has played wing in NRL but he came through and played junior kiwis at fullback

 

[nrlsurvivor]

To’a is depth signing for fullback. He has played wing in NRL but he came through and played junior kiwis at fullback

I’m glad you mentioned that. I was weighing up whether to put him at fullback or wing but placed him at wing cos of his first grade experience there. His highlights also show he is a fullback. I’ll move him now. Thanks.

 

[TigerSJ]

The signing of Toa has given me a little more hope that we are heading in the right direction.
Even though we may not have signed any world beaters for this season our squad has definitely improved overall IMO.
We have moved on 6 or so players that were really deadwood and picked up 5 players who have the potential to actually add something to our squad. On top of this we have a couple of quality additions for next season to build on.
Along with this, our coaching and football management team have been upgraded.
It’s a solid step forward- lets hope the players buy in and turn up every week, and if so I am going to really enjoy this season!

 

[Roar_Power]

The signing of Toa has given me a little more hope that we are heading in the right direction.
Even though we may not have signed any world beaters for this season our squad has definitely improved overall IMO.
We have moved on 6 or so players that were really deadwood and picked up 5 players who have the potential to actually add something to our squad. On top of this we have a couple of quality additions for next season to build on.
Along with this, our coaching and football management team have been upgraded.
It’s a solid step forward- lets hope the players buy in and turn up every week, and if so I am going to really enjoy this season!

Agree we haven't signed world beaters and Toa's signing will have Noffa looking over his shoulder.

I think we have around 7 available spots for 2023 at this stage. If we can sign 2-3 above average players we are looking good medium term.

 

[Roar_Power]

Anyone know how well Ogden has been training this pre-season? Another guy with big wraps who plays centre. Too young for NRL or a smokey in 2022?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

You have not included Jimmy Ngutlik in our NSW Cup team. A tall, big and fast winger played in Brisbane but a PNG local from New Britain. I believe he may be a good player together with Tupou.