HowDugWT
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I have been hearing that Mbye is leading the battle for the hooker position. I think that is a poor call. We have seen Josh Reynolds play and his enthusiasm and intensity is awesome and he has to be hooker. Thought?
Hooker Battle
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Goldust
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Agree about the intensity and enthusiasm,but his service is sloppy and his shoulders are cactus
No way he keeps up in defence
Mbye is a solid defender,pretty crisp with his hands too
I think he could be decent until simpkin is ready
No way he keeps up in defence
Mbye is a solid defender,pretty crisp with his hands too
I think he could be decent until simpkin is ready
westtigers
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Dont need to be rushing Jake Simkins yet his still a developing player and our hooker long tearm we should go with renolds he played hooker and five eight in a grand final young walters is a good defender and he has good ball skills mbye is covering both in case renolds gets suspened it all depends if they sign lusciano.
avocadoontoast
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@dugwt said in [Hooker Battle](/post/1104434) said:
Reynolds can't pass the ball from dummy half.
earl
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I think Mbye is the best option at hooker. Reynolds from what we've seen can't pass the ball from dummy half or defend consistently for a period longer than about 3 minutes.
I think all 3 of Mbye, Reynolds and Walters will get their chances. Let's see if any of them have the ability. Mbye could slot into the centres or fullback as well.
I think all 3 of Mbye, Reynolds and Walters will get their chances. Let's see if any of them have the ability. Mbye could slot into the centres or fullback as well.
Elderslie_Tiger
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@tigerap said in [Hooker Battle](/post/1104435) said:
Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire has confirmed captain Moses Mbye has been training in the vacant hooking role as the club continues its push to land a marquee signing.
After starting last season at fullback, Mbye switched to the centres but is now preparing to make the transition to the dummy-half role vacated by Robbie Farah.
On the recruitment front, Maguire is adamant the club must learn from its sins of the past and avoid being panicked into overspending on the open market.
Elderslie_Tiger
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@dugwt said in [Hooker Battle](/post/1104434) said:
What level coaching certificate do you hold leave to the professionals to work out
I would hardly call it a battle.
More like a bunch of duds trying to fit their way into a team that really needs 1 position filled (if we sign BJ and AD)
Not a hooker among em.
Could hurt us.
Mbye is the most athletic tho and probably the most likely despite being average.
More like a bunch of duds trying to fit their way into a team that really needs 1 position filled (if we sign BJ and AD)
Not a hooker among em.
Could hurt us.
Mbye is the most athletic tho and probably the most likely despite being average.
fair dinkum
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Sad reality of this club is our best hooker is 34 and playing at #6.
mike
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Given what had happened I am changing my option and Mbye will be the starting hooker.
Hangonaminute
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@Demps said in [Hooker Battle](/post/1104458) said:
Couldn't have said it better myself.
If we don't sign an actual no9 we can kiss our 9th position finish goodbye
TheDaBoss
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Thread title sounds like some r18 video game....
hobbo1
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@TheDaBoss said in [Hooker Battle](/post/1105108) said:
From the 80’s
TheDaBoss
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@hobbo1 said in [Hooker Battle](/post/1105110) said:
Rip off version of street fighter ??
Too late now to go on market seeking a proper 9. There is no one left except possibly Liicha and I don't think WT would want him anyway. If we do loose Reynolds only then could we possibly make a play for the Parnell (?) the Aussie playing in ESL but decision would have to made quickly by NRL or WT if we wait till halfway through season what's the point? If they wait till halfway might as well just promote Simpkin after giving him the first half of season to get used to things. I've given up on Liddle. If we are obviously struggling with the 9 position when the season starts, looks like the season is written off due to a inability to replace a crucial spine position due to timing. You could write a comedy about this. I know it's only a game but so many other clubs are ruthlessly professional about it and have no sentimentality about making hard decisions.. I'm not sure WT are there yet.
Cairnstigers
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Hooker battle
Sounds like a dust up down at kings cross
Well if we start the season with Mbye I hope it finishes with Mbye
A bit of consistency would be good here for all involved
Also Mbye needs a position of his own for now although I did like him in centres
Even if it's for 60 minutes a game then bring on one of the new signings to slowly ween them on for 2021
Of course we want to be winning games but I wouldn't like to see chopping and changing unless forced through injury
If Madge thinks Mbye is our best option then there is no point changing unless there is a big improvement in one of our other players
Unless of course his body is copping a relentless beating
Sounds like a dust up down at kings cross
Well if we start the season with Mbye I hope it finishes with Mbye
A bit of consistency would be good here for all involved
Also Mbye needs a position of his own for now although I did like him in centres
Even if it's for 60 minutes a game then bring on one of the new signings to slowly ween them on for 2021
Of course we want to be winning games but I wouldn't like to see chopping and changing unless forced through injury
If Madge thinks Mbye is our best option then there is no point changing unless there is a big improvement in one of our other players
Unless of course his body is copping a relentless beating
@2005magic said in [Hooker Battle](/post/1105130) said:
Could try to raid ESL for one. Daryl Clark, Jake Trueman, Adam Milner, Matt Parcell. Options there. Or find a good utility over there that can cover hooker and lock well - like what ET is supposed to do. At least that would open up a spot on the bench.
