Hooker situation

[Jedi_Tiger]

I hope Liddle stays fit and kills it ..
He needs it ..
We need it ..

and Jake Simpkin gets picked up by Bronco's and goes on to play for QLD and Australia
like the Fox
We have heard that song before

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Not saying I'm sold on the idea and I've got no idea what Madge is thinking however I have a gut feeling Liddle will start season at 9 and Mbye will end up playing the no14 role which rules out Simpkins getting a bench spot.

I don't really rate Mbye as a hooker by any means however there's no denying his value as a utility which Simpkins isn't. IMO I feel it'll be Liddle or Simpkins but I doubt both make the 17.

A lot of that theory also depends on who Madge goes with at 1 as well. If Mbye is the 1 then it rules out my theory straight up.

The fact that Mbye is not even in the leadership group makes me think that Madge may not even see him in the 17 some time this year

We cant have a player like Simpkins who would be pushing to make the 17, be held back by a back up Hooker and fullback in Mbye
2021 is a year to decide if we go with Liddle or Simpkins for the future
I dont think we will be able to keep both
Other teams will come looking
It is for this reason I think Mbye will miss out on quite a few games
This will also have another effect in that Mbye will look at other options outside our club
Our new Fullback in Laurie will also be pushing Mbye out of the Fullback position
He didn't sign here to play reserves
So in my opinion you will see Mbye missing out on selection after after round 6 as we look to the future
Barring injury of course
Mbye will need to make a decision of his own later this year as he won't want to play backup himself
That could be a good thing for the club
Well that's my take on it anyway

exactly end if the year it will be Liddle resigned and he has had a great year or Simpkin
we can't have both someone will buy one of them

 

[hobbo1]

I hope Liddle stays fit and kills it ..
He needs it ..
We need it ..

and Jake Simpkin gets picked up by Bronco's and goes on to play for QLD and Australia
like the Fox
We have heard that song before

Liddle will get 1st shot at 9
What will be will be ..

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I hope Liddle stays fit and kills it ..
He needs it ..
We need it ..

and Jake Simpkin gets picked up by Bronco's and goes on to play for QLD and Australia
like the Fox
We have heard that song before

Liddle will get 1st shot at 9
What will be will be ..

I think he will to hobo
interesting to see whether simpkin gets the bench spot or they go with Mmbye

 

[bathursttiger1]

Not saying I'm sold on the idea and I've got no idea what Madge is thinking however I have a gut feeling Liddle will start season at 9 and Mbye will end up playing the no14 role which rules out Simpkins getting a bench spot.

I don't really rate Mbye as a hooker by any means however there's no denying his value as a utility which Simpkins isn't. IMO I feel it'll be Liddle or Simpkins but I doubt both make the 17.

A lot of that theory also depends on who Madge goes with at 1 as well. If Mbye is the 1 then it rules out my theory straight up.

The fact that Mbye is not even in the leadership group makes me think that Madge may not even see him in the 17 some time this year

We cant have a player like Simpkins who would be pushing to make the 17, be held back by a back up Hooker and fullback in Mbye
2021 is a year to decide if we go with Liddle or Simpkins for the future
I dont think we will be able to keep both
Other teams will come looking
It is for this reason I think Mbye will miss out on quite a few games
This will also have another effect in that Mbye will look at other options outside our club
Our new Fullback in Laurie will also be pushing Mbye out of the Fullback position
He didn't sign here to play reserves
So in my opinion you will see Mbye missing out on selection after after round 6 as we look to the future
Barring injury of course
Mbye will need to make a decision of his own later this year as he won't want to play backup himself
That could be a good thing for the club
Well that's my take on it anyway

exactly end if the year it will be Liddle resigned ***(re-signed)*** and he has had a great year or Simpkin
we can't have both someone will buy one of them

 

[hobbo1]

Not saying I'm sold on the idea and I've got no idea what Madge is thinking however I have a gut feeling Liddle will start season at 9 and Mbye will end up playing the no14 role which rules out Simpkins getting a bench spot.

I don't really rate Mbye as a hooker by any means however there's no denying his value as a utility which Simpkins isn't. IMO I feel it'll be Liddle or Simpkins but I doubt both make the 17.

A lot of that theory also depends on who Madge goes with at 1 as well. If Mbye is the 1 then it rules out my theory straight up.

The fact that Mbye is not even in the leadership group makes me think that Madge may not even see him in the 17 some time this year

We cant have a player like Simpkins who would be pushing to make the 17, be held back by a back up Hooker and fullback in Mbye
2021 is a year to decide if we go with Liddle or Simpkins for the future
I dont think we will be able to keep both
Other teams will come looking
It is for this reason I think Mbye will miss out on quite a few games
This will also have another effect in that Mbye will look at other options outside our club
Our new Fullback in Laurie will also be pushing Mbye out of the Fullback position
He didn't sign here to play reserves
So in my opinion you will see Mbye missing out on selection after after round 6 as we look to the future
Barring injury of course
Mbye will need to make a decision of his own later this year as he won't want to play backup himself
That could be a good thing for the club
Well that's my take on it anyway

exactly end if the year it will be Liddle resigned ***(re-signed)*** and he has had a great year or Simpkin
we can't have both someone will buy one of them

Bring back the cane !

 

[bathursttiger1]

Not saying I'm sold on the idea and I've got no idea what Madge is thinking however I have a gut feeling Liddle will start season at 9 and Mbye will end up playing the no14 role which rules out Simpkins getting a bench spot.

I don't really rate Mbye as a hooker by any means however there's no denying his value as a utility which Simpkins isn't. IMO I feel it'll be Liddle or Simpkins but I doubt both make the 17.

A lot of that theory also depends on who Madge goes with at 1 as well. If Mbye is the 1 then it rules out my theory straight up.

The fact that Mbye is not even in the leadership group makes me think that Madge may not even see him in the 17 some time this year

We cant have a player like Simpkins who would be pushing to make the 17, be held back by a back up Hooker and fullback in Mbye
2021 is a year to decide if we go with Liddle or Simpkins for the future
I dont think we will be able to keep both
Other teams will come looking
It is for this reason I think Mbye will miss out on quite a few games
This will also have another effect in that Mbye will look at other options outside our club
Our new Fullback in Laurie will also be pushing Mbye out of the Fullback position
He didn't sign here to play reserves
So in my opinion you will see Mbye missing out on selection after after round 6 as we look to the future
Barring injury of course
Mbye will need to make a decision of his own later this year as he won't want to play backup himself
That could be a good thing for the club
Well that's my take on it anyway

exactly end if the year it will be Liddle resigned ***(re-signed)*** and he has had a great year or Simpkin
we can't have both someone will buy one of them

Bring back the cane !

Dictionary

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Not saying I'm sold on the idea and I've got no idea what Madge is thinking however I have a gut feeling Liddle will start season at 9 and Mbye will end up playing the no14 role which rules out Simpkins getting a bench spot.

I don't really rate Mbye as a hooker by any means however there's no denying his value as a utility which Simpkins isn't. IMO I feel it'll be Liddle or Simpkins but I doubt both make the 17.

A lot of that theory also depends on who Madge goes with at 1 as well. If Mbye is the 1 then it rules out my theory straight up.

The fact that Mbye is not even in the leadership group makes me think that Madge may not even see him in the 17 some time this year

We cant have a player like Simpkins who would be pushing to make the 17, be held back by a back up Hooker and fullback in Mbye
2021 is a year to decide if we go with Liddle or Simpkins for the future
I dont think we will be able to keep both
Other teams will come looking
It is for this reason I think Mbye will miss out on quite a few games
This will also have another effect in that Mbye will look at other options outside our club
Our new Fullback in Laurie will also be pushing Mbye out of the Fullback position
He didn't sign here to play reserves
So in my opinion you will see Mbye missing out on selection after after round 6 as we look to the future
Barring injury of course
Mbye will need to make a decision of his own later this year as he won't want to play backup himself
That could be a good thing for the club
Well that's my take on it anyway

exactly end if the year it will be Liddle resigned ***(re-signed)*** and he has had a great year or Simpkin
we can't have both someone will buy one of them

Bring back the cane !

Dictionary

noted 🙂

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Liddle can't play 80 minutes so who will also play hooker?

a) How do you know?
b) Simpkin

I'm just assuming so but he hasn't played a great deal he will have to ease into the role. He looks like he's bulked up in the offseason so hopefully he won't be bouncing off tackles.

Looking at Liddle on news report concerning WT'S he looks bigger stronger and fitter than ever this will be his first full pre-season in a long time he will surprise a lot of people this year whilst Simpkin has big wraps on him he us still young and not played NRL before baring injury to Liddle I can not see how he will not be our Hooker for at least the first 3/4 games or
more to start the season because of his age and inexperience Simpkin will have to bide his time in CC

 

[Elderslie_Tiger]

Not saying I'm sold on the idea and I've got no idea what Madge is thinking however I have a gut feeling Liddle will start season at 9 and Mbye will end up playing the no14 role which rules out Simpkins getting a bench spot.

I don't really rate Mbye as a hooker by any means however there's no denying his value as a utility which Simpkins isn't. IMO I feel it'll be Liddle or Simpkins but I doubt both make the 17.

A lot of that theory also depends on who Madge goes with at 1 as well. If Mbye is the 1 then it rules out my theory straight up.

I think both would be dynamite, Liddle gets a breather and Simpkins can go ballplaying lock but mmbye does have the utility value
either way we have good options


Hang on. Simpkins is a ***young*** and ***small*** player who has never played NRL yet.....and he is going to play ***lock***?


Simpkins is not small he’s a big edge forward


This is going to get tedious, Jake Simpkin

Can he kick goals??? So far forum have in two positions and he hasn't played FG or CC could he be our Fullback this year???

 

[balmain boy]

Can people just call Simpkins Tuki so Simpkin is clearly the hooker option. It's really lot not hard.

Simpkin a strong chance of being 14. And our first choice hooker my end of the season.

If Laurie impresses who knows. Mbye may not even be here at the start of the season.

Walters + Mbye for isakko + we pay half of Mbyes contract.

Donkeys get a couple of versatile Queenslanders. We lose two squaddies and gain a winger/ backup fullback for the same value of our cap.

Never know what the donks will do

 

[bathursttiger1]

Can people just can Simpkins Tuki so Simpkin is clearly the hooker option. It's really lot not hard.

Simpkin a strong chanfe of being 14. And our first choice hooker my end of the season.

If Laurie impresses who knows. Mbye may not even be here at the start of the season.

Walters + Mbye for isakko + we pay half of Mbyes contract.

Donkeys get a couple of versatile Queenslanders. We lose two squaddies and gain a winger/ backup fullback for the same value of our cap.

Never know what the donks will do

I just watched a couple of WT games from2019, with Mbye at Fullback he was absolutely horrendous, if he's our Fullback all year we are screwed.

 

[happy_tiger]

Can someone please explain to @hobbo1 ...this thread has nothing to do with finding someone younger and getting more bang for his bucks

Hooker situation ...don't think Liddle will get 20 plus games ...Simpkin probably 12-18 months away from being a 60+ minutes player .....don't think Billy is a good 3rd option

 

[AJ1]

Liddle will prove a lot of doubters wrong. He's the biggest he's ever been, he's had his best offseason yet (especially being injury free), and for the first time he will likely start the season as our preferred hooker, receiving plenty of playing time. For added motivation, he's off contract and has a potential successor nipping at his heels.
For the people wanting Simpkin over Liddle, have you actually seen him play or are you going off the hype? I admit I haven't seen him play a full game of any grade.

 

[happy_tiger]

Sounds like we dodged a bullet with McInnes ...did his ACL at training ..season probably gone

 

[JC99]

Can people just can Simpkins Tuki so Simpkin is clearly the hooker option. It's really lot not hard.

Simpkin a strong chanfe of being 14. And our first choice hooker my end of the season.

If Laurie impresses who knows. Mbye may not even be here at the start of the season.

Walters + Mbye for isakko + we pay half of Mbyes contract.

Donkeys get a couple of versatile Queenslanders. We lose two squaddies and gain a winger/ backup fullback for the same value of our cap.

Never know what the donks will do

I just watched a couple of WT games from2019, with Mbye at Fullback he was absolutely horrendous, if he's our Fullback all year we are screwed.

Watch some 2018 games when he first joined, he was pretty good at the back. I don't think he's that great a player and he's not worth his salary but you can definitely see a dip in his form after he was made captain/had his knee injuries

Maybe now those aren't an issue anymore he could find some form again? Guess we will have to wait and see

 

[Geo]

Sounds like we dodged a bullet with McInnes ...did his ACL at training ..season probably gone

You can't dodge a bullet when the gun was never loaded..

 

[Speed2burn]

I mean Liddle literally played 80 mins his first game back from an ACL injury didn't he?

I feel like he would have played a lot more long minutes back end of last year if we didn't have a bloke called Harry Grant in our team.

 

[fibrodreaming]

I mean Liddle literally played 80 mins his first game back from an ACL injury didn’t he?

I think he played more like 60 minutes, which I thought was great considering his first game back was almost 1 year to the day that he was injured.

 

[earl]

I can't see Liddle playing 80 minutes per game over the course of the season. Mbye and Simpkin will have to be the back-up options.

I don't know how the team will end up looking but I assume if Laurie gets the fullback spot Mbye will get the bench utility role.

Simpkin appears to be highly rated so he may get the spot.