OFFICIAL Moses Mbye [Discussion]
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Yes so true.
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Darren Lockyer anyone ??
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Season in Review: Moses Mbye
Author Dan Talintyre Timestamp Tue 18 Sep 2018, 02:13 PM
Moses Mbye arrived at Wests Tigers in Round 16 and in no time at all, showed just why the club were so excited to secure the playmaker for the next four years.
Beginning the year in Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs colours, Mbye found himself at Wests Tigers earlier than expected to help with his former club's salary cap constraints — capping off a big year of change for the 25-year-old that also saw him switch positions from the halves to fullback for the first time in his career.
Capable of breaking any defence open, Mbye didn't take long to adjust to his new surroundings as he helped Ivan Cleary's side make a late push towards the top eight with his dominant attacking skills.
The fullback finished 2018 with six tries, five try assists, nine linebreaks and linebreak assists, but it was at Wests Tigers that his potency in attack really started to come through. In just nine games at Wests Tigers, Mbye registered as many tries and assists as he did in the rest of the year combined at the Bulldogs — showing his range of passing skills and support play to score a number of superb individual and team tries.
With a full pre-season alongside his new teammates, Mbye will certainly be even better in 2019 with a full season of fullback also behind him. How he goes linking up with former teammate Josh Reynolds (who unfortunately missed most of the season with injury) is certainly a storyline many will be eager to see.
WHAT STOOD OUT IN 2018
Rugby league is mostly the same no matter what club you're at, but switching teams and styles mid-season can't be easy for any player — let alone someone in as pivotal a position as fullback. What stood out most for Mbye in 2018 was how quickly and seamlessly he handled the switch to Wests Tigers — showing plenty of promise in his debut against the Titans at Leichhardt Oval before racking up key tries and assists in the next month as his side produced stunning upsets of the Dragons, Rabbitohs and Raiders.
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WHAT'S TO COME IN 2019
Wests Tigers look to have found their long-term fullback with Mbye's ability to change the game in both attack and defence a great weapon for the side to utilise in 2019\. Still learning how to play at the back, Mbye will continue to benefit greatly from the presence of Ivan Cleary and Assistant Coach Brett Hodgson in that regard in the year to come. Esan Marsters was also superb with his goal-kicking in 2018, but we might also see Mbye possibly take that on in the year to come with a full pre-season to work on his craft.
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MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Wests Tigers Debut — Round 16 vs. Gold Coast Titans (Leichhardt Oval, 01/07/18)
100 NRL Games — Round 22 vs. Canberra Raiders (GIO Stadium, 12/08/18)
Queensland State of Origin Shadow Player
Author Dan Talintyre Timestamp Tue 18 Sep 2018, 02:13 PM
Moses Mbye arrived at Wests Tigers in Round 16 and in no time at all, showed just why the club were so excited to secure the playmaker for the next four years.
Beginning the year in Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs colours, Mbye found himself at Wests Tigers earlier than expected to help with his former club's salary cap constraints — capping off a big year of change for the 25-year-old that also saw him switch positions from the halves to fullback for the first time in his career.
Capable of breaking any defence open, Mbye didn't take long to adjust to his new surroundings as he helped Ivan Cleary's side make a late push towards the top eight with his dominant attacking skills.
The fullback finished 2018 with six tries, five try assists, nine linebreaks and linebreak assists, but it was at Wests Tigers that his potency in attack really started to come through. In just nine games at Wests Tigers, Mbye registered as many tries and assists as he did in the rest of the year combined at the Bulldogs — showing his range of passing skills and support play to score a number of superb individual and team tries.
With a full pre-season alongside his new teammates, Mbye will certainly be even better in 2019 with a full season of fullback also behind him. How he goes linking up with former teammate Josh Reynolds (who unfortunately missed most of the season with injury) is certainly a storyline many will be eager to see.
WHAT STOOD OUT IN 2018
Rugby league is mostly the same no matter what club you're at, but switching teams and styles mid-season can't be easy for any player — let alone someone in as pivotal a position as fullback. What stood out most for Mbye in 2018 was how quickly and seamlessly he handled the switch to Wests Tigers — showing plenty of promise in his debut against the Titans at Leichhardt Oval before racking up key tries and assists in the next month as his side produced stunning upsets of the Dragons, Rabbitohs and Raiders.
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WHAT'S TO COME IN 2019
Wests Tigers look to have found their long-term fullback with Mbye's ability to change the game in both attack and defence a great weapon for the side to utilise in 2019\. Still learning how to play at the back, Mbye will continue to benefit greatly from the presence of Ivan Cleary and Assistant Coach Brett Hodgson in that regard in the year to come. Esan Marsters was also superb with his goal-kicking in 2018, but we might also see Mbye possibly take that on in the year to come with a full pre-season to work on his craft.
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MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Wests Tigers Debut — Round 16 vs. Gold Coast Titans (Leichhardt Oval, 01/07/18)
100 NRL Games — Round 22 vs. Canberra Raiders (GIO Stadium, 12/08/18)
Queensland State of Origin Shadow Player
Harvey
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Does some good things, but I am not sold on him as a fullback. Hopefully 2019 convinces me
Hopefully an offseason with his new team will help improve him next year
Thought he was decent for us since coming over. Should be much better with a full off-season with the team.
TheDaBoss
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yeah along with the other bunch, (mahe fonua :deadhorse: )
gallagher
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Moses Mbye’s first question for new Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire will be to find out where he’ll be playing
Michael Carayannis, The Daily Telegraph
an hour ago
WHEN Moses Mbye finally gets to meet new coach Michael Maguire for the first time, he will have one simple question to ask; ‘what position do you want me to play?’.
Mbye has switched between fullback, centre, five-eighth, halfback and hooker throughout his five-year career, but looked to have finally found a home in the No.1 jersey after the 2018 season he described as his most consistent.
Despite cementing himself as a top-flight fullback, Mbye does not have a preferred position. He is yet to meet or speak with incoming coach Maguire, but will get that chance when Mbye returns to training on Friday.
“I enjoyed my time there,” Mbye said of the fullback role. “It’s new to me and there was a lot of information to take in.
“I’m not quite sure how Maguire views me as a player or where he wants me to play.
“I will have a chat to Madge (Maguire) and nut out … what he wants to do footy-wise.
“I’ve played so many positions now. I’ve really covered that utility role. I’ll play wherever he wants me.
“It’s not something I’m stressed about. There is a lot to go into getting there first. You have to get these pre-seasons (done) and get fit. You always come back a bit rusty in the off-season.
“He is quite a fair coach going off reputation. If you train well in the pre-season and play well in the trials, you’ll get a crack.”
Maguire will now put his stamp on the Tigers. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito)
And the selfless Mybe doesn’t seem to care where he gets to have that “crack”.
“I want to play in the 17 somewhere,’’ Mybe said. “I don’t have a preference. I just like playing rugby league.
“That’s one of my best attributes — being able to cover a lot of positions.
“I enjoy it. It’s exciting and refreshing to change positions.
“I will have a chat to him, but I’ll ask him where he thinks he sees me best and that’s where I’ll play.
“Everyone is excited about having him on board. Everyone knows of his success. He knows how to win. He is passionate about winning.
“I think that’s a good culture to bring at the Tigers.”
Mbye has a clear perspective on Cleary’s exit. (Brett Costello)
Mbye joined the Tigers mid-season as one of Ivan Cleary’s marquee recruits. Cleary sold his vision to Mbye in his family home before he signed a four-year deal to leave Canterbury.
“Disappointing how it happened, but it’s happened,” Mbye said of Cleary’s defection to Penrith.
“You have to understand you’re in this game for a short amount of time. He had a desire to get on board and coach his son. You can’t hold that against him.
“It’s disappointing how it all panned out.
“We have a quality coach who has won a premiership here and in the Super League.
“Ivan gets what he wanted to do and go coach his boy.
“You can’t hold any grudges for people in this game because you’re in there for a short time.
“Good on him for taking it.”
Michael Carayannis, The Daily Telegraph
an hour ago
WHEN Moses Mbye finally gets to meet new coach Michael Maguire for the first time, he will have one simple question to ask; ‘what position do you want me to play?’.
Mbye has switched between fullback, centre, five-eighth, halfback and hooker throughout his five-year career, but looked to have finally found a home in the No.1 jersey after the 2018 season he described as his most consistent.
Despite cementing himself as a top-flight fullback, Mbye does not have a preferred position. He is yet to meet or speak with incoming coach Maguire, but will get that chance when Mbye returns to training on Friday.
“I enjoyed my time there,” Mbye said of the fullback role. “It’s new to me and there was a lot of information to take in.
“I’m not quite sure how Maguire views me as a player or where he wants me to play.
“I will have a chat to Madge (Maguire) and nut out … what he wants to do footy-wise.
“I’ve played so many positions now. I’ve really covered that utility role. I’ll play wherever he wants me.
“It’s not something I’m stressed about. There is a lot to go into getting there first. You have to get these pre-seasons (done) and get fit. You always come back a bit rusty in the off-season.
“He is quite a fair coach going off reputation. If you train well in the pre-season and play well in the trials, you’ll get a crack.”
Maguire will now put his stamp on the Tigers. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito)
And the selfless Mybe doesn’t seem to care where he gets to have that “crack”.
“I want to play in the 17 somewhere,’’ Mybe said. “I don’t have a preference. I just like playing rugby league.
“That’s one of my best attributes — being able to cover a lot of positions.
“I enjoy it. It’s exciting and refreshing to change positions.
“I will have a chat to him, but I’ll ask him where he thinks he sees me best and that’s where I’ll play.
“Everyone is excited about having him on board. Everyone knows of his success. He knows how to win. He is passionate about winning.
“I think that’s a good culture to bring at the Tigers.”
Mbye has a clear perspective on Cleary’s exit. (Brett Costello)
Mbye joined the Tigers mid-season as one of Ivan Cleary’s marquee recruits. Cleary sold his vision to Mbye in his family home before he signed a four-year deal to leave Canterbury.
“Disappointing how it happened, but it’s happened,” Mbye said of Cleary’s defection to Penrith.
“You have to understand you’re in this game for a short amount of time. He had a desire to get on board and coach his son. You can’t hold that against him.
“It’s disappointing how it all panned out.
“We have a quality coach who has won a premiership here and in the Super League.
“Ivan gets what he wanted to do and go coach his boy.
“You can’t hold any grudges for people in this game because you’re in there for a short time.
“Good on him for taking it.”
gallagher
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Its intersesting that Mbye isnt sold on one spot yet.
TheDaBoss
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yeah, its interesting to see how he is still learning about his strengths
gallagher
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I wasnt aware he has played centre, I wonder how he would go.
tiger05premier
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Totally agree Tigerdon
All i would like to add is what a great attitude from Mbye
I hope if he does actually have a preferred positionand i hope it is fullback that he gets it as he deserves it
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Agree, I'd be keeping him at fullback.
Masterton
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I like Mbye, but he was the worst halfback in the comp in 17\. (IMHO)
momo_amp_medo
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Yep ….
He is a good all rounder utility.
Played ok at fullback but nothing spectacular from what I saw.
I prefer a big mobile fullback in Graham Eady, Allan McMahon mound.
He is a good all rounder utility.
Played ok at fullback but nothing spectacular from what I saw.
I prefer a big mobile fullback in Graham Eady, Allan McMahon mound.
mike
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Fullback please. He makes a great part of the spine. Given time he will be sensational.
