Reece Hoffman

[Demps]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

This is one of the reasons I’m so skeptical about Gildart and Hastings. The same people that are talking them up believe Laurie is a star.

I don't see Laurie as a star. I'm hopeful Hastings and Gildart are quality players. I feel reasonably confident with Hastings. I'm hopeful Gildart is going to prove that he can play as well.

We really need Hastings to be gun and we need two centres to step up. I reckon we could see Gildart and Junior Tupou starting the year in first grade.

Sounds amazing, doesn't it ?

Real deal centres that are by all reports very talented.

Instead of Jimmy and BJ, or whatever.

Almost was at a loss naming who'd play centre round 1.

I think those two + Starford are very promising.

 

[earl]

Starford are very promising.

I forgot about him. He looks good as well. I know we've had a massive problem in the centres but we have promising options now. Sure they need to prove themselves but it looks heaps better doesn't it.

I thought BJ would be a weapon for us but his attitude was and is puss.

 

[Cobarcats]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

This is one of the reasons I’m so skeptical about Gildart and Hastings. The same people that are talking them up believe Laurie is a star.

I don't see Laurie as a star. I'm hopeful Hastings and Gildart are quality players. I feel reasonably confident with Hastings. I'm hopeful Gildart is going to prove that he can play as well.

We really need Hastings to be gun and we need two centres to step up. I reckon we could see Gildart and Junior Tupou starting the year in first grade.

Laurie is still a baby mate.
I like him because of his indigenous traits - and in saying that I'm not being biased.
He is a lot like other brothers.
Have you noticed that a lot of great indigenous players share the same attitude and mannerisms. They're confident, athletic and tough.
He has to learn his trade and I'm 100% behind this boy to develop into a classy player.
I've copped criticism in suggesting him as a centre and AD as a fulback and still stand by it.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

This is one of the reasons I’m so skeptical about Gildart and Hastings. The same people that are talking them up believe Laurie is a star.

I don't see Laurie as a star. I'm hopeful Hastings and Gildart are quality players. I feel reasonably confident with Hastings. I'm hopeful Gildart is going to prove that he can play as well.

We really need Hastings to be gun and we need two centres to step up. I reckon we could see Gildart and Junior Tupou starting the year in first grade.

Laurie is still a baby mate.
I like him because of his indigenous traits - and in saying that I'm not being biased.
He is a lot like other brothers.
Have you noticed that a lot of great indigenous players share the same attitude and mannerisms. They're confident, athletic and tough.
He has to learn his trade and I'm 100% behind this boy to develop into a classy player.
I've copped criticism in suggesting him as a centre and AD as a fulback and still stand by it.

Agree that Laurie has shown quite a bit so far. It was his first year in first grade, some people are pretty harsh in their expectations IMO. If he comes back at 100% from his injury and continues to build on his support play he will be a better than average player.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Daine Laurie had an outstanding year for WTs. I cannot understand the criticism directed at him. He is in the NRL and doing well. Dillon is a great talent but has lots of work to do and I'm sure he will do it.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

He's already better than Laurie in some ways, much faster, a better support player and more elusive. He's got work to get stronger, playing against men each will help him work on his defence and under the high ball.

There's a lot of Papenhuyzen about him, he just needs time, a year in NSW cup is perfect for him, if he's dominating then sign him up to a 2 year deal

100%

He plays a lot like Papz and really runs the ball up.

He's bulked up too which was a concern to some.
Just has to work on defence.

I can see him becoming a more well rounded fullback than Laurie if the club invests in his development.

Fullbacks excelling in defence is virtually a thing of the past really. I wouldn't call many, if any, fb's in the NRL great defenders these days. It's almost a case of as long as they score or set up more tries than they let in then that's considered acceptable in todays game. Dillon looks electric in attack that's for sure?

 

[batboy]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

There could be lots of reasons why a club opts for keeping one player over another. You're using that Penrith decision to justify your opinion that Daine Laurie is not a high quality fullback. IMO, you're jumping at shadows.

Nope...
I'm justifying my opinion based on last year.
Most of the other clubs in the NRL had a better Fullback than us (Some had 2) and I don't see that changing next year.
There were in fact better fullbacks than ours that debuted - Telling me there's clubs out there that has players in 20's or reserves that were better than our 'NRL' Fullback.

ps: you'll go a long way (outside this forum) to find to find these things:
- Someone who thinks Laurie is better than Edwards
- A club who intentionally gets rid of their best player in a position, To keep their 3rd/4th best player in that position. (Laurie wasn't even Panthers second choice)

 

[batboy]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

He's already better than Laurie in some ways, much faster, a better support player and more elusive. He's got work to get stronger, playing against men each will help him work on his defence and under the high ball.

There's a lot of Papenhuyzen about him, he just needs time, a year in NSW cup is perfect for him, if he's dominating then sign him up to a 2 year deal

100%

He plays a lot like Papz and really runs the ball up.

He's bulked up too which was a concern to some.
Just has to work on defence.

I can see him becoming a more well rounded fullback than Laurie if the club invests in his development.

Fullbacks excelling in defence is virtually a thing of the past really. I wouldn't call many, if any, fb's in the NRL great defenders these days. It's almost a case of as long as they score or set up more tries than they let in then that's considered acceptable in todays game. Dillon looks electric in attack that's for sure?

1 - Billy Slater has only been retired a couple years...
2 - There's more to defence than making a tackle.

 

[Demps]

Dillon could be a Papz situation all over again if the club doesn't back him.

Guy has a lot to offer.

If you don't know him, remember the name.

 

[JC99]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

There could be lots of reasons why a club opts for keeping one player over another. You're using that Penrith decision to justify your opinion that Daine Laurie is not a high quality fullback. IMO, you're jumping at shadows.

Nope...
I'm justifying my opinion based on last year.
Most of the other clubs in the NRL had a better Fullback than us (Some had 2) and I don't see that changing next year.
There were in fact better fullbacks than ours that debuted - Telling me there's clubs out there that has players in 20's or reserves that were better than our 'NRL' Fullback.

ps: you'll go a long way (outside this forum) to find to find these things:
- Someone who thinks Laurie is better than Edwards
- A club who intentionally gets rid of their best player in a position, To keep their 3rd/4th best player in that position. (Laurie wasn't even Panthers second choice)

Edwards is not very highly rated by any fans besides Penrith fans mate. I've seen people say Laurie is a better player than he is that aren't tigers fans for sure - not that it matters for Penrith.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

There could be lots of reasons why a club opts for keeping one player over another. You're using that Penrith decision to justify your opinion that Daine Laurie is not a high quality fullback. IMO, you're jumping at shadows.

Nope...
I'm justifying my opinion based on last year.
Most of the other clubs in the NRL had a better Fullback than us (Some had 2) and I don't see that changing next year.
There were in fact better fullbacks than ours that debuted - Telling me there's clubs out there that has players in 20's or reserves that were better than our 'NRL' Fullback.

ps: you'll go a long way (outside this forum) to find to find these things:
- Someone who thinks Laurie is better than Edwards
- A club who intentionally gets rid of their best player in a position, To keep their 3rd/4th best player in that position. (Laurie wasn't even Panthers second choice)

**Edwards is not very highly rated by any fans besides Penrith fans mate**. I've seen people say Laurie is a better player than he is that aren't tigers fans for sure - not that it matters for Penrith.

Our supporter base is very similar with a lot of our players.

 

[JC99]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

There could be lots of reasons why a club opts for keeping one player over another. You're using that Penrith decision to justify your opinion that Daine Laurie is not a high quality fullback. IMO, you're jumping at shadows.

Nope...
I'm justifying my opinion based on last year.
Most of the other clubs in the NRL had a better Fullback than us (Some had 2) and I don't see that changing next year.
There were in fact better fullbacks than ours that debuted - Telling me there's clubs out there that has players in 20's or reserves that were better than our 'NRL' Fullback.

ps: you'll go a long way (outside this forum) to find to find these things:
- Someone who thinks Laurie is better than Edwards
- A club who intentionally gets rid of their best player in a position, To keep their 3rd/4th best player in that position. (Laurie wasn't even Panthers second choice)

**Edwards is not very highly rated by any fans besides Penrith fans mate**. I've seen people say Laurie is a better player than he is that aren't tigers fans for sure - not that it matters for Penrith.

Our supporter base is very similar with a lot of our players.

Happens at every club... the forum went ballistic when we lost Sam McIntyre for gods sake ? every team thinks their own guys are the best even if they're just your average bench player

 

[OzLuke]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

This is one of the reasons I’m so skeptical about Gildart and Hastings. The same people that are talking them up believe Laurie is a star.

I don't see Laurie as a star. I'm hopeful Hastings and Gildart are quality players. I feel reasonably confident with Hastings. I'm hopeful Gildart is going to prove that he can play as well.

We really need Hastings to be gun and we need two centres to step up. I reckon we could see Gildart and Junior Tupou starting the year in first grade.

Laurie is still a baby mate.
I like him because of his indigenous traits - and in saying that I'm not being biased.
He is a lot like other brothers.
Have you noticed that a lot of great indigenous players share the same attitude and mannerisms. They're confident, athletic and tough.
He has to learn his trade and I'm 100% behind this boy to develop into a classy player.
I've copped criticism in suggesting him as a centre and AD as a fulback and still stand by it.

Mate great points.
The play that stands out for me from last season was against broncos when they put a great kick in our ingoal, Laurie swooped up and bore down to get to the field and not give up a drop out. I don't think any other of our players would've done that. He had loads of heart and you can't teach that.

 

[earl]

Daine Laurie had an outstanding year for WTs. I cannot understand the criticism directed at him.

He was fantastic. I don't see him as a star though. There are a lot of quality fullbacks out there. Brooks and Dane were our best players last year. I don't consider either of them stars.

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

He's already better than Laurie in some ways, much faster, a better support player and more elusive. He's got work to get stronger, playing against men each will help him work on his defence and under the high ball.

There's a lot of Papenhuyzen about him, he just needs time, a year in NSW cup is perfect for him, if he's dominating then sign him up to a 2 year deal

100%

He plays a lot like Papz and really runs the ball up.

He's bulked up too which was a concern to some.
Just has to work on defence.

I can see him becoming a more well rounded fullback than Laurie if the club invests in his development.

Fullbacks excelling in defence is virtually a thing of the past really. I wouldn't call many, if any, fb's in the NRL great defenders these days. It's almost a case of as long as they score or set up more tries than they let in then that's considered acceptable in todays game. Dillon looks electric in attack that's for sure?

1 - Billy Slater has only been retired a couple years...
2 - There's more to defence than making a tackle.

Obviously there's more to actually tackling as a FB in defence.
Billy was great at getting his legs under attackers, in their neck, face etc. That's why they changed the rules. I wouldn't call any elite fb's of the last 10 years great defenders. GI was a turnstile, Teddy's "effort" on Josh Papalii a few years ago in the finals was laughable, Papenhausen isn't great, same for Latrell. The only FB who would be considered a good defender would be Turbo, that's why he is the best player in the comp IMO: he is a complete player.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

There could be lots of reasons why a club opts for keeping one player over another. You're using that Penrith decision to justify your opinion that Daine Laurie is not a high quality fullback. IMO, you're jumping at shadows.

Nope...
I'm justifying my opinion based on last year.
Most of the other clubs in the NRL had a better Fullback than us (Some had 2) and I don't see that changing next year.
There were in fact better fullbacks than ours that debuted - Telling me there's clubs out there that has players in 20's or reserves that were better than our 'NRL' Fullback.

ps: you'll go a long way (outside this forum) to find to find these things:
- Someone who thinks Laurie is better than Edwards
- A club who intentionally gets rid of their best player in a position, To keep their 3rd/4th best player in that position. (Laurie wasn't even Panthers second choice)

Edwards is not very highly rated by any fans besides Penrith fans mate. I've seen people say Laurie is a better player than he is that aren't tigers fans for sure - not that it matters for Penrith.

Edwards is very ordinary in a good team
Penrith kept Staines and let Laurie go that was a poor decision

 

[OzLuke]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

There could be lots of reasons why a club opts for keeping one player over another. You're using that Penrith decision to justify your opinion that Daine Laurie is not a high quality fullback. IMO, you're jumping at shadows.

Nope...
I'm justifying my opinion based on last year.
Most of the other clubs in the NRL had a better Fullback than us (Some had 2) and I don't see that changing next year.
There were in fact better fullbacks than ours that debuted - Telling me there's clubs out there that has players in 20's or reserves that were better than our 'NRL' Fullback.

ps: you'll go a long way (outside this forum) to find to find these things:
- Someone who thinks Laurie is better than Edwards
- A club who intentionally gets rid of their best player in a position, To keep their 3rd/4th best player in that position. (Laurie wasn't even Panthers second choice)

Edwards is not very highly rated by any fans besides Penrith fans mate. I've seen people say Laurie is a better player than he is that aren't tigers fans for sure - not that it matters for Penrith.

Edwards is very ordinary in a good team
Penrith kept Staines and let Laurie go that was a poor decision

Thank god we didn't pay overs to get Staines here....that guy is such a myth.

 

[batboy]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

There could be lots of reasons why a club opts for keeping one player over another. You're using that Penrith decision to justify your opinion that Daine Laurie is not a high quality fullback. IMO, you're jumping at shadows.

Nope...
I'm justifying my opinion based on last year.
Most of the other clubs in the NRL had a better Fullback than us (Some had 2) and I don't see that changing next year.
There were in fact better fullbacks than ours that debuted - Telling me there's clubs out there that has players in 20's or reserves that were better than our 'NRL' Fullback.

ps: you'll go a long way (outside this forum) to find to find these things:
- Someone who thinks Laurie is better than Edwards
- A club who intentionally gets rid of their best player in a position, To keep their 3rd/4th best player in that position. (Laurie wasn't even Panthers second choice)

Edwards is not very highly rated by any fans besides Penrith fans mate. I've seen people say Laurie is a better player than he is that aren't tigers fans for sure - not that it matters for Penrith.

I never said I rated him, I said he was rated higher by his club than Daine Laurie...
He's also rated higher here (FWIW)
This list looks there or there abouts to how I'd (And most I know) line them up...
(I don't rate Gutherson)
Note the list is also missing Nicho Hynes, Prestons young bloke, AJ Brimson, RTS (Last year)
Be hard to argue all those players and the extras I mentioned haven't shown more than Laurie.

Funny our 7 rates middle of the road and more than enough fans want him shot, Our FB isn't even in the conversation and he's almost royalty.


 

[JC99]

Dillon is a weapon.
Constantly improving.

Laurie just keeping the seat warm.

Big call! I would be more than happy if Dillon gets even near 1/2 of Laurie's capabilities.

HAHA!!...
What capabilities are you speaking of? Divide what Lauries shown in half and there aint much left - Hell, I'd almost be there....

The hype train around this kid is out of control, He wasn't kept at Penrith for Dylan Edwards....
Think about that for a second...
Is Dylan Edward even in the top half of FB's in the comp? Doubtful....
Yet he was kept over Laurie by the club that bought them both through.

Laurie has a long, long way to go to make it as a permanent top grade FB in my opinion...
I can see Logan rounding him up mid season if he stays fit.

There could be lots of reasons why a club opts for keeping one player over another. You're using that Penrith decision to justify your opinion that Daine Laurie is not a high quality fullback. IMO, you're jumping at shadows.

Nope...
I'm justifying my opinion based on last year.
Most of the other clubs in the NRL had a better Fullback than us (Some had 2) and I don't see that changing next year.
There were in fact better fullbacks than ours that debuted - Telling me there's clubs out there that has players in 20's or reserves that were better than our 'NRL' Fullback.

ps: you'll go a long way (outside this forum) to find to find these things:
- Someone who thinks Laurie is better than Edwards
- A club who intentionally gets rid of their best player in a position, To keep their 3rd/4th best player in that position. (Laurie wasn't even Panthers second choice)

Edwards is not very highly rated by any fans besides Penrith fans mate. I've seen people say Laurie is a better player than he is that aren't tigers fans for sure - not that it matters for Penrith.

I never said I rated him, I said he was rated higher by his club than Daine Laurie...
He's also rated higher here (FWIW)
This list looks there or there abouts to how I'd (And most I know) line them up...
(I don't rate Gutherson)
Note the list is also missing Nicho Hynes, Prestons young bloke, AJ Brimson, RTS (Last year)
Be hard to argue all those players and the extras I mentioned haven't shown more than Laurie.

Funny our 7 rates middle of the road and more than enough fans want him shot, Our FB isn't even in the conversation and he's almost royalty.


That chose Edwards over him but that doesn't make him better. Also you're surely not showing me a CLARKEY graphic, blokes an absolute moron ?

Laurie isn't one we need to worry about. Is he in the top category of fullbacks? No. Doesn't mean he isn't really good, there's an absolute abundance of top quality fullbacks around the league at the moment and barely any good 9's or 7's.

Anyway isn't this a Hoffman thread? Lol