Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[sleeve]

Daine Laurie more than likely to be released from panthers immediately to join Tigers for 2021 season and wear the 1 jersey.

We are going to be exciting if nothing else in 2021. I am FIRED UP.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/tiger-tamou-eager-to-re-unite-with-laurie-before-2021-kick-off-20210115-p56uh1.html

That would be awesome. I must admit I was assuming his early arrival would be no chance but now there is hope. Nicolussi is usually quite accurate when it comes to Tigers.

Does anyone know anything about Laurie?
He has had very limited FG exposure, is he worth the hype?
The club think so, so I will trust there opinion. But.......

Apparently his sprint times compared to Charlie Staines at training last off season, and Staines is a known speedster.

Apart from that, he’s only had the 1 FG off the bench where he didn’t really look out of place.

I asked my mate who’s a die hard Panthers supporter, and he said he’ll definitely be an above average fullback / 5/8 in NRL but it’s too early to say if he’ll be an out and out super star

Look him up on google,he's wraps are off the chart.I think he wii be Tigers best ever buy.

 

[Guest]

Not much in that article makes me think it’s a sure thing that we’re getting him anytime soon

Nicolussi pretty on the money usually with Tigers stuff.

I'm 3 from 3 in the rumour mill and I'll be 4 from 4 after Laurie starts training with us after next week. It's a done deal, the sticking point Cini but now resolved. Pemriff wanted a trade deal for Simpkins and were prepared to pay plenty so that's probably a good sign too.

Which Simpkins? The dummy half?

I

Yep, Hooker Simpkins

And we said yes? Surely we aren’t getting rid of him?

No, we didn;t say yes but he was the player they wanted.

Madge still has big plans for simpkins I hope?

He'll be our long term 9.

 

[Deleted member 3518]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He is . Our line was strong when he was at the back. We were let down by guys , missing their man , in 1v1 ,2v1 situations . It’s why we were all furious at benji , Garner , and BJ. A lot of the defensive errors , weren’t positional , they were simple not making the tackle .

 

[sleeve]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

Queenslanders all kiss each others butts.What would you expect him to say?O my teamates crap?

 

[bathursttiger1]

Not much in that article makes me think it’s a sure thing that we’re getting him anytime soon

Nicolussi pretty on the money usually with Tigers stuff.

I'm 3 from 3 in the rumour mill and I'll be 4 from 4 after Laurie starts training with us after next week. It's a done deal, the sticking point Cini but now resolved. Pemriff wanted a trade deal for Simpkins and were prepared to pay plenty so that's probably a good sign too.

Which Simpkins? The dummy half?

I

Yep, Hooker Simpkins

And we said yes? Surely we aren’t getting rid of him?

No, we didn;t say yes but he was the player they wanted.

Madge still has big plans for simpkins I hope?

He'll be our long term 9.

That’s why I can’t understand Madge’s fascination with Cam McInnes.
While we have Simpkin and Liddle

 

[sleeve]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He is . Our line was strong when he was at the back. We were let down by guys , missing their man , in 1v1 ,2v1 situations . It’s why we were all furious at benji , Garner , and BJ. A lot of the defensive errors , weren’t positional , they were simple not making the tackle .

One of the worst tackelers i have seen.front on he never commits.

 

[cochise]

Not much in that article makes me think it’s a sure thing that we’re getting him anytime soon

Nicolussi pretty on the money usually with Tigers stuff.

I'm 3 from 3 in the rumour mill and I'll be 4 from 4 after Laurie starts training with us after next week. It's a done deal, the sticking point Cini but now resolved. Pemriff wanted a trade deal for Simpkins and were prepared to pay plenty so that's probably a good sign too.

Which Simpkins? The dummy half?

I

Yep, Hooker Simpkins

And we said yes? Surely we aren’t getting rid of him?

No, we didn;t say yes but he was the player they wanted.

Madge still has big plans for simpkins I hope?

He'll be our long term 9.


That’s why I can’t understand Madge’s fascination with Cam McInnes.
While we have Simpkin and Liddle

Lock

 

[cochise]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He is . Our line was strong when he was at the back. We were let down by guys , missing their man , in 1v1 ,2v1 situations . It’s why we were all furious at benji , Garner , and BJ. A lot of the defensive errors , weren’t positional , they were simple not making the tackle .

One of the worst tackelers i have seen.front on he never commits.

Who?

 

[finnzo]

Not much in that article makes me think it’s a sure thing that we’re getting him anytime soon

Nicolussi pretty on the money usually with Tigers stuff.

I'm 3 from 3 in the rumour mill and I'll be 4 from 4 after Laurie starts training with us after next week. It's a done deal, the sticking point Cini but now resolved. Pemriff wanted a trade deal for Simpkins and were prepared to pay plenty so that's probably a good sign too.

Which Simpkins? The dummy half?

I

Yep, Hooker Simpkins

And we said yes? Surely we aren’t getting rid of him?

No, we didn;t say yes but he was the player they wanted.

Madge still has big plans for simpkins I hope?

He'll be our long term 9.


That’s why I can’t understand Madge’s fascination with Cam McInnes.
While we have Simpkin and Liddle

We need consistency in the 9 jumper until liddle or Simpkin can prove they can play at least 60 mins as a starting hooker cam will be there and once one of them are ready he will
Move to lock

 

[sleeve]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He is . Our line was strong when he was at the back. We were let down by guys , missing their man , in 1v1 ,2v1 situations . It’s why we were all furious at benji , Garner , and BJ. A lot of the defensive errors , weren’t positional , they were simple not making the tackle .

One of the worst tackelers i have seen.front on he never commits.

Who?

Mbye.

 

[cochise]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He is . Our line was strong when he was at the back. We were let down by guys , missing their man , in 1v1 ,2v1 situations . It’s why we were all furious at benji , Garner , and BJ. A lot of the defensive errors , weren’t positional , they were simple not making the tackle .

One of the worst tackelers i have seen.front on he never commits.

Who?

Mbye.

I swear some people must not watch the games.

 

[sleeve]

Not much in that article makes me think it’s a sure thing that we’re getting him anytime soon

Nicolussi pretty on the money usually with Tigers stuff.

I'm 3 from 3 in the rumour mill and I'll be 4 from 4 after Laurie starts training with us after next week. It's a done deal, the sticking point Cini but now resolved. Pemriff wanted a trade deal for Simpkins and were prepared to pay plenty so that's probably a good sign too.

Which Simpkins? The dummy half?

I

Yep, Hooker Simpkins

And we said yes? Surely we aren’t getting rid of him?

No, we didn;t say yes but he was the player they wanted.

Madge still has big plans for simpkins I hope?

He'll be our long term 9.


That’s why I can’t understand Madge’s fascination with Cam McInnes.
While we have Simpkin and Liddle

We need consistency in the 9 jumper until liddle or Simpkin can prove they can play at least 60 mins as a starting hooker cam will be there and once one of them are ready he will
Move to lock

We have a facination for buying locks and 2nd rowers.We have Blore and a few others that may be good in this position.This is a different side then 2019, and with that extra year and different coaching and develoment staff . Maybe Cheese an Mac Guinness may be the way to go,but i'm confident these young guys will have a big year.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

My son's sprint coach has worked with a lot of NRL players/clubs over the years (most recently Manly and before that Bulldogs as he gets on well with Hasler) - he said when he worked at the Bulldogs Mbye was deceptively quick and moved across the ground very well.

He was touted as the next big thing by Canterbury when he was coming through their ranks, but he has never lived up to all the hype and in the end I think they were glad to let him go. We obviously saw something in him as well (or at least Ivan did), but once again, a very inconsistent player with the odd good game per season.

I don’t know if it’s laziness or he is just happy to go through his career riding on his big pay cheques or what, but he seems to mostly play games in cruise control mode. It’s very frustrating considering the underlying talent he does apparently have.

 

[avocadoontoast]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He is . Our line was strong when he was at the back. We were let down by guys , missing their man , in 1v1 ,2v1 situations . It’s why we were all furious at benji , Garner , and BJ. A lot of the defensive errors , weren’t positional , they were simple not making the tackle .

One of the worst tackelers i have seen.front on he never commits.

Who?

Mbye.

Mbye is one of our best defenders in the backline.

 

[sleeve]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He is . Our line was strong when he was at the back. We were let down by guys , missing their man , in 1v1 ,2v1 situations . It’s why we were all furious at benji , Garner , and BJ. A lot of the defensive errors , weren’t positional , they were simple not making the tackle .

One of the worst tackelers i have seen.front on he never commits.

Who?

Mbye.

Mbye is one of our best defenders in the backline.

Welome to your view,my Tiger friends and i disagree.

 

[hank37w]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He is . Our line was strong when he was at the back. We were let down by guys , missing their man , in 1v1 ,2v1 situations . It’s why we were all furious at benji , Garner , and BJ. A lot of the defensive errors , weren’t positional , they were simple not making the tackle .

One of the worst tackelers i have seen.front on he never commits.

Who?

Mbye.

I swear some people must not watch the games.

I think the game some of those people were watching was the one against Souths when Reece Hoffman debuted on the wing.

Normally a good defender, Mbye, rushed up at least 2 or 3 times to try and shut Souths right hand side down.

This was something he normally would not do and whether he did not have faith in Reece Hoffman or whatever the reason, all he did was create an overlap and create even more problems for the young bloke.

I hope he didn't destroy the young player's confidence, but it was his first and last appearance in the top grade.

Can only put it down to a brain snap by Mbye who I would normally regard as a pretty good defender.

 

[JC99]

Not much in that article makes me think it’s a sure thing that we’re getting him anytime soon

Nicolussi pretty on the money usually with Tigers stuff.

I'm 3 from 3 in the rumour mill and I'll be 4 from 4 after Laurie starts training with us after next week. It's a done deal, the sticking point Cini but now resolved. Pemriff wanted a trade deal for Simpkins and were prepared to pay plenty so that's probably a good sign too.

Which Simpkins? The dummy half?

I

Yep, Hooker Simpkins

And we said yes? Surely we aren’t getting rid of him?

No, we didn;t say yes but he was the player they wanted.

Madge still has big plans for simpkins I hope?

He'll be our long term 9.


That’s why I can’t understand Madge’s fascination with Cam McInnes.
While we have Simpkin and Liddle

Liddle can’t stay on the field and Simpkin is aj unproven rookie, doesn’t hurt to keep your options open. A year is a long time in footy, best case scenario we don’t need to buy a hooker at all

 

[dazza65]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He’s probably right. Mbye has never really been that bad in defense. It’s his attack that is quite pedestrian

Don't agree, he is quite a good attacking fullback.

His attack everywhere else is pretty average, but he’s good at fullback. Nice passing and has the pace to support any line breaks.

He’s obviously not elite but I like Mbye at FB. Definitely serviceable and a solid stop gap until an elite comes along imho

 

[cochise]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He is . Our line was strong when he was at the back. We were let down by guys , missing their man , in 1v1 ,2v1 situations . It’s why we were all furious at benji , Garner , and BJ. A lot of the defensive errors , weren’t positional , they were simple not making the tackle .

One of the worst tackelers i have seen.front on he never commits.

Who?

Mbye.

I swear some people must not watch the games.

I think the game some of those people were watching was the one against Souths when Reece Hoffman debuted on the wing.

Normally a good defender, Mbye, rushed up at least 2 or 3 times to try and shut Souths right hand side down.

This was something he normally would not do and whether he did not have faith in Reece Hoffman or whatever the reason, all he did was create an overlap and create even more problems for the young bloke.

I hope he didn't destroy the young player's confidence, but it was his first and last appearance in the top grade.

Can only put it down to a brain snap by Mbye who I would normally regard as a pretty good defender.

One game doesn't make someone a poor defender, I honestly think he was trying to protect the young guy but went the wrong way about it. Mbye was terrible that game.

 

[TigerWest]

If we get Laurie and he can make that fullback spot his then we are looking good. Mbye off the bench gives us cover all over the park. Simpkins is missing out but will he really be ready at 19.

Mbye off the bench balances the whole squad...

He can cover
1
3
4
6
7
9

He is not great at any of them, but he is a near perfect utility at 14.

Mate, you should see Mbye at training. Maybe he always trains like this, maybe he's finally injury free but he looks like he's desperate for a starting job. He is flying.

Mbye injury free is our starting fullback I reckon. If Laurie comes this year and proves to be the prodigy he’s being made out to be then great - but he’s got to earn the right. Personally I’m really pleased to hear Mbye is so determined.

If Laurie was to get starting fullback spot it would probably be a month or two into the season I think. I think he’s at the point where he won’t develop much more in reggies though needs first grade time

People forget how much the fullback is responsible for organising the defensive line. Hard for a newbie to do straight away.



I would argue that fullback is the most important defensive position on the field but not only to make the odd tackle

Whenever players talk about billy slater they always mention he was like a defensive coach on the field, he was the best at organising defense....and kicking people in the head

Billy Slater said Mbye was great at organising the defence...

He’s probably right. Mbye has never really been that bad in defense. It’s his attack that is quite pedestrian

Don't agree, he is quite a good attacking fullback.

His attack everywhere else is pretty average, but he’s good at fullback. Nice passing and has the pace to support any line breaks.


He’s obviously not elite but I like Mbye at FB. Definitely serviceable and a solid stop gap until an elite comes along imho

As you say, he'll do till someone takes his spot.