Starting team 2021

[avocadoontoast]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.

Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Gebbie might provide some depth at 1 (perhaps)

If he's ready. Is he here or still in PNG?

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.
Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Yep Laurie early would really solve that pretty quick.
Who do you think is the next best fullback in the squad after AD/Mybe?

 

[JC99]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.

Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Gebbie might provide some depth at 1 (perhaps)

If he's ready. Is he here or still in PNG?

Didn’t see him in the training pics today ?

 

[avocadoontoast]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.
Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Yep Laurie early would really solve that pretty quick.
Who do you think is the next best fullback in the squad after AD/Mybe?

I’m not sure, I can’t actually think of anyone in the top 30 that’s played there extensively.

 

[JC99]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.
Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Yep Laurie early would really solve that pretty quick.
Who do you think is the next best fullback in the squad after AD/Mybe?

I’m not sure, I can’t actually think of anyone in the top 30 that’s played there extensively.

No one. It’s our area of most concern, we have literally no specialist fullbacks in our top 30. Mbye will fill in this season, if he’s injured then we probably have to use Doueihi or one of our other outside backs who aren’t really fullbacks. It’s an issue

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.
Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Yep Laurie early would really solve that pretty quick.
Who do you think is the next best fullback in the squad after AD/Mybe?

I’m not sure, I can’t actually think of anyone in the top 30 that’s played there extensively.

Yeah not a great pool, I wouldn't be against giving AJ a chance if needed (his hands are no worse than Mbye), hopefully Mbye stays fit and finds some form.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.
Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Yep Laurie early would really solve that pretty quick.
Who do you think is the next best fullback in the squad after AD/Mybe?

I’m not sure, I can’t actually think of anyone in the top 30 that’s played there extensively.

No one. It’s our area of most concern, we have literally no specialist fullbacks in our top 30. Mbye will fill in this season, if he’s injured then we probably have to use Doueihi or one of our other outside backs who aren’t really fullbacks. It’s an issue

Laurie would have been nice for this year. Still think Widdop at $300k could have been a good backup.

 

[TieDye]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.
Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Yep Laurie early would really solve that pretty quick.
Who do you think is the next best fullback in the squad after AD/Mybe?

I’m not sure, I can’t actually think of anyone in the top 30 that’s played there extensively.

No one. It’s our area of most concern, we have literally no specialist fullbacks in our top 30. Mbye will fill in this season, if he’s injured then we probably have to use Doueihi or one of our other outside backs who aren’t really fullbacks. It’s an issue

Laurie would have been nice for this year. Still think Widdop at $300k could have been a good backup.

You think Widdop thinks *he’s* a good backup at 300k? He’d have signed up with Paperbag P for more than that in under-the-table payments...

Reality, is there’s really nothing on the market

 

[avocadoontoast]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.
Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Yep Laurie early would really solve that pretty quick.
Who do you think is the next best fullback in the squad after AD/Mybe?

I’m not sure, I can’t actually think of anyone in the top 30 that’s played there extensively.

No one. It’s our area of most concern, we have literally no specialist fullbacks in our top 30. Mbye will fill in this season, if he’s injured then we probably have to use Doueihi or one of our other outside backs who aren’t really fullbacks. It’s an issue

Laurie would have been nice for this year. Still think Widdop at $300k could have been a good backup.


You think Widdop thinks *he’s* a good backup at 300k? He’d have signed up with Paperbag P for more than that in under-the-table payments...

Reality, is there’s really nothing on the market

I don’t think he cares. He just wanted to stay in Oz with the family.

 

[BAGNF05]

Pure speculation but based on the amount of air time he is getting in the promo material I think Madden will be the 5/8 in round 1, with AD reclaiming the role in round 2.
Really keen to see how the outside backs line up, so many possibilities...

Given we have noone to backup Mbye at fullback and Madden is our only real half other than AD and LB, i'd say you're bang on.
Our depth at 1 and 6 is of real concern..

Yep Laurie early would really solve that pretty quick.
Who do you think is the next best fullback in the squad after AD/Mybe?

I’m not sure, I can’t actually think of anyone in the top 30 that’s played there extensively.

No one. It’s our area of most concern, we have literally no specialist fullbacks in our top 30. Mbye will fill in this season, if he’s injured then we probably have to use Doueihi or one of our other outside backs who aren’t really fullbacks. It’s an issue

Nofa has a motor but he is a space cadet. He seems motivated by money maybe give him a crack?

 

[rozelle_rudy]

Dylan Smith didn't show enormous potential but he is a specialist fullback and maybe should have been kept on for one more year as a reserve.
What about Zac Cini? I think he has some FB experience in junior footy.

 

[TheDaBoss]

Dylan Smith didn't show enormous potential but he is a specialist fullback and maybe should have been kept on for one more year as a reserve.
What about Zac Cini? I think he has some FB experience in junior footy.

Nah...putting cini there would be worse than momo

 

[rozelle_rudy]

Dylan Smith didn't show enormous potential but he is a specialist fullback and maybe should have been kept on for one more year as a reserve.
What about Zac Cini? I think he has some FB experience in junior footy.

Nah...putting cini there would be worse than momo

 

[rozelle_rudy]

Why do you say Cini wouldn't work out at fullback?

 

[Harvey]

I decided to pull together a depth chart with players located in one position only (i.e. the position they are most suited to in the current squad).

Moses Mbye [Edene Gebbie] [Tyrone Roberts-Davis]
Asu Kepaoa (Reece Hoffman)
James Roberts Paul Momirovski (William Kei)
Joey Leilua Tommy Talau
David Nofoaluma Zac Cini [Allan Fitzgibbon]
Adam Doueihi Billy Walters {Michael Tannous}
Luke Brooks Jock Madden
Joe Ofahengaue Alex Seyfarth
Luciano Leilua Michael Chee-Kam Tukimihia Simpkins {Brandon Tumeth}
Shawn Blore Luke Garner (Kelma Tuilagi) {Henry O’Kane}
James Tamou Alex Twal Russell Packer [Ky Rodwell]
Jacob Liddle Jake Simpkin
Zane Musgrove Thomas Mikaele Stefano Utoikamanu

( ) = development squad player
{} = lower grader currently training with NRL squad
[] = train-and trial player

I’ve personally got Blore ahead of Garner, Mikaele ahead of Stefano for now, Musgrove ahead of Twal and J Roberts ahead of Talau/Momo… But these are all 50/50 calls for mine.

This highlights to me that we have the lightest depth at fullback and wing for 2021. Centre and Front row are stacked. While we have depth in the halves, we could do with more quality in the position (unless Doueihi steps up big time). Lock is probably fine as we could move Blore and Twal there if needed. Likewise Hooker is fine as Walters or Mbye could move there.

Hope you find this useful. Let me know if I’ve missed anyone.

It helps that a couple of those outside backs are capable of playing wing or centre. We need a backup fullback pretty badly we have no one at the moment without changing our halves too which isn’t ideal

We need someone that can easily cover 5/8th and fullback, we are extremely light at both positions.

At least we have guys who actually play 5/8 in the top 30, we have 0 specialist fullbacks in the team ? bring on Gebbie I reckon

We don't have guys that play 5/8th either.

Billy Walters and Jock Madden. Sure they’re not experienced first graders but they’re both halves. Brooks can shift to 5/8 and put madden at 7 if need be but we kinda play both our halves the same. We’ve got nada at fullback.

Billy Walters is out with an ACL, I haven't seen Madden play 5=8th, has he? Even our starter has half a game experience as an NRL 5/8th.

Seen enough of Douehi last year to believe that he’ll make a good fist of the halves, a big body in the line and throws a crisp ball, hopefully been working on a long kicking game. He needs to be one of our best if we improve on 2020 for mine. He’s being well paid for a contribution too.

I have said this a lot but will say it again, he has only displayed the ability to pass a spiral left to right. His passing right to left is inconsistent and a little loopy for my liking. I also have concerns about his defense in the front line.

I will say he impressed me in his half a game at 5/8th against the eels and his spiral pass left to right is amazing but I still need to see much more to be convinced. I still feel he is a centre that may be able to develop into a 5/8th.

In saying all that I would be giving him the offseason and trials to show if he has what it takes to be an NRL 5/8th as he is our best option and think he will make the transition. I just don't think it is a certainty that he will be the answer at 5/8th for us.

Defence is a big concern. Against manly when he was in the centres his defence was pretty awful

 

[BAGNF05]

I decided to pull together a depth chart with players located in one position only (i.e. the position they are most suited to in the current squad).

Moses Mbye [Edene Gebbie] [Tyrone Roberts-Davis]
Asu Kepaoa (Reece Hoffman)
James Roberts Paul Momirovski (William Kei)
Joey Leilua Tommy Talau
David Nofoaluma Zac Cini [Allan Fitzgibbon]
Adam Doueihi Billy Walters {Michael Tannous}
Luke Brooks Jock Madden
Joe Ofahengaue Alex Seyfarth
Luciano Leilua Michael Chee-Kam Tukimihia Simpkins {Brandon Tumeth}
Shawn Blore Luke Garner (Kelma Tuilagi) {Henry O’Kane}
James Tamou Alex Twal Russell Packer [Ky Rodwell]
Jacob Liddle Jake Simpkin
Zane Musgrove Thomas Mikaele Stefano Utoikamanu

( ) = development squad player
{} = lower grader currently training with NRL squad
[] = train-and trial player

I’ve personally got Blore ahead of Garner, Mikaele ahead of Stefano for now, Musgrove ahead of Twal and J Roberts ahead of Talau/Momo… But these are all 50/50 calls for mine.

This highlights to me that we have the lightest depth at fullback and wing for 2021. Centre and Front row are stacked. While we have depth in the halves, we could do with more quality in the position (unless Doueihi steps up big time). Lock is probably fine as we could move Blore and Twal there if needed. Likewise Hooker is fine as Walters or Mbye could move there.

Hope you find this useful. Let me know if I’ve missed anyone.

It helps that a couple of those outside backs are capable of playing wing or centre. We need a backup fullback pretty badly we have no one at the moment without changing our halves too which isn’t ideal

We need someone that can easily cover 5/8th and fullback, we are extremely light at both positions.

At least we have guys who actually play 5/8 in the top 30, we have 0 specialist fullbacks in the team ? bring on Gebbie I reckon

We don't have guys that play 5/8th either.

Billy Walters and Jock Madden. Sure they’re not experienced first graders but they’re both halves. Brooks can shift to 5/8 and put madden at 7 if need be but we kinda play both our halves the same. We’ve got nada at fullback.

Billy Walters is out with an ACL, I haven't seen Madden play 5=8th, has he? Even our starter has half a game experience as an NRL 5/8th.

Seen enough of Douehi last year to believe that he’ll make a good fist of the halves, a big body in the line and throws a crisp ball, hopefully been working on a long kicking game. He needs to be one of our best if we improve on 2020 for mine. He’s being well paid for a contribution too.

I have said this a lot but will say it again, he has only displayed the ability to pass a spiral left to right. His passing right to left is inconsistent and a little loopy for my liking. I also have concerns about his defense in the front line.

I will say he impressed me in his half a game at 5/8th against the eels and his spiral pass left to right is amazing but I still need to see much more to be convinced. I still feel he is a centre that may be able to develop into a 5/8th.

In saying all that I would be giving him the offseason and trials to show if he has what it takes to be an NRL 5/8th as he is our best option and think he will make the transition. I just don't think it is a certainty that he will be the answer at 5/8th for us.

Defence is a big concern. Against manly when he was in the centres his defence was pretty awful

His lateral movement might be an issue, thankfully as you get further in field that requirement isn’t as important.

 

[JC99]

I decided to pull together a depth chart with players located in one position only (i.e. the position they are most suited to in the current squad).

Moses Mbye [Edene Gebbie] [Tyrone Roberts-Davis]
Asu Kepaoa (Reece Hoffman)
James Roberts Paul Momirovski (William Kei)
Joey Leilua Tommy Talau
David Nofoaluma Zac Cini [Allan Fitzgibbon]
Adam Doueihi Billy Walters {Michael Tannous}
Luke Brooks Jock Madden
Joe Ofahengaue Alex Seyfarth
Luciano Leilua Michael Chee-Kam Tukimihia Simpkins {Brandon Tumeth}
Shawn Blore Luke Garner (Kelma Tuilagi) {Henry O’Kane}
James Tamou Alex Twal Russell Packer [Ky Rodwell]
Jacob Liddle Jake Simpkin
Zane Musgrove Thomas Mikaele Stefano Utoikamanu

( ) = development squad player
{} = lower grader currently training with NRL squad
[] = train-and trial player

I’ve personally got Blore ahead of Garner, Mikaele ahead of Stefano for now, Musgrove ahead of Twal and J Roberts ahead of Talau/Momo… But these are all 50/50 calls for mine.

This highlights to me that we have the lightest depth at fullback and wing for 2021. Centre and Front row are stacked. While we have depth in the halves, we could do with more quality in the position (unless Doueihi steps up big time). Lock is probably fine as we could move Blore and Twal there if needed. Likewise Hooker is fine as Walters or Mbye could move there.

Hope you find this useful. Let me know if I’ve missed anyone.

It helps that a couple of those outside backs are capable of playing wing or centre. We need a backup fullback pretty badly we have no one at the moment without changing our halves too which isn’t ideal

We need someone that can easily cover 5/8th and fullback, we are extremely light at both positions.

At least we have guys who actually play 5/8 in the top 30, we have 0 specialist fullbacks in the team ? bring on Gebbie I reckon

We don't have guys that play 5/8th either.

Billy Walters and Jock Madden. Sure they’re not experienced first graders but they’re both halves. Brooks can shift to 5/8 and put madden at 7 if need be but we kinda play both our halves the same. We’ve got nada at fullback.

Billy Walters is out with an ACL, I haven't seen Madden play 5=8th, has he? Even our starter has half a game experience as an NRL 5/8th.

Seen enough of Douehi last year to believe that he’ll make a good fist of the halves, a big body in the line and throws a crisp ball, hopefully been working on a long kicking game. He needs to be one of our best if we improve on 2020 for mine. He’s being well paid for a contribution too.

I have said this a lot but will say it again, he has only displayed the ability to pass a spiral left to right. His passing right to left is inconsistent and a little loopy for my liking. I also have concerns about his defense in the front line.

I will say he impressed me in his half a game at 5/8th against the eels and his spiral pass left to right is amazing but I still need to see much more to be convinced. I still feel he is a centre that may be able to develop into a 5/8th.

In saying all that I would be giving him the offseason and trials to show if he has what it takes to be an NRL 5/8th as he is our best option and think he will make the transition. I just don't think it is a certainty that he will be the answer at 5/8th for us.

Defence is a big concern. Against manly when he was in the centres his defence was pretty awful

To be fair he played at fullback all year before that. Takes time to adjust back to defending in the Front line

 

[Roar_Power]

I decided to pull together a depth chart with players located in one position only (i.e. the position they are most suited to in the current squad).

Moses Mbye [Edene Gebbie] [Tyrone Roberts-Davis]
Asu Kepaoa (Reece Hoffman)
James Roberts Paul Momirovski (William Kei)
Joey Leilua Tommy Talau
David Nofoaluma Zac Cini [Allan Fitzgibbon]
Adam Doueihi Billy Walters {Michael Tannous}
Luke Brooks Jock Madden
Joe Ofahengaue Alex Seyfarth
Luciano Leilua Michael Chee-Kam Tukimihia Simpkins {Brandon Tumeth}
Shawn Blore Luke Garner (Kelma Tuilagi) {Henry O’Kane}
James Tamou Alex Twal Russell Packer [Ky Rodwell]
Jacob Liddle Jake Simpkin
Zane Musgrove Thomas Mikaele Stefano Utoikamanu

( ) = development squad player
{} = lower grader currently training with NRL squad
[] = train-and trial player

I’ve personally got Blore ahead of Garner, Mikaele ahead of Stefano for now, Musgrove ahead of Twal and J Roberts ahead of Talau/Momo… But these are all 50/50 calls for mine.

This highlights to me that we have the lightest depth at fullback and wing for 2021. Centre and Front row are stacked. While we have depth in the halves, we could do with more quality in the position (unless Doueihi steps up big time). Lock is probably fine as we could move Blore and Twal there if needed. Likewise Hooker is fine as Walters or Mbye could move there.

Hope you find this useful. Let me know if I’ve missed anyone.

It helps that a couple of those outside backs are capable of playing wing or centre. We need a backup fullback pretty badly we have no one at the moment without changing our halves too which isn’t ideal

We need someone that can easily cover 5/8th and fullback, we are extremely light at both positions.

At least we have guys who actually play 5/8 in the top 30, we have 0 specialist fullbacks in the team ? bring on Gebbie I reckon

We don't have guys that play 5/8th either.

Billy Walters and Jock Madden. Sure they’re not experienced first graders but they’re both halves. Brooks can shift to 5/8 and put madden at 7 if need be but we kinda play both our halves the same. We’ve got nada at fullback.

Billy Walters is out with an ACL, I haven't seen Madden play 5=8th, has he? Even our starter has half a game experience as an NRL 5/8th.

Seen enough of Douehi last year to believe that he’ll make a good fist of the halves, a big body in the line and throws a crisp ball, hopefully been working on a long kicking game. He needs to be one of our best if we improve on 2020 for mine. He’s being well paid for a contribution too.

I have said this a lot but will say it again, he has only displayed the ability to pass a spiral left to right. His passing right to left is inconsistent and a little loopy for my liking. I also have concerns about his defense in the front line.

I will say he impressed me in his half a game at 5/8th against the eels and his spiral pass left to right is amazing but I still need to see much more to be convinced. I still feel he is a centre that may be able to develop into a 5/8th.

In saying all that I would be giving him the offseason and trials to show if he has what it takes to be an NRL 5/8th as he is our best option and think he will make the transition. I just don't think it is a certainty that he will be the answer at 5/8th for us.

Don’t expect a magical ball playing five eighth. Jack Wighton is not this either but he does better than good. If AD is being compared to Wighton after a few rounds this year I won’t be surprised.

That’s alright by me . Wighton just won Dally M.

Yeah, I see AD in that mould as well. I think he will go alright there, very evasive.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I decided to pull together a depth chart with players located in one position only (i.e. the position they are most suited to in the current squad).

Moses Mbye [Edene Gebbie] [Tyrone Roberts-Davis]
Asu Kepaoa (Reece Hoffman)
James Roberts Paul Momirovski (William Kei)
Joey Leilua Tommy Talau
David Nofoaluma Zac Cini [Allan Fitzgibbon]
Adam Doueihi Billy Walters {Michael Tannous}
Luke Brooks Jock Madden
Joe Ofahengaue Alex Seyfarth
Luciano Leilua Michael Chee-Kam Tukimihia Simpkins {Brandon Tumeth}
Shawn Blore Luke Garner (Kelma Tuilagi) {Henry O’Kane}
James Tamou Alex Twal Russell Packer [Ky Rodwell]
Jacob Liddle Jake Simpkin
Zane Musgrove Thomas Mikaele Stefano Utoikamanu

( ) = development squad player
{} = lower grader currently training with NRL squad
[] = train-and trial player

I’ve personally got Blore ahead of Garner, Mikaele ahead of Stefano for now, Musgrove ahead of Twal and J Roberts ahead of Talau/Momo… But these are all 50/50 calls for mine.

This highlights to me that we have the lightest depth at fullback and wing for 2021. Centre and Front row are stacked. While we have depth in the halves, we could do with more quality in the position (unless Doueihi steps up big time). Lock is probably fine as we could move Blore and Twal there if needed. Likewise Hooker is fine as Walters or Mbye could move there.

Hope you find this useful. Let me know if I’ve missed anyone.

It helps that a couple of those outside backs are capable of playing wing or centre. We need a backup fullback pretty badly we have no one at the moment without changing our halves too which isn’t ideal

We need someone that can easily cover 5/8th and fullback, we are extremely light at both positions.

At least we have guys who actually play 5/8 in the top 30, we have 0 specialist fullbacks in the team ? bring on Gebbie I reckon

We don't have guys that play 5/8th either.

Billy Walters and Jock Madden. Sure they’re not experienced first graders but they’re both halves. Brooks can shift to 5/8 and put madden at 7 if need be but we kinda play both our halves the same. We’ve got nada at fullback.

Billy Walters is out with an ACL, I haven't seen Madden play 5=8th, has he? Even our starter has half a game experience as an NRL 5/8th.

wouldn't Brooks go to 6 like he did last year and be easier for Madden to play 7 in Rd 1 ?

 

[cochise]

I decided to pull together a depth chart with players located in one position only (i.e. the position they are most suited to in the current squad).

Moses Mbye [Edene Gebbie] [Tyrone Roberts-Davis]
Asu Kepaoa (Reece Hoffman)
James Roberts Paul Momirovski (William Kei)
Joey Leilua Tommy Talau
David Nofoaluma Zac Cini [Allan Fitzgibbon]
Adam Doueihi Billy Walters {Michael Tannous}
Luke Brooks Jock Madden
Joe Ofahengaue Alex Seyfarth
Luciano Leilua Michael Chee-Kam Tukimihia Simpkins {Brandon Tumeth}
Shawn Blore Luke Garner (Kelma Tuilagi) {Henry O’Kane}
James Tamou Alex Twal Russell Packer [Ky Rodwell]
Jacob Liddle Jake Simpkin
Zane Musgrove Thomas Mikaele Stefano Utoikamanu

( ) = development squad player
{} = lower grader currently training with NRL squad
[] = train-and trial player

I’ve personally got Blore ahead of Garner, Mikaele ahead of Stefano for now, Musgrove ahead of Twal and J Roberts ahead of Talau/Momo… But these are all 50/50 calls for mine.

This highlights to me that we have the lightest depth at fullback and wing for 2021. Centre and Front row are stacked. While we have depth in the halves, we could do with more quality in the position (unless Doueihi steps up big time). Lock is probably fine as we could move Blore and Twal there if needed. Likewise Hooker is fine as Walters or Mbye could move there.

Hope you find this useful. Let me know if I’ve missed anyone.

It helps that a couple of those outside backs are capable of playing wing or centre. We need a backup fullback pretty badly we have no one at the moment without changing our halves too which isn’t ideal

We need someone that can easily cover 5/8th and fullback, we are extremely light at both positions.

At least we have guys who actually play 5/8 in the top 30, we have 0 specialist fullbacks in the team ? bring on Gebbie I reckon

We don't have guys that play 5/8th either.

Billy Walters and Jock Madden. Sure they’re not experienced first graders but they’re both halves. Brooks can shift to 5/8 and put madden at 7 if need be but we kinda play both our halves the same. We’ve got nada at fullback.

Billy Walters is out with an ACL, I haven't seen Madden play 5=8th, has he? Even our starter has half a game experience as an NRL 5/8th.

wouldn't Brooks go to 6 like he did last year and be easier for Madden to play 7 in Rd 1 ?

Possibly, its hard one this year to tell what is going to happen when you have guys like Madden who haven't played in 12 months. He could jump out of the ground and be a superstar or he could be stuck in the mud! Makes for an interesting year.