Starting team 2021

[LeichhardtTiger]

He played with Talau and Stefano as well

and Cini in the centres

 

[sleeve]

Round 1 is easy

F Mbye
W Nofo
C BJ
C JTJ
W Momo
5/8 Brooks
1/2 Madden
P Twal
H Simpkin
P Tamou
2R Lucy (Left edge)
2R Blore (Right Edge)
L Joe Off

Bench
Mikaele
Stefano
Musgrove
Liddle

AJ gets the wing spot over Momo. Liddle starts and Simpkins to the bench. If we get a fullback somehow prior to the season starting Mbye moves to the bench and Simpkins misses out.

I'd probably give Brooks the 7 jumper. Madden is the interesting one. He isn't a big guy. I think he has some skills but is he worth risking at this stage of his career.

RE: JO . Wasn't there something mentioned in Tigers recruitment analysis that JOs best position was front row,and back row was where he was not that effective? I could be mistaken.

 

[earl]

RE: JO . Wasn’t there something mentioned in Tigers recruitment analysis that JOs best position was front row,and back row was where he was not that effective? I could be mistaken.

I don't know where to put JO. Heaps of lock forwards are basically just prop forwards. Nelson is the best example of this. I'm not that confident in JO but we don't have a good option at lock.

I just figure we play 6 middle forwards (3 starting and 3 off the bench) and see how we go.

 

[cochise]

Round 1 is easy

F Mbye
W Nofo
C BJ
C JTJ
W Momo
5/8 Brooks
1/2 Madden
P Twal
H Simpkin
P Tamou
2R Lucy (Left edge)
2R Blore (Right Edge)
L Joe Off

Bench
Mikaele
Stefano
Musgrove
Liddle

AJ gets the wing spot over Momo. Liddle starts and Simpkins to the bench. If we get a fullback somehow prior to the season starting Mbye moves to the bench and Simpkins misses out.

I'd probably give Brooks the 7 jumper. Madden is the interesting one. He isn't a big guy. I think he has some skills but is he worth risking at this stage of his career.

RE: JO . Wasn't there something mentioned in Tigers recruitment analysis that JOs best position was front row,and back row was where he was not that effective? I could be mistaken.

That is correct.

 

[TigerWest]

Round 1 is easy

F Mbye
W Nofo
C BJ
C JTJ
W Momo
5/8 Brooks
1/2 Madden
P Twal
H Simpkin
P Tamou
2R Lucy (Left edge)
2R Blore (Right Edge)
L Joe Off

Bench
Mikaele
Stefano
Musgrove
Liddle

AJ gets the wing spot over Momo. Liddle starts and Simpkins to the bench. If we get a fullback somehow prior to the season starting Mbye moves to the bench and Simpkins misses out.

I'd probably give Brooks the 7 jumper. Madden is the interesting one. He isn't a big guy. I think he has some skills but is he worth risking at this stage of his career.

I’m thinking Momo will start with the side, so unless he gets the 1 or 6 jersey, the only other spot atm is wing and Nofo is a shoe in.

 

[cochise]

Round 1 is easy

F Mbye
W Nofo
C BJ
C JTJ
W Momo
5/8 Brooks
1/2 Madden
P Twal
H Simpkin
P Tamou
2R Lucy (Left edge)
2R Blore (Right Edge)
L Joe Off

Bench
Mikaele
Stefano
Musgrove
Liddle

AJ gets the wing spot over Momo. Liddle starts and Simpkins to the bench. If we get a fullback somehow prior to the season starting Mbye moves to the bench and Simpkins misses out.

I'd probably give Brooks the 7 jumper. Madden is the interesting one. He isn't a big guy. I think he has some skills but is he worth risking at this stage of his career.

I’m thinking Momo will start with the side, so unless he gets the 1 or 6 jersey, the only other spot atm is wing and Nofo is a shoe in.

I think he is in reserves.

 

[Tigerbuck63]

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.

That's a well informed list.
Let's not forget we were light in the centre position the last 2 seasons assume they have rectified that with Centre's also able to play wing when required so still see depth there.

Fullback agree is the position we lack depth in although we have signed Blake Laurie in 2022.

With the list it also shows we really have no stand out Gun players however there is a better mix of old heads and inexperienced players.

We still have 3 more signings for 2021 will be interesting who they pick up however no that much available now.

 

[sleeve]

RE: JO . Wasn’t there something mentioned in Tigers recruitment analysis that JOs best position was front row,and back row was where he was not that effective? I could be mistaken.

I don't know where to put JO. Heaps of lock forwards are basically just prop forwards. Nelson is the best example of this. I'm not that confident in JO but we don't have a good option at lock.

I just figure we play 6 middle forwards (3 starting and 3 off the bench) and see how we go.

Don't ask me why ,but i think JO will be our best forward this year.

 

[earl]

RE: JO . Wasn’t there something mentioned in Tigers recruitment analysis that JOs best position was front row,and back row was where he was not that effective? I could be mistaken.

I don't know where to put JO. Heaps of lock forwards are basically just prop forwards. Nelson is the best example of this. I'm not that confident in JO but we don't have a good option at lock.

I just figure we play 6 middle forwards (3 starting and 3 off the bench) and see how we go.

Don't ask me why ,but i think JO will be our best forward this year.

I just hope he performs to a high standard.

 

[Guest]

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

Because he's a centre.

 

[happy_tiger]

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

Because he's a centre.

If I've told you once I've told you a thousand times ...leave the logic at work Dan

 

[turkeytiger03]

I’d be happy enough to play Mbye off the bench this season. He’s showed me that he hasn’t nailed down any position in his 2 and abit seasons. Therefore his captaincy has to be looked at also. Add to that either Liddle playing for 80 or the young hooker who’s name has escaped me gets a crack at things too. Aren’t the dogs still looking for a halves signing. We could send him back home would be the perfect outcome for us.

 

[avocadoontoast]

I’d be happy enough to play Mbye off the bench this season. He’s showed me that he hasn’t nailed down any position in his 2 and abit seasons. Therefore his captaincy has to be looked at also. Add to that either Liddle playing for 80 or the young hooker who’s name has escaped me gets a crack at things too. Aren’t the dogs still looking for a halves signing. We could send him back home would be the perfect outcome for us.

Who are you going to play fullback?

 

[earl]

I’d be happy enough to play Mbye off the bench this season. He’s showed me that he hasn’t nailed down any position in his 2 and abit seasons. Therefore his captaincy has to be looked at also. Add to that either Liddle playing for 80 or the young hooker who’s name has escaped me gets a crack at things too. Aren’t the dogs still looking for a halves signing. We could send him back home would be the perfect outcome for us.

Who are you going to play fullback?

Pretty funny right. I'd love to see Mbye off the bench. I reckon he would be a great bench utility. Atm though we don't have a fullback other than Mbye.

 

[TigerVinnie]

I’d be happy enough to play Mbye off the bench this season. He’s showed me that he hasn’t nailed down any position in his 2 and abit seasons. Therefore his captaincy has to be looked at also. Add to that either Liddle playing for 80 or the young hooker who’s name has escaped me gets a crack at things too. Aren’t the dogs still looking for a halves signing. We could send him back home would be the perfect outcome for us.

Who are you going to play fullback?

Pretty funny right. I'd love to see Mbye off the bench. I reckon he would be a great bench utility. Atm though we don't have a fullback other than Mbye.

If hypothetically Mybe becomes decent under the high ball he is actually a fairly handy fullback. Has speed, a great pass and usually chimes in well.

His issue has always been catching - lucky this is something you can practice. Hopefully Madge has him under the high ball all pre season, get that in check and he is definitely serviceable until Laurie gets here.

 

[turkeytiger03]

I’d be happy enough to play Mbye off the bench this season. He’s showed me that he hasn’t nailed down any position in his 2 and abit seasons. Therefore his captaincy has to be looked at also. Add to that either Liddle playing for 80 or the young hooker who’s name has escaped me gets a crack at things too. Aren’t the dogs still looking for a halves signing. We could send him back home would be the perfect outcome for us.

Who are you going to play fullback?

AJ could do a job I reckon

 

[avocadoontoast]

I’d be happy enough to play Mbye off the bench this season. He’s showed me that he hasn’t nailed down any position in his 2 and abit seasons. Therefore his captaincy has to be looked at also. Add to that either Liddle playing for 80 or the young hooker who’s name has escaped me gets a crack at things too. Aren’t the dogs still looking for a halves signing. We could send him back home would be the perfect outcome for us.

Who are you going to play fullback?

AJ could do a job I reckon

He’s nowhere near ready to play FB in NRL imo

 

[Speed2burn]

I’d be happy enough to play Mbye off the bench this season. He’s showed me that he hasn’t nailed down any position in his 2 and abit seasons. Therefore his captaincy has to be looked at also. Add to that either Liddle playing for 80 or the young hooker who’s name has escaped me gets a crack at things too. Aren’t the dogs still looking for a halves signing. We could send him back home would be the perfect outcome for us.

Who are you going to play fullback?

AJ could do a job I reckon

He’s nowhere near ready to play FB in NRL imo

I would trial him there, has all the attributes I reckon

 

[cochise]

I’d be happy enough to play Mbye off the bench this season. He’s showed me that he hasn’t nailed down any position in his 2 and abit seasons. Therefore his captaincy has to be looked at also. Add to that either Liddle playing for 80 or the young hooker who’s name has escaped me gets a crack at things too. Aren’t the dogs still looking for a halves signing. We could send him back home would be the perfect outcome for us.

Who are you going to play fullback?

AJ could do a job I reckon

Too much pressure for a young kid.

 

[cochise]

I’d be happy enough to play Mbye off the bench this season. He’s showed me that he hasn’t nailed down any position in his 2 and abit seasons. Therefore his captaincy has to be looked at also. Add to that either Liddle playing for 80 or the young hooker who’s name has escaped me gets a crack at things too. Aren’t the dogs still looking for a halves signing. We could send him back home would be the perfect outcome for us.

Who are you going to play fullback?

AJ could do a job I reckon

He’s nowhere near ready to play FB in NRL imo

Agreed