The Backline in 2021

[Snake]

AJ has all the qualities for a good 1 , if the Penrith kids not here AJ is my selection ...Mbye offers nothing in that role he will be the 14 for the entire season.

 

[Snake]

Backline picks itself at the moment:

1. Mbye
2. Nofoauma
3. Roberts (right side centre)
4. BJ
5. AJ
6. AD
7. Brooks

Talau gets jersey 14 - utility value as he can play wing at a pinch, centre, 6 or on an edge backrow.

AJ 1 .. Talau 5.. Mbye 14 solves a few problems Imo.BJ on late season form will struggle to hold down 4..

 

[Guest]

Backline picks itself at the moment:

1. Mbye
2. Nofoauma
3. Roberts (right side centre)
4. BJ
5. AJ
6. AD
7. Brooks

Talau gets jersey 14 - utility value as he can play wing at a pinch, centre, 6 or on an edge backrow.

AJ 1 .. Talau 5.. Mbye 14 solves a few problems Imo.BJ on late season form will struggle to hold down 4..

I don't see Talau as a winger but it will be interesting to see where Madge trains him during the offseason.

 

[The-moP]

1. AJ
2. Nofoauma
3. Roberts (right side centre)
4. BJ
5. WK (gonna be a beast .. !!)
6. AD
7. Brooks

Mbye can be our super-sub off the bench. Start the off season by training these guys in these positions and see how it goes .. a good combination of youth, experience, size and speed .. !!

Let's entice Melb now by offering Talau for the Fox .. 🙂

 

[earl]

Mbye HAS to be 14.

It will change our whole balance positively if he goes there.

He should be nowhere but 14.

I agree but only if we get a better option at fullback. If not I reckon he has to play 1.

 

[earl]

Talau gets jersey 14 - utility value as he can play wing at a pinch, centre, 6 or on an edge backrow.

I like that option but the problem is Liddle won't be able to play 80 minutes per game over the course of the season. We need a hooker or utility hooker on the bench. Mbye is the best option but he is also the best option at fullback.

It'd be great to get that Penrith kid a year early.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

No way can Roberts and Leilua can be in the same backline. The mind movies of that backline disaster would be shocking. We need speed so Roberts gets the start.

 

[CarltonDry]

AJ has all the qualities for a good 1 , if the Penrith kids not here AJ is my selection ...Mbye offers nothing in that role he will be the 14 for the entire season.

Surely you've started on the beers early....AJ at 1 hahahaha

 

[tony soprano]

We will definitely playing two hookers for start of season

 

[TrueTiger]

A lot of people are leaving Packer and JRey out ....and I can understand their way of thinking,however,Madge seems to think a lot of their in put during training...It wouldnt surprise me if he utilises them early to sort the team out and who plays where...just my thoughts and its good to finally have some young talent on the rise as well as experienced depth...

 

[frullens]

With the addition of Roberts, it’s created a real cluster for spots that will result in 1 or 2 regulars in 2020 missing out on a spot. Assuming everyone is fit. For balance, I think AD definitely has to move to 6. That would ease things somewhat. So that leaves the question of who plays 1.

AJ - Probably a bit too green. Though I do believe he played there at some point coming through the grades

Mbye - Maybe the safest assumption, but by no means the safest option

Roberts - Has played there before I believe, but probably putting a lot on his shoulders right off the bat. And given his off field issues, could do without the pressure

You would think BJ and Jimmy will get first dibs in the centres. And Noffa has one wing sewn up. Which leaves one wing and fullback up for grabs. I feel like AJ gets the wing spot and Mbye plays 1. Which leaves Tommy out in the cold, which I know would make a few of you happy. All of this is under the assumption AD moves to 6. Which if he doesn’t, will only create more of a headache. Also, not taking into account the potential signing of Mansour. And don’t forget Reece Hoffman

*Head explodes*

What a nice problem to have for a change, players competing for spots.

Problem is competing for spots leads to dropping players which leads to walking on eggshells

 

[avocadoontoast]

A lot of people are leaving Packer and JRey out ....and I can understand their way of thinking,however,Madge seems to think a lot of their in put during training...It wouldnt surprise me if he utilises them early to sort the team out and who plays where...just my thoughts and its good to finally have some young talent on the rise as well as experienced depth...

If Madge had his choice he’d have them both out of the club ASAP. They’re dead weight, two of the worst signings in our history.

 

[Geo]

AJ has all the qualities for a good 1 , if the Penrith kids not here AJ is my selection ...Mbye offers nothing in that role he will be the 14 for the entire season.

Is catching bombs a good fullback quality..?

 

[weststigerman]

I mentioned this in another thread IMO Talau and AJ can't be in the same team. The last 2 games they played together they made 11 errors in games we lost by 2 and 4 points.

They both have a future but at this stage if they're in the same team we'll never have the ball.

 

[Long Term Fan]

I have a feeling with will get Laurie soon as they have Edwards and Staines as full back options. Penrith might be left with Sauce on their face if he can't snag a gig elsewhere in 2021. $500,000 for playing lower grades. Reynolds and Packer say "Hello" and welcome to the club

 

[TigerVinnie]

I have a feeling with will get Laurie soon as they have Edwards and Staines as full back options. Penrith might be left with Sauce on their face if he can't snag a gig elsewhere in 2021. $500,000 for playing lower grades. Reynolds and Packer say "Hello" and welcome to the club

I believe they're not keeping him as a fullback back up as like you said they have Staines for that. They're worried if they lose Burton to the dogs and then release Laurie to us, they will have nobody who can play 6 if Luai goes down.

 

[weststigerman]

AJ has all the qualities for a good 1 , if the Penrith kids not here AJ is my selection ...Mbye offers nothing in that role he will be the 14 for the entire season.

Is catching bombs a good fullback quality..?

Only important for Mbye. AJ gets a free pass because he's cheaper.

 

[Red88_Tiger]

I have a feeling with will get Laurie soon as they have Edwards and Staines as full back options. Penrith might be left with Sauce on their face if he can't snag a gig elsewhere in 2021. $500,000 for playing lower grades. Reynolds and Packer say "Hello" and welcome to the club

I believe they're not keeping him as a fullback back up as like you said they have Staines for that. They're worried if they lose Burton to the dogs and then release Laurie to us, they will have nobody who can play 6 if Luai goes down.

May ??? He’s also ramjets best friend

 

[Snake]

AJ has all the qualities for a good 1 , if the Penrith kids not here AJ is my selection ...Mbye offers nothing in that role he will be the 14 for the entire season.

Is catching bombs a good fullback quality..?

Of course so why is Mbye the preferred ?

 

[happy_tiger]

I'd say we are sill looking for a fullback for 2021 ...if not Mbye is the best option we currently have