The Mbye Conundrum

[cktiger]

If LM doesn’t come and he’s fit he has to play fullback.
I ***imagine it was only because he was playing injured that they moved him in the first place.***
If LM does come then he stays at centre.

Yeah that or the fact he couldn’t catch to save his life. If he is at fullback it’s bombs away

To be fair Glenn that was mainly an issue early in the year when he came back from injury and he wasn't 100% right. It wasn't from my memory an issue in 2018. If we don't sign LM or AJ i'd be tempted to give him a go at 1 again IMO.

Maybe, and I can see your point of view but how often does a successful team go back and say “you know what, let’s try that again and see if it works THIS time”?

Additionally we need to look at the opportunity cost. Thompson does a good job at fullback. At centre we have options of Mbye, Momo, Talau and (god forbid) Jennings. Mbye is best option defensively by a long stretch. IMO in attack Mbye and Momo are on a par in attack with Mbye having a better pass on him. Talau is totally un proven at NRL level

I reckon people are being too hard on Mbye dropping a few bombs.
Every fullback including Tedesco and Turbo Tom drop a few.... it's just noticed more by your own supporters when you do it.
Mbye sets the defence better, has a better passing game and defends better.
Wouldn't be surprised if fully fit he is also faster than Thompson.
In saying that I also would love to see a spot on the wing for Thompson if he can fight off the other contenders.
All a moot point though if LM signs up for big bickies with the fullback gig as the carrot (along with the loot)

 

[Tiger5150]

If LM doesn’t come and he’s fit he has to play fullback.
I ***imagine it was only because he was playing injured that they moved him in the first place.***
If LM does come then he stays at centre.

Yeah that or the fact he couldn’t catch to save his life. If he is at fullback it’s bombs away

To be fair Glenn that was mainly an issue early in the year when he came back from injury and he wasn't 100% right. It wasn't from my memory an issue in 2018. If we don't sign LM or AJ i'd be tempted to give him a go at 1 again IMO.

Maybe, and I can see your point of view but how often does a successful team go back and say “you know what, let’s try that again and see if it works THIS time”?

Additionally we need to look at the opportunity cost. Thompson does a good job at fullback. At centre we have options of Mbye, Momo, Talau and (god forbid) Jennings. Mbye is best option defensively by a long stretch. IMO in attack Mbye and Momo are on a par in attack with Mbye having a better pass on him. Talau is totally un proven at NRL level

I reckon people are being too hard on Mbye dropping a few bombs.
Every fullback including Tedesco and Turbo Tom drop a few.... it's just noticed more by your own supporters when you do it.
Mbye sets the defence better, has a better passing game and defends better.
Wouldn't be surprised if fully fit he is also faster than Thompson.
In saying that I also would love to see a spot on the wing for Thompson if he can fight off the other contenders.
All a moot point though if LM signs up for big bickies with the fullback gig as the carrot (along with the loot)

If Mbye dropping bombs was occasional like Teddy of course you wear it, but in a season where literally a missed goal kick cost us a top 8 spot, those turnovers were inexcusable

 

[jadtiger]

Who's starting our sets in our 20 without nofa??

Nobody does the EFFECTIVE dirty hit ups better than he does

 

[cochise]

If LM doesn’t come and he’s fit he has to play fullback.
I ***imagine it was only because he was playing injured that they moved him in the first place.***
If LM does come then he stays at centre.

Yeah that or the fact he couldn’t catch to save his life. If he is at fullback it’s bombs away

To be fair Glenn that was mainly an issue early in the year when he came back from injury and he wasn't 100% right. It wasn't from my memory an issue in 2018. If we don't sign LM or AJ i'd be tempted to give him a go at 1 again IMO.

Maybe, and I can see your point of view but how often does a successful team go back and say “you know what, let’s try that again and see if it works THIS time”?

Additionally we need to look at the opportunity cost. Thompson does a good job at fullback. At centre we have options of Mbye, Momo, Talau and (god forbid) Jennings. Mbye is best option defensively by a long stretch. IMO in attack Mbye and Momo are on a par in attack with Mbye having a better pass on him. Talau is totally un proven at NRL level

I reckon people are being too hard on Mbye dropping a few bombs.
Every fullback including Tedesco and Turbo Tom drop a few.... it's just noticed more by your own supporters when you do it.
Mbye sets the defence better, has a better passing game and defends better.
Wouldn't be surprised if fully fit he is also faster than Thompson.
In saying that I also would love to see a spot on the wing for Thompson if he can fight off the other contenders.
All a moot point though if LM signs up for big bickies with the fullback gig as the carrot (along with the loot)

If Mbye dropping bombs was occasional like Teddy of course you wear it, but in a season where literally a missed goal kick cost us a top 8 spot, those turnovers were inexcusable

I believe that was a confidence issue, he was injured, not playing to the level expected due to injury and it got in his head. He is a quality fullback when fit and much better than Thompson in the position!

 

[Harvey]

If LM doesn’t come and he’s fit he has to play fullback.
I ***imagine it was only because he was playing injured that they moved him in the first place.***
If LM does come then he stays at centre.

Yeah that or the fact he couldn’t catch to save his life. If he is at fullback it’s bombs away

Thompson had similar issues and neither was dropping because of pressure. If one of them can’t improve markedly, I would play Smith.

 

[Mike17]

LM isn't worth the money and his attitude towards Tigers almost equates to contempt. Nofa makes more meters then any other back consistently. We xan't move another quslity winger, like Korobete. Thompson has earnt first crack at fullback and his work ethic is one of the best in the team. We need a 9 and based on money Mbye or Reynolds should both be trialled. Walters is a handy back up at 9 or 6 should injuries arise.

2021 may see Addo Car return and if that occurs then player positions and trades may arise. If that occurs fullback may be an option for him however I don't think he has played therr since juniors, if at all.

 

[Chainlink]

We seriously need a fullback. Mbye wasn’t good enough. Thompson’s not good enough. Smith won’t play first grade imo. They are all stop-good until we find a long term solution.