@mighty_tiger said in [Wests Tigers Team v St George](/post/1348601) said:
The team shows how slim pickings we have in the backs.
Tawl at prop big yes - should always play there he has never been a lock.
Joe isn’t a backrower, maybe a roving lock role could suit. He is actually one player trying week in week out.
Seyfarth on the bench is stupid. He is not an impact or hold player. Swap him for Amone and Liddle for Mbye and will be happy with the bench.
we can't carry Liddle and Simpkin in 17
hopefully next year Hastings or Brooks takes the Mmbye role
I think adding Liddle to the team would really lift our attacking options. Thought he only needed a bit of a spell tbh but in a shared role he's always been great due to his agility. It's also great to use as an additional playmaker with some experience.
if we dont move Brooks or Mmbye on next year with Hastings joining us I don't see a dual hooker role working, simpkin plays 80 mins.
if we dont have Brooks or mmbye then maybe Liddle on the bench could work as Hastings would then play 7. if Hastings plays 13 then we need a backrower on the bench that can cover centre if needed
I understand but with no disrespect you're talking about next year or something that doesn't benefit the team's productivity for this year.
You've mentioned Brooks and for the same reasons you've stated, this is why having someone like Jacob in the team increases our attacking options and somewhat relieves some of the pressure for our halves. He's already played alongside Brooks and has that combination in place and I don't think it sets Simpkin's development back but rather will only assist it.
Liddle is very sharp and it could be a real asset for us during the middle part of the game.
I see simpkin is about to be extended to 2024 I don't think Liddle will be here next year.
if Lidde does move on then no point playing him this season is just about done anyway, may aswell play Mmbye and hope someone buys him
I think we still need Liddle but he is within his rights to leve if he sees fit
Hopefully he repays us a year or two
If he ends up going to the dogs, it is another piece to their puzzle
If they land say a Mikaele and Finucane then they start to look dangerous
Especially if the Naden Rumours are true
do you think finucane will leave storm isn't he co captain, if he does want to come to Sydney then we should throw plenty at him
That's the million $ ?
If storm cand find a replacement then I think he will leave
He is off contract
If Melbourne wanted to keep him he would have re signed
I'm not sure why he hasn't
Could it be cap trouble ?
Finucane is a great player
Better than any of our forwards
A good tuff solid hard worker and he is consistent
Signing proven players from the Melbourne system would be a smart thing to do
Finucane is a leader you can build a whole club around. Whatever he is being offered in the market as $200k on top, give him the captaincy and a 5 year deal if need be.
Agree, but we all know Melbourne don’t loose players they want.
