What do you see as our problem positions for 2012

[happy_tiger]

Probably first one that comes to mind is fullback . We still don't have a recognized fullback for 2012 and really only guys who are utilities filling in . Half back still worries me Miller won't be ready yet and Lui needs to improve his defence greatly . And hooker Will Robbie fully recover from off season surgery and get back to his best and remain problem free . Other than that I'm pretty happy . Any positions I may have missed that we need more depth ??

 

[Saturnalia]

Fullback/Halfback spring to mind.

We have the players to fill in at Fullback, I'm 100% Convinced that Brown can get the job done. just needs to play there….

 

[tigerbenji]

Would like to see another back signed & also a front rower or 2nd rower, especially now Simon Dwyer is out injured next year.

 

[system]

We have enough talent within and with those already purchased to see us well served in all positions IMHO.

 

[supercoach]

I would not imagine we have the cap space to buy a top notch player in any position, so like smeg Iam more than happy to put a squad together from what we have and see what happens, Fullback,no7 and a back up nine are things to look at but we do have a few options in all those areas. A really good offseason and some much needed work by the surgeon and 2012 looks good

 

[everett]

Full back and Half back.

 

[KingOvKingz09]

Fullback, props
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[Guest]

Fullback.

 

[macca]

Fullback and Props

 

[jais_tigez]

It's a worry. Everyone talks about 1 6 7 & 9 being the spine of a team and IMO our current 1 and 7 are not up to nrl standard.
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[Tiger_Watto]

Fullback is our biggest concern… McKinnon is the only Fullback in the the current top squad and is moving on. (with his injury woes, I don't have a problem with him leaving) I like the look of Tedesco, but he is still a pup and a full year in the 20's is the best for his development. I'd say we will see Tedesco get 2-3 runs in the top grade next year, but outside of that, we will need to manufacture a Fullback.

I feel this is the main reason why there is rumours floating about that Benji could be switched to Fullback. There are positives and negatives surrounding this option, and it will be interesting to read the team sheet for our 2nd Trial in 2012...

Our other problem will be Farah's reluctance to change his game and allow Polotini game time?!

 

[alexaki]

halfback….Reddy will be competent at Fullback

 

[Tigerdave]

fullback at this stage, don't know how Reddy will go

 

[hammertime]

We have 2 decent halfbacks - Lui and Miller. We can't have everything with the best 5/8th in the world in our halves.

I'm happy if Sheens tries to manufacture a fullback next year. We have plenty of potential options. Reddy & Grant being 2 for my mind. Tedessco can take the step up if they don't work out. I hope we keep Brown.

The main thing for me is a Prop as we should have Blair play 2nd row. Our 2nd row will then be Blair, Ellis, Heino, BMM, Fulton & Shirnack if need be. Probably the best in the league.

We are lacking in the Props with Galloway, Bell, Woods, Groat & Bregovich. We need at least 4 to start so our depth is looking very thin.

 

[steve-o]

Fullback

 

[851]

Coach,he will continue with his outrageous team selections,will cost us big time,when we have a team to win the comp.

 

[hadds75]

1 and 7 really. Its not that we have we need superstars but personally IMO i believe we are the weakest in the NRL in these positions.

Reddy and Brown will be decent fullbacks and I believe do the job but I dont see them being the class players that i believe you need at fullback. Your fullback needs to be a real strong runner of the ball due to how many times they touch it (I.E - Slater, Stewart, Dugan, Boyd, Hoffman, Bowen, Locke, Gidley, Coote/Gordon, Barba, Gardener, Hayne) . And even minichello and wesser are far better than what we have.

 

[Drewby]

when you list all the fullbacks in the league like that, you make it extremely had to deny we have the WORST fullback in the league and the WORST options….

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SHEENSY SORT OUR FULLBACK OUT!

 

[sameulcon]

when you list all the fullbacks in the league like that, you make it extremely had to deny we have the WORST fullback in the league and the WORST options….

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SHEENSY SORT OUR FULLBACK OUT!

Hopefully the new assistant coach can help with that. Ive heard the Panthers see Lachlan Coote as their 1st choice fulklback. And Ive seen an interview with Michael Gordon on the Sunday Footy Show where he said he wants to play fullback.

Please Georgie bring Michael Gordon with you.

 

[Joel Helmes]

I dont think we will be buying anyone else, my gut feeling is that Brown and Utai will stay.

That means we have a number of candidates for fullback - Brown, Ryan, Grant, Tedesco, Reddy, Marshall (maybe).

I know there are some unproven elements in there but even if we start with Brown or Reddy these guys could handle it until the likes of Grant are settled.

Should be interesting to watch.