Would you drop BJ?

i dont know russell he might be a safer option that blooding a Hoffman or something. i know Jennings is not the answer long term but he could be a stop gap measure perhaps or we move benji but dont think he could handle centre
 
@Russell said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176238) said:
@Jedi_Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176234) said:
if Jennings is fit then he would go to wing and Talau to centres
surely we do not blood a new centre / winger

You would be joking Jedi.

You wouldn't let that "Bludger" near the first grade team.

Not even to put out the witches hats.

'Not even to put out the witches hats' - Cheers Russell, made me laugh.
 
@Jedi_Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176239) said:
i dont know russell he might be a safer option that blooding a Hoffman or something. i know Jennings is not the answer long term but he could be a stop gap measure perhaps or we move benji but dont think he could handle centre

Jennings is gone mate ... let him go peacefully.
 
@Jedi_Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176234) said:
if Jennings is fit then he would go to wing and Talau to centres
surely we do not blood a new centre / winger

Jennings fit is a scary option. His file is surely marked never to play first grade again.
 
Rising Tigers centre to step-up after Joey Leilua banned for four weeks
Fatima Kdouh, The Daily Telegraph
July 6, 2020 2:44pm
Subscriber only

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-to-lose-joey-leilua-for-four-weeks-after-taking-the-early-plea/news-story/9ef39bc04eda279648faecc090a96795

The Wests Tigers decision not to challenge Joey Leilua’s four-week ban has opened the door for rising back Reece Hoffman to make his mark in the NRL.

Hoffman, who starred alongside Brisbane's Xavier Coates and Fanitesi Niu for the Queensland Maroons under 18’s in 2019, is in line to make his NRL debut against South Sydney on Friday night.

It’s expected Hoffman, a centre, will get his chance on the left wing with another rising prospect, Tommy Talau, shifting into right centre to replace the suspended Leilua.

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Leilua’s time on the sideline is also likely to give Talau a chance to cement a spot in the centres.

The powerful outside back has scored three tries in three games in 2020. Talau is averaging 142 run metres and has made 12 tackle busts playing on the wing but his preferred position at NRL level remains at centre.

Late last year Tigers legend Benji Marshall not only tipped Talau to replace centre Esan Marsters but said the 20-year old was the brightest prospect at the club since James Tedesco came through the ranks at Concord.

Marshall said Talau’s emergence would help Tigers fans move on from losing Tedesco to the Sydney Roosters.

“This kid [Talau] can play. In my opinion he could be anything,” Marshall said.

Tommy Talau could be named at centre to replace Joey Leilua.
Tommy Talau could be named at centre to replace Joey Leilua.
Talau’s shift to the centres gives Hoffman an opportunity to make his debut on the left wing alongside Moses Mbye at centre.

Hoffman was close to receiving a call-up to replace an injured Talau in round six against the North Queensland Cowboys.

The Wynnum Manly Seagulls junior isn’t Maguire’s only option at centre. Michael Chee Kam, who has been playing off the bench, could also replace Leilua at right centre.

The Match Review Committee charged Leilua with a grade three dangerous contact – head/neck offence on Penrith’s Dylan Edwards. Leilua hit Edwards high off the ball in the 78th minute of the Tigers 19-12 loss to the Panthers on Saturday night.

The incident occurred after Leilua’s younger brother, Luciano, was taken off the field in the 58th minute following an accidental high shot for Penrith’s Api Koroisau.

It left Leilua highly emotional and agitated during the remainder of the game. His emotion finally spilt over with two minutes remaining and he was marched from the field for the off-the-ball tackle on Edwards.

It’s understood the Tigers football department, including coach Michael Maguire, met on Monday morning to discuss the merit in challenging the Match Review Committee’s decision.

The club believed there could be a case mounted to have the charge decreased to a grade two, which would only see Leilua miss two weeks of football. In the end, it was decided the risk was too high given a failed challenge at the judiciary would see Leilua rubbed out for six weeks.

Leilua’s four-week ban takes his tally to 11 game suspensions from 211 first grade appearances.

Tigers skipper Moses Mbye also suffered a knock to his knee against the Panthers but he is expected to take his place at left centre on Friday night.

Luciano Leilua will have to pass all concussion protocol during the week before he is given the all clear to return to the field.

Fellow forward Sam McIntyre was taken to hospital during the match after a head knock left him with a suspected facial fracture. McIntyre was cleared of any serious damage but like Leilua will have pass all HIA protocol before Friday night. Forwards Chris Lawrence and Chris McQueen are the likely replacements if Leilua or McIntyre are not available.
 
@Jedi_Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176239) said:
i dont know russell he might be a safer option that blooding a Hoffman or something. i know Jennings is not the answer long term but he could be a stop gap measure perhaps or we move benji but dont think he could handle centre

Robert Jennings is a terrible player and should never play first grade for us again unless Talau, Hoffman, Bradley and in fact every other player on the roster die.
 
@JD-Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176248) said:
Rising Tigers centre to step-up after Joey Leilua banned for four weeks
Fatima Kdouh, The Daily Telegraph
July 6, 2020 2:44pm
Subscriber only

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-to-lose-joey-leilua-for-four-weeks-after-taking-the-early-plea/news-story/9ef39bc04eda279648faecc090a96795

The Wests Tigers decision not to challenge Joey Leilua’s four-week ban has opened the door for rising back Reece Hoffman to make his mark in the NRL.

Hoffman, who starred alongside Brisbane's Xavier Coates and Fanitesi Niu for the Queensland Maroons under 18’s in 2019, is in line to make his NRL debut against South Sydney on Friday night.

It’s expected Hoffman, a centre, will get his chance on the left wing with another rising prospect, Tommy Talau, shifting into right centre to replace the suspended Leilua.

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Leilua’s time on the sideline is also likely to give Talau a chance to cement a spot in the centres.

The powerful outside back has scored three tries in three games in 2020. Talau is averaging 142 run metres and has made 12 tackle busts playing on the wing but his preferred position at NRL level remains at centre.

Late last year Tigers legend Benji Marshall not only tipped Talau to replace centre Esan Marsters but said the 20-year old was the brightest prospect at the club since James Tedesco came through the ranks at Concord.

Marshall said Talau’s emergence would help Tigers fans move on from losing Tedesco to the Sydney Roosters.

“This kid [Talau] can play. In my opinion he could be anything,” Marshall said.

Tommy Talau could be named at centre to replace Joey Leilua.
Tommy Talau could be named at centre to replace Joey Leilua.
Talau’s shift to the centres gives Hoffman an opportunity to make his debut on the left wing alongside Moses Mbye at centre.

Hoffman was close to receiving a call-up to replace an injured Talau in round six against the North Queensland Cowboys.

The Wynnum Manly Seagulls junior isn’t Maguire’s only option at centre. Michael Chee Kam, who has been playing off the bench, could also replace Leilua at right centre.

The Match Review Committee charged Leilua with a grade three dangerous contact – head/neck offence on Penrith’s Dylan Edwards. Leilua hit Edwards high off the ball in the 78th minute of the Tigers 19-12 loss to the Panthers on Saturday night.

The incident occurred after Leilua’s younger brother, Luciano, was taken off the field in the 58th minute following an accidental high shot for Penrith’s Api Koroisau.

It left Leilua highly emotional and agitated during the remainder of the game. His emotion finally spilt over with two minutes remaining and he was marched from the field for the off-the-ball tackle on Edwards.

It’s understood the Tigers football department, including coach Michael Maguire, met on Monday morning to discuss the merit in challenging the Match Review Committee’s decision.

The club believed there could be a case mounted to have the charge decreased to a grade two, which would only see Leilua miss two weeks of football. In the end, it was decided the risk was too high given a failed challenge at the judiciary would see Leilua rubbed out for six weeks.

Leilua’s four-week ban takes his tally to 11 game suspensions from 211 first grade appearances.

Tigers skipper Moses Mbye also suffered a knock to his knee against the Panthers but he is expected to take his place at left centre on Friday night.

Luciano Leilua will have to pass all concussion protocol during the week before he is given the all clear to return to the field.

Fellow forward Sam McIntyre was taken to hospital during the match after a head knock left him with a suspected facial fracture. McIntyre was cleared of any serious damage but like Leilua will have pass all HIA protocol before Friday night. Forwards Chris Lawrence and Chris McQueen are the likely replacements if Leilua or McIntyre are not available.

I'd play Blore, even Packer and Chee Kam before McQueen.
 
@avocadoontoast said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176250) said:
@Jedi_Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176239) said:
i dont know russell he might be a safer option that blooding a Hoffman or something. i know Jennings is not the answer long term but he could be a stop gap measure perhaps or we move benji but dont think he could handle centre

Robert Jennings is a terrible player and should never play first grade for us again unless Talau, Hoffman, Bradley and in fact every other player on the roster die.

I wouldn't worry it not even an option...Jennings is indefinitely gone..

Grade 3 hamstring tear they can't even give a timeframe..Grade 4 heart muscle is 15-20 weeks..
 
@Geo said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176253) said:
@avocadoontoast said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176250) said:
@Jedi_Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176239) said:
i dont know russell he might be a safer option that blooding a Hoffman or something. i know Jennings is not the answer long term but he could be a stop gap measure perhaps or we move benji but dont think he could handle centre

Robert Jennings is a terrible player and should never play first grade for us again unless Talau, Hoffman, Bradley and in fact every other player on the roster die.

I wouldn't worry it not even an option...Jennings is indefinitely gone..

Grade 3 hamstring tear they can't even give a timeframe..Grade 4 heart muscle is 15-20 weeks..

He ended up being a shocker of a signing. Absolute shocker.
 
QUOTE: Forwards Chris Lawrence and Chris McQueen are the likely replacements if Leilua or McIntyre are not available.

That line right there is why we need to improve our depth for 2021. I can't see us making the finals this year due to a lack of depth, but progress is definitely being made. Add some depth to the core and 2021 we could make the top 4.

There is only so much you can do when busted down guys are your depth in the back row and dev players are your outside back options.
 
@ElleryHanley said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176256) said:
QUOTE: Forwards Chris Lawrence and Chris McQueen are the likely replacements if Leilua or McIntyre are not available.

That line right there is why we need to improve our depth for 2021. I can't see us making the finals this year due to a lack of depth, but progress is definitely being made. Add some depth to the core and 2021 we could make the top 4.

There is only so much you can do when busted down guys are your depth in the back row and dev players are your outside back options.

Fair dinkum, McQueen I don't even count as a Tiger. Absolute waste of a Top 30 spot. Really I don't know what he'll do after this year. No NRL club will touch him, if an ESL club does he will be very lucky.
 
@ElleryHanley said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176256) said:
QUOTE: Forwards Chris Lawrence and Chris McQueen are the likely replacements if Leilua or McIntyre are not available.

That line right there is why we need to improve our depth for 2021. I can't see us making the finals this year due to a lack of depth, but progress is definitely being made. Add some depth to the core and 2021 we could make the top 4.

There is only so much you can do when busted down guys are your depth in the back row and dev players are your outside back options.

Yeah, interesting that Seyfarth hasn't been mentioned. It did seem premature for him to feature in firsts but you'd think he was higher on the pecking order than McQueen. Perhaps old mate impressed in the run last weekend or maybe Maguire is favouring some experience amongst all of our youth.
 
Did we let Corey Thompson go .....and we had a replacement lined up didn't we .....Madge knows what he is doing .......we have heaps of depth .......
 
@Jedi_Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176234) said:
if Jennings is fit then he would go to wing and Talau to centres
surely we do not blood a new centre / winger

Jennings is probably gone for the season, please understand that.
 
The fact that a high shot is accidental is irrelevant. His swinging arm made contact with the head and forced one of our best forwards off the field. The player should be suspended?
 
BJ has a tremendous opportunity during the next few weeks to revisit his goals, both personal and sporting. If the club works with him in managing his emotional well being, he will come back a world class centre and win some games for WT. BJ showed from the kick off how much this game meant to him. He is not a bad person, just a good person who makes mistakes. Can’t wait to see him back in the team. Expect some big things.
 
@JD-Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176269) said:
@ElleryHanley said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176256) said:
QUOTE: Forwards Chris Lawrence and Chris McQueen are the likely replacements if Leilua or McIntyre are not available.

That line right there is why we need to improve our depth for 2021. I can't see us making the finals this year due to a lack of depth, but progress is definitely being made. Add some depth to the core and 2021 we could make the top 4.

There is only so much you can do when busted down guys are your depth in the back row and dev players are your outside back options.

Fair dinkum, McQueen I don't even count as a Tiger. Absolute waste of a Top 30 spot. Really I don't know what he'll do after this year. No NRL club will touch him, if an ESL club does he will be very lucky.


Maybe he’ll retire. He’s 33.
 
@twentyforty said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176503) said:
BJ has a tremendous opportunity during the next few weeks to revisit his goals, both personal and sporting. If the club works with him in managing his emotional well being, he will come back a world class centre and win some games for WT. BJ showed from the kick off how much this game meant to him. He is not a bad person, just a good person who makes mistakes. Can’t wait to see him back in the team. Expect some big things.

Do not hold your breath ..BJ has been doing this type of thing his whole career it is well documented he will not change.
 
@GNR4LIFE said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176505) said:
@JD-Tiger said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176269) said:
@ElleryHanley said in [Would you drop BJ?](/post/1176256) said:
QUOTE: Forwards Chris Lawrence and Chris McQueen are the likely replacements if Leilua or McIntyre are not available.

That line right there is why we need to improve our depth for 2021. I can't see us making the finals this year due to a lack of depth, but progress is definitely being made. Add some depth to the core and 2021 we could make the top 4.

There is only so much you can do when busted down guys are your depth in the back row and dev players are your outside back options.

Fair dinkum, McQueen I don't even count as a Tiger. Absolute waste of a Top 30 spot. Really I don't know what he'll do after this year. No NRL club will touch him, if an ESL club does he will be very lucky.


Maybe he’ll retire. He’s 33.


You don’t think Ivan will sign him on a 3 year deal?
 

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