Why wouldn’t we put Talau into his preferred position of centre?I was a believer of him in the centres but just compare how he played tonight, and in the first 4 weeks of the season to how Burbo went in the last 2 weeks. His defence is just not up to it and defending next to another poor defender in DCE is just a recipe for disaster
I’d say he needs to go back to the wing but you can’t drop Saab, and Talau has done a really good job filling in since coming in
Except when Burbo played there...I keep saying it, but that side of our defence has been diabolical for years. Still, it's hard not to put the spotlight on Rueben when he plays like that. He was… not good.
From what I've heard from Tigers Supporters, absolutely horrific defender at centre. Bit like Garrick, in the sense that both claim themselves as "centres" but might be better as wingers.Why wouldn’t we put Talau into his preferred position of centre?
Talau has put in these past few weeks. I’d still prefer Garrick and him to swap on pace alone. You can’t have a winger who can’t keep up with your centre. He’s been working hard, so let’s see how he fairs in centre and if those alleged defensive issues are still there.From what I've heard from Tigers Supporters, absolutely horrific defender at centre. Bit like Garrick, in the sense that both claim themselves as "centres" but might be better as wingers.
Something Gus Gould mentioned a few weeks back on his podcast was that wingers never put "winger" on their resume. It's always fullback or centre. Even Josh Addo-Carr apparently called himself a fullback.
For the last time we need to stop judging players by how they went at the Tigers.From what I've heard from Tigers Supporters, absolutely horrific defender at centre. Bit like Garrick, in the sense that both claim themselves as "centres" but might be better as wingers.
Something Gus Gould mentioned a few weeks back on his podcast was that wingers never put "winger" on their resume. It's always fullback or centre. Even Josh Addo-Carr apparently called himself a fullback.
Nope, just as bad in attack, holding too long when early ball is needed and notably absent from the on goal courage line tackle one stuff kola and parker do.The Garrick at center thing sort of sums up Manly at the moment.
Looks good on attack and when we are firing. Looks poor on defense and when we need to dig in.
Saab didn't affect him turning in on Foran when Kelly scooted through or having an air swing up and in on Brinson.Yeah now that Saab is back he should start owning his position.
He hasn't played centre since juniors. It's not like he has any experience there. He's not going to hone his craft in reserves and is seven years of habitual wing and fullback positioning in the top grade behind every other centre he comes up against.I'd rather have Garrick at fullback & turbo on the wing. Least Garrick tries to compete at FB.
...Saab van only share blame for three cock ups, though I think...
Even in second gear Turbo is racking up very impressive stats. I just hope he finds that extra level he was finding in 2021 again.I'd rather have Garrick at fullback & turbo at center - Least Garrick tries to compete at FB.
So long as we’ve got a replacement for him in defence.Shoot me down but could we play Garrick at centre in attack and on the wing in defence?
sabb gave him a spray after the boyd try.Yeah now that Saab is back he should start owning his position.
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