Koula MUST be Fullback

[maxta]

I think he will do better than Tom has shown so far in 2024 with the opportunity at 1.
He actually done some great things at fullback his last few games there and has that acceleration to break open that ruck area but needs to improve support play, if he backed up Brooks tonight who poked his nose through twice late in the game, may well have been gone or at least in open spaces with their FB to beat
Koula is potentially a very exciting Fullback....but now our 3/4 line starting to look 2nd rate with Saab also gone 5 weeks plus

 

[SeaEagle21]

Agree, he is the next man up

 

[Dion Johnson]

I look forward to Koula playing at the back and getting the pill where he can use his footwork and speed, the only thing I am uncertain on in his game would be the passing.

 

[God]

Agree, but doesn't Garrick have the photos Luke Williamson once held?

 

[HK_Eagle]

I think he will do better than Tom has shown so far in 2024 with the opportunity at 1.
He actually done some great things at fullback his last few games there and has that acceleration to break open that ruck area but needs to improve support play, if he backed up Brooks tonight who poked his nose through twice late in the game, may well have been gone or at least in open spaces with their FB to beat
Koula is potentially a very exciting Fullback....but now our 3/4 line starting to look 2nd rate with Saab also gone 5 weeks plus

Yes, I was lamenting when Brooks accelerated between 2 defenders and was standing there ready to offload for someone backing up on the inside. Koula missed his assignment there. Hopefully, with some prep and training he can start improving some of those areas in his FB game.

 

[Under the Sticks]

No contest here after back end of 2023.

Where does Reuben go or who partners him in the centres?

 

[God]

No contest here after back end of 2023.

Where does Reuben go or who partners him in the centres?

The good TT goes to Center from the wing

 

[Rafferty]

Would of been better if he had Saab supporting him on one edge and Tom in the 3/4 line, now every one will expect the poor bastard to be our superstar, think things are going to be pretty tough for us going forward.

 

[maxta]

The good TT goes to Center from the wing

Fair call, was arguably our best tonight

 

[God]

Fair call, was arguably our best tonight

Agree and not a lot of choices assume RayV would get a wing spot.

 

[maxta]

Agree and not a lot of choices assume RayV would get a wing spot.

You'd think Ray is next in line , but even the Blacktown side are AGAIN disappointing giving few options....
Yeh likely Ray, at least he has a go

 

[Under the Sticks]

We shouldn’t have let Tuipolotu go…….just joking

 

[sheridanstand78]

Fate has taken a hand here and if we see Koula do well at fullback over the next month or so then for me its a no brainer that Tom when he returns goes to centre.

We need some zip from full back and Toms body is restricting him now.

I hope this enforced change paves the way for common sense!

 

[XV-1]

Agree

Garrick and Talau in the centres

Paulo and Veaga on wings

 

[Waz13]

Fate has taken a hand here and if we see Koula do well at fullback over the next month or so then for me its a no brainer that Tom when he returns goes to centre.

We need some zip from full back and Toms body is restricting him now.

I hope this enforced change paves the way for common sense!

Saw Tom live for the first time in a bit. He’s a shell of the 21 version. Guys numbers are good but honestly he just seems slow and labored and teams just number up on him. Sad to say but when he went off I actually text a mate and said, “fine, I think Koula is a better option anyway” can’t believe I sent it, but that’s where I’m at and honestly have been for a couple of weeks.

I think Tom coming back at Centre wouldn’t be a bad thing. Won’t happen tho.

 

[double hoops]

Forget the hammy.
All season hes protecting a pec or shoulder arm something.
Defending in the front line will be worse than his online stuff.

 

[Heckenberg]

Saw Tom live for the first time in a bit. He’s a shell of the 21 version. Guys numbers are good but honestly he just seems slow and labored and teams just number up on him. Sad to say but when he went off I actually text a mate and said, “fine, I think Koula is a better option anyway” can’t believe I sent it, but that’s where I’m at and honestly have been for a couple of weeks.

I think Tom coming back at Centre wouldn’t be a bad thing. Won’t happen tho.

Tom is padding his stats hard. He’s only taking hit ups and doing quite well as a support player. His ability to bust tackles seems non existent now.

 

[Under the Sticks]

Tom is padding his stats hard. He’s only taking hit ups and doing quite well as a support player. His ability to bust tackles seems non existent now.

Add his explosive bomb disposal efforts to this. Hang time Tommy gets at least 10cm into the air these days if at all.

Bill knowles may have fixed his body but has destroyed his mindset. Arguably his other 2 customers (Latrell and Pappy) mindsets are also shot.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Fate has taken a hand here and if we see Koula do well at fullback over the next month or so then for me its a no brainer that Tom when he returns goes to centre.

We need some zip from full back and Toms body is restricting him now.

I hope this enforced change paves the way for common sense!

You have intimated that Manly’s coaching hierarchy and common sense are both catching the same bus….

 

[Rorz]

Seibold has to make tough decisions in tough times.
We have to admit Tom is not the player he formerly was after all his hamstring injuries,he has lost some of his strike power I believe.Koula will add that much needed strike power.
I’ve maintained the opinion that Koula should’ve been the fullback from the start of the season,because he filled that position formidably last year,and move to Tom to centre where he has played so well for NSW.