Tom Trbojevic destined to be one of the greats

[HappilyManly]

taufua to fullback and Parker to come in on the wing or let's throw Lewis brown in there hahaha

OMG - Jorge being bombarded all game - he would absolutely hate that.

Jacko will be fine

 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

I heard it was his right ankle last year? This time his left?... maybe I heard wrong.

you heard right. It was his right one that was operated on last season. Few people confirmed it on radio today as they weren't sure, so sussed it out.

 

[ALinda]

taufua to fullback

With his hands, out of the question

Hastings has the credentials and with his goalkicking is the best option.

 

[Danly Manly]

Hastings has some attributes that are far superior to Tom ie. passing, kicking, ball security and patience.

Overall Tom is a far more destructive player and better player overall, but Hastings also possess some skills that Tom has yet to produce.

 

[Buzzard]

Not to sure but i think i was told same one . Im sure he will have further scans tomorrow anyway. Apparently he hit Sydney with only a moon boot on so here's hoping.

Must have been cold then

 

[Technical Coach]

Problem is Tom generates go forward/momentum on top of attacking spark and penetration---since we don't have enough forward depth as it is in the go forward department it is a huge loss.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

I voted yes.

I reckon if Hastings gets more game time it can minimise the affects of losing Tom.

This from someone who was expecting a bottom 4 finish.

And on a positive note, we will have a goalkicker who could be worth anywhere between 4-8 extra points (over and above Dylan's usual efforts) per game.

 

[MadMarcus]

Did you just prove his point?

Get a sense of humour @strone33

 

[wedgetail eagle]

The Cowboys are winning games without Thurston.

AC/DC without Bon Scott kicked on.

 

[Mitch]

Club has posted a story with scans to come tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed! I would assume if it is an ACL the clubs medical would be almost certain of that even prior to this point.

A reasonable source on twitter @nrlphysio who looks over the footage of all major NRL injury occurs few said worst case ankle 12 weeks, Knee 9 months.

 

[TokyoEagle]

My answer to your question.

Hastings to FB. (This next stint could really define Hastings as a player - FB is a pivotal role - excited to see what he's capable of - we just improved our for and against with his capable goal kicking ability).

Lussick or Perrett to the bench. (Both are fantastic additions to the bench - much needed fire power as we seemed to fall away in the Broncs game - Myles will surely play origin as Walters couldn't coach to save his life - we will see both off the bench very soon - strengthening the pack).

When is Darcy due back?

 

[HappilyManly]

When is Darcy due back?

Probably after the first BYE
Perret can't be that far off either

 

[Mitch]

Probably after the first BYE
Perret can't be that far off either

Darcy had some banter with Peats over twitter recently and said he'll be back to face the Titans, so hopefully back next week!

 

[Eagles2nv]

Hastings to Fullback. Don't mess with the other backline players, especially when they have been good in their roles.

Hastings also gives us a goal kicking option.

Brown to continue as utility and lussick back into the team

 

[Fibro Eagle]

A lot of people saying Hastings
As good of a player he is and show's he hasn't played starting fullback in all his NRL games
This could be a risk
Who to pick if Tom is out for an extended amount of time is tough
NSW cup team has had 6 different fullbacks in 10 rounds
Too much of a risk playing the NYC fullback
The way Barrett picks his team i would suggest it will be M Wright , he has been on the extended bench a lot this year

 

[Holmsey]

A lot of people saying Hastings
As good of a player he is and show's he hasn't played starting fullback in all his NRL games
This could be a risk
Who to pick if Tom is out for an extended amount of time is tough
NSW cup team has had 6 different fullbacks in 10 rounds
Too much of a risk playing the NYC fullback
The way Barrett picks his team i would suggest it will be M Wright , he has been on the extended bench a lot this year

Hastings played for roosters 20s at fullback and represented the junior roos and blues at fullback also.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

AC/DC without Bon Scott kicked on.

Yeah, but I never did warm to the new guy.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Bon Scott Penn.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Hastings played for roosters 20s at fullback and represented the junior roos and blues at fullback also.

Hastings was predominately a 5/8 , 1/2 back
played 1 junior kangaroo as fullback and 1 nsw u/20 soo & 1 u/18 soo in the halves he played only 2 games as starting fullback in his 3 years at the roosters including u/20"s
My point is he is more a half than a fullback
He is a talented player and could play anywhere though

Source : https://nycdatabase.org

 

[ALinda]

Club has posted a story with scans to come tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed!

Will be keeping everything crossed @Mitch! You and @HappilyManly seem to have your fingers on the pulse, so will be waiting for your updates with bated breath