What a luxury....scoring tries untouched at the end of the NRL's Best backline!
Fact is the wing competition , unlike fowards, only allows 2 as theres no wingers on the bench at this level.
*Hiku - Has really come good including at the highest levels - he is so versatile that wing imo is his 3rd best position, but we all know at full strength he will not oust our 3,4 or1. Hard to imagine him not getting a shot as he was signed long term last year & is a talent, imo lacks a little in genuine speed for this position but is reliable, robust, good under the high ball & a can finish well.
*Wolf - A super winger in his day & a fan favourite.
Not convinced he still has the zest & certainly needs to win back confidence, but the old saying "Never write off a champion" applies here. Doubtful will start in the 17, but can still compete if needed. The try against Souths in the 2013 finals could only be scored by a player of quality, pity most only recall the GF instead of how we got there.
*Tom Turbo - This bloke is an excitement machine & arguably the best individual attacking young talent Manly. Has super pace & anticipation, but needs to improve his defence & time should help this area.
A must consider imo, but not to be rushed, has plenty of time & a long career ahead.
*Gutho - See this rangy talent more a centre/fullback but again, our 3,4 & 1 are concrete.
Positionally almost perfect , rare for a youngster & has good speed, plus once he fills out will be a nightmare for defensive lines. Reliable under the high ball, an area we are often targeted by the opposition but again, defence needs to lift.
*Taufua - Powerful super fend & can find the line as good as any in a tight situation. Not a conventional speedster but runs over them more than around them. Defensive reads have improved & his contact outside of Matai are as good as any rushing off that wing.
Issues under the high ball due to size & cement boots but at his best a matchwinner who has claims.
There are more but these are the top 5 challengers atm, so who gets your 2 & 5??
Fact is the wing competition , unlike fowards, only allows 2 as theres no wingers on the bench at this level.
*Hiku - Has really come good including at the highest levels - he is so versatile that wing imo is his 3rd best position, but we all know at full strength he will not oust our 3,4 or1. Hard to imagine him not getting a shot as he was signed long term last year & is a talent, imo lacks a little in genuine speed for this position but is reliable, robust, good under the high ball & a can finish well.
*Wolf - A super winger in his day & a fan favourite.
Not convinced he still has the zest & certainly needs to win back confidence, but the old saying "Never write off a champion" applies here. Doubtful will start in the 17, but can still compete if needed. The try against Souths in the 2013 finals could only be scored by a player of quality, pity most only recall the GF instead of how we got there.
*Tom Turbo - This bloke is an excitement machine & arguably the best individual attacking young talent Manly. Has super pace & anticipation, but needs to improve his defence & time should help this area.
A must consider imo, but not to be rushed, has plenty of time & a long career ahead.
*Gutho - See this rangy talent more a centre/fullback but again, our 3,4 & 1 are concrete.
Positionally almost perfect , rare for a youngster & has good speed, plus once he fills out will be a nightmare for defensive lines. Reliable under the high ball, an area we are often targeted by the opposition but again, defence needs to lift.
*Taufua - Powerful super fend & can find the line as good as any in a tight situation. Not a conventional speedster but runs over them more than around them. Defensive reads have improved & his contact outside of Matai are as good as any rushing off that wing.
Issues under the high ball due to size & cement boots but at his best a matchwinner who has claims.
There are more but these are the top 5 challengers atm, so who gets your 2 & 5??
