Garricks performance at centre

[madmax]

Yes it’s important to remember that Newcastle were without the services of ‘Never say die’ Gagai, Best and Ponga in that game.

As we were without DCE, Jrbo, Koula, Paseka…..

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

That would be relevant if we were talking about Jackson Hastings or the Newcastle forwards.

 

[mosto]

As we were without DCE, Jrbo, Koula, Paseka…..

and Croker and Burbo.

I rarely bite at comments on Facebook but had to reply to one Knights fan who said we beat their U21's team. Had to mention we beat them without 6 regular starters and playing our 4th string halfback.

 

[lsz]

One thing I liked was that he tried that flick pass maybe last week (?) and got it very very wrong.

He had the guts to do it again and made it stick this time is a good show of how he is developing as a player

 

[Sheikheagle]

Haven’t seen too many cries of Garrick back to wing this week. Granted it was against poor opposition but he has been improving every week. Rome wasn’t built in a day and as I have said before it took shoulders matai a couple of seasons to become the gun he became.

 

[JakeyB789]

Great game but he was marking up on a reserve grade second rower playing his 2nd NRL game and first one this season. His attack in the centres hasn't really been the criticism on him (outside of his passing game which has been much improved in the last couple of weeks, credit to him there) but his defence wasn't tested at all on Sunday, it will be a different challenge against an inform Titans side this week, and the Roosters the week after who are probably the most dangerous attacking team in the comp.

Do think he got much better ball in space with Turbo running the show so will be interested to see how this looks with DCE back in the side.

 

[Pete W]

Great game but he was marking up on a reserve grade second rower playing his 2nd NRL game and first one this season. His attack in the centres hasn't really been the criticism on him (outside of his passing game which has been much improved in the last couple of weeks, credit to him there) but his defence wasn't tested at all on Sunday, it will be a different challenge against an inform Titans side this week, and the Roosters the week after who are probably the most dangerous attacking team in the comp.

Do think he got much better ball in space with Turbo running the show so will be interested to see how this looks with DCE back in the side.

Turbo calling the shots really helped Garrick. I fear DCE's erratic organisational skills will only slow Reubs' progress.

DCE should focus on kicking, Brooks on running. Both must straighten the attack and provide space for their outside men when in the red zone.

But in terms of shapes and tactics, Turbo, when on the park, should be the team's primary game manager. We were humming last Sunday. All game, everyone seemed to know where and when to be - this was all Tom

 

[Bearfax]

Having Turbo functioning effectively at full back helps DCE to concentrate on his game rather than having to do all the creative work. Remember 2021. Both Turbo and DCE were scoring at will and both easily had the most try assists in the games during that period. DCE is fine when he has confidence in his outside men.

 

[frank stokes]

Having Turbo functioning effectively at full back helps DCE to concentrate on his game rather than having to do all the creative work. Remember 2021. Both Turbo and DCE were scoring at will and both easily had the most try assists in the games during that period. DCE is fine when he has confidence in his outside men.

Yeah but i am pretty sure foz and schu were feeding the ball to Tom on that left side in 2021?
Brooksy is going to have to play straight and engage the line a little deeper with perhaps Browny playing the link man? The other option is Jake but he tends to play first receiver and probs does not have the leg speed to play Schu's role (wow, I totally see the irony in that statement)

 

[Bearfax]

Yeah but i am pretty sure foz and schu were feeding the ball to Tom on that left side in 2021?
Brooksy is going to have to play straight and engage the line a little deeper with perhaps Browny playing the link man? The other option is Jake but he tends to play first receiver and probs does not have the leg speed to play Schu's role (wow, I totally see the irony in that statement)

I agree with that Frank. The Foran-Schuster link assisted greatly. I think Brooks has a big job here , but he's a clever kid, and they have an advantage over 2021 in having an outstanding and very fast three-quarter line up. That year they had Turbo (on fire) Saab (still very inexperienced but fast) Parker (tried hard but slow), Harper (rocks and diamonds and reasonably quick) Garrick, Foran and DCE. I think this back line, Turbo, Junior Hoppa, Garrick, Talau, Saab (much more reliable), Brooks and DCE with Koula to come in is superior to that '21 back line. I think the forwards are more dynamic and better balanced. This side is a better side even despite the Foran-Schu combo than the '21 side. Just needs to have a few less injuries. If they can avoid injury they could impress in the final rounds.

 

[frank stokes]

I agree with that Frank. The Foran-Schuster link assisted greatly. I think Brooks has a big job here , but he's a clever kid, and they have an advantage over 2021 in having an outstanding and very fast three-quarter line up. That year they had Turbo (on fire) Saab (still very inexperienced but fast) Parker (tried hard but slow), Harper (rocks and diamonds and reasonably quick) Garrick, Foran and DCE. I think this back line, Turbo, Junior Hoppa, Garrick, Talau, Saab (much more reliable), Brooks and DCE with Koula to come in is superior to that '21 back line. I think the forwards are more dynamic and better balanced. This side is a better side even despite the Foran-Schu combo than the '21 side. Just needs to have a few less injuries. If they can avoid injury they could impress in the final rounds.

Now that I think about it bear, Lawnton or Burbo probs play that link man role that Schu performed... the other option is Waddell but he is down in the pecking order...

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Last week was a good confidence run for the backs but hardly a litmus test. This week will be tougher with Kelly and Sami in the centres and Kini and Stimson out back. They will need to get their defensive reads right and thats where Reuban has struggled at times this season. Fingers crossed.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

I know the opposition wasn't great, but did anyone else get an extra kick out of Reuben pulling off a first-class Matt Gidley impersonation against the Knights? He was more Gidley than Gidley, and I for one loved it.

 

[Ryan]

Thought's guys? @NREagle told me it would take a while but he'd grow into the role perfectly. Frankly, she is spot on. Way to go Reuben.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Rueben better today. It was our left side that was loose today.

 

[The Insomniac]

Rueben better today. It was our left side that was loose today.

Absolutely toweled up Brian Kelly today. Best game for Rueben this year so far

Rueben better today. It was our left side that was loose today.

 

[mickqld]

Let's see how he goes up against Manu , Suaali , Tupou and Young next week.

 

[Hibyemama]

Winger at best.

Koula should be a winger. Reubs is a better player at centre than koula.

 

[Top End Eagle]

Reubs is still a winger, he got into space yesterday and didn't even realise he could pass to Saab cause he thought there was only a touch judge outside him, only had eyes for Turbo on the inside and almost bombed it cause of that 'winger muscle memory's.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Absolutely toweled up Brian Kelly today. Best game for Rueben this year so far

That was great to see. Kelly is a little grub. I love seeing his snarling, chip on the shoulder visage on the losing side, vs Manly.

Reuben’s form (at centre) has been reminiscent of his game in the centres vs the Porpoises at Brookvale last year.