Is Tom's best position fullback?

[40 years an eagle]

It’s only battlers on here who think he’s average. Most League pundits/experts acknowledge he’s a very good player.

Never said he is average or not "a very good player", only that he is playing out of position.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Turbo needs a good halfback helping him or he needs to goto 2nd row.

 

[Bearfax]

I may be wrong but I get the impression Tom T's mind is not fully on the game. He's a much better full back than he has shown this year. Interesting thing is in the SOO games he was a star, as was his brother. Is there something the Trbojevics are not happy about because they both seem down on form. Mind you they are still special in most things they do but I get a feeling of a 2nd gear approach. Easy to forget TT's form last year etc. The kid is easily in the top 3 full backs today, even despite a loss of form. Tedesco, Ponga and Trbojevic are head and shoulders above the rest, even despite Slaters occasional standout games (that's not to deny Slater was the outstanding fullback a few years ago, but he isn't today)

 

[Volley]

Never said he is average or not "a very good player", only that he is playing out of position.

It’s only battlers on here who think he is an average fullback. Most League pundits/experts acknowledge he’s a very good fullback.

 

[40 years an eagle]

It’s only battlers on here who think he is an average fullback. Most League pundits/experts acknowledge he’s a very good fullback.

Battlers? He sucks at fullback and I probably have more RL experience and knowledge than "Most League pundits/experts".

You posted "a very good player" now you change it to "a very good fullback". Give it a rest buddy, before you really embarrass yourself.

 

[nightster]

It’s only battlers on here who think he is an average fullback. Most League pundits/experts acknowledge he’s a very good fullback.

like all the pundits/experts that tipped St George and Cronulla to win this round .... so Volley how do you rate Tom's defense?

 

[Holmsey]

Battlers? He sucks at fullback and I probably have more RL experience and knowledge than "Most League pundits/experts".

That is very funny. So more expert knowledge then the Johns brothers? The professional commentators and or people involved in the game. Sorry but you do not have more knowledge then these people. I'll wait for Tom to develop more and get a good side around him before I judge him.

 

[40 years an eagle]

That is very funny. So more expert knowledge then the Johns brothers? The professional commentators and or people involved in the game. Sorry but you do not have more knowledge then these people. I'll wait for Tom to develop more and get a good side around him before I judge him.

You can't read? I said MOST, there are hundreds of them.

Get to your room.

 

[HK_Eagle]

I may be wrong but I get the impression Tom T's mind is not fully on the game. He's a much better full back than he has shown this year. Interesting thing is in the SOO games he was a star, as was his brother. Is there something the Trbojevics are not happy about because they both seem down on form. Mind you they are still special in most things they do but I get a feeling of a 2nd gear approach. Easy to forget TT's form last year etc. The kid is easily in the top 3 full backs today, even despite a loss of form. Tedesco, Ponga and Trbojevic are head and shoulders above the rest, even despite Slaters occasional standout games (that's not to deny Slater was the outstanding fullback a few years ago, but he isn't today)

I believe Tom could be an outstanding FB and he has played some outstanding games in the position. There has been enough written about his perceived deficiencies and areas that need work, which most people on both sides of the argument tend to agree on. I mentioned it briefly in the game day thread, but I feel Tom's biggest weakness (?) or challenge in that position is mental. He appears to be a confidence player, and plays best when those around him are going well and can carry the responsibility(?) of leading the team psychologically. I think this is also why we saw the performances in SOO. He had strong mental characters throughout that team so he felt safe to relax and just play.

He will continue to be hot and cold in that position until he finds the psychological belief and strength in himself and is not swayed by what's happening around him. Great fullbacks like Eadie, Snake, and even Ridge had this quality. He is still young and I believe he can develop this area. If he does, I think we will see the development in those technical aspects of his game that many have been criticising.

 

[Holmsey]

You can't read? I said MOST, there are hundreds of them.

Get to your room.

Sorry mate not most not any haha. Us fans have nothing in comparison to the people who make careers out of the game.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Tell me im wrong

You're wrong.

Happy now?

 

[40 years an eagle]

Sorry mate not most not any haha. Us fans have nothing in comparison to the people who make careers out of the game.

You, not US.

I played for 11 years and made our Fleg squad and co-coached juniors for 4.

You are the one with NO playing experience or knowledge. Give it a rest.

 

[Volley]

like all the pundits/experts that tipped St George and Cronulla to win this round .... so Volley how do you rate Tom's defense?

Tipping a game is completely different from judging the ability of a player. Poor attempt.

His defence isn’t his strength, but it’s not as bad as some wish to make out.

 

[Holmsey]

You, not US.

I played for 11 years and made our Fleg squad and co-coached juniors for 4.

You are the one with NO playing experience or knowledge. Give it a rest.

Do you ever do anything put talk yourself up? Maybe if you talked about yourself less you would make more sense. And it is us because it's a fan base mate and fans usually haven't played first grade footy or have any personal insight into what players or a club has going on.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Tipping a game is completely different from judging the ability of a player. Poor attempt.

His defence isn’t his strength,

but it’s not as bad as some wish to make out.

His defence isn’t his strength,

REALLY?

"but it’s not as bad as some wish to make out"

It's probably closer to worse than, as opposed to better than.

His positioning is the biggest problem.

 

[Volley]

Not embarrassed to say that 40 years an Eagle is a bloody good satirical poster and he reeled me in easily. Quality bant.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Do you ever do anything put talk yourself up? Maybe if you talked about yourself less you would make more sense. And it is us because it's a fan base mate and fans usually haven't played first grade footy or have any personal insight into what players or a club has going on.

That's lame dude, I was merely teaching you something else you fail to understand, in response to your criticism.

Give it a rest, you're losing badly.

 

[Holmsey]

That's lame dude, I was merely teaching you something else you fail to understand, in response to your criticism.

Give it a rest, you're losing badly.

Losing what exactly? Hair like you? Mate I can't lose when I am expressing an opinion. And with stats and pros to back me up if there was a contest a couple of angry emotional comments would be the best response presented by the haters.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Losing what exactly? Hair like you? Mate I can't lose when I am expressing an opinion. And with stats and pros to back me up if there was a contest a couple of angry emotional comments would be the best response presented by the haters.

You're right about everything you post, I'm sorry.

I know nothing.about RL.and your opinions stated as fact are far more accurate.

I will never doubt/debate/refute you or your posts/opinions ever again.

Now please respectfully do the same.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Anyone watching Cotric? The kid is dynamite. Looks like the next big thing for NSW.

 

[Fluffy]

Anyone watching Cotric? The kid is dynamite. Looks like the next big thing for NSW.

unlucky not to play this year