Thoughts about hoppa playing 6. Has footy smarts.
Joey Walsh
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I'd be more inclined to put Turbo at 5/8 he has a big body and will attract a lot of attention from defensive lines especially in the red zone that would create space for our outside backs.
Perhaps, also maybe Fulalo?? Thought Fulalo displayed good handling skills on Sunday. Would either player have kicking skills?
I have never seen Turbo or Hoppa kick, so I doubt either will really be an option at 5/8. Turbo to Centre and Hoppa to Fullback (to extend Turbo’s career) makes heaps of sense.
Joey Walsh to halfback in 2026, and Onotoni Large to 5/8 in 2028 (when Brooks is gone) makes much more sense. And by that stage, Ashton Large will also be pushing for a starting spot at hooker.
Joey Walsh to halfback in 2026, and Onotoni Large to 5/8 in 2028 (when Brooks is gone) makes much more sense. And by that stage, Ashton Large will also be pushing for a starting spot at hooker.
I think many of you are neglecting the fact that Seibold was going to through Onitoni into a trial against men, if he was allowed. From what I can tell, he is physically nearly at an NRL-ready level. Despite being younger, I reckon he's more likely to be ready in 2026 than Walsh.
I'd have
1. Turbo
5. Hoppa
6. Large
7. Brooks
If need be, put Turbo at 5/8. He can actually kick. AFL originally wanted him as a junior, and he actually kicked a few bombs last year.
I'd have
1. Turbo
5. Hoppa
6. Large
7. Brooks
If need be, put Turbo at 5/8. He can actually kick. AFL originally wanted him as a junior, and he actually kicked a few bombs last year.
Stewbojevic
Bencher
I don’t think Turbo needs to kick at 5/8, look at Sharpe for Newcastle.
I’d just turn Arthur into a 13 so we have an extra kicking option
I’d just turn Arthur into a 13 so we have an extra kicking option
Turbo will be 5/8. Save his career. Less running. Less hit ups. Fullback is a very demanding position. Will benefit and prolong toms career. There needs to be questions over how much he and Jake make though. Far too much. Croker Sipley Waddell Brown Lodge to name a few will need to go. We will create almost 2 million of cap space to go after 3 or 4 good forwards and a hooker. Solves the where does Hoppa fit in conundrum also.
Nordburg
First Grader
You’re using Newcastle as your example?
Uk eagle
Bencher
I fail to see how asking turbo to make 20+ tackles per game against big edge forwards and playing a roving 5/8 game is any easier on him. Keep him at full back and weigh up other options.
Nordburg
First Grader
I laugh at all these suggestions about moving Tom to avoid injury or even lessen his workload.He’s arguably the best fullback in the game and his impact far outweighs the two other options(not saying they’re not good backups)
He works well at centre in rep football because there’s other rep quality players all around him and it’s played a different way to the structured format of club footy.As for 5/8,has he ever played there before?
KNUCKLES
Bencher
Turbo is a horrible kicker. It's the truth
Based upon what sample size?
KNUCKLES
Bencher
He has kicked numerous times over the years. And it isn't very pretty. Not a natural kicker by any means
Less running. He doesn't get injured from the contact. He pulls hammys. Fullback is too much for him
Yeah great but his body can't handle the demands of a modern day fullback.
Does kicking put more pressure on those hamstrings?
Sir Pigman
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