Lehi the 1 Turbo centre

[XV-1]

Sorry I couldn't quite hear you.
Would you mind repeating it.

Not sure what u r trying to say? Not sure u know either 🤔

U still think Tommy should play centre? 😅🤣

 

[grassy]

Both players played really well in the Pacific championship.

But Lehi needs to be our fullback next year and Tom can roam at centre.
Koula the other centre.
Ruben wing, Talau wing.

Turbo was such a threat in origin and the tests at centre and Lehi will be a great fullback.

I was thinking that Tom would more likely get injured more easily playing centre. I could be wrong. I am just glad he’s on the field.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Just put Turbo at hooker… we are determined to play everyone but a hooker there, so may as well give Turbo a go. 🤷‍♂️

 

[madmax]

Just put Turbo at hooker… we are determined to play everyone but a hooker there, so may as well give Turbo a go. 🤷‍♂️

Move him to Lock. More defense, less running, more ball playing, less chance of injury!!! Bully alongside Olakau’atu.
Lehi
Saab
Garrick
Koula
Talau
Brooks
DCE
Paseka
Simpkin
TKO
Olakau’atu
Bully
Trbo
Res: Jrbo, Aloiai, Sipley, Brown

 

[manlyfan76]

When is Lehi back?

 

[Fibro Eagle]

When is Lehi back?

He should be back after the bye manly have the bye next week

 

[Chunkytuna]

Turbo almost warrants a spell in Reggies after that performance tonight.

 

[manlyfan76]

Turbo almost warrants a spell in Reggies after that performance tonight.

It was so sad to see live

 

[Kalvin]

When is Lehi back?

When is turbo back? 😃

 

[manlyfan76]

When is turbo back? 😃

On the 12th.

 

[Chunkytuna]

It was so sad to see live

Sorry you wasted your time and money. Good on you for supporting though. They didnt deserve your commitment.

 

[manlyfan76]

Now I think about it there is not many creative centres in the NRL.

Could be a big point of difference with Turbo playing centre

 

[Tragic Eagle]

It working at the moment so no need to fix it if its not broken. IMO Turbo should remain at centre.

 

[patorick2010]

Loving his sneaky little shifts to five-eight in attack.

Hope it works against top eight teams.

 

[349]

With Oka out m, Turbo is a big body defending with DCE. DCE is not there for defence and I notice that Turbo apart from one brain snap defends well there.

 

[silvereagle]

Definitely looking much more solid and far less fragile out in the centre. Will only get better and I think less prone to injury given the less mileage to cover. Smart move.

 

[manly al]

Still some general opinion , well from some N R L commentator perspective and some Manly quarters, that Manly "s best shot in any finals run would require Turbo at close to his best from full back but not sure that it is going to pan out that way.
Might to able to keep on gaining more confidence and performance level but just those lingering doubts that it could all go backwards again at full back and the playing demands largely playing there .
Lehi is most likely still a better option defensively at one and when he can be engaged to best effect in attacking plays , most times gets it pretty right and a problem for opposition defences .
In the meantime , Turbo to use his still deceptive running ability to also trouble defences either side of the ruck in a roving centre role .
Good if he can step up his defensive reads and anticipation a bit but again , hopefully some fairly prompt improvement not too far away .
Talau and Garrick can also offer some more then worthwhile input partnering Koula in the centres but the best balance looks like continuing with the present setup
Still can not see any upside with Lehi playing in the centres , less room to move and to maximize his abilities apart from the hit up requirements there these days

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

If it keeps his hammies humming then long may it continue

 

[Uber Eagle 72]

I think if turbo is playing in the centres and we are apparently negotiating his contract post 2026 puts the club in a better position to offer him lower money and pass the scrutiny of the NRL. As a fullback the NRL may not accept that say $750k is his value but as a centre it is more likely to be accepted. Just a theory…

 

[349]

Love Turbo but I think a 2 year $500k extension would be generous.