Scary lack of outside backs !!

[lsz]

Contracts mean nothing

If we have the cash it about making it attractive to the right player

 

[Nuts]

If we sack Walker we will be light on in the centre position with only Suli as a regular 1st grader. If we can't bring in anyone new I would move Turbo to the centres and have see if we can give Hoppa some game time there.

 

[manlyfan76]

Hoopa won't be 18 for half the season.

 

[The Who]

Isn't this subject covered in another multi-page post?

 

[MuzztheEagle]

Isn't this subject covered in another multi-page post?

Multiple-multi-page posts even.
Also I think we have plenty of centres, just none with real experience.

 

[Eagle thru 'n' thru]

If we sack Walker we will be light on in the centre position with only Suli as a regular 1st grader. If we can't bring in anyone new I would move Turbo to the centres and have see if we can give Hoppa some game time there.

Yep, Moving TT to center would be the smart way to go. If that happens then I suppose Brendan Elliot will the fullback. Atleast Elliot has some nrl experience.

If Walker is sacked
1. Elliot
2. Taufua
3. Garrick
4. Turbo
5. Suli

 

[Sheikheagle]

Yep, Moving TT to center would be the smart way to go. If that happens then I suppose Brendan Elliot will the fullback. Atleast Elliot has some nrl experience.

If Walker is sacked
1. Elliot
2. Taufua
3. Garrick
4. Turbo
5. Suli

that backline makes me want to puke!

 

[Kevinward777]

Yep, Moving TT to center would be the smart way to go. If that happens then I suppose Brendan Elliot will the fullback. Atleast Elliot has some nrl experience.

If Walker is sacked
1. Elliot
2. Taufua
3. Garrick
4. Turbo
5. Suli

Now, I’m not a coach, but If Walker ends up being sacked, I’m fairly certain that Des will want to spend the $600k he would suddenly have available in the cap. That would purchase a very handy replacement player.

 

[Ryan]

that backline makes me want to puke!

But it may be the best we have mate. Here, I'll give it a go, assuming Hopoate won't be ready and Walker is out:

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jorge Taufua
03. Reuben Garrick
04. Moses Suli
05. Tevita Funa
06. Kane Elgey
07. Daly Cherry-Evans

 

[BOZO]

Hoopa won't be 18 for half the season.

Thats right . We forgot about his age .
So we are left with Half a season Hoppa

 

[davohan123]

But it may be the best we have mate. Here, I'll give it a go, assuming Hopoate won't be ready and Walker is out:

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jorge Taufua
03. Reuben Garrick
04. Moses Suli
05. Tevita Funa
06. Kane Elgey
07. Daly Cherry-Evans

That is what I would go with
Probably at best 9-10th finish with that backline could be a whole lot worse with injuries

 

[BOZO]

that backline makes me want to puke!

We may be pleasantly surprised .

 

[BOZO]

Without Walker or Kelly we need a recognized 3/4 to partner Trbojevic and find a 1 ( Hoppa , Gutho etc) or we will get lapped .

Never fear feathered friend . We have a recognized coach who will sort this out .

 

[Ryan]

Not going to lie ladies & gentlemen. I don't think I can ever remember a time where our backline was worse. Ever.

 

[Thomo1965]

If we sack Walker we will be light on in the centre position with only Suli as a regular 1st grader. If we can't bring in anyone new I would move Turbo to the centres and have see if we can give Hoppa some game time there.

Our only hope of getting hoppa is if souths release Johnson to the Bulldogs. Jennings is signed to souths but they can't fit him under the cap so there is hope

 

[brad]

Not going to lie ladies & gentlemen. I don't think I can ever remember a time where our backline was worse. Ever.

At the moment there is a slight hole, but we will fill it .

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Not going to lie ladies & gentlemen. I don't think I can ever remember a time where our backline was worse. Ever.

I actually think they are going quite well so far this year. Though they'll probably be tested a bit more when they play a match.

 

[HoldenV8]

Without Walker or Kelly we need a recognized 3/4 to partner Trbojevic and find a 1 ( Hoppa , Gutho etc) or we will get lapped .

Why do people keep wanting to put Tom in the centre's at Manly where it would restrict his running game? Just because he plays centre for the Kangaroos and wing for NSW doesn't mean he should be a 3/4 at Manly. We don't have the talent across the park like those rep teams that can afford to put him on one side of the field (though Fittler did allow him to run anywhere in attack for NSW).

 

[brad]

Why do people keep wanting to put Tom in the centre's at Manly where it would restrict his running game? Just because he plays centre for the Kangaroos and wing for NSW doesn't mean he should be a 3/4 at Manly. We don't have the talent across the park like those rep teams that can afford to put him on one side of the field (though Fittler did allow him to run anywhere in attack for NSW).

I think centre is his best spot mate . A tall rangy hard arse centre, got a nice ring to it. .

 

[HoldenV8]

I think centre is his best spot mate . A tall rangy hard arse centre, got a nice ring to it. .

I'm not saying he's not a good centre, but at Manly where he is of most value to the side is fullback.