Tom Trbojevic destined to be one of the greats

[HoldenV8]

Yeah, but I never did warm to the new guy.

Don't be dissing Brian Johnston. He'll shake you all night long on a Highway to Hell 😉

I think Hastings should be the first choice to replace Tom for however long he's out. He has played FB before and lord knows we need a top flight goal kicker.

 

[HoldenV8]

UPDATE:

According to Barrett, Tom is currently in a moon boot and on crutches, though apparently he felt a bit better yesterday (Sunday) morning. He has a suspected medial ligament tear and syndesmosis in his ankle. If he has to have a pin inserted into his ankle to fix it, he's gone for the year. Everyone is hoping otherwise.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/tr...y/news-story/cec7a9aac7a2f22c5db0bad2b7933615

Despite options including Jackson Hastings and Matthew Wright, Dylan Walker has said that Trbojevic at fullback is irreplaceable.

"He's one of those players you can't replace," Walker said. "He's such a big part of our team in attack and defence. It will be really devastating if we lose him but we have to adapt to that. We'll just have to wait and see how the scans go."

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...-season-on-the-sidelines-20170514-gw4ixw.html

 

[BOZO]

The Titans and the Knights have proven to all that you can win games without star players . When a team is disciplined and committed with belief in them selves then anything is possible
Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it and games are won in players minds before they run out on the field

 

[Mitch]

I think realistically today, the best outcome we can hope for is Tom cleared of any ACL damage and his ankle not requiring surgery.

I'd love to see a miracle and him only miss a month or so but I highly doubt that will be the case.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

WAYNZO, are you a Penntacostalist?😉

 

[Haz88]

I don't remember being so anxious to hear the outcome of an injury to a player.. think that shows the level Tom has reached already (and also not wanting it to hinder what is such a bright future) but also the person he is and not wanting him to go through that ... well that's my thoughts anyway

 

[bob dylan]

Yeah, but I never did warm to the new guy.

Bon was about to be kicked out of the band anyway.

And they were lucky enough to find a better singer who took them to the top.

Like it or not they are the facts.

 

[BOZO]

WAYNZO, are you a Penntacostalist?😉

Hallelujah Brother
Go the mighty Sea eagles !!!

 

[BOZO]

Tom is not gone until the fat lady in the Xray department sings
But if he is gone one Trbojevic is better than none

 

[bob dylan]

Hastings is gonna be a superstar after a year or so under Cronk.

Mark my words.

 

[Fluffy]

The Cowboys are winning games without Thurston.

I thought this was their first win this year without him?

 

[Fluffy]

Hallelujah Brother
Go the mighty Sea eagles !!!
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That's an old landmark there

 

[Fluffy]

Pretty sure I remember Hastings trained as fullback during the offseason so expect he will get picked there for the first game at least.

As someone eluded to earlier, he wont be a TT style but maybe he can be a Moylan style.

His talk will also be better, something TT has improved in but is still behind most fullbacks in the NRL.

 

[BOZO]

That's an old landmark there

 

[BOZO]

Pretty sure I remember Hastings trained as fullback during the offseason so expect he will get picked there for the first game at least.

As someone eluded to earlier, he wont be a TT style but maybe he can be a Moylan style.

His talk will also be better, something TT has improved in but is still behind most fullbacks in the NRL.

What Hastings lacks in the 4 points strike department he will make up with his general kicking , organizing and 2 point conversions

 

[chris_niko]

Not sure how I feel about Hastings as a Fb. Not sure his game suits it. And with our position just hanging in the 8 atm I hope we don't get Wright in there. Not a match winning player we need there. What's everyone's thoughts on walker at fb and jamil into the centres?

 

[Fluffy]

Not sure how I feel about Hastings as a Fb. Not sure his game suits it. And with our position just hanging in the 8 atm I hope we don't get Wright in there. Not a match winning player we need there. What's everyone's thoughts on walker at fb and jamil into the centres?

Toddy is against that option

 

[Supreme Leader]

Not sure how I feel about Hastings as a Fb. Not sure his game suits it. And with our position just hanging in the 8 atm I hope we don't get Wright in there. Not a match winning player we need there. What's everyone's thoughts on walker at fb and jamil into the centres?

More of a fan of this idea than others have spoken about. Hastings - we need his spark at points in the game. Don't believe he could add the same value playing full 80 mins. Wright really hasn't set the world on fire playing his current grade and it will show out more up a grade.
Don't really think that Manly is worried about being in or out the 8 at moment rather focussing about fixing / offering long term solutions to weaknesses in the team. The teams around us are playing worse so we have a few weeks to get it right.
Is it worth giving the NYC fullback a start and see how he goes? Might be an age thing - not sure.

 

[andyvb]

Didn't Hastings play fullback in the under 20's

 

[1969]

I'm calling Matt Wright as Fullback. His name has always been on the extended list, and I think he will be favoured by Trent. He has scored a lot of tries in his career, played for Samoa, and is the right size and frame for the position.

Unfortunately, this probably means Hastings to Reggies, and Brown to cover, with Lussick coming back.

To be honest, it won't hurt Hastings to run a muck in the Reggies, and Wright may be the safest option for now. Brown is certain to be there, so can't really see anything but this happening.