Tom Wright: Where do you put him?

[Holmsey]

It has got to the point where Tom Wright has to play first grade next year but where? If we get Moylan he will play 6 most likely, apparently thats why he wants to leave. And Tom isnt moving from fullback so where does Wright go? Is there an opening at centre? Whats everyone's opinion, he has to be in the team.

 

[nightster]

don't bother paying big $$$ for Moylen

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Tom Wright is far too bipolar (football-wise). He can look like an absolute legend at times but can also be a bit of a passenger. He needs to learn game management and consistency before he can get near first grade. Great potential, but a lot of work to do

 

[Harvies elbow]

Where do they put metcalf?
Totally outpointed !!

 

[smithy]

I can see him challenging/taking Kelly's centre spot if we get Moylan. He has excellent speed and footwork. A larger version of Walker. Nice to have the speed on both edges.

 

[Holmsey]

Tom Wright is far too bipolar (football-wise). He can look like an absolute legend at times but can also be a bit of a passenger. He needs to learn game management and consistency before he can get near first grade. Great potential, but a lot of work to do

Ive managed to watch a couple of games on this young man before first grade and he is not as inconsistent as you might think. He is very very similar to Jack Bird in his agression department with defence, and watching him in attack its obvious he has exceptional vision for his age. His kicking game is all class, especially short range, passing selection is also very good, great long pass in him. And his running game speaks for itself. I have enough faith in him to play 6 next year alongside Daly. He is a running 6 but has the ability to take initiative on his own.

 

[smithy]

Tom Wright is far too bipolar (football-wise). He can look like an absolute legend at times but can also be a bit of a passenger. He needs to learn game management and consistency before he can get near first grade. Great potential, but a lot of work to do

He doesn't need game management skills if he doesn't play in the halves which would be the case if Moylan comes. That said his kicking game was exceptionally, forced two repeat sets and another time pinned them with a bombed which landed a metre from the try line. Not to mention the kick through, one on one strip and try.

 

[Holmsey]

Where do they put metcalf?
Totally outpointed !!

Metcalf was one of Sharks best tonight in a losing side, we are looking good in the playmaker department.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

He doesn't need game management skills if he doesn't play in the halves which would be the case if Moylan comes. That said his kicking game was exceptionally, forced two repeat sets and another time pinned them with a bombed which landed a metre from the try line. Not to mention the kick through, one on one strip and try.

That is a good point. Play him in the centres and we could still utilise his kicking game like Lyon did. How is his defence? I haven't focused on his defence

 

[Simonmyers11]

Moylan might not even come. Wright has the potential to be 5/8 after green in 2019. Needs to be eased in NRL level i woykd say at centre. Metcalf is only 18. Wont be playing nrl for a couple of years. Both have huge potential. Metcalf a similar style player to foran but quicker. Wright was awesome today. Big body with amazing step and dangerous runner. Not a bad short kicking game either

 

[brad]

Tom Wright is far too bipolar (football-wise). He can look like an absolute legend at times but can also be a bit of a passenger. He needs to learn game management and consistency before he can get near first grade. Great potential, but a lot of work to do

I said similar earlier where do you fit them all in. Moylan is a already an established star , so he has to be 6 ahead of Tom Wright. Maybe centre ..

 

[Simonmyers11]

Confirmed Tyrone May has ruptured acl so not sure panthers would really want to let moylan go, unless he is infact really unhappy

 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

he needs a season in reserves against men before even coming close to first grade. Second drop behind Cullen if injuries hit.

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

hate to say it but put him on the wing in place of taufa. I like Jorge a lot but Wright could tear opposition a new one next year. if he doesn't make starting side then he should be first drop for any injury in the backline.

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[Terry Zarsoff]

Where is the evidence that Moylan is joining Manly? There is none.

 

[Kiwi Eagle]

Where do we put him ? Reserve grade.

He is running around kids at the moment, give him a chance to get used to playing against men before throwing him into the Lyons den. There are examples that suggest otherwise, like Cleary, Tom, Foran etc, but they also had a very solid junior grounding in rugby league as well. I believe we got a far better DCE in 2011 because he spent a year playing reserves in 2010

Didn't see all of the 20s but saw the try highlights, Wrights footwork reminded me of Shaun Johnson

 

[Bearfax]

Wright and Anderson are the future wingers of the club. Wright may develop into our 5/8 but for now bring him on slowly on the wing. He and Anderson will be a sensation.

 

[Volley]

Wright and Anderson are the future wingers of the club. Wright may develop into our 5/8 but for now bring him on slowly on the wing. He and Anderson will be a sensation.

I actually prefer Smalley to Anderson, but they are all talented. Very talented 20's side, surprised they only finished 8th in the regular season.

 

[Deleted member 24974]

Hopefully Manly will extend Tom Wrights contract. He is definitely a player who will play first grade in the near future.
If his defence is up to it maybe centre is a possibility next year.

 

[Bird of Prey]

Wright is big and strong a stint in regimes will man him up and I see him as a centre or his current position at five eight in the first side at some stage next season.