Turbo back.. at centre

[LeonardCohen]

Chances are with Hoppa at 14, we may only see him play a 10 minute cameo towards full time. I imagine he is there for injury cover (we all know hamstrings can quite easily go again) and no plan around his use, short of necessity, has be considered.

 

[Jerry1]

Oh for ****s sake he’s kept Garrick in the centres.

Yeah - I was going to post this. Not that he's terrible at center it's just he's a much better winger. Anyway - wont be for too long....

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Team as expected, Wouldn’t be surprised if you see Koula and Turbo swap at times during the match

 

[HK_Eagle]

Team as expected, Wouldn’t be surprised if you see Koula and Turbo swap at times during the match

Can they swap hammies?… asking for a friend.

 

[Eagle 1]

I know I'll get howled down for this, but I'm still in the Turbo for fullback camp, just think Tom offers more from fullback. He's more dangerous looming up wherever he feels he can conjure up a try or try assist. Anyway, hope he nails it as a centre on Sat night.

 

[HK_Eagle]

I know I'll get howled down for this, but I'm still in the Turbo for fullback camp, just think Tom offers more from fullback. He's more dangerous looming up wherever he feels he can conjure up a try or try assist. Anyway, hope he nails it as a centre on Sat night.

Perhaps our strategy should be to maximise his value for the 15 minutes before he does his hammy… just make sure we have the players in the 17 to make a seamless shift.

 

[eaglebuzz]

I know I'll get howled down for this, but I'm still in the Turbo for fullback camp, just think Tom offers more from fullback. He's more dangerous looming up wherever he feels he can conjure up a try or try assist. Anyway, hope he nails it as a centre on Sat night.

I like the idea of him playing a bit like a second fullback from Centre, it might take a bit of pressure off Koula and open things up a bit

 

[Kalvin]

I wonder if turbo will be playing number 6 next time Dce is out?!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Think you’ll find the coach will play Tom exactly the same as they play him at Origin.

He’ll roam from side to side , swap with Koula at times , could end up being a real handful for the Cowboys.

 

[Rosko]

Chances are with Hoppa at 14, we may only see him play a 10 minute cameo towards full time. I imagine he is there for injury cover (we all know hamstrings can quite easily go again) and no plan around his use, short of necessity, has be considered.

Agree, we are forced to play 1 down to cover Turbo. Makes sense, but a high price to pay.

 

[Rosko]

I wonder if turbo will be playing number 6 next time Dce is out?!

Only have to wait a week to find out

 

[Leho]

I just hope Tommy Talau and Garrick swap, or Garrick drops out.

I know he always gives it a crack but I personally just done see him as a centre

 

[Sea Eagle 4 Life]

I know I'll get howled down for this, but I'm still in the Turbo for fullback camp, just think Tom offers more from fullback.

Every part of Turbo's body agrees with this, except his hammies!

 

[JenEagle]

Has anyone else heard rumours about Maguire talking about turbo for origin 3 ?

 

[Sheikheagle]

Has anyone else heard rumours about Maguire talking about turbo for origin 3 ?

No he said that the only chance there will be changes is if there are injuries.

 

[Eagle 1]

I just hope Tommy Talau and Garrick swap, or Garrick drops out.

I know he always gives it a crack but I personally just done see him as a centre

Agree, have said all along Garrick is an out and out attacking winger. Just needs to realize this especially now with Tom moving into the centres. Talau on form is our best back and Kaula if given the right ball can shred defences with his pace. Good headache for Seib's to have, who to pick, but, one that Garrick has made of his own choosing tbh.

 

[Yokozuna]

I know I'll get howled down for this, but I'm still in the Turbo for fullback camp, just think Tom offers more from fullback. He's more dangerous looming up wherever he feels he can conjure up a try or try assist. Anyway, hope he nails it as a centre on Sat night.

I think that this is just a way to ease him back into first grade footy. I am pretty sure the long term plan is for him to (hopefully) play fullback again.

 

[Carl]

I think that this is just a way to ease him back into first grade footy. I am pretty sure the long-term plan is for him to (hopefully) play fullback again.

I think that's their plan A, but they probably also want to see how it goes and keep their minds open to other possibilities.

 

[Heckenberg]

No he said that the only chance there will be changes is if there are injuries.

Injuries to Tom?

 

[DanielLehi888]

Agree, have said all along Garrick is an out and out attacking winger. Just needs to realize this especially now with Tom moving into the centres. Talau on form is our best back and Kaula if given the right ball can shred defences with his pace. Good headache for Seib's to have, who to pick, but, one that Garrick has made of his own choosing tbh.

How long do we have to wait until Koula is given the right ball? Hopefully it happens this year