Defence on the edges our biggest disappointment this year

[Red_Rooster]

We can all bang on about how lack lustre our attack is - losing three strike players - in particular losing Maloney, we could forgive some of the ridiculous maneuvres that we've seen from the team this season. But by far our biggest problem this year has been the horrible efforts in defence by those on our fringes, something completely inexcusable for a club that needs to do a better job at managing its transitions. Copley was one of the worst buying decisions ever made by our club, Fergo belongs on the wing with Aubo on one centre and Elliot on the other purely from a defensive standpoint. This year should have been about grinding out matches, buildin some hardy resolve and strong attitudes - not throwing the ball around randomly and forgetting how to shut down stock standard plays. Where we go from here I'm not sure but plugging our fringes should be first priority.

[2026]

Our edge D has been a shambles!

The lack of trust and communication between our outside backs is park footy like.

We miss Jennings lateral speed on the left edge. Fergo's decision making down the right is so painful to watch.

Our 2017 backline looks good but will need to focus on D during the off-season. Gordon at FB and his organisational skills should improve things significantly.

[The Brain]

Our edge D has been a shambles!

The lack of trust and communication between our outside backs is park footy like.

We miss Jennings lateral speed on the left edge. Fergo's decision making down the right is so painful to watch.

Our 2017 backline looks good but will need to focus on D during the off-season. Gordon at FB and his organisational skills should improve things significantly.

well Gordan can move quick enough for his pension check at centerlink so we are sweet

[Mad_Rooster_in_GraceLand]

We can all bang on about how lack lustre our attack is - losing three strike players - in particular losing Maloney, we could forgive some of the ridiculous maneuvres that we've seen from the team this season. But by far our biggest problem this year has been the horrible efforts in defence by those on our fringes, something completely inexcusable for a club that needs to do a better job at managing its transitions. Copley was one of the worst buying decisions ever made by our club, Fergo belongs on the wing with Aubo on one centre and Elliot on the other purely from a defensive standpoint. This year should have been about grinding out matches, buildin some hardy resolve and strong attitudes - not throwing the ball around randomly and forgetting how to shut down stock standard plays. Where we go from here I'm not sure but plugging our fringes should be first priority.

Good post man but hate to bring this to you. It's gonna be a bit hard for Elliot to play for us now that he is with Newcastle lol.

[bondi-boy]

Where's two-try Latrell going to be playing next season? left right out?

[elo]

Disappointment is being kind, it's completely unacceptable and on Trent's head...especially when you consider a club like the Storm who have brought in 2 centres mid-season due to injuries in their backline and they are the best defensive side in the league. It's all in the head and it should have been fixed MONTHS ago, no idea what Trent has been doing to remedy this but clearly not a whole lot that is working.

[PeeGee]

I believe the stats say that in our quarter we concede a try every 8 tackles. Now that is pathetic. The worst goal line defence in the comp by a mile.

[Easts75]

Biggest disappointment of the season ?? I give you Jake Friend!!

[Arties Pie]

Where's two-try Latrell going to be playing next season? left right out?

i think I heard Trent say during last presser that Latrell should be playing on the wing but has been thrust into the FB postition early, personally I would like Latrell to have a go at Centre, he's big, strong, fast, has a great fend and can find a hole, he reminds me of a centre Melbourne had five or so years ago. Wingers we have Centres we don't.

[PeeGee]

i think I heard Trent say during last presser that Latrell should be playing on the wing but has been thrust into the FB postition early, personally I would like Latrell to have a go at Centre, he's big, strong, fast, has a great fend and can find a hole, he reminds me of a centre Melbourne had five or so years ago. Wingers we have Centres we don't.

Don't know if his one on one defence is up to it.

[Red_Rooster]

in the game today centre is such an important decision, especially defensively. If Robbo plays Copley and Fergo in the centres any further then he is demonstrating he doesn't care about the basics. i would love to see how latrell goes in the centres, if he can read the edges and be dominant in most one on ones then maybe he's our long term option. His connecting play in the backline is way off the mark - doesn't know when to pass, kick, run - communication not strong enough yet - he is an individualist until he builds his confidence and can start barking orders at his team mates. Centre will give him an opportunity to build that confidence. Also Hastings needs to either step up or step out - a very poor communicator in attack and got completely bumped in defence.

[Mickie Lane]

i think I heard Trent say during last presser that Latrell should be playing on the wing but has been thrust into the FB postition early, personally I would like Latrell to have a go at Centre, he's big, strong, fast, has a great fend and can find a hole, he reminds me of a centre Melbourne had five or so years ago. Wingers we have Centres we don't.

Dane Nielson, Will Chambers, Maurice Blair & Justin O'Neil were their centres in 2011.