PRE-GAME [Round 1, 2022] - Broncos v Rabbitohs

[McHunt]

Or you know, people might have watched it and formed their opinion on that. No one is saying he is necessarily the answer, what they are saying is he is a better option than Turpin and that is hard to argue.

Wait, you're saying it's hard to argue Paix is a better option than Turpin? I disagree, but at the same time agree. So I guess that makes your argument right, in which case I'm lost.

 

[McHunt]

I'm still not getting why people think Gamble can cover a lot of positions. He's only ever played in the halves. He's pretty much a 6 in all reality.

Or not a 6 at all, which is a POV that's also starting to emerge.

 

[BooKhaki]

I'm still not getting why people think Gamble can cover a lot of positions. He's only ever played in the halves. He's pretty much a 6 in all reality.

Because he plays like a makeshift 6, people assume he must be good in another position.

 

[Sproj]

From watching, what specifically did you see that made him a better option?

As many of his Q Cup games last year that I could, his Broncos games at the back end of last year and all the trials so far. What are you basing your views on?

 

[HarryAllan7]

I'm still not getting why people think Gamble can cover a lot of positions. He's only ever played in the halves. He's pretty much a 6 in all reality.

Athletic, big body makes him suitable to play back row and centres.
Kicking / passing / playmaking ability make him suitable to play in halves or possibly fullback in a pinch.

That's 8 / 13 spots he can cover, ignoring the fact that he might even be able to slide out to wing in extreme circumstances. (Don't laugh.. Greg Eastwood used to do it).

He's exactly like Michael Morgan who was used the same was as a 'cover all' sub for QLD.

 

[Financeguy]

Athletic, big body makes him suitable to play back row and centres.
Kicking / passing / playmaking ability make him suitable to play in halves or possibly fullback in a pinch.

That's 8 / 13 spots he can cover, ignoring the fact that he might even be able to slide out to wing in extreme circumstances. (Don't laugh.. Greg Eastwood used to do it).

He's exactly like Michael Morgan who was used the same was as a 'cover all' sub for QLD.

He is way too slow to be in the centres, would be a disaster against some of the quality centres across the comp.

He is too flaky to be a backrower as well and on the wing...just no.

At his best Michael Morgan was a fast powerful runner similar to Jack Wighton...i don't get that from Gamble at all.

I sometimes worry there is a different Tyson Gamble to what i see. To me he is a number 6 who contributes with effort, heart and commitment with the occasional good short kick, not athleticism and power.

 

[Wolfie]

Athletic, big body makes him suitable to play back row and centres.
Kicking / passing / playmaking ability make him suitable to play in halves or possibly fullback in a pinch.

That's 8 / 13 spots he can cover, ignoring the fact that he might even be able to slide out to wing in extreme circumstances. (Don't laugh.. Greg Eastwood used to do it).

He's exactly like Michael Morgan who was used the same was as a 'cover all' sub for QLD.

I'm not seeing mate tbh. Just because you look like you can do it doesn't mean you can do it.

I remember seeing Eastwood playing a few positions, I've been watching Tyson since he was about 16 and he's never played outside the halves. Morgan as well played center and fullback as well as a half coming through, I just don't see it in Gamble at all.

 

[BooKhaki]

As many of his Q Cup games last year that I could, his Broncos games at the back end of last year and all the trials so far. What are you basing your views on?

His performances in the NRL and trials. He hasn't shown against NRL quality sides that he is a better option than Turpin. He has shown he can be a decent option at 14, not a starting 60min+ 9.

 

[kman]

This is an unlikely team to start but still a possibility for sure and what i would like to see.
1.Cobbo
2.Herbie
3.Staggs
4.Lee
5.Oates
6.Mam
7.Reynolds
8.Haas
9.Paix
10.Carrigan
11.Capwell
12.Riki
13.Hethrington
14.Walters
15.T.C
16.Palasia
17.Kenndy

 

[Footy Fanatic]

From watching, what specifically did you see that made him a better option?

Better service and actually looks dangerous out of dummy half.

 

[mitch222]

Here is the side I would put out for round 1.
1. Upton
2. Cobbo
3. Staggs'
4. Lee
5. Farnworth
6. Brigginshaw
7. Reynolds
8. Haas
9. Paix
10. Jensen
11. Capewell
12. Hall
13. Hethrington

14. Walters
15. Riki
16. Carrigan
17. James

 

[Sproj]

His performances in the NRL and trials. He hasn't shown against NRL quality sides that he is a better option than Turpin. He has shown he can be a decent option at 14, not a starting 60min+ 9.

I don't think anyone disagrees that Paix isn't likely ready to be a 60+ minute hooker but he MIGHT become one who can, he also offers something in attack. One thing for sure is that Turpin, despite all his opportunities and defensive ability, will never be anything more than an Aldi version of Macca who pulls one good game out occasionally after a break and then gets progressively worse and worse until the season is done, all the while offering zero in attack.

 

[Wolfie]

I don't think anyone disagrees that Paix isn't likely ready to be a 60+ minute hooker but he MIGHT become one who can, he also offers something in attack. One thing for sure is that Turpin, despite all his opportunities and defensive ability, will never be anything more than an Aldi version of Macca who pulls one good game out occasionally after a break and then gets progressively worse and worse until the season is done, all the while offering zero in attack.

I'll say it, Macca is better than Turpin.

 

[McHunt]

One thing for sure is that Turpin, despite all his opportunities and defensive ability, will never be anything more than an Aldi version of Macca

Macca = Reject Shop
Paix = Black & Gold
Turpin = Aldi

 

[Trill Harrigan]

who is crazy clark's?

 

[IceWorks]

Macca = Reject Shop
Paix = Black & Gold
Turpin = Aldi

How much would it cost to upgrade to a Woolies?

 

[IceWorks]

who is crazy clark's?

Seggy?

 

[holdzy]

Seriously, what happened to Turpin? He looked like he was about to kick on big time start of last year and just completely went to plodding shit.