Opinion Is Topine overrated?

[Matthew G]

Listen, Im certainly not against Topine, like you all, Im praying hes gonna get a shot and be an absolute hero for the club however ive seen some pretty average defensive efforts from him in the NSW cup this year, some brilliant tries aswell mind. Is he as good as some make out? I hope he is but I dont know? I know people are saying hes being saved for next year but first grade experience is invaluable, hes not getting a crack in our team at the minute and that team has Joe Stimson, I cant work out why not, is he just not that good? I hope im completely wrong but I just dont know what he is right now? Hes off contact also, interested to hear what people think

 

[Kempsey Dog]

All I'll say is if he was at Melbourne from a younger age you would see a far better player. Our clubs shit development coupled with COVID has hampered him.

 

[CBDoggies]

From what I see he tries very hard and is not lazy but he needs to work on a few parts of his game. Defence is suspect sometimes and he needs a bit more body mass to play up front in grade.

 

[The DoggFather]

I just see him as a centre tbh

 

[BELMORE]

Morrins taken his spot.

 

[CQDog]

Yes. Very

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

I just see him as a centre tbh

I've said this aswell. Start hin in first grade at centre

 

[The DoggFather]

I've said this aswell. Start hin in first grade at centre

I'd give him a shot if and when Schoupp gets suspended lol

 

[KLil]

Morrins taken his spot.

Morrin is a fukn gooden and a half... Topine is a year younger so he is still worth holding onto.

 

[Kung fu man]

At this stage all i see is effort!

 

[kmr07]

From the mouth of someone who has coached him throughout his juniors at St George Dragons.. “effort and energy is there but he’s way too small to make it in the NRL”

 

[Reecek89]

I've said this aswell. Start hin in first grade at centre

Over who? Schoupp and Kiraz should be our long term centres, both have that bulldog style.

 

[Mr. Ditkovich]

His effort is there, but unfortunately size will always play a factor, especially in the forwards.

Should be in the team over Stimson though.

 

[Alan79]

I'd say if the rest of the forward pack has the size to be matching or dominant over the opposition, he's an energetic type player that would provide a point of difference. Size isn't everything, but it's become a huge part of the NRL these days.

 

[bradyk]

when compared to Waddell and definitely Stimson he isn't overrated. I think he's deserved at least 1 chance to play this season.

 

[senshidog]

I don't get why people keep saying Topine is too small. He's not.

He's 181cm and 95kgs.

Compared to:
JMK (186cm / 83 kgs)
Jackson (180cm / 99 kgs)
Thompson (184cm / 102kgs).

So in reality he probably needs to bulk up a little bit more, but he's not that far off other players, and certainly not "too small".

I'd say Kurtis Morrin is about the same as him.

Topine does have a few defensive lapses at times, but I think lack of development has hampered him. That as well as figuring out what position is best for him.

 

[repolski]

From the mouth of someone who has coached him throughout his juniors at St George Dragons.. “effort and energy is there but he’s way too small to make it in the NRL”

That’s what they said about Thurston

 

[Cappuccino]

Too short to make an impact

 

[shannon2009]

I think due to how poor we’ve been we have been excited about any junior with a fingernail of talent. Not saying he can’t become a solid first grader but that’s as much as I’d expect from him. He’s overrated on the kennel but I can’t see his career taking off.

 

[BELMORE]

His effort is there, but unfortunately size will always play a factor, especially in the forwards.

Should be in the team over Stimson though.

Why should he be there over Stimson? What does he add to the team? We are lacking size across the team as it is, and you think it would be best to remove the biggest guy on the bench and replace him with a players who’s suited to the backline?