Opinion Where will Crichton play?

[KLil]

Papali'li
Kiraz
Crighton
Alamoti
JAC

Xerri makes his way back through Cup, Pehram reserve fullback and Averillo reserve centre/utility.

Averillo and Perham will end up at different teams sadly...

 

[KLil]

Floated this idea a few weeks back.
11. Skelton
12. Kikau
13. Preston
Could work, I'm not fussed about who defends at right edge back row as they are pretty solid on their inside shoulder with Flanno. Just gotta worry about Avo on the outside

I'd say the only reason Skelton hasnt got a run yet is his read on defense so im not sure if throwing him into the backrow is a viable option atm.

 

[KLil]

I wonder if Reece Walsh was open to moving to Sydney after his NZ stint. He’s a gun fullback and probably significantly cheaper than Crichton. Maybe he always wanted to return to Brisbane

Critta wont be in FB for more than a year if that, so going out a buying an all out FB would be a silly option... We have the best young FB coming through in Joash Papal'i who will be a premiership winning FB one day so Critta will be going back to centre.

We will have the best backline in the game in 2 years.

Papali'i
Kiraz
Crighton
Alamoti
JAC

Just need KO to kick on, build a decent pack and we are set for a couple of GF'z.

 

[From the area]

I suppose you rate Averillo higher than Alomoti lol.

God NO!! He gives me ulcers with his defence

 

[From the area]

Critta wont be in FB for more than a year if that so going out a buying an all out FB would be a silly option... We have the best young FB coming through in Joash Papal'i who will be a premiership winning FB one day so Critta will be going back to centre.

We will have the best backline in the game in 2 years.

Papali'i
Kiraz
Crighton
Alamoti
JAC

Just need KO to kick on, build a decent pack and we are set for a couple of GF'z.

I think Perham is coming Nicely into the FB role. I haven’t watched Joash play. You think he’s better?

 

[chemdog]

am I the only one who thinks he doesn't want to be at the panthers this season considering his form had been below average

 

[CrittaMagic69]

am I the only one who thinks he doesn't want to be at the panthers this season considering his form had been below average

His form has always been like this

 

[CQDog]

am I the only one who thinks he doesn't want to be at the panthers this season considering his form had been below average

He’s inconsistent. He had a MOM worthy performance in their win against Souths and then two weeks later with a bye break, he was invisible against the Eels

 

[KiwiDog7]

Perham is in a good spot
Fullback pretty much his this season

Play well and earn a new contract here or elsewhere

 

[piggy]

I'd say the only reason Skelton hasnt got a run yet is his read on defense so im not sure if throwing him into the backrow is a viable option atm.

ye what about Averillos read in defence?

 

[CQDog]

Perham is in a good spot
Fullback pretty much his this season

Play well and earn a new contract here or elsewhere

I would keep for depth easily unless another club has him for a starting spot

 

[KLil]

ye what about Averillos read in defence?

Definitely better than Skeltons I'll tell ya that... Believe me i would love to see Skelton in first grade but if you watch his read in D during the pre season at centre he was a sure bet to mis read the play 8-10 times.

An option could always be shifting Kiraz to centre and bringing him onto the wing but then again would you move the Dally M leader?

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Definitely better than Skeltons I'll tell ya that... Believe me i would love to see Skelton in first grade but if you watch his read in D during the pre season at centre he was a sure bet to mis read the play 8-10 times.

They're grooming him as a winger though aren't they? Burns and Casey would be ahead of him at centre.

 

[KLil]

I think Perham is coming Nicely into the FB role. I haven’t watched Joash play. You think he’s better?

Brooo... watch him tomorrow for the reserves. He is an all rounder... Farts on Walsh.

 

[KLil]

They're grooming him as a winger though aren't they? Burns and Casey would be ahead of him at centre.

Because of his D aka Knockon he was shifted to the wing where he is killing it. Hopefully we can keep him tbh but I dont see him taking JAC or Kiraz's spot anytime soon and will only play incase of injuries so he'll probably leave..


He can easily be our next knockon on the bench considering his versatility... Kids like him and Topine off the bench would be nice.

 

[2144superman]

I wonder if Reece Walsh was open to moving to Sydney after his NZ stint. He’s a gun fullback and probably significantly cheaper than Crichton. Maybe he always wanted to return to Brisbane

Reece was only allowed to sign with the Broncos for exactly the same contract value he was on at the Warriors. That was the only reason they released him. They wouldn’t let him sign with any other QLD club and he already said because his ex partner and his baby reside in Brisbane he only wanted to go there

 

[Lynchpin]

Definitely better than Skeltons I'll tell ya that... Believe me i would love to see Skelton in first grade but if you watch his read in D during the pre season at centre he was a sure bet to mis read the play 8-10 times.

An option could always be shifting Kiraz to centre and bringing him onto the wing but then again would you move the Dally M leader?

Skelton has a lot of potential but a lot of work to do also.
He hasn't done enough yet to climb above the current 1st grade backs, but he might get there if he continues to improve.
Give him some time. He's only had a few games in league.

 

[KLil]

Skelton has a lot of potential but a lot of work to do also.
He hasn't done enough yet to climb above the current 1st grade backs, but he might get there if he continues to improve.
Give him some time. He's only had a few games in league.

Dont think time is on his side considering the backs we have coming in next year. Crighton and Papal'ii will jump him in the que and Perham is already ahead of him unless he leaves.. He is a decent talent but we have better... which is awesome if you think about it.

 

[CMP]

am I the only one who thinks he doesn't want to be at the panthers this season considering his form had been below average

He is below average more games than he is good. He has a habit of standing up in the big moments. Which isn’t a bad thing. He just goes missing a lot of the time.

This has helped inflate his value in people’s minds. When he is good he is very good. Unfortunately he is inconsistent and has been since he arrived in the NRL.

For any older people on here. Not as a player as they are polar opposite in positions, but he is similar to Paul Sirronen at Balmain in the 80’s.

For the most part would be average for the Tigers week in week out. Yet pull on the NSW or Australian jersey he was a world beater. The tigers fans would ask where is this every week with us. I think we will ask the same thing from Crichton. Where is the quality week in week out.

 

[Bulldog1966]

Brooo... watch him tomorrow for the reserves. He is an all rounder... Farts on Walsh.

I notice your future backline is minus Xerri?

Exciting prospect if you're right about Papali'i mate!

Not directed at you this comment but I'm not buying into the critique of Chrichton BUT i will say if anyone thinks he is Cotric 2.0 LOL is all I can say...