Garricks performance at centre

[frank stokes]

Not his worst game today, I saw improvement defensively (quite an effort in that game)…

BUT a couple of his runs just highlighted for me why he is being wasted at centre - put him on the wing and get him early ball to burn…

 

[XV-1]

Not his worst game today, I saw improvement defensively (quite an effort in that game)…

BUT a couple of his runs just highlighted for me why he is being wasted at centre - put him on the wing and get him early ball to burn…

He still let two tries in today. Not sure how anyone can call that an improvement.

 

[frank stokes]

He still let two tries in today. Not sure how anyone can call that an improvement.

One of them he had NO chance… there was NOBODY defending the inside player (who he tackled one-on-one)… it was a try no matter what sandwich did due to failures inside him…
But sure, blame him if it makes your point…

 

[Daddycool]

His best position is on the wing. He tries his heart out and I can’t fault him for his effort but he should be starting on the wing. He’s not the reason we’re losing but he’s not going to win us a game, playing where he is either.

 

[deanm]

Garrick made 26 tackles today, Obviously they were targeting him.

 

[mave]

Garrick made 26 tackles today, Obviously they were targeting him.

Does that stat count the airswings?

 

[XV-1]

Hate to say it, but it was almost good luck for Manly when Garrick went off with HIA

Ben T defends so much better than Garrick at centre.

I wonder what Spoony will do next week with Garrick out.

 

[manlyfan76]

Rubs and Saab should be our wingers.

 

[eadie fan]

Hate to say it, but it was almost good luck for Manly when Garrick went off with HIA

Ben T defends so much better than Garrick at centre.

I wonder what Spoony will do next week with Garrick out.

Totally agree mate. Rock solid defence after he went off.
Burbo to centre, Garrick to wing

 

[Dion Johnson]

Hate to say it, but it was almost good luck for Manly when Garrick went off with HIA

Ben T defends so much better than Garrick at centre.

I wonder what Spoony will do next week with Garrick out.

Ben T at right centre, Lawton or Duck left edge backrow and put Schuster on the pine would be my go..

 

[mave]

Again,

I plead with Seibold to get whoever needs to swallow their pride and get Garrick back to the wing asap.

We strengthen two positions by moving Ben T to centre.

 

[Jerry1]

Hate to say it, but it was almost good luck for Manly when Garrick went off with HIA

Ben T defends so much better than Garrick at centre.

I wonder what Spoony will do next week with Garrick out.

He had a good game today but that isn’t representative of the season in defence. Having said that I’d like to see Garrick on the wing again.

 

[HK_Eagle]

Garrick and our left side defence has looked shaky through the first few rounds. One game with Ben there and we suddenly looked far more solid defensively. Obviously we lose the pace and flair in attack, but like many, that’s why I say put Garrick on the wing. I don’t think BenT is necessarily the answer to centre long term, but certainly an option until we work out something better.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Garrick and our left side defence has looked shaky through the first few rounds. One game with Ben there and we suddenly looked far more solid defensively. Obviously we lose the pace and flair in attack, but like many, that’s why I say put Garrick on the wing. I don’t think BenT is necessarily the answer to centre long term, but certainly an option until we work out something better.

I think our left side attack with Garrick moving to the wing would be strengthened, Ben T deserves another crack at right centre he could be very good there for us.

May not have as much speed but he has the height and good hands, some footwork at the line.

 

[HK_Eagle]

I think our left side attack with Garrick moving to the wing would be strengthened, Ben T deserves another crack at right centre he could be very good there for us.

May not have as much speed but he has the height and good hands, some footwork at the line.

Interestingly, he actually reminds me of Parker in that position. Lacks pace and flair, but really solid and reliable. I think we can live with the downgrade in pace and flair when you have Garrick outside to add pace to the formula

 

[Dion Johnson]

Interestingly, he actually reminds me of Parker in that position. Lacks pace and flair, but really solid and reliable. I think we can live with the downgrade in pace and flair when you have Garrick outside to bring that quality.

For a bloke of his size he ain’t that slow, no where near Garrick’s pace but he can move.

Tago isn’t the quickest centre and does a good job there along with Jack Bird.

I am under the view he can build into the backrow by playing centre, developing an offload whilst filling out in size.

 

[eaglebuzz]

I actually felt more confident of a win when Garrick went off. It will be interesting to see who plays there next week and what effect that has on the longer term makeup of the team

 

[Hibyemama]

yes, like to see Reuben and Koula both on the wing.

 

[HK_Eagle]

yes, like to see Reuben and Koula both on the wing.

Interesting. You’re suggesting Koula on the wing too? I’m not adverse to that idea as I’m yet to see anything that suggests that he is a pure centre (as opposed to just a footballer with pace who could slot in to other backline positions).

 

[Remy]

Burbo defended and performed well at centre. I want to see him back it up one more time against the Wahs before I believe it's the right option. It would make our wing situation more simpler if it does work out but we gotta take in account the domino effect which means Waddell will have to be our starting edge backrower.

Wads has definitely started off the season impressively, although do we think he's the long term option on that spot that can be apart of a premiership winning side?