Wingers for 2019

The game has changed and big athletic wingers with bulk and height are the norm. Of course there are always exceptions but in general thats the status quo. French has showed that his lack of size is a real disadvantage and it seems Hoffman’s just a back up now. Blake Ferguson has been bought to play centre and Hayne is way to skilful for the wing. That leaves us with George Jenning who deserves a start and then who? If Hayne is moved to fb that leaves 3 centres into 2 spots -M Jennings, Blake and Gutho. Does the odd one out take the other wing or is it the young guy in reggies or do we need to buy a big winger? Will BA or his replacement persevere with French or is he finished in first grade? Seems a shame as he had so much potential. It’s been a real downfall this year so we need to improve in this area. What do we think for wingers?

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  • I thought the talk was Fergo had been brought over to play centre Poppa?
  • You don't pay that sort of money for a winger. He was bought to play centre. French is speed is invaluable. He needs to get stronger like ado Carr. Not every winger is monster. Example origin gagai, Holmes and ado Carr. He needs serious work in the gym next year. Learn the wing position. Of course, depends if he wants to.
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      • Semi is the exception to the rule

      • I’m fairly sure but not cerain that Fergo has been promised a centre position with us. I could be wrong but that’s what it sounded like. 

        • You could well be right.

          I can’t imagine a bloke who has played for Australia, coming to the team coming last for less money than others offered him to play on the wing..

    • Ferguson carries the ball 20 times a game! He's worth as much as any centre.

  • IMO B French plays FB if he doesn't play FB then he's not in the side.. there is no way he's a winger
    ATM I think J Hayne should be Fb
    Gutho to centre
    B French to Wenty

    French needs to add 5kg or so muscle in the off season
    • Reckon he needs to add about 25kg. He's built like a 14 yo.

      The game today just does not suit players like him - we are past the Matt Bowen, Preston Campbell, Brett Hodgson days... they are gone.

      • Billy Slater just won player of the series in Origin ffs. Another current top four fullback is Matt Dufty.

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          • He needs to gain some weight, but his frame isn't any smaller than theirs. Get him on the peptides and he'll be fine.

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