I have seen a lot of people on here comparing Brenko Lee to Joel Thompson. Brenko is playing centre at the moment and is a beast but do we see him pushing first grade next year? If so which position centre or back row? We have so much depth in the centres it makes more sense that he could slot in the second row. I just want everyones thoughts on him and what position you see him playing because I havent seen to much of him and he seems to be getting huge raps around here.
I would expect he will debut next year, play most of the year in mounties and be a regular the year after. He is a massive talent, the most impressive power based player to come through in years. Its not always something that translates into a good first grader (see John Kite from the dogs) but the most recent examples for us are positive (JT, Paps).
Would be a couple of years still before we see him a regular in the FG. He's only 17, so I hope they don't have to rush him into FG any time soon coz of injuries.
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edwahu wrote:I would expect he will debut next year, play most of the year in mounties and be a regular the year after. He is a massive talent, the most impressive power based player to come through in years. Its not always something that translates into a good first grader (see John Kite from the dogs) but the most recent examples for us are positive (JT, Paps).
The kid is a freak. Wouldn't be at all surprised to see him do a Paps next year, slot into FG and stay there...
greeneyed wrote:Let's leave him in centre before we kill the 17 year olds. I'm sorry if I'm being a bit rude.
Enough of the personal insults, thanks.
Back on topic please
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The simple fact is at 17 and his size, he could very easily and very quickly outgrow the centre position
to me centre and back row are very much becoming interchangeable spots, both are suited to his skill set. Best case scenario is that he continues to be a dominate force at centre and maintains the level of defensively mobility to translate his game at NRL level and maybe, with his mix of size, speed and talent, we have a super star centre in the future... but if he outgrows the backline, he has the skill set of an elite edge back rower
