General The Boyd vs Metcalf debate

[Stalefish540]

It's a bit of weird situation given the Metcalf timeline last year and big re-signing, into whats happening with Boyd's form and opening of talks about re-signing. Can't imagine that happens too often that I can think of.

The team is definitely all round firing better this year, but if i'm thinking black and white i'm not sure what we saw from Metcalf last season at halfback would be producing the results we are this year at least in the same fashion.

People have a real rose tint of Metcalf from last season that he was the halfback messiah due to leading the redundant Dally Ms.

I personally have no issue with Metcalf, and feel extremely sorry for him with his injury history. But I feel we are moving into a really strong period for the club and I don't want the period to be hampered by the most important person in the team never being a consistent on the field.

Extend Boyd and re-sign my boy Chanel would be my choice at this stage. I agree with Sup about people saying only Boyd can fall off the perch, he may use this season as a stepping stone to higher heights. Crystal ball would be needed for any scenario as hes shown this year.

I don't really listen to the media dribble, so i'll just put that to the side and hope Metcalf is being team first. He hasn't shown anything previously to suggest otherwise.

 

[John Nick]

It's a bit of weird situation given the Metcalf timeline last year and big re-signing, into whats happening with Boyd's form and opening of talks about re-signing. Can't imagine that happens too often that I can think of.

The team is definitely all round firing better this year, but if i'm thinking black and white i'm not sure what we saw from Metcalf last season at halfback would be producing the results we are this year at least in the same fashion.

People have a real rose tint of Metcalf from last season that he was the halfback messiah due to leading the redundant Dally Ms.

I personally have no issue with Metcalf, and feel extremely sorry for him with his injury history. But I feel we are moving into a really strong period for the club and I don't want the period to be hampered by the most important person in the team never being a consistent on the field.

Extend Boyd and re-sign my boy Chanel would be my choice at this stage. I agree with Sup about people saying only Boyd can fall off the perch, he may use this season as a stepping stone to higher heights. Crystal ball would be needed for any scenario as hes shown this year.

I don't really listen to the media dribble, so i'll just put that to the side and hope Metcalf is being team first. He hasn't shown anything previously to suggest otherwise.

Couldn't agree more
Metcalf must be pretty disappointed by the fact that his injuries may have curtailed his career and the opportunity to win a comp.

 

[roguei]

How far down the pecking order is Boyd for a SOO call up?


Dearden is the incumbent but who do they have otherwise? DCE is old. Jayden Campbell maybe?

Boyd is a confidence player. Imagine what a SOO call up would do for him. Next level unlocked.

Shut the gates. It’s not even a fair debate

DCE and Hunt i'd agree are getting to old for it.
I personally rate Campbell really high, but he has been shifted to 6 within the titans for Zane Harrison. So he might be a possible 7 but could be 5/8 to replace munster but would have to out compete mam.
Otherwise is it thomas dufty? Honestly he might be a smokey for at least making camp. QLD has loads of 5/8s but not many halves. If derden is injuried i think it comes down to boyd or campbell. That's surprsingly close to being real... At least until dufty and black hit the NRL fulltime.
And derden is limping in this eels game after fox rolled over his ankle. If he manages to get in, that'd be beyond massive for us. Big game exprence and a hunger for those moments are what wins you finals games.
Turns out this site exists, and i'm just wrong: https://www.qrl.com.au/about/eligible-players/

 

[skinnydippng]

DCE and Hunt i'd agree are getting to old for it.
I personally rate Campbell really high, but he has been shifted to 6 within the titans for Zane Harrison. So he might be a possible 7 but could be 5/8 to replace munster but would have to out compete mam.
Otherwise is it thomas dufty? Honestly he might be a smokey for at least making camp. QLD has loads of 5/8s but not many halves. If derden is injuried i think it comes down to boyd or campbell. That's surprsingly close to being real... At least until dufty and black hit the NRL fulltime.
And derden is limping in this eels game after fox rolled over his ankle. If he manages to get in, that'd be beyond massive for us. Big game exprence and a hunger for those moments are what wins you finals games.

sam walker could be an option for qld also

 

[roguei]

sam walker could be an option for qld also

Fuck. Damn then it's likely him first in line. For some reason i thought he was NSW. Ah and so is Forgety. Ok so 4-5th choice. Still a tiny chance. 1. Derden (maybe injured?), 2. Walker, 3. Forgety (maybe injured?), 4/5. Boyd or Campbell?.

 

[CWC]

Boyd could totally be a chance to be in the camp for SOO now. Legit 7 and he's only 26, Fogarty's 32 Munster 31 (Dearden can move back to 6 in the future) so could be down to Walker and Boyd long term.

If he's picked as cover or something then it's opening for Mets to come back so he should really be prepping with a goal in mind