Toby Winter discussion

[Celticman98]

Knight #373
Knights debut vs Gold Coast Titans Round 24 2026

 

[Lefty]

Very impressive stats for an 18 year old after playing 6 games in reserve grade.

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[HarVeeGee13]

The really eye catching thing was the 1 on 1 try saving tackles, but they were the cherry on top of a great defensive showing across the board. Always pressuring hard from marker when it's his assignment, checking & releasing without getting caught flat footed, never turned his shoulders in, etc. It's a lot of little things which add up to him having the ability to do the big things right. That's the kind of debut that has you thinking he'll be starting there in round 1 next year. Terrific stuff.

 

[krustykraz]

Looked really good, great job on debut.
Would like to see more of him in firsts this year.
Then he can have a massive pre-season knowing what to expect in first grade.

 

[Billy]

He's actually put on some size since he started training with firstgrade after the Ball season.

I'd say he's thriving with fulltime training, which is very positive - some guys thrive and some guys struggle when they start training fulltime.

 

[HarVeeGee13]

Yeah I don't think he's going to be a yardage monster, but for me that's the "nice extra thing to have" out of your right centre. The defensive side is so so important and he looked like he'll be very dynamic with a bit of space. Very excited to see him hopefully have a good long run with us.

 

[Frank McWilliams]

Looked the goods from his first tackle and ran hard, right centre 2027

 

[Timmy]

He actually looks and plays like Herbie. Might have an absolute gem.

 

[Billy]

So who will be our best brother and sister players

Toby Winter (firstgrade) and Holly Winter (captain of LF cup)

Deisal Hagan (reserve grade) and Addie Hagan (reserve grade women's)

Fane Finau (NRLW) and Junior Finau (AJ Cup and country under 16s)

William Manning (Flegg) and Lexie Manning (LF cup)

 

[Sheent14]

Good problem to have for next season, choosing between Winter and Hunt as Gags replacement. Both look to be quality young players.

 

[HarVeeGee13]

Good problem to have for next season, choosing between Winter and Hunt as Gags replacement. Both look to be quality young players.

It's not the sole thing that's going to decide it, but I've seen a lot of Hunt now and it's not at all clear to me what his position is.

You watch Winter for 20 seconds and: "Yep, this is a right centre."

I would lean towards Hunt being a key reserve in all 5 back five spots. Which means he'll get plenty of game time, realistically.

 

[Jon Snow]

He actually looks and plays like Herbie. Might have an absolute gem.

Yeah hate to compare, but I thought the exact same thing. Appearance wise, and the way he runs back in field and beats players with his footwork.

 

[krustykraz]

If Best leaves,
We could have a Winter/Hunt pairing in 2028.
Signs are good with these two.
They should be a lot better and more developed by then.

 

[MBQLD]

Surely Best isn’t looking to move on?

 

[krustykraz]

Surely Best isn’t looking to move on?

I hope not,
Good to have some options though

 

[mudmarn]

I thought Toby did really well in his defensive efforts today. When he fills out a bit more he will be folding blokes in half.