Position Updates
The flexibility of TheBench platform and the removal of position restrictions means that we are able to change player positions mid-season.
The rules that we have set aside are that if a player starts three games in a row in a position they are not named as eligible for on NRLCEO then we will change them AFTER their third game. This allows us to be responsive fairly quickly to changes, but also removes the need to change players if they are only filling in for a position temporarily due to injuries in their squad. Please note that players starting from the bench do not qualify for position updates as it’s hard to determine their position for sure.
We will also update their positions if they play five games non-concurrently throughout the season in another position. This is to reward those flexible utility players that fill in other positions throughout the year.
With all that in your melon, we now list all of the players who have had positional changes throughout the year so far:
Round 25 changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Ryan Matterson | Five-eighth, Back Row | Centre |
| Sam Thaiday | Back Row | Hooker |
| Tariq Sims | Back Row | Front Row |
The following players still require more time in their new positions:
- Benji Marshall has started two games in a row at five-eighth (Round 16 and 17).
- Blake Leary has started two games at hooker (Round 7 and 8).
- Clay Priest has started two games in the back row (Round 4 and 5).
- Coen Hess has started one game in the front row (Round 5).
- Dale Copley has started two games on the wing (Round 12 and 13).
- Daniel Alvaro has started one game in the back row (Round 12).
- Elliott Whitehead has started two games at centre (Round 1 and 2).
- John Asiata has started one game at half back (Round 7).
- Kurt Capewell has started two games on the wing (Round 7 and 8).
- Kyle Turner has started four games in the front row (Round 6, 7, 9 and 10).
- Malakai Watene-Zelezniak has started two games in the centres (Round 11 and 12).
- Matt Frawley has played one game at hooker (Round 18).
- Matt Wright has started two games at fullback (Round 12 and 13).
- Mitch Cornish has started one game at five-eighth (Round 18).
- Nathan Davis has started one game on the wing (Round 14).
- Paul Carter has started one game in hooker (Round 7).
- Shaun Fensom has started three games in the front row (Round 20, 22 and 23).
- Sione Mata’utia has started one game at halfback (Round 8).
- Slade Griffin has started two games at hooker (Round 16 and 18).
- Trent Hodkinson has started two games at five-eighth (Round 17 and 18).
- Waqa Blake has started two games on the wing (Round 7 and 8).
Round 24 changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Nil | N/A | N/A |
The following players still require more time in their new positions:
- Benji Marshall has started two games in a row at five-eighth (Round 16 and 17).
- Blake Leary has started two games at hooker (Round 7 and 8).
- Clay Priest has started two games in the back row (Round 4 and 5).
- Coen Hess has started one game in the front row (Round 5).
- Dale Copley has started two games on the wing (Round 12 and 13).
- Daniel Alvaro has started one game in the back row (Round 12).
- Elliott Whitehead has started two games at centre (Round 1 and 2).
- John Asiata has started one game at half back (Round 7).
- Kurt Capewell has started two games on the wing (Round 7 and 8).
- Kyle Turner has started four games in the front row (Round 6, 7, 9 and 10).
- Malakai Watene-Zelezniak has started two games in the centres (Round 11 and 12).
- Matt Frawley has played one game at hooker (Round 18).
- Matt Wright has started two games at fullback (Round 12 and 13).
- Mitch Cornish has started one game at five-eighth (Round 18).
- Nathan Davis has started one game on the wing (Round 14).
- Paul Carter has started one game in hooker (Round 7).
- Ryan Matterson has started two games in the centre (Round 23 and 24).
- Shaun Fensom has started three games in the front row (Round 20, 22 and 23).
- Sione Mata’utia has started one game at halfback (Round 8).
- Slade Griffin has started two games at hooker (Round 16 and 18).
- Trent Hodkinson has started two games at five-eighth (Round 17 and 18).
- Waqa Blake has started two games on the wing (Round 7 and 8).
Round 23 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Josh Dugan | Fullback | Centre |
| Kirisome Auva’a | Centre | Winger |
| Kurt Capewell | Back Row | Center |
| Mitch Aubusson | Back Row | Centre |
Round 22 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Connor Watson | Five-eighth | Fullback |
| Matt Eisenhuth | Front Row | Back Row |
| Moses Mbye | Halfback | Hooker |
Round 21 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Jamie Buhrer | Back Row | Hooker |
Round 20 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Danny Fualalo | Back Row | Front Row |
| Fa’amanu Brown | Five-eighth | Hooker |
Round 19 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Max King | Front Row | Back Row |
| Nathan Ross | Wing | Fullback |
Round 18 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Bevan French | Fullback | Winger |
| Corey Norman | Halfback | Five-eighth |
| Young Tonumaipea | Centre | Winger |
Round 17 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Esan Marsters | Back Row | Centre |
| Kevin Naiqama | Centre | Fullback |
| Ryan Matterson | Five-eighth | Back Row |
| Will Zillman | Centre, Fullback | Winger |
Round 16 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Dylan Edwards | Centre | Fullback |
| Matt Moylan | Fullback | Five-eighth |
Round 15 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Kurt Mann | Five-eighth, Winger | Centre |
Round 14 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| John Asiata | Back Row, Five-eighth | Front Row |
| Morgan Boyle | Front Row | Back Row |
Round 13 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Dane Gagai | Centre | Fullback |
| Mitch Moses | Five-eighth | Halfback |
Round 12 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Aaron Gray | Centre | Winger |
| Cody Walker | Five-eighth | Fullback |
| John Sutton | Back Row | Five-eighth |
| Matt Frawley | Halfback | Five-eighth |
Round 11 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad | Five-eighth | Winger |
| Jaelen Feeney | Fullback | Half back |
| Jarryd Hayne | Fullback | Centre |
| Kurt Mann | Winger | Five-eighth |
Round 10 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Dan Sarginson | Centre | Winger |
| Josh Asiata | Back row | Five-eighth |
| Kevin Naiqama | Centre | Winger |
| Michael Morgan | Five-eighth | Halfback |
Round 9 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Blake Ferguson | Centre, Fullback | Winger |
| Joseph Manu | Winger | Centre |
| Kerrod Holland | Centre | Winger |
| Kodi Nikorima | Fullback, Hooker | Half back |
Round 8 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Brad Takaraingi | Centre | Five-eighth |
| Clint Gutherson | Five-eighth | Fullback |
| Joe Tapine | Front Row | Back Row |
Round 7 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Blake Ayshford | Centre | Winger |
| Braiden Burns | Centre | Winger |
| Brendan Elliot | Winger | Fullback |
| Jack Littlejohn | Five-eighth | Halfback |
| Joe Wardle | Centre | Back Rower |
| Nathan Brown | Front Rower | Back Rower |
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Round 6 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Tyrone Roberts | Five-eighth | Fullback |
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Round 5 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Ryan Simpkins | Back Rower | Hooker |
Round 4 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Alex Johnston |
Winger | Fullback |
| Jack Bird |
Centre | Fullback |
Round 3 Changes
| Player | Current Position(s) | New Position |
| Brenko Lee | Winger | Centre |
| Bryson Goodwin | Centre | Winger |
| Dean Whare | Centre | Winger |
| Felise Kaufusi | Front Row | Back Row |
| Josh McGuire | Front Row | Back Row |
| Latrell Mitchell | Fullback, Winger | Centre |
| Michael Chee Kam | Back Row | Centre |
| Moses Suli | Centre | Winger |
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Anything on Tyrone Roberts at fullback? He’s played 3 in a row there from what I can see.
Good point! I missed him. Updated now.
Matt wright has one more to go at fullback I think
Spot on. I’ve added him to the list now.
Cheers
Moylan started at 5/8 on the weekend, so two more in a row will get him there.
Is Morgan Boyle going to be updated to back row?
He’s updated now Sylvester. I must have missed him. Shows my lack of interest in Titans games…
What about Mann as centre?
Also spewing I jinxed wright as fullback!
Ryan Matterson has started two games in the back row for the Roosters (rounds 12 and 14).
after rd 17 it’s 2 games for Bevan French on the wing in a row.
JB… Norman!! Listed as a halfback. Played last 4 at 5/8 niw Moses is in the team?
Buhrer started at hooker in round 19 – only 2 more rounds to go.
Yes he needs two more rounds and he’ll get an upgrade Scott.