Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BAGNF05]

Outside defence has been abysmal for years because of our ruck defence. I remember Elijah Taylor gave away a thousand penalties in the ruck but he was the only one slowing the play the ball down. Usually we are backpedaling on the last tackles and when they swing it we are immediately out numbered. Noff is at fault as well but lot of blame has to go to the forwards and markers for being lazy

I agree that we aren’t good at controlling the ruck but there’s also times where teams just shift the ball off a regulation set piece and we can’t cope. We’re too lethargic and I can’t remember the last time we buried an opposition half back or five eighth. Lazy second rowers and average centres is not a good combo.

 

[Demps]

Is that kid iliias any good?

🙅‍♂️

 

[TieDye]

I agree that we aren’t good at controlling the ruck but there’s also times where teams just shift the ball off a regulation set piece and we can’t cope. We’re too lethargic and I can’t remember the last time we buried an opposition half back or five eighth. Lazy second rowers and average centres is not a good combo.

Spot on

 

[BAGNF05]

Spot on

I’ve watched closely over a long period, Garner and Luc move up at 75% and you can see they just jog with the play as the outside backs make ours look silly. It’s waiting for someone else to fix it.

 

[tiger_scott]

I agree that we aren’t good at controlling the ruck but there’s also times where teams just shift the ball off a regulation set piece and we can’t cope. We’re too lethargic and I can’t remember the last time we buried an opposition half back or five eighth. Lazy second rowers and average centres is not a good combo.

Josh McGuire is off contract at year's end. Bit of a grub, but would relish the chance to do the burying (of opposing halves). Maybe we need a player that only the fanbase can cheer for? 32, so only has a year or two left in him. Maybe 1 + CO for another 1?

 

[tony soprano]

Centre is all about decisions. Nobody is telling you what to do you need to read the play and act quick. It’s the hardest place to defend. Noff makes rash decisions and would be an epic failure there.

Noff’s problems also come from his inside men getting beat too often leaving him chasing butterflies.

I tend to agree with this.

 

[tony soprano]

I’ve watched closely over a long period, Garner and Luc move up at 75% and you can see they just jog with the play as the outside backs make ours look silly. It’s waiting for someone else to fix it.

Luc is lazy a lot of the team ay

 

[SeanT]

Josh McGuire is off contract at year's end. Bit of a grub, but would relish the chance to do the burying (of opposing halves). Maybe we need a player that only the fanbase can cheer for? 32, so only has a year or two left in him. Maybe 1 + CO for another 1?

Absolutely not.

 

[tiger_scott]

Absolutely not.

Why? We have a need for someone for the opposition to be worried about. He is a loose cannon and not a bloke I'd like to have a beer with, but that could change if he has a Clive around his neck after burying Moses in the '23 GF.

 

[clontarfkid]

Absolutely not.

Surely were done with 33 yo forwards?Past their best by date everywhere except the rehab room

 

[SeanT]

Why? We have a need for someone for the opposition to be worried about. He is a loose cannon and not a bloke I'd like to have a beer with, but that could change if he has a Clive around his neck after burying Moses in the '23 GF.

First of all the opposition wouldn't worry about him because he's usually suspended. He gives away penalties often and to be honest the opposition wouldn't worry about him at all id imagine.

5 years ago it might of been different

 

[clontarfkid]

Is that kid iliias any good?

Actually,Taafe is a very interesting idea.Totally blocked at 1 and 7 at Rabbits
We probably need this season to sort out our own halves and then make a play for Taafe in 24,who did pretty well covering for Mitchell last year...but hes a natural 7

 

[TieDye]

I’ve watched closely over a long period, Garner and Luc move up at 75% and you can see they just jog with the play as the outside backs make ours look silly. It’s waiting for someone else to fix it.

Lucy’s main problem is his gas tank.

 

[SeanT]

Is that kid iliias any good?

I seen enough to think he will be. Just needs Cook and Walker to pull their finger out and ease him into it.

 

[clontarfkid]

I seen enough to think he will be. Just needs Cook and Walker to pull their finger out and ease him into it.

Cook has done nothing for 18 months,and Walker really missing his organising buddy now at Broncos...
The kid has been thrown in at the deep end,but figure the Bunnies arent stupid and he can play

 

[Jimmy]

Cobbo would be an astute pickup, we were after him last yr too I believe. he could start at centre and be groomed for the fullback jersey which would allow Laurie to slowly slot into the 6( his natural position)

 

[TieDye]

Cobbo would be an astute pickup, we were after him last yr too I believe. he could start at centre and be groomed for the fullback jersey which would allow Laurie to slowly slot into the 6( his natural position)

Good call mate, S. Cobbo clears the Jet for takeoff

 

[supercoach]

Cobbo would be an astute pickup, we were after him last yr too I believe. he could start at centre and be groomed for the fullback jersey which would allow Laurie to slowly slot into the 6( his natural position)

More chance of winning lotto than signing Cobbo. He will probably stay with the Bronks or join Wayne’s world

 

[trentrunciman]

I seen enough to think he will be. Just needs Cook and Walker to pull their finger out and ease him into it.

Oh wow I googled him and he was one of our juniors! He’s from 5 Dock!!! Omg!

 

[clontarfkid]

Good call mate, S. Cobbo clears the Jet for takeoff

Think the Cobbo jet already taken off!Just 19...and a standout...
Doubt Broncos will let him leave,particularly with 3rd party options available thru the show ponies(or whatever their backing group is called)!
Im unconvinced Laurie is the solution at 1,so we shld be looking at contingency plans
Not writing him off,but just being pragmatic in that we need more in this critical position