Rua Ngatikaura

Demps said:
What's everyone's gut feeling though ?

Obviously Api is first choice.
Rua is locked in may be a bench option but that's probably all for now.

What do you think will happen with Jacob Liddle and Jake Simpkin?

Peachy and Hastings can play the utility / hooker role if needed.

Thoughts?
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No to Hastings at hooker; Peachey is uncertain.

Keep Liddle and let Simpkin roam?
 
TieDye said:
No to Hastings at hooker; Peachey is uncertain.

Keep Liddle and let Simpkin roam?
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It's a hard discussion to have.

Regarding Liddle and Simpkin...
If we're talking in the pre season I'd say Simpkin trumps Liddle.

@GNR4LIFE likes his recognition...

Liddle has shown better signs when allowed this year.

Api is the starter.
Rua looks the goods and if he works on what needs to be worked on, could make a great 14. Hooker/lock.

We need second rowers, centres and props.

I struggle to see what the clubs plan is moving forward.

Dark times ahead.
 
Demps said:
It's a hard discussion to have.

Regarding Liddle and Simpkin...
If we're talking in the pre season I'd say Simpkin trumps Liddle.

@GNR4LIFE likes his recognition...

Liddle has shown better signs when allowed this year.

Api is the starter.
Rua looks the goods and if he works on what needs to be worked on, could make a great 14. Hooker/lock.

We need second rowers, centres and props.

I struggle to see what the clubs plan is moving forward.

Dark times ahead.
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Need 3 hookers, common knowledge Simpkin is weak link - shows nothing special whatsoever.

Even if/when we release him no guarantee we get second rowers or props. Clearly facts of the matter
 
Simpkin or Liddle can be released early and will both probably be happy to get out. Liddle will never be more than a 20 minute hooker. He is not fit or strong enough.

PS - Brooks just did a great kick into the into ingot and Ronaldo ran across field and just straightened in the zone where Liddle didn't chase and got out early. No urgency..no fitness.
 
TieDye said:
Need 3 hookers, common knowledge Simpkin is weak link - shows nothing special whatsoever.

Even if/when we release him no guarantee we get second rowers or props. Clearly facts of the matter
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Release em both...

Api , Rua, Tannous.
Sorted for a few years at least.

Brooks and Laurie can go too.
Both not good enough.

Time to rebuild.
 
balmain boy said:
Looking at our former players I'd say Rua is part Senter, part Halatau. Not a bad combo.

It's just a shame he's missed 30 odd games over the past few years. But he's not alone there. All talented kids are behind where they should be. Just the world we live, going from a schoolboy and missing the week in week out grind of training and matches makes a big difference.

He was one of the best players in Flegg over recent years. Opposing fans were asking who he was. He's not an unknown, he's been earmarked for first grade for years, and congrats to him for making the squad
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Breaking news

Rua Ngatikaura set to replace injured Jacob Liddle in first team shake up.​

 
hsvjones said:
Not to 2023 mate i believe.. For this year i think he would be after round 10 unless the NRL give exemption for injuries or Covid..
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He's been in the player profiles on the website for a while now.

He's been on the extended named team for weeks.

May be injured after last week's game tho.
 
Demps said:
He's been in the player profiles on the website for a while now.

He's been on the extended named team for weeks.

May be injured after last week's game tho.
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I hope he gets a run from the bench to gain some experience..
Perfect to bring on 10min before HT and end of game..
 
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