tony soprano
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I find it amazing how many people like to live in denial about the club.
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Or living next door to themManly fans aren't happy about the potential of Matt Lodge joining them
Kei is off contract.I have never been a fan of weakening positions with make shift players. Ever position should have coverage even if they come from State Cup.
T'oa is not a full back so let's put him back to Centre and not ruin his career like Moltzen's career,
Let's see for the rest of the season a Centre combination of T'oa and Naden.
I would play AD off the bench as he can cover many position including forwards.
I rather throw in a State Cup player who knows a bit about full back play there or go hard for a player like Dykes to join immediately.
If Franklin Pele from Cronulla is a prop and not getting a go at NRL then offer him an immediate spot in WT top 30 and play him off the bench.
With Garner, Tuilagi and LL Cool J not in the picture in 2023 then one of them can give up their top 17 spot. Why develop them further for another club to benefit.
With the two quality players coming in 2023 then 2022 should be development year for players who can take WT forward in the future. We all know that WT at present can't match it with sides like Penrith, Storm and Cowboys this season.
I like Laurie but needs to be on the field more and show more before he can earn an upgrade.
Need to sort out Maguire's contract so players know what is happening at the club.
If David is still showing signs of concussion and headaches no need to rush him back into side. AJ or Junior can take the wing spot.
Given our issues with the backline and the none use of Kei in RL maybe he should be traded now to free up a spot.
How did we ruin Timmy's career?I have never been a fan of weakening positions with make shift players. Ever position should have coverage even if they come from State Cup.
T'oa is not a full back so let's put him back to Centre and not ruin his career like Moltzen's career,
Let's see for the rest of the season a Centre combination of T'oa and Naden.
I would play AD off the bench as he can cover many position including forwards.
I rather throw in a State Cup player who knows a bit about full back play there or go hard for a player like Dykes to join immediately.
If Franklin Pele from Cronulla is a prop and not getting a go at NRL then offer him an immediate spot in WT top 30 and play him off the bench.
With Garner, Tuilagi and LL Cool J not in the picture in 2023 then one of them can give up their top 17 spot. Why develop them further for another club to benefit.
With the two quality players coming in 2023 then 2022 should be development year for players who can take WT forward in the future. We all know that WT at present can't match it with sides like Penrith, Storm and Cowboys this season.
I like Laurie but needs to be on the field more and show more before he can earn an upgrade.
Need to sort out Maguire's contract so players know what is happening at the club.
If David is still showing signs of concussion and headaches no need to rush him back into side. AJ or Junior can take the wing spot.
Given our issues with the backline and the none use of Kei in RL maybe he should be traded now to free up a spot.
How did we ruin Timmy's career?
Didn't he just have a run of injuries.
I agree that we need to settle our backline asap to get some cohesion. When AD comes back it will cause more juggling.
Sorry I just don’t think he is worth any more , he has a lot of faults , doesn’t back up enough for me his defence is below par , not saying he can get better but he has a long way to goHe's a starting Spine player. $250k is for players 15-20 in your 30 man roster
I agree we need to fully setup for 23. However, the issue I see with this is that Madge knows he is on thin ice and needs the backing of the board to accept some losses due to juniors for the betterment of the team next year. He is trying to win games now to keep his job, which is fair enough.I agree. I think awesome stage, even if it's for one or two games Pole and O'Kane should get blooded this year.
Give them a taste, then watch how hard they work in off-season to get another taste.
Some here will say this is ludicrous, but I put it to you, what happens next year if we have injuries in the forwards again?
Every one is banking on Blore being right to go, hopefully he is, but what happens next year if Papali or Blore gets injured?
I say blood some youth now.
No - don't back Chammas as having any voice on behalf of the club.I find it amazing how many people like to live in denial about the club.
Bennett doesn't appear to be much of a drawcard at dolphins.Bennett, Bellamy. Players do move to play under coaches. Lifestyle. Not just the money.
I suppose it comes down to what options you have - Bellamy (who everyone bangs on about being the greatest coach of all time) moves arguably the best DH in the comp to no 7, moves probably the best no. 14 in the comp to 9 - result - they get flogged. Why did he do it - supposedly he had no one he considered good enough in the lower grades to slot straight in to the 7.I have never been a fan of weakening positions with make shift players. Ever position should have coverage even if they come from State Cup.
T'oa is not a full back so let's put him back to Centre and not ruin his career like Moltzen's career,
Let's see for the rest of the season a Centre combination of T'oa and Naden.
I would play AD off the bench as he can cover many position including forwards.
I rather throw in a State Cup player who knows a bit about full back play there or go hard for a player like Dykes to join immediately.
If Franklin Pele from Cronulla is a prop and not getting a go at NRL then offer him an immediate spot in WT top 30 and play him off the bench.
With Garner, Tuilagi and LL Cool J not in the picture in 2023 then one of them can give up their top 17 spot. Why develop them further for another club to benefit.
With the two quality players coming in 2023 then 2022 should be development year for players who can take WT forward in the future. We all know that WT at present can't match it with sides like Penrith, Storm and Cowboys this season.
I like Laurie but needs to be on the field more and show more before he can earn an upgrade.
Need to sort out Maguire's contract so players know what is happening at the club.
If David is still showing signs of concussion and headaches no need to rush him back into side. AJ or Junior can take the wing spot.
Given our issues with the backline and the none use of Kei in RL maybe he should be traded now to free up a spot.
Wayne is struggling. He inherited great playing rosters at the Dragons and Souths. He had to build a roster at the Knights and look how that turned out. With the majority of the forward pack ageing they could be in for a long few years. Wayne loves the $$$ that whats he’s there for.Bennett doesn't appear to be much of a drawcard at dolphins.
Who knows the situation may fizzle in a few years.Bennett doesn't appear to be much of a drawcard at dolphins.
You are wrong. According to their club website details;Campbell is tallish and deceptively strong...
You are wrong. According to their club website details;Jayden Campbell is still 6ft and has a leap. Luke Brooks is 5"2
I'm sure he knew Brooks wasn't 5ft 3 inch. It fits the picture of this disgusting description of Brooks as an imp. It probably says more about those who use the term.You are wrong. According to their club website details;
Campbell is 183 cm and 80 kg.
Brooks is 180 cm and 88 kg.
I think we all agree that Brooks can’t manage a game , & never has had that skill , hence the results. However , he is a very good running 5/8 . That is his skill & always has been . Going good now.Since there were players doing all the things a halfback is meant to do, yes. (Talking, leading, directing, controlling.) All the things Brooks has never been able to accomplish, hence he lost his precious coveted halfback position
I cannot believe that Papali came only for the money. Ridiculous statement from a journalist.It's very emotive because madge is such a good bloke.
But if we look at the facts, post review, the club have taken away Madge's control. They had to tell him to delegate to the other coaches and have seen improvements.
Madge hires his cronies as assistant coaches which were just terrible. Did the same at souths I'm pretty sure.
To turn the club into winners do we really want a coach who has to be told how to coach. The coach should be doing these things already.
Chammas also mentioned api and papali pretty much just came for the money and players won't come for less until we start winning again. Said generally the players never leave the club for the coach.
I'd say he 100 percent has contacts at the club, did you watch it?
Bellamy has come out and said he made a big mistake with team selections against the Cowboys and will not make it again.I suppose it comes down to what options you have - Bellamy (who everyone bangs on about being the greatest coach of all time) moves arguably the best DH in the comp to no 7, moves probably the best no. 14 in the comp to 9 - result - they get flogged. Why did he do it - supposedly he had no one he considered good enough in the lower grades to slot straight in to the 7.
You are wrong. According to their club website details;
Campbell is 183 cm and 80 kg.
Brooks is 180 cm and 88 kg.