Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

ovoevo said:
Yes, he is contracted. But with the money NRL clubs have at their disposal I think pretty much anyone is available. We just can’t compete. I’d rather not see him leave but he’s waaaaay too good for our competition and I’d enjoy seeing him tearing it up at WT before the dreaded Storm or the Bunnies or the Dogs. As an aside, his scrum half partner, Lewis Dodd, is another kid age 20/21 who is the best talent I’ve seen in that position in a long, long time. He picked up a nasty injury mid-season but his rehab is going fine and I KNOW he has his sights firmly set on the NRL. He came over with St. Helens academy to Australia a couple of years ago and was the easily the best player on the pitch when they faced off against Penrith’s juniors - many of whom are now in the first team squad. Neither would be for next season. But definitely worth setting up early dialogue because that’s how the Bunnies got Burgess and the Bulldogs got Graham.

If you want an idea of how Welsby plays - check out the hit he put on the Salford half in the semi-final last week (it’s available on twitter). He got hauled up before the disciplinary for what I felt was a perfect shot but thankfully was let off. You just don’t see too many stand-offs/fullbacks who average five tackle busts a game, two or three assists, a pair of tries, hit like a backrow forward and turn it up in big games. And he hasn’t even got his grown man body yet. Kid is special.
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Jack Welsby likened to Tedesco and Trbojevic by team-mate Curtis Sironen​

 
GarryOwen said:
What are we hoping for with Furner exactly? His recent history is far from inspiring.
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He has more experience as a coach and assistant coach than any of our recent assistants. He is familiar with the Sheens' style of play and no doubt will free up Sheens to undertake other functions. He will provide solid support for Marshall and Farah - cool head.
Being a player who transitioned from fullback to the second row, he will be able to mentor players such as Tumeth, Kautoga, O'Kane (if he stays) and Matamua. Most importantly, he was a smart footballer like Payten.
 
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