twentyforty
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We’re no chance of landing Staines. Not if Bulldogs or Chooks are after him.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Kaito
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I share your exact thoughts bro -
Didn't get much of an opportunity
But physically, very impressive!
Big NSW cup campaign from him
I've seen enough from the crap that regularly gets picked each week at WTs to believe that Staines hasn't got much competition in making our 1st grade team. The jury was out on Hastings before he came and he's been a revelation for our club. Guys like Munster, Moses and Tedesco (let's be real) aren't coming here so we need to aim in a slightly more realistic Signing arena. For the right money and contract length he could be a great Signing for us.
twentyforty
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Seriously?? They’re not coming now?? Damn , that’s disappointing. ☹️
tony soprano
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Staines has never been given as much opportunity as Laurie so his potential is unknown
Kelce68
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I agree.
Laurie > Staines at fb
Maumalo, Nofoaluma, Naden > Staines on the wing.
Laurie has a lot more upside as a play-making fb, albeit he is a work in progress positionally. He has a far, far higher ceiling than does Staines imo.
tony soprano
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Staines likely playing in the GF .
Halbrowne61
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I think Talau might be used in a Garner type role . Just needs to get very fit coz always looked like he was a few pounds above an ideal fighting weight.
Halbrowne61
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Yes that will look good on the resume.
What did you think of Laurie on the wing last night ?
Looked good positionally but maybe that was due to players inside.
He went ok though.
I bet there's a few that think we are a chance.
Tiger_Alex
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Thought he did well, was understandable to be a little behind some plays as he has been in KOE cup most the year.
That hit was beautiful though.
Laurie has courage. If we can't get the best players to come here, at the very least we need to keep/target those with some nouse. No player is going to truly shine at this club atm until there is some strength in the pack that gives us some hope of competing.
Any back who doesn't make errors would look half decent playing in the current Penrith team.
Any back who doesn't make errors would look half decent playing in the current Penrith team.
tony soprano
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Didn't watch mate.
InBenjiWeTrust
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Your description describes Tedesco and hardly anyone else, especially not
"I am buddy with A Mundine, and I am lazy, at least 50 lbs overweight flat track bully" Mitchell!
You said burgess adapted? Burgess is a forward there’s a huge difference, what percentage of English backs have made it in the game since coming over, I’d say it’d be less than 5%, Dom Young could be one, Herbie been here for years and done his schooling and development here so he doesn’t count, name me one other centre or fullback or winger even that’s English that was even remotely successful in the nrl and we’ve had a lot in the last 10 years
twentyforty
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We're maybe a 5% chance, but a marquee needs to be at the end of his career, achieved everything he wanted in the game and is looking for a Super top up. There's always the question of club loyalty too I suppose? Cronk was a loyal Storm player until his wife wanted to live in Sydney. Conversely, Josh Reynolds it seems always had this underlying loyalty for his beloved bulldogs.
BlackWhiteGold
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This is purely speculation and drawing a low bow but I hope this news from Buzz's recent Saint, Sinner, Shoosh column is because we've sounded him out & he wants to come play under his idol Benji.
If he does want out of the Broncos, we should be seeing if we can work out a mutual deal as this kid is set to become a generational talent and something we are missing even in the pathways.
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The Broncos just can’t avoid a crisis. Last week it was Ben Ikin and Kevvie Walters. This week it’s arguably rugby league’s best teenager, Karl Oloapu.
The 17-year-old five-eighth was player of the tournament at the Australian Schoolboys. He has plenty of size and could finish up as a lock-forward. He just doesn’t want to be at the Broncos. Oloapu has a three-year contract with the Broncos that was done under his previous agent. Now the rookie wants out.
His minders say he didn’t fully understand the contract. His new agent, Matt Adamson, says the youngster is so determined to leave that he is prepared to sit out of football for a substantial period.
If he does want out of the Broncos, we should be seeing if we can work out a mutual deal as this kid is set to become a generational talent and something we are missing even in the pathways.
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The Broncos just can’t avoid a crisis. Last week it was Ben Ikin and Kevvie Walters. This week it’s arguably rugby league’s best teenager, Karl Oloapu.
The 17-year-old five-eighth was player of the tournament at the Australian Schoolboys. He has plenty of size and could finish up as a lock-forward. He just doesn’t want to be at the Broncos. Oloapu has a three-year contract with the Broncos that was done under his previous agent. Now the rookie wants out.
His minders say he didn’t fully understand the contract. His new agent, Matt Adamson, says the youngster is so determined to leave that he is prepared to sit out of football for a substantial period.
We have a squad full of 'depth' players. We need top line FG talent, not more depth.
jrtiger
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there would be a suite of clubs gunning for him. Dolphins have probably whipped out the chequebook, wouldn't be surprised if we weren't in the queue either. the issue is that he signed a contract. doesn't matter what he wants, Brisbane hold the cards. clearly reckons he's not far off first grade if he thinks his pathway is blocked at the Broncos by Mam and Madden.