Whhhaat they broke up the twins?
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Mighty Mouse
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Does anyone know if Hastings will be resigned? Should be the first player signed for 2023 given his effort in 2022.
jrtiger
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seems as if he’s going to see what’s out there for 2024 and beyond. wouldn’t be surprised if he’s offered the chance to play 7 elsewhere he’ll take it. don’t think he’s going to get it here, Sheens seems pretty set on him playing 13.
Hard to tell, if we get mosses I can’t see him and Hastings being in the same team without a clash of egos.
Haha no way would they work together. ,😂😂
426Tlgerland
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Hastings is a better 7 than 13 and a better 7 than Brooks this is my concern with Sheens selections / positions
tony soprano
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He wasn't great at 7 when team's figured him out due to the amount of times he'd touch the ball and we didn't score any points.
twentyforty
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Hastings thinks like a 7, but a team can have 2 or more players who think that way, surely? The evolution of Rugby League should have a stronger focus on teamwork rather than position specs.
Yeah he went to far taking over the team. Yes the team needed direction but defences worked it out pretty quick.
100% if you’ve watched the storm over the last couple of seasons, Bellamy has played with multiple halves (or ball players) - Hughes (who doesn’t always play a traditional 7 role), Munster, Hynes, Paps, Smith, Grant - all playing as first or second receivers and attacking all over the park. Traditional numbers and positions are a thing of the past.
When we lost Brooks and then Hastings towards the end of the season we looked much worse in attack - the better sides have more options that can keep the opposing defense wondering. Many don’t want to hear it, but Hastings was better when Brooks was on the field.
Odessa
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Yes that's why I think Sheenius will play Hastings 7 in attack with two 5/8 in Brooks and AD...... Daine will chime in Sheenius loves using the fullback so we could have three 5/8s in attack and API playing eyes up just need a few fast wings who can score a try
Coastie_Tiger
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Well the Nov 1 didn’t live up to the hype. Even a bloody rumour would’ve been nice.
Next 7-10 days will be interesting…….
Not correct there is no salary cap set yet. CBA not agreed.
spot on. Roosters showed that when they specifically targeted AD and he let in 5 or 6 tries. thats simply not good enough
Shooter Mcgavin
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No sorry. Wouldn’t surprise me if we copped either the bye or dolphins round 1 but. We will probably get the bye and Dolphins will probably get another soft ball with the Titans or something.
twentyforty
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Initially with Hastings at 13, Brooks 7 and Doueihi 6, it gave us an extra number in the backline, it pushed Doueihi wider giving him more time and space. Where was Laurie?
We just needed some speed outside and inside Doueihi and for Hastings to work better with Brooks in moving opposition defence around. About 10 or more games in those positions can get the harmonic motion into our attack. imo.
Mole
Newcastle are prepared to release their two most experienced - and highest paid - forwards in a desperate bid to spice up their roster for next season.
It's been well known for some time that player of the year David Klemmer doesn't get on with coach Adam O'Brien and is available to rival clubs for next season.
But Wide World of Sports has also learnt that the club is shopping around powerhouse former Blues Origin and Kangaroos forward Tyson Frizell to rival clubs.
The Knights want to move the pair on and bring in some new blood to freshen up their squad.
They remain in the hunt for Tigers halfback Luke Brooks who is at the top of their shopping list.
The Tigers are interested in Klemmer but have rejected the idea of a swap with Brooks.
Brooks seems certain to sign for the Knights for 2024 and the Knights are then hoping they can negotiate an early release for next season.
Newcastle are prepared to release their two most experienced - and highest paid - forwards in a desperate bid to spice up their roster for next season.
It's been well known for some time that player of the year David Klemmer doesn't get on with coach Adam O'Brien and is available to rival clubs for next season.
But Wide World of Sports has also learnt that the club is shopping around powerhouse former Blues Origin and Kangaroos forward Tyson Frizell to rival clubs.
The Knights want to move the pair on and bring in some new blood to freshen up their squad.
They remain in the hunt for Tigers halfback Luke Brooks who is at the top of their shopping list.
The Tigers are interested in Klemmer but have rejected the idea of a swap with Brooks.
Brooks seems certain to sign for the Knights for 2024 and the Knights are then hoping they can negotiate an early release for next season.
I'd take Frizell for two years. He and Klemmer would just about see the pack out, maybe one more second rower.
After that I'd focus on the outside backs.
After that I'd focus on the outside backs.
