Fade.To.Black
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That's been the highlight of Brooksy's career for the last few years.Oh man, with his training Dane Gagai better not mess with Brooks next time they get in a scuffle
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That's been the highlight of Brooksy's career for the last few years.Oh man, with his training Dane Gagai better not mess with Brooks next time they get in a scuffle
Feledy is one. Really hoping he comes on.So I have a question. Who will the centre be in 2025.
Because of all things I'm so sick of this position being amateur hot since Whatuira and Elford where there. Yes Simona and Lawrence went alright but jeez, it is probably the hardest position to defend and yet year after year it repeats the same rubbish.
What juniors do we have that are out and out centres. Not centres/2nd row. Centres?
What's his attributes? Never seen himFeledy is one. Really hoping he comes on.
No offence but he has a few highlights. Brooks might not be a top 8 half but jeez he tries hard and has a good skill level.That's been the highlight of Brooksy's career for the last few years.
Very powerful, looks pretty quick as well. We signed him from Manly and it sounds like Manly supporters who follow the lower grades were cut-up about losing him.What's his attributes? Never seen him
Since 2018 the only highlight I can remember is his winning field goal this season.No offence but he has a few highlights. Brooks might not be a top 8 half but jeez he tries hard and has a good skill level.
I think Junior Tupou will be a gun centreSo I have a question. Who will the centre be in 2025.
Because of all things I'm so sick of this position being amateur hour since Whatuira and Elford where there. Yes Simona and Lawrence went alright but jeez, it is probably the hardest position to defend and yet year after year it repeats the same rubbish.
What juniors do we have that are out and out centres. Not centres/2nd row. Centres?
Hastings was a good leader but he was slow and defences read him pretty well at the end.Sorry to disagree but Hastings and Douhie didn't have any game breaker attributes apart from Douhie catching bombs and scoring from centre.
Douhies cut out passes and bombs are skilful but his cut out passes go to a winger who is already marked and his bombs go randomly( opposite of what Cleary did to Waqa Blake when he peppered him strategically).
Hastings was a good leader but he was slow and defences read him pretty well at the end.
Laurie has heart and has some good skill but he gets lazy in defence when he's caught out often and he never follows the forwards in the middle. How many times was there a potential offload or break and Laurie was no where to be seen? To be a top fullback there is no slacking off ever.
They aren't the worse but they need to up their game exponentially if they ant to play deep in the finals.
Feledy is the guy as @Fade.To.Black alluded to. other centre could potentially be Junior Tupou if they decide to play him there as opposed to wing. in terms of players we have in the juniors, William Craig is a great prospect. Heamasi Makasini is another but he's still a fair way off. there's a couple in Ball (Dotoi, Saukuru) and Flegg (Vaihu, Picken) that are worth a look but unsure at this stage if they'll transition.So I have a question. Who will the centre be in 2025.
Because of all things I'm so sick of this position being amateur hour since Whatuira and Elford where there. Yes Simona and Lawrence went alright but jeez, it is probably the hardest position to defend and yet year after year it repeats the same rubbish.
What juniors do we have that are out and out centres. Not centres/2nd row. Centres?
I think it will still be Zurich and it will be Excellent.So I have a question. Who will the centre be in 2025.
Because of all things I'm so sick of this position being amateur hour since Whatuira and Elford where there. Yes Simona and Lawrence went alright but jeez, it is probably the hardest position to defend and yet year after year it repeats the same rubbish.
What juniors do we have that are out and out centres. Not centres/2nd row. Centres?
Sorry jrtiger I'm not up to speed with the lower grades: how old are some of those players you mentioned?Feledy is the guy as @Fade.To.Black alluded to. other centre could potentially be Junior Tupou if they decide to play him there as opposed to wing. in terms of players we have in the juniors, William Craig is a great prospect. Heamasi Makasini is another but he's still a fair way off. there's a couple in Ball (Dotoi, Saukuru) and Flegg (Vaihu, Picken) that are worth a look but unsure at this stage if they'll transition.
Peni and Livai Saukuru are on train and trial but imo they won't be first graders. would love to be proven wrong tho.
Judging by the promo photos of Klemmer the playing surface at the COE is anything but excellent. For brand new turf it looked bog ordinary and full of sand.I think it will still be Zurich and it will be Excellent.
They are doing top dressing and extending the grassed areas on the sidelinesJudging by the promo photos of Klemmer the playing surface at the COE is anything but excellent. For brand new turf it looked bog ordinary and full of sand.
Josh feledy may be ready by then.... may even jag a spot in 24So I have a question. Who will the centre be in 2025.
Because of all things I'm so sick of this position being amateur hour since Whatuira and Elford where there. Yes Simona and Lawrence went alright but jeez, it is probably the hardest position to defend and yet year after year it repeats the same rubbish.
What juniors do we have that are out and out centres. Not centres/2nd row. Centres?
I'm hoping he gets amongst it in '23. Looks physically ready at least.Josh feledy may be ready by then.... may even jag a spot in 24
Mitch Moses... I just can't do it.We rarely agree on players but I do in regard to Moses.
He is a better player than what we have. I question his ability to be the man to steer a team to the premiership but he will make us a top 8 side. If he regularly takes us into the 8, there's a knock on effect to being attractive to other potential recruits.
I don't like him but I think a utilitarian approach is required with him. Bring him back, use him as long as we need him and then move on.
Been at almost every club, surelyWould have liked to have seen him back in a Magpies jersey. Good depth talent too.View attachment 3458
I personally would have tried to get Clifford if we are that in need of a half/five eighth. Just my opinion thoughJust spitballing here guys. If we're balls deep in the market for a halfback/5-8 for 2024, it looks our best off-contract options are:
Mitch Moses, Dylan Brown, Ezra Mam (as a potential star) & perhaps a greater chance for George Williams in 2024 (than 23).
Now if we miss any of the above, do we focus on within (Brooks-Laurie or Brooks-Doeuihi combo) AND sign either Kurt Falls or Brandon Wakeham as our 30th player for '23 and see what they can do.
Wakeham is still young, has a big kicking game & WC experience behind him now but does tend to go in-and-out of games. Is he worth a 1-year top 30 contract?
I think u are looking too far into the future, kids will come and go between now and then , just trying to fine a pair for next year is also well above our pay gradeSo I have a question. Who will the centre be in 2025.
Because of all things I'm so sick of this position being amateur hour since Whatuira and Elford where there. Yes Simona and Lawrence went alright but jeez, it is probably the hardest position to defend and yet year after year it repeats the same rubbish.
What juniors do we have that are out and out centres. Not centres/2nd row. Centres?