BlackWhiteGold
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An off contract player we should look at for the wing is Mawene Hiroti.Remember we do have Jimmy Ngutlik, and he was planned to be our development winger this season. Big, strong fast. Had a great WC for PNG then did his ACL in a preseason trial. Problem is he's still a work i progress and realistically needs a full year of NSW Cup in order to get used to the defence, ball handling, and positional requirements etc.
Jordan Hill has size and speed, not as strong as Jimmy, but likewise did his ACL early in the season.
Luke Laulilii will be a winger for us in the not too distant future. Who knows about Nav Willett and what position he'll take, currently a fullback in bush footy.
I don't think Sione Hopoate is the answer but he's done ok in NSW Cup so far.
He does the job when called upon at the Sharks, has decent speed, ok size for defence, can cover fullback & centre PLUS would probably become our #1 goalkicker straight up. Good stats this season in Cup.
Wouldn't warrant a huge salary ($150k ish) and take up much cap if Ngutlik, Kirk or a Laulilii progress quickly.