If we are looking at him, it would only be if Kepaoa is moved on. Alamoti is a tackle busting centre seen as a potential future backrower. Does not possess the speed we need as our first choice outside back recruit. As @balmain boy said, Benji will be seeking speed given our squad’s deficiency in speed & x-factor.
the club should have front loaded his 24 contract this year
Would be great for our culture @Kaito , could it be happening!!!! My query is whether he has enough experience for our assistant role given it’s been reported that we are after another experienced asst coach like a Craig Sandercock. I wonder though, if Furner moves on, could we have 3 assistant coaches like this year. Morris, Ellis & another with experience???
Wernt we sounding out the Dragons assistant as well, wonder what happened there?
My tip is Lachlan Galvin to finish next season as one of our 1st team centres! I reckon Benji will start him as 5/8 in Flegg then progress him into Cup as a centre as a ‘transitionary’ position (much like a young Fittler). If Galvin can work hard in the gym in the off-season and show that his defence is up to it in NSW Cup, he could be a gun centre - strong ball runner, great pass/offload, can chase & take attacking bombs & is deceptively quick. No inside intel, just my own thoughts.
Reported in SMH yesterday that Carr is staying at Dragons.
it's not a bad shout by any stretch, but I think back row is where he should end up, mainly because it's further in and gives him the opportunity to play similar to how he does in the halves.
He was the guy as club captain that went to the coach and said there are getting trained to hard.
Why does Mansfield need to be moved on? Only 21 can play centre and backrow there is a player to work with
I like Mansfield - think he has a good future if we invest in him...
I’d love this, but can he coach nrl defence?
No surprise to anyone.For those that asked why Flanagan was getting rid of Sullivan if he was any good
‘I didn’t think it would happen again’: Kyle Flanagan’s pride in Red V family reunion
The 24-year-old has signed a deal which will make the Flanagans the third father-son combination in the NRL.www.smh.com.au
That's true unfortunately. We should be targeting the Broncos young talent.
He’s a footy player through & through this kid, arguably the best schoolboy player this year but I’m biased of course. He could play any position bar prop & wing and excel. Has the attributes to be a gun centre at an early age then transition back to halves with experience & opportunity. Yes he is a 5/8 I agree but if he’s allowed to progress to NRL as a 19yo without the pressure of being a playmaker, he could do anything. Difference with Latu is Latu has more experience against men at Cup level already. Down the track, I reckon our halves can be Latu & Galvin 👍
Many forget Ben Ikin the Aus Schools 5/8 came into the North Sydney first grade team as a centre and played well. Greg Florimo was another would could switch between the two positions. I like a player who is versatile and can play two positions.
