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Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
- Thread starter MacDougall
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I'd suggest the club always knew what they were doing. Likely scenario to me is:
Twal asks for extension. Club offers a contract at reduced value. Manager says that its not enough and if they can't increase he will be looking elsewhere. Club says if that's how you feel you're welcome to look. Looks elsewhere and can't get an improved offer. Takes offer that Tigers had put forth.
Tiger_Yoshi
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Are we that smart?...hope so, but not convinced
pawsandclaws1
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What is our position of need? Player swap with someone we need.
tony soprano
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Just on keppie.
It was a benji call to prioritise twal over keppie.
Personally, I question the recruitment decisions as keppie brings aggression to the pack.
Apparently this review will result in benji getting more power. Also questionable, but will die on hos sword.
It was a benji call to prioritise twal over keppie.
Personally, I question the recruitment decisions as keppie brings aggression to the pack.
Apparently this review will result in benji getting more power. Also questionable, but will die on hos sword.
Magpie_Magic
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I wouldn't let Blore go.
pawsandclaws1
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I thought Twal had a great year with big improvement in his game. I am happy he has stayed on a more modest contract.
tony soprano
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Agreed, however we need more aggression and impact which keppie brings. Souths we're happy enough
BlackWhiteGold
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A swap with Xavier Willison would be worth considering
diedpretty
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Really??? Can Kevin Sheedy speak for you too - he was a legend who wore black and gold and never played for WT either.
Sully
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Bateman is a great hole runner and we just weren't able to do it in most of our games this year. I would expect Fainu or Sullivan to get our backrowers into more gaps with their silky hands and Sezar to lessen their defensive workload if he gets them more repeat sets with a superior kicking game to our former half.
I haven't seen much aggression from Keppie.
Saw a lot of errors though.
This is a good result.
As for aggression,
Klem & Stef are def capable - hopefully they can deliver what is needed.
Also like to see Fonua become our Leinu, from the bench.
Also Seyfarth, he's a firey player.
Don't forget when he staunched Kikau.
& Bateman Iooks keen to stand up to anyone.
Magpie_Magic
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No need to overcomplicate things in my opinion.
We just need 2 gun three quarters.
We just need 2 gun three quarters.
tony soprano
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Wouldn't hold my breath waiting for last years squad to turn it around.
Roar_Power
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And numerous errors. I reckon we dodged a bullet.
tony soprano
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Let's see next year.
I’d be looking to extend Blore and Tupou ASAP.
I would definite be extending Galvin if it is correct that’s he’s off contract at the end of 2024.
Keep a close eye on the progression of Tristan Reilly with an eye on potentially extending him too.
Young Mansfield is a big mobile unit, so he’s another we should be keeping a close eye on how he develops in 2024.
Doueihi is the only other notable player off contract in 2024. Obviously it’s a wait and see how he returns from his 3rd ACL injury.
I would definite be extending Galvin if it is correct that’s he’s off contract at the end of 2024.
Keep a close eye on the progression of Tristan Reilly with an eye on potentially extending him too.
Young Mansfield is a big mobile unit, so he’s another we should be keeping a close eye on how he develops in 2024.
Doueihi is the only other notable player off contract in 2024. Obviously it’s a wait and see how he returns from his 3rd ACL injury.
Tom Shines
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Fulton wanted to sign Schuster … thankfully Benji vetoed that one
tony soprano
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Yes, WT can afford to turn down players 🥴
