Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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GNR4LIFE
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Nah. Not every signing has to result in an early release.
Tucker
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He has been in our system for a while now and done very little that’s eye catching. For a supposed talent pinched from Union, that’s not good enough.
king_sirro
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Going off last season he is easily placed to start the year. Yes he had his flaws, and it probably highlights how weak we are outwide, but he definitely proved he is our best winger. It's up to others to go past him. I think Staines staying fit will see him be rated better, and let's hope Lobb can play as well as kick goals, but that's all to be seen. Going off what we have seen, Tupou starts. Who played better on the wing last year than Tupou?
Tucker
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No one played well on the wing last year, including him.
I wanted a completely new 3/4 line for next season but alas…
king_sirro
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Yea but you said he isn't the best option. So who is?
Odessa
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Mate what is your opinion on Waqa Blake would be be worth a Reggie's contact?
To play wing
Magpie_Magic
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Staines had the poise when on field, which sadly wasn't long enough. Looks like he belongs at the top level. I suppose on the other wing if Tupou is gone one could go Naden or even Noff.
Truth is, Naden performed at Penrith in better class so if Luai and Olam comes that could bring him up.
Noff is an interesting case. Probably would relish playing in a better side to prove a point. Luai/Sezer and Fainu squaring up defences will get him running straight. And his got good hands unlike Tupou.
Sure he feels entitled and it's not a good attitude but probably feels he put in a little more than some others who craped on the club and departed.
Could do alot worse than have players with a point to prove.
The hinge is Luai. If he comes Naden, Staines.,Noff and even To'a might rise to the challenge.
To'a and Tupou have poor situational and game awareness. You might carry one in the backs but not two.
We then would be light on two quality backs.....but could probably get away with it.
Truth is, Naden performed at Penrith in better class so if Luai and Olam comes that could bring him up.
Noff is an interesting case. Probably would relish playing in a better side to prove a point. Luai/Sezer and Fainu squaring up defences will get him running straight. And his got good hands unlike Tupou.
Sure he feels entitled and it's not a good attitude but probably feels he put in a little more than some others who craped on the club and departed.
Could do alot worse than have players with a point to prove.
The hinge is Luai. If he comes Naden, Staines.,Noff and even To'a might rise to the challenge.
To'a and Tupou have poor situational and game awareness. You might carry one in the backs but not two.
We then would be light on two quality backs.....but could probably get away with it.
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king_sirro
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Personally I think Blake is horrible and has been for a long time.
GNR4LIFE
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Blake is one of the worst defenders I have ever seen.
Tiger Stripes
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Benji should be training him for a centre position now in the pre season sessions to get him used to defending as a centre ie. in preference to persevering with Tupou at centre. Attack should be good.
Sully
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We think Tupou has flippers for hands then Blake makes him look like Tedesco as he can’t catch a bomb to save his life.
Halbrowne61
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You are absolutely correct.
I got confused as I originally thought he was going over in 24. Now I know it’s 25 but Herbie and co will still be there.
Halbrowne61
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Maybe the pieces will come together when we sort out Luai, but then again maybe Benji has changed his mind about Olam.
Halbrowne61
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No from me, not to play anywhere. Wouldn’t even consider him.
TigerNeddyK
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AD is his private tackling coachAh it's not immeadiate. Okay we get to keep Tupou for 2024 but loose him in 2025.
That still sucks, as the biggest problem with Tupou was defensive effort. I can't see him putting his body on the line much more then he has done.
Its been on...off...now apparently back on again.
I tend to agree with MM , Luai hold the key if we snare him things may fall into place, but as usual its "always next year" or 2025
Nothning closesly resembling a decent outside back has been linked with us, maybe OLams our only shot
Don't disagree but not happy wasting any more time on this bloke next year if he's off to the fish in '25
GNR4LIFE
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The club has the option of playing him in reserve grade.
Tucker
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To me he isn’t the best option because he requires a tonne of work and it’ll all be for nought as he is leaving next year. I highly doubt he’ll perform well enough this year to cause us problems if we don’t select him.
I don’t know the young blokes well enough to supply names but surely there’s a project player available that can take his place. Until then, we have experienced guys on roster that I’d put ahead of him.
