Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

clontarfkid said:
Think Naden and Staines will start on the wing...unless Nofa kills it at training.
More likely to kill the coach
Tupuo behind
Lobb and the rugby guy,contingent on trials form
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Unlimited interchange in the trials (preseason
challenge) we should be able 2 see everyone
play after a few games..just need 2 pick our best
squad, even if it's tupou on a wing or blore on the
bench have 2 go hard in 2024 & builld momentum
 
AceofSpades said:
With all this talk if Galvin sounding like the second coming of Christ, I honestly hope he does well whenever he gets the call up because if he doesn't, knowing this forum he's probably (most likely) going to be crucified on here 😂
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Lol. Generational talent. He's no Brenden Santi
 
gregjm87 said:
I do essentially agree with a lot of what you have said there except the part about much less rehearsed.
I believe it is in fact much more rehearsed. This is practiced over and over until the players are so fine tuned to the plays that they can fall into positions and run the right lines at the necessary intensity the moment the numbers dictate it.
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Sorry I meant scripted rather than rehearsed.
 
Snidest 0 said:
Does this read as all capitals to you?

Are you having a stroke?

Is there a metallic taste in your mouth?
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Oh dear, you misread the comment. At no point did I mention capitals, as, for my light-hearted 'yelling' comment to be effective, it only need refer to the exclamation marks, as they are sufficient in portraying the act of yelling via a post.

Capital letters are not required.

So, question circumventing aside, once more, why are you yelling?
 
Kelce68 said:
Oh dear, you misread the comment. At no point did I mention capitals, as, for my light-hearted 'yelling' comment to be effective, it only need refer to the exclamation marks, as they are sufficient in portraying the act of yelling via a post.

Capital letters are not required.

So, question circumventing aside, once more, why are you yelling?
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Just being emphatic

Good luck to your Chiefs - but Kittle should have been all-pro ahead of your namesake this season!

Might see you once again in the SB
 
Vicious said:
That was very impressive, I didn’t see it often enough for my liking.
Reece Walsh does that and more multiple times per game.
A modern day NRL fullback can’t just be a very good player, they have to be a superstar in order for their team to be a genuine top 8 contender.
I’m not saying Bula has not already proven to be a very good player, I’m saying he needs to show a fair bit more in 2024 to become a genuine superstar.
It’s not beyond him, but time will tell.
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One name Charnz Nicholl Klokstad.
 
Snidest 0 said:
And the main difference was that Brasher and Fittler - (and Rowdy for that matter speaking of players who debuted while at school) - were physically ready to make the jump to grade and had proven that playing reserve grade with and against seasoned veterans.

While their physiques matured over the years - their body shapes and relative playing weights did not dramatically change from their debuts until their retirements.

(* Notwithstanding Freddy's post-1990 Kangaroo Tour waistline blow out)

Compare that to the scrawny kid Benji was when he debuted in 2003 - and his necessary physical development from 2005 to 2010-11 when he was at he peak of his game.

That has to be the biggest consideration with Galvin - as we don't want a wasted 2025 for the kid (or our cap) by debuting him too early and risking a major injury that sees him in a lengthy rehab.
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Agree with this, and think Galvin is 2 years away.

I unluckily saw both Loz in 87 and Freddy in 89 debut I believe against my team at a boggy Campbelltown both scoring 2 tries each from memory Loz from a chip over the top as well at 17. Hanley didn't play in 89 that game I believe.

Similar age to me at the time they both seemed instantly a stand out.

Main thing that stood out to me was the speed of their step in comparison to Galvin.

Highlights of Fittler at 18 on a dusty field.

ET was another one at 17 while at De La Salle Caringbah. Same trait, at least his swerve.

Lamb for my club at 18 in 1980 slotted straight in like he was always there on a Wednesday night game at Leichhardt. Was aggressive from dot had the physicality.

Hoping Fainu is at this stage this year.
 
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Magpie_Magic said:
I unluckily saw both Loz in 87 and Freddy in 89 debut I believe against my team at a boggy Campbelltown both scoring 2 tries each from memory Loz from a chip over the top as well at 17.

Similar age to me at the time they both seemed instantly a stand out.

Main thing that stood out to me was the speed of their step in comparison to Galvin.

ET was another one at 17 while at De La Salle Caringbah. Same trait.

Lamb for my club at 18 in 1980 slotted straight in like he was always there on a Wednesday night game at Leichhardt. Was aggressive from dot had the physicality.

Hoping Fainu is at this stage this year.
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And I watched Benji’s debut in the stands at a similar age. Best footwork I have ever seen.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
And I watched Benji’s debut in the stands at a similar age. Best footwork I have ever seen.
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Definitely the best.

But the comparison of Loz and Freddy is with Galvin.

Benji was strong enough for his frame hence his movement speed but probably was still not large enough in 05 for modern footy but the club would have nothing without him that year.
 
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Lestronge said:
HUH ? He’s training with firsts…. So if he goes well in trials don’t be surprised if he’s there … what is there to debate..
if I go into a clothes store don’t be surprised if I buy a t shirt ….. it’s literally the same thing lol .
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Meh, I went into jbhifi the other day and my wife was still surprised I purchased a bigger tv
 
Vicious said:
Benji will decide if and when he’s ready, he’s better placed than any of us to make that decision.
The fact is Benji rates this kid highly and he won’t be concerned about playing him at NRL level just because he’s more slightly built than others.
Based on that theory Sam Walker and Jayden Campbell should not have played any NRL by now, they both go ok.
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Not great examples walkers had heaps of injuries of late almost been out for a year. Not to mention he looks burnt out already. Benji would be best placed?? Hardly been a coaches assistant to make calls I would trust as yet. I hope, but not convinced!
 
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