Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

bptiger 0 said:
On another note four players charged , one suspended and 3 fined , and quess who was suspended the player who’s team got knocked out , the other 3 get to play next week . NRL are a joke
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All is fair and above board under Anusley and his administration just ask him and he will tell you.He has the typical politician's approach, different rules for different people and clubs
 
Lestronge said:
Mate if you’re justifying those performances through stats you’re kidding yourself !
What about slow play the balls , missed tackles stats involve actual contact first . Slow play the balls not counted as well .
I honestly think twal can do the same job if given the same amount of game time . And Hunt can provide impact off the bench .
That last game , was a “I’m waiting out the front to drive you to the airport” level performance . Anybody who argues any differently hasn’t been paying attention this year . His talent is there sure , but either he’s a massive softy , or he quit on the team this year because his desire to fight through contact to find his front and then get a play the ball was basically non existent .
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Play of the ball speed for the last 6 games each:

Hetherington vs Cowboys = 2.93s
Hetherington vs Dolphins = 3.05s
Hetherington vs Titans = 3.01s
Hetherington vs Souths = 3.32s
Hetherington vs Sharks = 2.54s
Hetherington vs Tigers = 2.53s


Hunt vs Storm = 3.73s
Hunt vs Manly = 3.7s
Hunt vs Warriors = 2.71s
Hunt vs Dragons = 4.06s
Hunt vs Knights = 3.52s
Hunt vs Titans = 3.31s

Alex Twal
vs Eels 35min 51m 2.42s 22 tackles 1 missed
vs Manly 44min 126m 3.42s 19 tackles 2 missed
vs Souths 40min 123m 3.68s 22 tackles 1 missed
vs Knights 33min 54m 3.18s 21 tackles 0 missed
vs Cowboys 25min 50m 3.76s 21 tackles 0 missed
vs Warriors 41min 56m 3.29s 34 tackles 0 missed

Please don't think I'm against Twal starting. I even suggested Twal & Klemmer starting not long ago. But he plays significantly more minutes for less metres & slower play of the balls. His tackling is outstanding & the reason I'd play him. I'd even be happy with him going back to #13.

But, I don't think he's better than Hetherington. I also don't think Hunt is better than Pole or Hetherington.
 
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The Chad said:
I'm not expert in contracts, but doesn't that mean his contract expires 2027?
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Think its 24/25 and 26...and hes on the free market come Nov 1st 25 for2027 season
Difficult juggling act for Richo if he wants to keep this kid,as whilst we can match the $$, Benji wont deliver the results that Roosters/Storm and others will promise him
 
Kaito said:
Me too mate, lock us all up at this point lmao
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@TSP
I’ve been there before, I remember going out Friday arvo to Sydney to party and we sitting at the window of a pub in the cross and brief cases started walking past. I turned to my mate Ape and said it could be Monday? He said the bloke at the bar just told him we got a new PM.
When they went to fine me I told them I was an alcoholic and I was very sick that weekend. Never heard from them again. My mate Ape paid the fine.
 
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Buttface said:
@TSP
I’ve been there before, I remember going out Friday arvo to Sydney to party and we sitting at the window of a pub in the cross and brief cases started walking past. I turned to my mate Ape and said it could be Monday? He said the bloke at the bar just told him we got a new PM.
When they went to fine me I told them I was an alcoholic and I was very sick that weekend. Never heard from them again. My mate Ape paid the fine.
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Sally Sitou is my member as a constituent, she's
a foot in bro she doesn't need my vote haha
 
The Chad said:
Bird just isn't strong enough to play in the forwards. I think it's a smart play having him in the centres. Puts Doueihi into surplus & he should play KOE along with Faataape next season- coming in as injury replacements for Bird or Olam.

Bird is a good defender (we are BAD defenders on the edge) & an upgrade (at this time) over Faataape, Doueihi & Staines. Skelton & Turuva on the wings, Olam & Bird in the centres. Looks better already.
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This could point to future planning and succession in the centres.

ie. Olam and Bird both signed for 25/26. Large and Makasini are realistically 2 years away or will be eased in in 2026 when they both turn 18.

Both could be breakout centres (Large could also be a gun fullback with Bula moving to centres but I feel Bula is going to kick on next year after second-year-itis).
 
Tiger Tarl said:
This could point to future planning and succession in the centres.

ie. Olam and Bird both signed for 25/26. Large and Makasini are realistically 2 years away or will be eased in in 2026 when they both turn 18.

Both could be breakout centres (Large could also be a gun fullback with Bula moving to centres but I feel Bula is going to kick on next year after second-year-itis).
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Again we are talking about kids getting a go even before they have played NSW cup , moving a bloke who has at least played a full season , it’s about time we just play it wasn’t they have done something in the nsw cup
 
rugbygoated said:
Really happy dogs didn't win. The feel good media story about them all year has concealed how protected by the refs they are. They also play grubby and get away with it. Mahoney, Burton and Kikau all grubby. Crichton a deadset milker
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They have cheated their way all year. Atkins gave nearly every 50/50 call their way today just like every ref has. Forward pass by Manly for their 2nd try was the only call they got all game, admittedly it was a big call.
 
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