Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

BlackWhiteGold said:
Turuva played a fair chunk of centre back in 2021 with Panthers in Cup before playing a combo of fullback & wing in Cup in 2022.

I believe Skelton played a bit of centre last season in NSW Cup but all wing this season.
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Thanks BWG.
Wasn't sure of whether they had played those positions, other than maybe a cameo roll.
I would love to have either Turuva or Skelton in the centres if they can defend.
 
jrtiger said:
it's been reported multiple times and has been reiterated by people close to the club. 3/4 of the right edge will be Galvin, Turuva and Skelton. backrow currently up in the air.

no info on Bird but I think he'll either play right edge or fill the jersey 17 role they have at Penrith, where you have a guy that can cover edge, centre and the middle plus he can play halves at a pinch. will mean we can run two hookers as well without losing too much size.
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He plays on the left 4 Penrith, as does Skelton at
the dogs. He's a smaller body too. It's feasible that
they might be looking to shift him on the right, he's
played there 4 penny too. Skelton at left centre and
Makasini would be worth 10 points a game 👏👏
 
Kaito said:
He plays on the left 4 Penrith, as does Skelton at
the dogs. He's a smaller body too. It's feasible that
they might be looking to shift him on the right, he's
played there 4 penny too. Skelton at left centre and
Makasini would be worth 10 points a game 👏👏
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Turuva plays both edges. him and To'o have switched a couple of times this season. he's a right hand carry meaning he'll play on the right, especially at centre.

I've never seen Skelton play left edge in my life.
 
A few people mentioned Matt Lodge the other day. I'm not really excited by Lodge to be honest, but I will say this- if you could add Lodge & Jack Hetherington together in our pack, with Seyfarth, Kobe Hetherington, even Bateman & Klemmer....that is a forward pack nobody walks over.

Our tough as ice cream persona would be revitalised immediately
 
Kaito said:
He plays on the left 4 Penrith, as does Skelton at
the dogs. He's a smaller body too. It's feasible that
they might be looking to shift him on the right, he's
played there 4 penny too. Skelton at left centre and
Makasini would be worth 10 points a game 👏👏
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Skelton plays on the right, Turuva also played on the right earlier in the season but switched with To'o midway through for some reason.

Definitely keen to leave space for Makasini though. IMO he'll be ready to start left wing as soon as he turns 18. It would be great if he didn't "have" to play him as soon as turns 18 though.
 
jrtiger said:
Turuva plays both edges. him and To'o have switched a couple of times this season. he's a right hand carry meaning he'll play on the right, especially at centre.

I've never seen Skelton play left edge in my life.
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He played all his life in union on the left. Only got
a crack at the dogs due to Wilson's injuries. He's
played cup there too, I may be mistaken junior
 
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WesternSuburbsBoy said:
I hope not... looks like he's fallen out of love with the game & not sure if our club is the right environment for someone like that considering the $$$ he'd command.
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Richo will move him in with G.I. I reckon. Ready made mentor, already playing a part with the club.

I'd be very surprised if Richo's war chest isn't thrown at a generational talent like Cobbo.
 
I would take Cobbo for sure. This backline is something to get mildly excited about:

1. Bula
2. Skelton
3. Cobbo
4. Olam/Bird split custody depending on who isn't in a wheel chair come game day
5. Turuva

Dunno who plays on what side but that's Benji's job to figure out not mine
 
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