No doubt.
But we've got Naden on the bench instead.
He's an old player that needs to stay in cup.
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But we've got Naden on the bench instead.
He's an old player that needs to stay in cup.
clontarfkid
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Unless hes prepared to take KOE $$$(and there will be nobody else),he needs to go.
He is totrally proven as non 1st grade material
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user118245
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Knights do have a top 30 spot, idk why everyone thinks they don’t Barry Toohey (top Knights insider for long time) has said they do after Pryce left
It’s not about a top 30 spot it’s about cap space.
Canadian Club
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Completely disagree, it would screw up our cap and roster balance.
You can't have 7-8 props in a 30 man roster with the money that they are all on. Its not fantasy football. That's why its much more important to get a second rower and lock to free up Seyfarth and Twal to play prop.
If we were to get another FG quality prop (with KPP and a lock) that means that Sione, Twal and Seyfarth would all be in reserve grade. That's too much of the cap in grade. They would probably also look to leave, which puts you back to square one and having to replace them. Not to mention it would completely block the path of guys like Kit.
clontarfkid
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The reality is TDS is promising but unproven ,mainly because he hasnt had the opportunity...
Api is a slowly fading superstar...but at this stage Api is still miles in front ,and altho hes had a lot of footy hes still gonna >TDS for a cple of years yet
He sees his buddy moving on at 19 to bigger and supposedly better,so thinks he can do same..but 9 is tougher.
Think we got Harry Grant at 21...
Think we will lose TDS,but not a wrist slashing loss
Api is a slowly fading superstar...but at this stage Api is still miles in front ,and altho hes had a lot of footy hes still gonna >TDS for a cple of years yet
He sees his buddy moving on at 19 to bigger and supposedly better,so thinks he can do same..but 9 is tougher.
Think we got Harry Grant at 21...
Think we will lose TDS,but not a wrist slashing loss
Canadian Club
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TDS is a MUCH better prospect than Haywood. Haywood is u19 this year. Tallyn was u19 only last year.
By u19, TDS had already made his first grade debut and absolutely dominated SG Ball that year (he had something like 9 tries in 10 games). He then went and played 6 games of first grade that year (last year).
Haywood had a good year in Ball but wasnt even the best player in the team. He is only now making the bench in Flegg. Hes a long way off and well behind where Tallyn was at the same age (last year).
Kelce68
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Ah.
Can we just relax and look what we have in the no:9 position
API for 25/26
TDS currently contracted till ?
TDS is playing longer minutes this year than last and I’m sure will get even more time next year.
He is our future and I’m sure he will be getting told this with API near the end of his career.
API for 25/26
TDS currently contracted till ?
TDS is playing longer minutes this year than last and I’m sure will get even more time next year.
He is our future and I’m sure he will be getting told this with API near the end of his career.
This could be a tactical move for TDS to get some long minutes in before the bye. At this stage Benji could be preparing for if Api is out due to origin. Unlikely sure but it may be a reason.
At the same time giving Api more minutes might showcase him for origin in 1 last audition.
pawsandclaws1
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The attached article is on Jared Haywood. He appears to be highly talented yet calm and sensible youngster.
www.zerotackle.com
The Apprentice: Jared Haywood opens up on rugby league journey
“He’s going to be a huge talent for the club.”
www.zerotackle.com
pawsandclaws1
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Put it into context, the Storm had Munster, Drinkwater, Hughes and Papenhuyzen on the books (not sure which one), but it was resolved.
magpies forever
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I'm concerned over the immediate need to fill 2 or 3 roster spots by 30 June. I still see Olam in the clubs website and have not seen anything official on his medical retirement having happened. Our State Cup team and development players are not bashing down the door for selection and in that case should not be rewarded by filling the vacant slots. We have to recruit to get some useful depth in the last half of the season. Dunno who, but we need both forwards and backs. Next season we have some 6 players with contracts ceasing end of this season but that's another issue. I think the 30 June squad deadline and lack of usable depth players is the now issue.
user118245
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Blake Lawrie’s name was floated a while back, could be a bridge until next man up
clontarfkid
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Yeah,but they had Bellamy improving all their individual prospects internally and externally
Plus a great winning culture to play in
Having said that,theres a cple of Storm players who need to move on..Pezet and Faalago..are both serious 1st graders and need to move on sooner rather than later
Pathways are totally blocked
Tim Sheens
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Wouldn't playing him in KOE over the bye weekend be the better choice?
Could also be to give a young player 80mins prior to coming into a bye weekend.
Rather than the 10-20 mins so far this season.
Just a thought.
Nrl players like him likely would still get the bye weekend
I’m not sure if this is what he is referring to but there was a person on manly site saying he is going there. Didn’t bother posting because it sounds ridiculous & highly unlikely lol
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