Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tom Shines]

KPP & Fifita turn the forward pack around.

Happens every game after half time…

Fingers crossed on KPP assuming he is coming here … I have some reservations … but I’m supporting them having a go with him ..,,, need more though …Fafita is still in the pipe dream category

 

[The Chad]

what do you see in KPP ,T C ,there is something ,but how much

Size, height & athleticism.

We don't have dynamic athletes in the centres or back row.

KPP & Fifita are genuine athletes & a danger every time they get the ball.

Honestly- they are not my top choices. But both are available. Availability is a big thing.

This allows Seyfarth to go back to being a middle & gives the team the chance to use KPP, Fifita or Sam Fainu off the bench.

Actually, gives the club a chance to see if prop is a better role for Sam Fainu.

 

[Lestronge]

Size, height & athleticism.

We don't have dynamic athletes in the centres or back row.

KPP & Fifita are genuine athletes & a danger every time they get the ball.

Honestly- they are not my top choices. But both are available. Availability is a big thing.

This allows Seyfarth to go back to being a middle & gives the team the chance to use KPP, Fifita or Sam Fainu off the bench.

Actually, gives the club a chance to see if prop is a better role for Sam Fainu.

The big thing I see , is he’s strong in contact . One thing all the top edge forward do , is the push through contact to gain few Yards or constantly have thier arms free , but not just free , but holding the ball in a way to get people to run on the ball .
Like some guys , especially middles will get thier arms free with thier back to the tryline , and whilst it’s always good to make the opposition make more tackles , it doesn’t really get the team on the front foot .
Guys like Olakuatu , Kikau etc the get thier arms free , but they’re free in a way to get someone through a gap , so with their face to the tryline .
It’s really hard to do consistently , bounce off contact get your arm free , not get turned around , and find runners with the ball .
Thats what I see in KPP. Just not consistently at that top level yet z but that could be a variety of reason why .

 

[Modman]

KPP & Fifita turn the forward pack around.

Both are 'gettable'.

I know there are plenty of people that disagree but I would love to have a beast like Fifita in our second row it's been a long time since we have had a tackle breaking second rower. I have concerns for KPP it depends on dollars but I do hear a lot of experts say he has plenty of potential. What we have isn't near enough to get us in the 8 imo. Although I'd accept getting close.

 

[Lestronge]

I know there are plenty of people that disagree but I would love to have a beast like Fifita in our second row it's been a long time since we have had a tackle breaking second rower. I have concerns for KPP it depends on dollars but I do hear a lot of experts say he has plenty of potential. What we have isn't near enough to get us in the 8 imo. Although I'd accept getting close.

Nah I agree mate . I actually think KPP and Fifita , with Samuela Moving toward the middle . ( if that’s where he still wants to go ) . Even all 3 in the team with 1 on the bench works as well .
2022 Fifita . Worth every penny of his 1 mil . 2025 not even remotely . So that’s the issue I think .

 

[TSP]

Well unless there is an act of God, kpp is a done deal. I think we can pencil him in despite Richos promises of "stop the presses" fans only pr.

As for Fifita, he takes too many holidays for mine.

Hes in reserve grade instead of origin.

 

[jirskyr]

Wayne Bennett loves head cases.

Don't we all cases

 

[Merlot]

I've got no names, but we need a few quality near retirement guys, squad is a slight young n need more guidance

 

[Tucker]

Well unless there is an act of God, kpp is a done deal. I think we can pencil him in despite Richos promises of "stop the presses" fans only pr.

As for Fifita, he takes too many holidays for mine.

Hes in reserve grade instead of origin.

Fafita is a bludger. Has been for years.
KPP is pretty unimpressive but he may still be workable.

 

[jirskyr]

how poetic, base the spew bucket plz

One too many Merlot? I would have though 8:39 PM was a bit too early for the spew bucket.

 

[Merlot]

One too many Merlot? I would have though 8:39 PM was a bit too early for the spew bucket.

its a spitoon ,kind Sir

 

[TSP]

@Merlot might consider Renno.

DCE is an example of a near retirement guy ( NRG's)

 

[Merlot]

@Merlot might consider Renno.

DCE is an example of a near retirement guy ( NRG's)

both are possible , Renno on a reduced rate ,to play only a maximum of 1/2 the games ,and of course semi's , on a new age leisure life plan contract ,no point wasting money on a tradesman 5/8.Some how dont think Cherrie will pop with the Bro Cuzzies

 

[Needaname]

That's because Bailey Haywood has come on leaps and bounds

Bailey Haywood was the starting halfback for Scotland in the last World Cup. He has always had something, the Dogs have just been bringing him on extremely slowly.

 

[Camel2281]

Theyll find a way.

Send Bud back to us early!

We could use him at 6 now

 

[Camel2281]

Mixed feelings watching KPP. He is a big body who is strong defensively but doesn't offer much with the ball. Not much tackle breaking ability and no offload. Don't know if this is coaching or what.

He is playing in a pretty terrible knights side who in my opinion are coached to play super structured, boring footy. Maybe Benji and Jarome can get a bit more out of him

He had plenty of offloads last season. Think it's instructions to put them away

 

[BUGSY MALONE]

We could use him at 6 now

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[SwervinMervin]

Happened to Luai last week too and both lead to tries. Players need to make the tackle and concede the penalty but the refs are calling them out way too late. It will be a topic of discussion now it’s happened to some other team.

Maybe. They risk being binned though if they have been called out by the ref.

 

[TSP]

Assuming AOB gets his marching orders after the rubbish tonight, he could be a handy asisstant/mentor for Benji given his experience and much better win %.

But im not sure id let him pull up a chair with recruitment.

 

[BUGSY MALONE]

There are lots of players happy to be here, so it may just be a case of subjective preference.

He's come up with excuses to get a release from before he even played 1 NRL game.

Something is fishy about this one more than others. The answer probably lies in private conversations between Galvin and his parents.

We do need to get better, but I believe we have taken massive strides forward from the Pascoe and Lee days.

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