pawsandclaws1
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Peter Taateo provided great impact yesterday in the NSW Cup with some strong running. He is a former Penrith junior.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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pawsandclaws1
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He is a good young player and the club also needs to buy a good centre.
Tom Shines
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I’ll say two more …. A starting 13 and a bench forward to replace Bird
weststigers
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That's kind of what I mean by versatile backrower. A guy that can play edge and 13 to sit on the bench (maybe even cover centre if needed). That's Bird now...need a better Bird.
They are... but it can work. Just need to find a lock that can share the load with Api. My thoughts are to manufacture a "tough nut half" with great defence "uses his shoulder" a like Plath, understands the X/O of the game
Magpies1969
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I think WT should go all out for Spencer Leniu. Impact prop, only 24 years old, Samoan, played with the ex Penrith boys, doesn't seem to fit in with Latte Criwd at the Chooks. He along with Pearce-Paul and May would make our team top 8. Also like the idea of signing Hassett from Penrith.
Can we move on Tumeth, Matamua, Feledy, etc before the 30th June and use money to extend Terrill May, Bula and other quality players.
I like AD like most forum members but he is a real weakness at Centre.
I also wouldn't mind see if Junior Tupou want to return from the Dolphins. Only played 3 games and seems out of favour. I know his hands let him down but only 22 years old and has attributes to make a decent NRL player. We need depth plus competition for spots.
Can we move on Tumeth, Matamua, Feledy, etc before the 30th June and use money to extend Terrill May, Bula and other quality players.
I like AD like most forum members but he is a real weakness at Centre.
I also wouldn't mind see if Junior Tupou want to return from the Dolphins. Only played 3 games and seems out of favour. I know his hands let him down but only 22 years old and has attributes to make a decent NRL player. We need depth plus competition for spots.
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pawsandclaws1
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Doueihi defended well and he also kicks goals. The recovery from a serious knee injury is not immediate and I previously posted you will not see the best of him until later in the year. In one game earlier in the year, he did demonstrate excellent pace over long distance. He was also opposite Tago and To'o two very experienced and premiership winning outside backs.
iofthetigers
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Magpies1969
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Let's bring him back to WT. Back depth and players challenging for spots can only be a good thing. Previously forum Members opined he could be a good Centre.
I think we're good for backs now, assuming Taylan is done.
I'd hold till the offseason to review the backs. Each one of them is good on their day. All on them to make those jerseys theirs.
Ron Brodrick's Spirit
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He's a winger only.
We don't need another winger. We have plenty of wingers.
He made his bed, now it's time to lie in it.
Ron Brodrick's Spirit
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If we were going to manufacture a centre I wouldn't be trying it with Tupou.
We have May now to cover that.
From our current crop at a pinch I think Jeral would make a really good centre. He would offer a real threat on the edge.
We have May now to cover that.
From our current crop at a pinch I think Jeral would make a really good centre. He would offer a real threat on the edge.
Magpies1969
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My 2026 dream team
Bula
Turuva
To'a
Taylan May
Shelton
Luai
Latu Fainu
Terrell May (lock)
Pearce-Paul
Sukkar or Hassett*
Spencer Leniu*
Koroisau (c)
Pole
Bench
Sione Fainu
Mason
Hunt (slimmed down and fit)
Samuela Fainu
Depth
Seyfarth
AD
Bird
Twal
Bula
Turuva
To'a
Taylan May
Shelton
Luai
Latu Fainu
Terrell May (lock)
Pearce-Paul
Sukkar or Hassett*
Spencer Leniu*
Koroisau (c)
Pole
Bench
Sione Fainu
Mason
Hunt (slimmed down and fit)
Samuela Fainu
Depth
Seyfarth
AD
Bird
Twal
What ? So you’re saying Luke is better ? Now I’m really confused by this comparison …..
Ron Brodrick's Spirit
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Is Leniu available?
pawsandclaws1
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I'm glad Marshall and his staff select the teams because it is a difficult task. We need to look in our own backyard for answers and I hope Marshall works hard with Taateo. His ability to carry the ball forward is excellent and he'd be a player Bellamy would polish into a v/good player. Sam Fainu imo is a very good second row forward while Sukkar can learn his trade coming off the bench or starting when needed. May has only played 8 games at centre and I'd suggest he may be good competition for a wing spot along with Skelton and Staines.
He is OK. First min or so on the field he left a huge gap for the Bulldogs backrower to score. He is on par with Kit for mine. That’s nothing to write home about.
He should be playing on the wing with his size and supposed speed. Centres these days need the ability to get outside their men or cut in through a tight hole. Doueihi can do neither. I’d prefer Gagai.
pawsandclaws1
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He needs polish but Bellamy would give him a typical makeover to become a good NRL prop. Kit Lauli'i struggled tackling the bigger forwards. Rahme played well and I hope he continues to improve.
Ron Brodrick's Spirit
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Agreed.
Kit is the player to develop, why are we so quick to move on to the next shiny object.
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