Tom Shines
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I have heard rumours Brooks gets moved along at the end of this season … makes sense to me …Manly fans hate him
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I have heard rumours Brooks gets moved along at the end of this season … makes sense to me …Manly fans hate him
Tom Shines
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People must have short memories wanting these two to move on…
Skelton was absolutely killing it early in the season
GNR4LIFE
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If we do release him after tomorrow night, it just gives credence to what Paul Kent said during the Galvin saga. Why are we releasing players 18 months early, even if they don’t want to stay on beyond. Other clubs get notice a long way out, like Penrith with Luai for example, but they get on with it. I get Galvin was a dick, but the fact it’s a strong possibility barely a month later that it’s happening again with another junior, when does it start to dawn on people that maybe the club is doing something wrong? It would be a very poor look. What if we lose players to the Bears in November? Do we let them go too? I’m sure another club would give them a 12 month contract in the interim.
weststigerman
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That’s weaker than our existing back line IMO. Not convinced Makasini will handle the lateral defence of centre at NRL level but he will be in there somewhere. Who knows which Taylan we have until he runs out and plays.
Also, why would you assume Taylan will be here in 2027 when he’s on a train and trial, but also assume Skelton and To’a will be gone?
We have to stop this 1 step forward 2 steps back crap and keep guys like To’a.
When you look at all the hookers playing NRL this weekend, you could argue that Tallyn is better than a lot of those guys already. Why we are even entertaining the thought of losing him is beyond me. Alot can happen in 18 months of NRL. Whatever has happened with him needs to be sorted. Thats what the best clubs do. Your best players need to be wrapped up for the future. Get it done Richo.
BlackWhiteGold
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More fantasy footy is one day having a backline of Makasini & Tavana on the wings with Mariner & May in the centres. We would finally have an aerial assault duo on the wings with speed & dynamism in the centres. Of course To'a is good too.
Bugger.
Ashton fits the timeline of giving Api an extra few years and Onitoni can battle for a spot or be back up to Jarome and Latu.
12 months changes everything.
The beauty of hindsight.
Someone get on to Richo and wish this into existence.
liltiger
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Talk on 360 was that the deal will be for 27. Not earlier. Take that with a grain of salt though.🤷
liltiger
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If we're going fantasy footy iv got Slater at fullback, my centres are Justin Hodges and Morris. My wingers are Renouf and Sailor.
liltiger
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I can't do that to my boy Demps. Skelton didn't have his best game last hit out, but my guy will bounce back keep the faith my bro. That kid is 🔥
His speed alone would be a big boost to our backline.
If we do lose Da Silva, what are everyone’s thoughts on Lachlan Illias as our number 14 ?
He’s a tough bugger, a very good defender and strong runner of the ball, he should be very effective as an interchange hooker who could also potentially play a bit of 13 and be good cover for the halves.
He’s a tough bugger, a very good defender and strong runner of the ball, he should be very effective as an interchange hooker who could also potentially play a bit of 13 and be good cover for the halves.
It's a no from me.
mikey
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Bad news - half the forum will want him back. 🙂
BlackWhiteGold
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I don't mind it V, could be that new age lock forward. He brings strong defence for a half. Get in Braith's ear. A Tiger who returns to his roots lol
He has plenty of similarities in his game and similar size and weight to Bailey Hayward.
And I’d say the Dragons would be happy to subsidise his wage and let him head elsewhere as they have Daniel Atkinson coming to them in 2026.
BlackWhiteGold
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To be honest, halves like Ilias who battle to get a starting NRL spot in the halves and can bring game smarts, physicality & good defence should consider this move for a better chance for an NRL future (like Crossland, Hayward, Donoghoe & others etc).
Anasta mentioned on his podcast this week BTFU 180 that he may have to entertain moving Ilias on from the Dragons if Flanagan continues to get selected and he does have a good relationship with Benji.
I’d take Ilias in a heart beat . Provides cover for luai in origin and injury . Is a tigers junior , and has a good attitude and work ethic and is a talented kid albeit with a ceiling.
