Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Jolls
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Haven't seen it raised here but apparently Feledy back to Manly at seasons end.
https://www.zerotackle.com/wests-ti...-with-new-team-in-bid-for-fresh-start-223959/
https://www.zerotackle.com/wests-ti...-with-new-team-in-bid-for-fresh-start-223959/
Ron Brodrick's Spirit
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He's got 2 more blokes ahead of him now in May and Makasini so it's not a huge surprise.
Jolls
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Not on an NRL contract by the looks of things either. Good to see our roster getting some balance.
426Tlgerland
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KPP. Could be our only top line signing for 26 , I feel we are banking on a May Jnr and Makseeni the young guy to fill the centre spot , we don’t seem to be in tank with anyone who is top shelf , I think we will bring in a few reserve graders , just a feeling
balmain boy
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He's just average size and has no tackle/ line breaking ability. That's never been his game. Hes a worker, tackles and makes some soft hitups. No room for him and twal, too similar.
To me its not even about top line signings, but we just need signings plural. In that, I mean guys who sit in that 18-24 type level in terms of squad depth, as some of the guys we have brought in this year to me are not remotely up to it. Or, guys who are starting should be fringe reserve level etc. Guys like Josh Kerr, Hassett, Kamikamica etc are not world beaters but would be great guys to call upon when we get a few injuries or to put battle it out with guys like Royce Hunt, Twal, Seyfarth, Sukkar for spots.
balmain boy
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Not sure what you mean by non development system.
Yes Fainu was from Manly, but Sukkar played for Balmain in Matt's and Ball and was then on a development contract with WT before joining the top 30...
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Agreed. You can only have 1 of those in a forward pack really. The best teams have threats on either side in the forwards. Combos like Eli Katoa/Blore, Kikau/Preston, Crichton/Wong, L.Marting/Garner, plus they are complimented by good 13s like Yeo, Radley etc.
We are not offering a threat at 13 with Twal, and not offering a threat on the right with Sukkar/Seyfarth.
pawsandclaws1
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balmain boy
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Back rowers need to be able to break tackles and the line. There is no room for plodders in the back row. If he's no 30 in your squad, and plays 1-2 games a season then ok. He's solid backup. If he's regularly getting minutes then he has to do his job
pawsandclaws1
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I am being facetious, referring to the Galvout manure that he wouldn't develop his game as a half under Marshall. How is that going for him now?
weststigers
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I don't disagree. He doesn't make my top 40 or 50 even, but credit where it's due. He held tight defensively which is job number 1.
Attack wise, we seemed to be fine without his input, but without a doubt I'd much rather have a guy that threatens the line AND can defend.
Honestly, my assessment is he was just holding on and gave absolutely everything he could within his limited talent.
And the Tautua brothers . Plus many other backs . He is very much surplus to requirement .
rihannafan1
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Surely gonna go for Hassett. Old enough to become an average NRL forward and we need a few of those types for a decent price. Will have been trained well over at Penrith.
Saukuru seems to have revelled since his move to the edge in flegg . Hopefully next year , he dominates koe and puts pressure to get a bench spot . We need guys pushing through to make guys like Seyfarth 18/ 19 man
These are the type of guys we gotta be looking at. On the fringe of first because firsts are full, from good systems
pawsandclaws1
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magpies forever
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If a choice to extend either Staines / Naden, I'd pick Staines every time picking between the 2. He wants to compete and at least on the surface happy with the club and his place in it. Naden has had too many chances and too many ill disciplined actions whereas Staines has been solid and responsible.
Jolls
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Charlie has really given his all when called up to FG. I think he is finally back to where he was before his injury. He should have cemented a spot until Bula is back at least. The problem for us now is how Toa recovers from the elbow and if Romey gets through SOO injury free,
