Agree id much rather Latu at 13 then Sam
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Betterdays22
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i think this year we have been desperately short of middles who play with intent and aggression. Pole, May,Twal and Sione Fainu all have their strengths but they aren't exactly the prototype aggressive, dominant prop. I think Hunt was meant to be that guy but it hasnt worked out
We need to find one. Whether it is manufacturing one from within (sam fainu) or recruiting.
Tim Sheens
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I, and I expect others don't see Samuela as a 13, rather, we want someone with mongrel at prop. Again, I/we don’t necessarily want him to play there, but if WT cannot get a decent one that brings that, then getting a good left edge option allows us to shift him infield.
Tom Shines
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We are short of edges too though …Seyfarth has played most of the games
Betterdays22
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Big time but if we are able to land a top line back rower somewhere and successfully move Sam to the middle (while also being able to cover the backrow in a pinch) you are potentially solving 2 huge recruitment problems with one signing.
Not saying I would be moving Sam now (or at all) but I see the logic in it.
oldschooltiger
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We are short acroas the whole forward pack.
user118245
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I know it isn’t a rumour or anything on topic, but if manase returns to the NRL, do we think he’d get booed like Ezra does? Personally I think he won’t because he’s done his time but curious to see what others think
Canadian Club
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It’s ridiculous. WT Player of the year on the edge in his first year…
The forum:
“Let’s move him”
How about we just let him develop instead of pointlessly moving him? His rangy, strong body type is much better suited to backrow. Getting him running at holes and over the top of opposition halves. It would be like moving Haumole to the middle.
The discussion around Samuela shouldn’t be about moving him, it should be about how our halves can utilise his strengths better.
tigahhh
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The Dragons are closely monitoring Chevy Stewart’s situation amid rumours he is seeking a release following the rise of Kaeo Weekes.
Similarly, Trey Mooney is looking at his options amid reports of Josh Papali’i’s extension.
get ‘em both richo !!!!
Similarly, Trey Mooney is looking at his options amid reports of Josh Papali’i’s extension.
get ‘em both richo !!!!
I don't think he can play till 2030 when his parole period is up.
He was playing in the middle in junior state of origin .. think it was U/19s?
So maybe we have weakened him by playing him on an edge and that's why he isn't as effective this year?
diedpretty
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roosters
Don’t know how Trey Mooney has spent so much time in cup. He's been above that level for two years
tigahhh
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100% he’d know it too, knights are after him
Kelce68
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Sione is perfect. He has shed kilos over the last few years to be at his current playing weight and has been in great form this season as a result.
Sam will fill out over time. His frame will take a bit of time to hold mass I think. He'll be one that will come back one of these off seasons and be the size of Haumole.
king_sirro
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tigahhh
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sione came to us a fat mess (no offence to him) he’s improved out of sight this year
Yeah that's true forgot him to.be honest rate him as well
