I get that TOM , just saying we seem to sit back when forwards come available ( may was exception) and let other clubs jump in , and how many forwards have we let go and never replaced one .
I understand the signing of Hope as he provides that experienced full-time dummy half depth in case Api is injured. Hope could slot in and still someone like Havili can come off the bench. Hope is likely just for the 12 months until Haywood moves into the top 30 unless Hope hits it right out of the park next season to get another extension. And yes hopefully Lanyon in future becomes that lock/hooker utility.
We need depth across the park. It doesn't matter which signings come first or last, as long as they are here for 26. I'd suggest that it's a coincidence the halves were signed around the same time.. conversations with players in other positions are no doubtedly taking place, it's just a matter of timing (who's available, who's agreed to terms, how far in contract talks they are etc). As long as they are here for 26 it doesn't matter.
You've gone back like 2-4 years and put the replacements of players we did actually replace.
Wasn’t Kiraz a Saints junior?Yeah fair enough mate. Seems like you and the owners of WT align in your assessment.
But seriously, seeing as we're being serious, their squad was put together over about 2 years. They are coming 2nd. Not many juniors are going to be good enough to crack that team right now, but Bailey Hayward is a junior. So is Kiraz. They also poach from other clubs. Jacob Preston for example. They don't necessarily have to come from within your system.
Their junior focus starts at 15/16 years old. It's going to take time to see them come through. Many of their juniors that don't make it also get poached by other clubs. It's not just us that loses juniors believe it or not. The mistake people make is looking at right now without delving into the detail.
If you have the time, this article gives a good summation about what they're doing and you can assess the long-term payoff yourself. But, I'm not going to try to convince you that 7 guys can simply watch way more junior football or make way more contacts to find the next talent than 1 guy.
Meet the young men chasing the NRL dream with the Bulldogs - ABC Pacific
Meet Aisake Manna, who hopes to follow in fellow Fijian and NRL second-rower Viliame Kikau's footsteps; Malachi Filipo from Auckland, who was offered an opportunity with the Under 21s; and recruitment officer Fifita Hala, who is recruiting hopeful future stars.www.abc.net.au
they have a really low number of juniors in their team despite what Gus would like you to believe
Well mate sounds like the right man for the job happens to be sitting right here on the forum if it's a simple as you say. You should put your hand up.
Kiraz is a Dog's jnr
Matt’s Cup 14th, SG Ball Cup 7th ... so yeah, the 412 recruitment dudes are doing a bonza job 🤣
Now that’s a seriously good summation
You'll probably need a couple of beer tokens and some lunch money tied in the corner of your hanky before you head off though! 🤣 🤣 🤣
I know you are exaggerating but I think this is a little out of touch with how modern sporting organisations need to be run. The overwhelming majority of successful sporting organisations on the planet pump money into talent recruitment and identification.
Yeah like you said. We probably only need one and a few volunteers. Park footy stuff. Don't spend too much. Save the bucks. Should go well by your assessment.
Buried somewhere under the opening sledge are a few decent points. Maybe next time just start there.
Remember mate, it's all contacts and people doing it for free. You pay for your own Opal card. That's how we do it at Wests.
Sorry HB61
Pretty sure there are guys out there like Paul Sironen that moved up to the Northern Rivers that are keeping an eye out for us, only question is, do we listen to anything that they may say or do we even have the resources to follow up any of those sorts of leads.