Roster Breakdown: 2024-2029

[BlackWhiteGold]

you would think Jared Hayward would be given a go next year since hes the future

I hope we bring him along progressively and don't throw him into the deep end too early until his body is physically ready. He is half turned hooker so doesn't have the biggest frame & was found out a few times 1-on-1 against bigger bodies this season in Flegg. It's nothing that time for growth, diet, gym won't fix. Personally I hope he starts the season in Flegg and then works his way into NSW Cup with his minutes increased over time in that grade. Maybe some NRL cameos in the pre-season trials & at the back-end of the season off the pine if his form justifies it.

 

[jrtiger]

I hope we bring him along progressively and don't throw him into the deep end too early until his body is physically ready. He is half turned hooker so doesn't have the biggest frame & was found out a few times 1-on-1 against bigger bodies this season in Flegg. It's nothing that time for growth, diet, gym won't fix. Personally I hope he starts the season in Flegg and then works his way into NSW Cup with his minutes increased over time in that grade. Maybe some NRL cameos in the pre-season trials & at the back-end of the season off the pine if his form justifies it.

I think he could leapfrog straight into Cup off the back of a good preseason, but as you say it'll depend on his physical growth and game development.

going to be really interesting to see the minute share with Tristan Hope when the time comes.

super excited to see how he comes along next year tho. he's a good'un.

 

[TheEnz]

I think he could leapfrog straight into Cup off the back of a good preseason, but as you say it'll depend on his physical growth and game development.

going to be really interesting to see the minute share with Tristan Hope when the time comes.

super excited to see how he comes along next year tho. he's a good'un.

I'm keen for us to have a bigger body/solid defender at 9 working with Api..... for mine TDS was too small and so is Api, he tends to get run over in defence too often, I love him in attack though and that is the trade off with him. Would be nice to have your Twal's, and Terrells in the middle when Api is on, then bring on a bigger body stronger defensive 9 and you can switch the middles to Pole's and Royce that way the 9 picks up the defensive slack.

 

[Tucker]

What if Api goes down ? You happy with Hope ?

Api’s effectiveness is waning and will only decline further next year.
We’ll rue letting Tallyn go if these other guys can’t step up.

 

[mtd#2]

This is our squad in 2027 based on the current contracts

1. Bula
2. Turuva
3. Toa
4. Taylan
5. Makasini
6. Luai
7. Latu

8. Pole
9. Haywood/Api
10. Terrell
11. Samuela
12. KPP
13. Douhei

14. Api/Haywood
15. Seyfarth
16. Twal
17. Taupua Moors

18. Goodinet
19. Madden
20. Roberts

So between now and then, we can to sign 10 players.

Not a bad foundation to be honest - considering all these younger players will have another season under heir belt.