Recent content by ShanghaiCharlie

Why is Kit playing first grade? Surely there is another young prop that is just as good and is actually worth developing seeing as though Kit is out the door at the end of the year... Doesn't make sense. Maybe it's a salary cap thing or who you can or can't use due to regulations in your Top 30.

Genuine question. Is there any reason to be excited about this Mickey Nassar? Couldn't make it at the Dogs or Roosters...

I'd give Luai one week to see where his head is at and if his heart is in the rest of the year. If his attitude/performance is fine then he starts. Surely Saukuru gets a game... If not then Tupou I'd start Taatao for 20min and leave Pole on the bench where he's been going well

I've got no problem with Luai leaving except... He was the central figure about getting on the bus when Galvin broke his contract All the times he said he was going nowhere and was committed He has completely derailed this season 5-2 before PNG announcement 2-8 since Helped attract some good...

Very impressive. Lanyon has been sound but the gulf between Lanyon and Heyward is huge. Heyward is class. Most importantly his instincts were there plain to see, identifying markers and when to run and who to hit and service is out of this world. Can't remember ever seeing a young hooker look...

3 Pole is going great from the bench. Zero dumb mistakes/penalties for a change 2 Sam is elite 1 Hayward is class

Wonder if there is an agency out there that just represents white guys? Oops that would be racist...

AD is the best half at the club. I cannot see any universe where two rookies form a successful halves combination, especially behind a pack that is regularly on the back foot and with a fullback that doesn't take control of the ruck at any time. Throw in an Api injury and you've got another...

Wow, Nikorima has been great this year. But Latu has to get first crack at 7. Nikorima would be coming to play 14 and only starting to cover injuries. Dolphins would be mad to get rid of him instead of George Williams.

1 Bula 2 Turuva 3 May 4 Avarillo 5 Skelton 6 AD 7 Latu Andrews plays from the bench as well as Cup getting reps in

Great move with Luai Now: Resign Latu and Samuela Resign Skelton at 230k (current deal) and Sukkar Shop Hunt and maybe Seyfarts and Madden Bring in Tyrone May as a utility and Manase on Ron Massey contract with a job at Leagues Club BUY TWO FIRST GRADE PROPS Buy two back up outside backs

When would announcements be expected after lodging? What’s the process or timeline?

Or to take away any media hype...

From our run on 13... Our spine is Top 8 in the comp Our three quarters are Bottom 8 Our edge backrowers are Top 5 in the comp Our middle three is Top 10 in the comp

People are catastrophising. We are in a good position to move forward next year. We have a top 8 roster. Injuries and coaching have cruelled us this year. Benji, Richo, Luai and Api have changed the culture here. They have attracted quality players who want to be here and we have the best...