Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Jedi_Tiger said:
averillo is not much of an upgrade on what we have. When fit toa is almost as good.
Defensively Averillo is not great either.

we should be targeting
Allomotti 2028
Jenkins
Tago


we need to aim for better than Averillo and toa type players. We need to wait for a gun centre or continue to develop makasini
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I wouldn't say Tago is better than Averillo. Tago is ordinary
 
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Tom Shines said:
Staggs was an example of wanting an elite player, but someone who is unlikely to come here…
Apparently Tago is under contract until 2028 ..have they given him permission to speak to the market ?

Averillo is available now to come across next year …from what we have been led to believe ..the deal could have been done already so this debate could be too late ..
Jenkins is a winger… good player but it’s not a like for like comparison…
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With new teams coming in, the like of Averillo's stock would only increase. Has ability to cover many posiitons at a decent ability. The difference between his ceiling and floor is much closer than most of what we have with more upside. Seems unlikley he would break the bank either. We are already pay Taylan May good coin for one centre spot, hope we get it done and even better if we can someone convice the Dolphins to release him this year.
 
Wezt said:
Apparently we are offering him an opportunity to play 6 when Luai leaves and more money then the Dragons
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user118245 said:
Could saukuru take skeltons spot next season you reckon?
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Someone said he is faster than Makasini and Luke L.
And at 115kg and 185cm [6ft 1 inch] age 21 yrs, scoring tries every week. I'm sure he could fit in.
 
Roar_Power said:
Isn’t it good to see how our top 30 is transforming. I honestly believe we have a top 6 side when at full strength. Continuing to build decent depth and bringing through above average juniors over the next 2 years is going to ensure some happy times to come for WTs exhausted supporter base.
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Agreed. I'd go as far as top 4 if they can get some decent time together on the paddock.
 
innsaneink said:
I remember AD getting run past a LOT while he was in the centers

His overall game has improved significantly since those days, but center is still the hardest position to defend from
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I too remember those dark defensive days, and routinely called it out too. All that changed when he was playing centre in the trials in February last year, the position that he defended really well in, and would continue for the majority of his games in 2025.

That game was a turning point in his career, and I went from rightful criticism to praise for his renewed vigour, and more importantly, his effort plays that were previously lacking.
 
king_sirro said:
I see what you are saying. I often think about the height and size of players paired together defensively. On that right side we have KPP and Adam Doueihi so maybe an option could be to split those two. Defend Averillo at 6 and AD at centre. Never ideal to defend players in spots they arent actually playing, but it really isn't a big deal that the centre and 5/8 swap one spot. Also allows AD to use less petrol so he can dominate with the ball. The modern game is changing so much, why not defend the centre at 6 and the 6 at centre.....its a simple move. AD's defence this year has been incredible.
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I think you got it right at the end,
Doueihi’s defence last year as a centre NOT so incredible.
Defending as a centre is very different.
 
hank37w said:
Can we name him in tomorrow's team list.
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I get it for now but medium term we have attard, Latu, solo, brooks, glassie, Andrew’s who all could adapt to a centre/wing role. Averillo is average hence why he’s not starting for the tunas! Would rather we locked up our good juniors with more upside. Just don’t like significant moneys! But I guess with bunji we trust.
 
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