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Watching the Magpies V Roosters atm. Alex Lobb is the fullback here…that will get the forum drooling. (Btw - he has played ok today. Very safe under the high ball and scored a try from kick). Seriously though I imagine Luke L gets the nod.

Teams know that they just need to attack down Turuva’s wing and he will eventually make a mistake. It was worrying to see that none of the tries were scored through kicks - they just stripped us for numbers. That’s a coaching thing to me. Also I think Sukkar should play on that side as he does...

With those injuries and the lack of depth, I am feeling 2022 vibes 😳

I suppose he would want an upgrade as well 😳

Letting TDS go now is very strange as there is no natural backup I can see. If Api goes down (perish the thought) do we rely on Tristan Hope and perhaps Mason to fill in? Even if it were a loan, we’d still be short. Hopefully it’s a media beat up and if does go, loan or permanently, it will be...

Given Benji’s comments last week regarding Latu and his loads, it wouldn’t surprise me to see Api playing 7 and Tallyn starting at kickoff. Latu to come on at 20-30 minute mark. Not sure I like this but it’s better than him doing another soft tissue injury and being sidelined for multiple...

It’s not just the high ball - who would be the best at organising our defensive line? I have been impressed with what Luke brings athletically but at 19, is that a bit much to ask of him? Does he naturally have a voice?

For me - it’s not as simple as Api or TDS. If TDS had the craft and skillset of Api, I would be very comfortable moving Api on as he is so pivotal to our attack. I haven’t seen this as part of Tallyn’s game (yet) - yes he brings speed and a good passing game but those attributes are easier to...

Personally, I am a little bemused by this situation. We love Api and what he brings to the team in terms of skill, dedication and leadership. We really like Talyn as being one of our gun juniors and he appears to be cut from a different cloth than some others from the junior ranks. Here is the...

Game may have passed his type of play and the value he brings. Seems we are evolving to the smaller forward with good leg speed and endurance who can adequately cover big minutes. Everything Royce doesn’t do well.

3 - Luai (great effort to back from Wednesday) 2 - Tyrell May (highest run metres of forwards) 1 - Latu (immediate spark to our side) HMs to AD, Toa, Samuela and Sione

I think we are close as well. Think we are missing a good ball playing lock with speed. Cam Murray type. Maybe Kit but I don’t know if he has the ball playing ability I think but Romey and Latu are bettter wider if the ruck. I was hoping Jack Bird could have been the player who may have added...

After seeing Seyfarth in the middle for last couple of weeks, I think he looks way more comfortable there. Should be on the bench that can cover injury on an edge at a pinch. I think Latu looks to be the guy we build our team around with Luai. Not sure what Tony Sukkar did wrong? Great edge...

Api is still good chance of going to the Bears in 2027. That doesn’t necessarily mean that TDS will stay especially if there is a difference in their perception of TDS’ value. The reported 600k seems a bit steep at the moment. I’d be comfortable at 450k

I think part of the issue is that up until recently, we needed to blood these kids in first grade due to our roster. Perhaps they get a bit ahead of themselves in regards to their value (they seem themselves as NRL players) and therefore they don’t show the required patience

Good point. The only thing I can think of is they have made an offer which they think is fair but he has rejected and they are happy for him to test the market to see his real value. The other possible reason is that as a 14 he is a bit limited whereas some like Mason offers greater versatility...

I don’t think we have the full story here. Benji and Richo may want Taylan - but not at that price. Perhaps he should test the market? Maybe it’s a timing issue, Api is still high quality (well above what TDS offers now) and we value that more? Or they have identified someone else who they...

The singular play was to pass to that massive unit on the edge who just tucked the ball under the arm and ran. I can’t recall him passing before the line to the centre or winger. Luke was energetic and made hard carries but not given much room.

I think that’s a good shout regarding Tyrell. We do need an impact prop then with Fonua

Mapalangi set up a couple of nice tries down the short blind side. He seems to have something worth developing.