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Yeah def looked good at 9 though most of his play I've seen at 7 suggests he could be real special there. Either way talented kid with hopefully a bright future with the club.

Could be and likely is though he's hands down a better 7 than a 9.

Mate I'm not here to have a pissing contest over what site says what. Lets just agree to disagree on Lid's value to the team. You're intitled to your love for him just as we're intitled to see him as expendable should Api or Hodgson end up signing. Do I wish things had worked out better for...

Only just turned 20, still elligible for Flegg.

Simpkin listed at: 183cm, 94kg Liddle listed at: 184cm, 91kg......... Both very different in their style though. Russ we get you have an infatuation for Lids and that's fine just no need to constantly jump on the defensive when someone disagrees with your love for the kid.

No one is suggesting he will be in reggies, plenty of room for both he and Api in the 17. Most teams run 2 hookers or at least a 14 who can play hooker.

Simpkin is a big lump of a kid for a hooker, I def feel he could be used as 13 at times and he was at times when both him and Lids were on the park together.

Always hard to forsee who and when other hookers with far more talent will become available and they probably didn't expect Lids to stuggle as much as he did. At the time it probably made sense however there's also been a lot of chatter that Lids really doesn't like Madge as a coach and maybe...

Madge gave him his debut and he won a comp with him so makes sense there's some sentiment there. Above all he knows what to expect with Madge whether that's good or bad.

Lucky the decision isn't up to Panthers then I guess.

100%. I know B.Smith being able to play lock helped their cause somewhat however there were times when both Lids and Simpkin were on the field together this yr. Maybe Simpkin and Api can be used in a similar manner.

Not sure anyone really sees it that way tbh. Simpkin can still play his role off the bench or start if Api is injured. Simpkin is definitely not physically up to starting every game and playing 80mins and Lids is so far off what this team needs atm. There's a place for both Simpkin and Api.

Not a terrible player and has plenty of skill with the ball though never really kicked on. I guess Sharks for the last 5yrs have had a pretty solid pack so naturally opportunites to make the 17 have been slim. Has to be a reason he hasn't been able to line up an NRL deal anywhere, possibly...

A lad on The Kennel reckons Cotric didn't show up to training today and an announcement by Friday. Very vague and no source revealed so take it as you will.

Half their team was either out with long term injuries or retired mid season.

Timko looks handy and has def played his best at centre. Kris also pretty handy.

Simmonson realy handy though really only a FB or winger. Centres def where we are lightest.

Mahoney isn't joing the Dogs till 2023 though. They don't need a hooker for 2022 so they aren't going to release Papalii for one and have him sit on the bench for 12months.

Liddle isnt needed by Eels next year though as Mahoney still there till 2023 so taking Robson for 2022 means having 3 hookers and not strengthening any area of greater need.

Asked a few mates about him who are massive Newie fans and they're gutted we snagged him. They reckon if not for the Saifiti bros and Klem being there he'd have debuted already.