It makes sense.
Does not want to play on wing, wants to play 5/8, fullback or Center.
^that's his manager talking folks. Wing = less money. Particularly for someone like Lomax who does not have the height.
I just find it funny that Parra has a new player type... Hard to work with guys that...
100% on this.
Flanno was available and we went Sheenius.
Infact Flanno was available and put up his hand, we went to Gardiner as the assistant coach.
Sheens clearly had no idea at all.
Looking at St George, NOTHING has improved for their side. They signed Luc, but that's not a great...
Heard Sterlo and the Triple M crew talk about the tigers.
Basically they said "we should be happy about this game. It was a really strong showing from our side".
Gurds made the point that we have to convert our opportunities, as we had them early.
In short "the scoreline did not reflect...
Olam, We love you and you are an absolute Gun of a center.
That said, what's with this haircut bro?
Stuff it, you score today all is forgiven mate.
(ok if you score, it ain't because of that Haircut!)
Its interesting as we have had:
Fainu
Galvin
Sullivan
Walk in to the squad. Really only one of those players have proven their worth yet.
Luai is a top shelf player, but a top shelf 5/8. ... We have taken a gamble, definately Luai is quality and will add attitude and leadership to the team. I...
The Dragons forked out 900k for Luciano!
Props and second rowers are earning the money and a good Lock is considered a "spine" player now.
We should either try to hold onto Stef or really have someone lined up. ... I don't see many props in the line, but happy to replace Stef ... just has to...
I remember that game.
We were something like 12/12 at half time. Then got ambushed 36/12
https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2023/round-19/wests-tigers-v-sharks/
Heck 1 player on report and sharks lead the penalty count. The sharks moved the ball and turned up in the second half.
I...
Look. Stef is good, but he ain't great.
That said, I see a very common pattern with the WT.
Good forwards and a solid front row, we win.
A single good forward and otherwise average pack, we loose.
Ill add: pissweak backline. If we can't defend on the backline then we loose. i.e...
Wow
So the guy plays 5/8 in the Junior grades... so must be a "Half" when he starts with us.
Not Center where we are still DYING for quality, Yes Olam has been a massive boost but there are two centers.
Not Wing.
Not even Fullback is looked into with Bula shifting to the wing.
A guy who...
CMON.
Stef hasn't earned Origin rights.
First grade rights, maybe. He is playing a stack better this year.
Origin though, no way. He may be selected, but he hasn't 'earned' a place on the origin side.
I don't
Raising kids, close to family. NZ would treat him as a hero if they win a GF.
That said, man this guy lost out in the naming department.
Michael CarryAnis... OK I am a child I still laugh at "AnisRentals".
The fox scored 3 tries against Melbourne!
He ain't done yet. I don't know if he can still be a NRL standard winger in 3 years time. But he can still burn it.
Honestly Fox wouldn't be bad at the back for us. He could definately teach Bula and others a trick or two. But I would only take him...
So... What are we Whinging about here?
We have:
Galvin
Fainu
Sezer
Sullivan
Sezer and Galvin have put up their hands... We want First grade positions.
GREAT. Sezer/Galvin has been the best halves pairing our club has had since MM/Blake Austin. I suspect that they will be even greater in due...
Trying to work out how Sullivan gets ditched by you (and I agree, he needs time out in reserve grade at least).
But AD gets another try at first grade?
Look, AD has to push another first grader out. I am not saying that they don't deserve a push out... We need to see KILLER form in reserve...
Oh Demps...
Your enthusasm is fantastic, I wish I had supporters like you at my workplace.
Lets break this down:
They play a similar style to each other. I can't see that working too well unless luai changes a lot. Look we have to try it but it's Ground Zero with those two. WE don't know how...
I think we have to be open to players leaving and players coming back.
We can all name a Winger and a halfback who would have been far better for them and for us to go somewhere else for awhile.
Liam Fulton left us for a year. I totally respect Hodgson and really wish we kept him for 2 more...
Same here.
But going to disagree with the second part of your statement while giving it a like.
Look at Parra and Manly. Absolute basketcases behind the scenes. Sure a good front office helps you get a good star and make better contracts. A good coach though will insulate you from any front...
Maybe, maybe not.
I mean we plucked him from Super league.
True, when you need a halfback you need a halfback (unless your the WT and will persist for Decades with a 5/8). I reckon though most teams needing a halfback would go Fainu/Galvin and then settle for Sullivan. As Sezer probably has...