Tiger_Yoshi
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Totally agree…the rest can go
2024 Backline
- Thread starter Demps
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1 Bula
2 Mawene Hiroti
3 Connor Tracey
4 Kaeo Weekes
5 Tupou
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2 Mawene Hiroti
3 Connor Tracey
4 Kaeo Weekes
5 Tupou
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426Tlgerland
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I would keep Reilly , he should have been I; the team months ago to adjust and show his worth , starting now after some players have clocked off already is not a great time to come in , but I feel he’s been ok
Yeah, top 30.
Back up option.
Isn't amazing - but has shown something.
I said he wasn't a first grader... maybe he could be someday.
GarethEllis94
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Where’s Brent Baden been? Is he injured or suspended? Thoughts on keeping him?
Does Starford To’a keep a Top 30 spot?
Does Starford To’a keep a Top 30 spot?
Tigers_Wests
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The issue starts with moving on a few players. If we can't move many players on, we are left with 1 top 30 spot or to sign 2nd tier quality. Hopefully Fulton can get some off our books. Definitely need upgrades to the backline!
earl
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Naden has the ability to be an NRL level outside back. The problem is his discipline. I'm not sure if you can carry a guy who gives away dumb penalties too often.
To'a is our best outside back and has to keep his spot. The problem for him has been he is our main threat with the ball.
Last night showed again...
Our backs aren't up to it.
This is a massive problem.
Hopefully we're aiming to upgrade this before round 1.
Our backs aren't up to it.
This is a massive problem.
Hopefully we're aiming to upgrade this before round 1.
Yep, I am not convinced about Naden's head space and frankly does he have a bad injury?? Nowhere to be seen. We desperately need a class centre - from where I don't know. I thought Staines was OK as a centre. He has pace and would have to be better than AJ.
Mighty_Tiger
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People need to stop saying that about Naden he is 28 in December and has never been close to having a consistent year.
If he had the ability to be consistent he would’ve reached that potential by now & shown clear signs of it. This season he was back to how bad he was at the Bulldogs.
Naden is a perfect example why we are coming last & our backline squad sucks. He is another punt player who is more off than on & just doesn’t have it yet we signed to a long term deal. He is a squad depth player at best.
Honestly haven't seen enough of him in the NRL to rule him in or out. Needs to learn to pass, but he has a decent crack which is much more than can be said for some of the other passengers.
The Chad
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1. Bula
2. Nofoaluma/Hiroti
3. Feledy/Reilly
4. Doueihi (when fit- until then...To'a or Naden or...Hymel Hunt)
5. Tupou
6. Sullivan/Fainu
7. Sezar
Realistic off season additions- Hiroti & Hymel Hunt. Add size, Hunt is a good defensive back, both cover centre & wing. Doueihi to centre. Fulton openly praised him on Ask The Boss. He's probably the best centre on the roster.
2. Nofoaluma/Hiroti
3. Feledy/Reilly
4. Doueihi (when fit- until then...To'a or Naden or...Hymel Hunt)
5. Tupou
6. Sullivan/Fainu
7. Sezar
Realistic off season additions- Hiroti & Hymel Hunt. Add size, Hunt is a good defensive back, both cover centre & wing. Doueihi to centre. Fulton openly praised him on Ask The Boss. He's probably the best centre on the roster.
Carefactor
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To'a is just another Esan Masters , he will never become decent player.
crazycat
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Bula has been great. Watching him he seems to be either in the right place to defend OR trying to do the impossible (i.e. sees the gap and runs to the wing to defend.).
But Tupoa, NO WAY. SEND HIM TO REGGIES NOW!
Every game I see him make stupid decisions in defense that cost us tries. He is like Nofo's poor defense on steroids. Going for intercepts and plays that don't work.
SEND JUNIOR TUPOU to reserve grade now. if he leaves Fantastic.
Look Tupou is being overlapped on the wing and that is always a difficult spot. But he isn't defending and is letting our side down. We are last in part because of him.
Okay were still buttersoft and our tackling sucks. We are starting to get beaten in the middle again.
Tristan Reilly showing promise though. Tupou needs to go and not return till he starts tackling again.
crazycat
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My money has changed:
1. Bula...
2. Naden (can defend on the backline, needs to improve but is better then others)
3. Tristan Reilly
4. To'a*/Feledy(Feledy isn't ready yet)
5. Staines* ....
I don't know if Kepaoa is going to remain with us next year. If he toughens up he is still an option.
No idea why there is so much love here for Junior Tupou. Tupou needs to leave First grade now, no return till he stops costing us tries everywhere.
1. Bula...
2. Naden (can defend on the backline, needs to improve but is better then others)
3. Tristan Reilly
4. To'a*/Feledy(Feledy isn't ready yet)
5. Staines* ....
I don't know if Kepaoa is going to remain with us next year. If he toughens up he is still an option.
No idea why there is so much love here for Junior Tupou. Tupou needs to leave First grade now, no return till he stops costing us tries everywhere.
I hope Kepoa leaves.
He's only even been decent when playing backrow.. and again, use the word decent in regards to his level of talent.
He should he the first one Fulton taps on the shoulder, if he hasn't already.
innsaneink
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Gimmee Marzhew & Timiko...dreaming I know and their
defense a bit iffy but these guys would get crowds back
defense a bit iffy but these guys would get crowds back
Timoko took the head gear off and became a machine.
He's been great.
Interesting the other guy they had who was pretty ordinary went to NQ and became a try scoring weapon too.
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