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2026 pre season
- Thread starter tigahhh
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Masi does need to train across a few positions. In the above case maybe Star an option for right wing
No one probably wants to hear this , but there’s a real chance he could end up taking a leap and claiming the 7 jersey . He’s got a real Chad Townsend vibe about him.
Hyped junior, leaves for an opportunity/growth , returns back to his original club a smarter , stronger , more capable player. Never gonna be the best in the game, but good enough so the stars around him can do what needs to be done . I dunno .. or he’s another dude who’s what I call an “elite reserved grader” .. way too good for Reggie’s but mediocre in the nrl.
We for once have a plethora of options in the spine . It’s been smart recruitment and retention IMO. Sorry haters …
1. Bula, attard , Turuva ,Mason one of the 3 or 4 existing fullbacks fluctuating between flegg and cup.
6. Luai, Fainu, AD,Mason, Andrews, Matai( really strong depth here )
7. AD, Fainu, Madden, Mason ,Lyle’s (the best depth at half we have had in years)
9. Api, Hope,Mason , Hayward , Lanyon . (Heyward and Lanyon are guns , they will push hard in cup. I can see Hope being either relegated to Cup bench by seasons end , because api played the season out and we went for Latu/Andrews/ Mason at 14, or if Api struggles to go 80 , and Mason can’t do the job at 14 , then Heyward replacing all comers and getting that 14 jersey ).
I’m actually most concerned about the flegg team . Especially at halfback
I know there’s Benson , but I don’t think there’s much else , unless they recruited . So it will be interesting to see . A weak flegg team and a strong cup team because all the best Flegg players are playing well is the most ideal situation I think . It allows the guns from Ball to step up and grab opportunities once the SG ball season ends . So I’m hoping that happens .
BlackWhiteGold
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Benson has gone. Yes we are light on for halves in Flegg. I can think of Heith Pritchard and perhaps Javon Andrews will start the season in Flegg and that ex Warriors Flegg backup half training with us. Maybe they have high hopes for Jhevon Lele, Curtis Lakeman or Christian Azzi to step up once SG Ball is finished.
BlackWhiteGold
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Luai exclusive interview with the DT - top 8 in 2026, the board issue, Benji's style, focused on 5/8, Afoa was MVP of the camp, KPP is impressing all & sundry, Bula's future etc etc.
