He changed the game yesterday
Alex Seyfarth #232
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Halbrowne61
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Don’t think it’s a ridiculous statement, just how I read the game. I fully understand what you’re saying about him but I still feel he’s pretty predictable with ball in hand. Not asking you to agree just listen to my thoughts without the necessity to fire up.
We all see the game in different ways and I for one would like to see him burst through the line occasionally. Enough said !
He did good.
crazycat
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Seyfarth is still in the "Junior" category.
2022 he sucked, but was still picked.
2023 he sucked less, and was still picked if a little less.
For some reason, Nathan Cayless had huge wraps on this guy.
Honestly I would rather us have kept Joe O and punted Seyfarth. That wouldn't happen.
Instead why drop now that he has shown form. Give him a 2 year contract and lets see if that form continues. No 4 year deals unless they are in our favour (i.e. 3 years with club option for 4).
2022 he sucked, but was still picked.
2023 he sucked less, and was still picked if a little less.
For some reason, Nathan Cayless had huge wraps on this guy.
Honestly I would rather us have kept Joe O and punted Seyfarth. That wouldn't happen.
Instead why drop now that he has shown form. Give him a 2 year contract and lets see if that form continues. No 4 year deals unless they are in our favour (i.e. 3 years with club option for 4).
The Chad
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Pretty sure Farah is a huge fan of Seyfarth from memory.
If they want to keep him, I'm sure they will.
My concern is at who's expense? Someone, or some people, are going to miss out. Only so many chairs in the Top 30.
If they want to keep him, I'm sure they will.
My concern is at who's expense? Someone, or some people, are going to miss out. Only so many chairs in the Top 30.
Jedi_Tiger
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they probably let matamua go with players coming through ? or James
Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan
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I would like to use another player as an example of players improving: Phoenix Crossland. He was a guy who got clowned on by Newcastle fans for a couple of years for not being a good player. Come 2023 and now he is killing it. What changed? One, he got an extended opportunity in the starting side. Two, he is more experienced, with over 50+ games to his name now.
Seyfarth himself is about to reach the 50 game milestone. He is now handling the physicality of first grade a lot better than last year. He is way more involved than before. Sheens himself said that you don't know a players potential until they've played 50 games. Letting him go now would be a mistake. Some club would pick him up right as he's found his feet in FG.
Seyfarth himself is about to reach the 50 game milestone. He is now handling the physicality of first grade a lot better than last year. He is way more involved than before. Sheens himself said that you don't know a players potential until they've played 50 games. Letting him go now would be a mistake. Some club would pick him up right as he's found his feet in FG.
weststigers
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He’s now played 45 first grade games and plenty of NSW Cup. 6’ 4 and over 100kg.
I’m guilty of slamming Seyfarth, but he’s proved me wrong the last few weeks.
On reflection, I think a bloke with his build needed time against men and a few off-seasons to mature into his body. He takes a roster spot, but comes cheap and is starting to show signs of coming good. I think it would be silly to get rid of him now after we’ve done all the development work with him.
He’s all effort and you need guys like that amongst the team.
I’m guilty of slamming Seyfarth, but he’s proved me wrong the last few weeks.
On reflection, I think a bloke with his build needed time against men and a few off-seasons to mature into his body. He takes a roster spot, but comes cheap and is starting to show signs of coming good. I think it would be silly to get rid of him now after we’ve done all the development work with him.
He’s all effort and you need guys like that amongst the team.
weststigers
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Was literally writing an almost identical post at the same time as you. Agree with this 100%.
Seyfarth's limited physically but watching him play you can tell he's an intelligent player, can ball play pretty well and is great in the effort areas.
He's certainly worth keeping around. We shouldn't rely on him becoming a star since I just don't think he'll ever have the ability to truly impact a game in terms of making damaging runs, line-breaks, big hits etc. But as a versatile forward who can step in and do a competent job without letting the team down ... yeah. There is a world where he ends up a first grade level ball-playing 13 too, which is also valuable.
He's certainly worth keeping around. We shouldn't rely on him becoming a star since I just don't think he'll ever have the ability to truly impact a game in terms of making damaging runs, line-breaks, big hits etc. But as a versatile forward who can step in and do a competent job without letting the team down ... yeah. There is a world where he ends up a first grade level ball-playing 13 too, which is also valuable.
Magpie_Magic
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Cathy Galloway probably wasn't as good during the early part of his career at the Sharks.
Not saying Seyfarth will be as good but......
magpies forever
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Matamua may well be in their sights- he has not really progressed in development and his games continue to show errors and mixed performance. At this stage I'd have to say Id prefer to extend Seyfarth and tap Matamua on the shoulder. 2 games left to decide.
pawsandclaws1
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Seyfarth played NSW U19s and always had the talent. Is he staying?
pawsandclaws1
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I tend to believe he will be another Seyfarth in terms of his development. Unfortunately with the extra team we are likely to be cherry picked due to the talent we have. I think Matamua will be a fine player.
Tom Shines
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They have 29 players confirmed for 2024 already … who will they move on to re-sign him?
Doubt they go to 30 at this stage,,,
BlackWhiteGold
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Yeah Matamua is only 20 & first season playing consistently against men in NSW Cup.
He will come on leaps & bounds with another pre-season & learning the Benji way. His ball skills are very good and he has the body shape to be a beast.
BlackWhiteGold
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It's a watch this space with Jake Simpkin, AJ Kepaoa & Nofa I reckon.
Train & Trial contracts will be important next season too for depth. Rumours have us linked to Dean Hawkins & Kane Evans as T&T targets plus Jimmy Ngutlik will return on a Cup contract.
I'm also intrigued what they do with Chris Faagutu next season. I wouldn't be surprised if he's slotted into the top 30 also given he's an Isaac Moses client like Lachlan Galvin (and Moses will be holding us over a barrel threatening to take Faagutu to Manly if we don't given we have signed Samuela Fainu to top 30).
Tom Shines
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If you have expectations of them moving on several players,.. I’m not so confident … unless they are good prospects like Blore of course …
Its the way our club seems to operate historically
BlackWhiteGold
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I reckon Jake Simpkin will go with TDS coming through & trade value he has as an up-and-coming hooker with NRL experience.
Personally I hope we move Kepaoa on as well as I'm not a fan of his on-field attitude (as well as handling), may have some currency.
Highly doubt we can offload Nofa unless he sees the value in going to SL.
Tom Shines
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I agree that Simpkin will go… he is not the worst and i can see another team will want him
No one will take on AJ so they should just cut him and pay him out as assume he is cheap, but they need that spot..
Really think they are going to be stuck with Nofo