BACKS

[TigerWest]

Desperately need Maumalo and Nofo on their game in 2022 to make a run.

Can trust Kenny but have my doubts with Nofo.
Hopefully he gets it together and has a good season.

AJ and Oli G for centre.

Had my doubts on Gildart but by all reports he's impressing in pre season and is deceivingly strong despite his slight build.

1 Laurie
2 Nofo
3 Oli G
4 AJ
5 Maumalo

Good to hear about Oli

I have high hopes for Oli G, I think he will be a revelation.

He's surprising a lot of people.
Turns out I was wrong.

Apparently he's the real deal and showing it in training.

He’s Lebanese isn’t he????

 

[Demps]

Desperately need Maumalo and Nofo on their game in 2022 to make a run.

Can trust Kenny but have my doubts with Nofo.
Hopefully he gets it together and has a good season.

AJ and Oli G for centre.

Had my doubts on Gildart but by all reports he's impressing in pre season and is deceivingly strong despite his slight build.

1 Laurie
2 Nofo
3 Oli G
4 AJ
5 Maumalo

Good to hear about Oli

I have high hopes for Oli G, I think he will be a revelation.

He's surprising a lot of people.
Turns out I was wrong.

Apparently he's the real deal and showing it in training.

He’s Lebanese isn’t he????

Thinks he's like half...

Lol, get outta here.
He's doing all things right.

 

[OzLuke]

Though there was obviously some premature excitement from when we signed James Roberts, I've honestly not been enthused about the prospect of our attack since JAC, Teddy and Simona were in the team. It's why I personally wouldn't mind us going for someone like Hammer in a trade with Luciano. (Like someone else said Nanai and Luki aren't signed with them, so why not offer them regardless).
No disrespect but until we can successfully promote from within - which may be one or two years away - the club should be steering away from Taane Milne, Mahe Fonua, Joey Leilua and Momirovski type signings until our spine is more settled, or at least playing decent footy together.

I think the problem with Roberts was he was getting ball at the line and couldn't use his speed to do anything. Not sure if he was on the side with Luch, but he always held the ball so the backs couldn't get a sniff.
Early ball is the key with roberts

 

[rex2ce]

Fasttrack Ogden

 

[Demps]

Fasttrack Ogden

Essential.

 

[batboy]

Though there was obviously some premature excitement from when we signed James Roberts, I've honestly not been enthused about the prospect of our attack since JAC, Teddy and Simona were in the team. It's why I personally wouldn't mind us going for someone like Hammer in a trade with Luciano. (Like someone else said Nanai and Luki aren't signed with them, so why not offer them regardless).
No disrespect but until we can successfully promote from within - which may be one or two years away - the club should be steering away from Taane Milne, Mahe Fonua, Joey Leilua and Momirovski type signings until our spine is more settled, or at least playing decent footy together.

I think the problem with Roberts was he was getting ball at the line and couldn't use his speed to do anything. Not sure if he was on the side with Luch, but he always held the ball so the backs couldn't get a sniff.
Early ball is the key with roberts

Don't dare to dream mate, I didn't see Roberts speed in attack or defence....
For a bloke who's apparently up there with the quickest in the game, I didn't see him run down anyone. Or anywhere near a random line break...
He needs to change his name to "Jimmy will Jog" because he barely broke out of a canter all year.
Centres are also supposed to create space with the ball... Saw none of that either.

He looks confused out there, I'd almost bet he can't see - and he's not telling anyone.
Was similar when my eyes started going and I was playing tennis or cricket, Timing and everything is off and you can't put your finger on it.

 

[OzLuke]

Though there was obviously some premature excitement from when we signed James Roberts, I've honestly not been enthused about the prospect of our attack since JAC, Teddy and Simona were in the team. It's why I personally wouldn't mind us going for someone like Hammer in a trade with Luciano. (Like someone else said Nanai and Luki aren't signed with them, so why not offer them regardless).
No disrespect but until we can successfully promote from within - which may be one or two years away - the club should be steering away from Taane Milne, Mahe Fonua, Joey Leilua and Momirovski type signings until our spine is more settled, or at least playing decent footy together.

I think the problem with Roberts was he was getting ball at the line and couldn't use his speed to do anything. Not sure if he was on the side with Luch, but he always held the ball so the backs couldn't get a sniff.
Early ball is the key with roberts

Don't dare to dream mate, I didn't see Roberts speed in attack or defence....
For a bloke who's apparently up there with the quickest in the game, I didn't see him run down anyone. Or anywhere near a random line break...
He needs to change his name to "Jimmy will Jog" because he barely broke out of a canter all year.
Centres are also supposed to create space with the ball... Saw none of that either.

He looks confused out there, I'd almost bet he can't see - and he's not telling anyone.
Was similar when my eyes started going and I was playing tennis or cricket, Timing and everything is off and you can't put your finger on it.

I can't help but dream. We signed roberts and i saw good in it, not only for our football but for him as a person. There were factual stories of the trouble he got himself into, and i bought into the whole last chance saloon about him.
Early ball will be the key....

 

[Newtown]

Though there was obviously some premature excitement from when we signed James Roberts, I've honestly not been enthused about the prospect of our attack since JAC, Teddy and Simona were in the team. It's why I personally wouldn't mind us going for someone like Hammer in a trade with Luciano. (Like someone else said Nanai and Luki aren't signed with them, so why not offer them regardless).
No disrespect but until we can successfully promote from within - which may be one or two years away - the club should be steering away from Taane Milne, Mahe Fonua, Joey Leilua and Momirovski type signings until our spine is more settled, or at least playing decent footy together.

I think the problem with Roberts was he was getting ball at the line and couldn't use his speed to do anything. Not sure if he was on the side with Luch, but he always held the ball so the backs couldn't get a sniff.
Early ball is the key with roberts

Don't dare to dream mate, I didn't see Roberts speed in attack or defence....
For a bloke who's apparently up there with the quickest in the game, I didn't see him run down anyone. Or anywhere near a random line break...
He needs to change his name to "Jimmy will Jog" because he barely broke out of a canter all year.
Centres are also supposed to create space with the ball... Saw none of that either.

He looks confused out there, I'd almost bet he can't see - and he's not telling anyone.
Was similar when my eyes started going and I was playing tennis or cricket, Timing and everything is off and you can't put your finger on it.

Selecting Roberts to first grade would be a huge mistake and I honestly cannot see him relishing playing reserve grade at all.

 

[hank37w]

Never know Asu Kepaoa still to come back from his injury and I think centre is the position for him, not wing.

 

[getagrip]

Desperately need Maumalo and Nofo on their game in 2022 to make a run.

Can trust Kenny but have my doubts with Nofo.
Hopefully he gets it together and has a good season.

AJ and Oli G for centre.

Had my doubts on Gildart but by all reports he's impressing in pre season and is deceivingly strong despite his slight build.

1 Laurie
2 Nofo
3 Oli G
4 AJ
5 Maumalo

Good to hear about Oli

I have high hopes for Oli G, I think he will be a revelation.

He's surprising a lot of people.
Turns out I was wrong.

Apparently he's the real deal and showing it in training.

He’s Lebanese isn’t he????

And your point is?

 

[Demps]

Though there was obviously some premature excitement from when we signed James Roberts, I've honestly not been enthused about the prospect of our attack since JAC, Teddy and Simona were in the team. It's why I personally wouldn't mind us going for someone like Hammer in a trade with Luciano. (Like someone else said Nanai and Luki aren't signed with them, so why not offer them regardless).
No disrespect but until we can successfully promote from within - which may be one or two years away - the club should be steering away from Taane Milne, Mahe Fonua, Joey Leilua and Momirovski type signings until our spine is more settled, or at least playing decent footy together.

I think the problem with Roberts was he was getting ball at the line and couldn't use his speed to do anything. Not sure if he was on the side with Luch, but he always held the ball so the backs couldn't get a sniff.
Early ball is the key with roberts

Don't dare to dream mate, I didn't see Roberts speed in attack or defence....
For a bloke who's apparently up there with the quickest in the game, I didn't see him run down anyone. Or anywhere near a random line break...
He needs to change his name to "Jimmy will Jog" because he barely broke out of a canter all year.
Centres are also supposed to create space with the ball... Saw none of that either.

He looks confused out there, I'd almost bet he can't see - and he's not telling anyone.
Was similar when my eyes started going and I was playing tennis or cricket, Timing and everything is off and you can't put your finger on it.

Selecting Roberts to first grade would be a huge mistake and I honestly cannot see him relishing playing reserve grade at all.

Everyone seems to love him, in the playing group.
He seems quiet and reserved but if you follow the players on IG, he's an absolute crack up.

I think he's good for team morale much like Beau Ryan was.

Daresay he has a job with us outside of playing when he hangs it up, with the indigenous pathways.

He's a guy that's done it all (nearly) and seen it all.... the highs and the lows. The "do's and the donts". His knowledge and mentorship could be very valuable to the next generations coming through.

I don't think he offers a lot on the field at first grade level.

 

[MarySt]

Pity we didn't make a play to bring momirovski back

 

[jadtiger]

Pity we didn't make a play to bring momirovski back

Too busy trying to get Peg Leg Hodgson

 

[batboy]

Though there was obviously some premature excitement from when we signed James Roberts, I've honestly not been enthused about the prospect of our attack since JAC, Teddy and Simona were in the team. It's why I personally wouldn't mind us going for someone like Hammer in a trade with Luciano. (Like someone else said Nanai and Luki aren't signed with them, so why not offer them regardless).
No disrespect but until we can successfully promote from within - which may be one or two years away - the club should be steering away from Taane Milne, Mahe Fonua, Joey Leilua and Momirovski type signings until our spine is more settled, or at least playing decent footy together.

I think the problem with Roberts was he was getting ball at the line and couldn't use his speed to do anything. Not sure if he was on the side with Luch, but he always held the ball so the backs couldn't get a sniff.
Early ball is the key with roberts

Don't dare to dream mate, I didn't see Roberts speed in attack or defence....
For a bloke who's apparently up there with the quickest in the game, I didn't see him run down anyone. Or anywhere near a random line break...
He needs to change his name to "Jimmy will Jog" because he barely broke out of a canter all year.
Centres are also supposed to create space with the ball... Saw none of that either.

He looks confused out there, I'd almost bet he can't see - and he's not telling anyone.
Was similar when my eyes started going and I was playing tennis or cricket, Timing and everything is off and you can't put your finger on it.

Selecting Roberts to first grade would be a huge mistake and I honestly cannot see him relishing playing reserve grade at all.

Everyone seems to love him, in the playing group.
He seems quiet and reserved but if you follow the players on IG, he's an absolute crack up.

I think he's good for team morale much like Beau Ryan was.

Daresay he has a job with us outside of playing when he hangs it up, with the indigenous pathways.

He's a guy that's done it all (nearly) and seen it all.... the highs and the lows. The "do's and the donts". His knowledge and mentorship could be very valuable to the next generations coming through.

I don't think he offers a lot on the field at first grade level.

I think he's got a long way to go (And dare I say, A Lot of lessons to learn)
before he's considered for any sort of mentorship role - For any team...
He's still got a bit of growing up to do I think...

 

[batboy]

Never know Asu Kepaoa still to come back from his injury and I think centre is the position for him, not wing.

We're counting on him Hank... But we're kicking off the season with Daine, Nof, Asu, Oli and Kenny fit - Leaving us only Kei and Hoffman if they're not....

You catching what we're kicking?

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Cotric going back to Canberra will block some of the youngsters over there. Bailey simonsson is a Sydney boy (I think) would be a handy back up, athletic and fairly cheap I imagine

 

[Demps]

Cotric going back to Canberra will block some of the youngsters over there. Bailey simonsson is a Sydney boy (I think) would be a handy back up, athletic and fairly cheap I imagine

Yeah, he was a Dog's junior.
Very talented player.

We should ask the questions.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Cotric going back to Canberra will block some of the youngsters over there. Bailey simonsson is a Sydney boy (I think) would be a handy back up, athletic and fairly cheap I imagine

He’d be a good pick up. Maybe we can keep talking with Canberra about a few of their players

We are definitely short in the backline especially centres

 

[WT2K]

Cotric going back to Canberra will block some of the youngsters over there. Bailey simonsson is a Sydney boy (I think) would be a handy back up, athletic and fairly cheap I imagine

Think Bailey would be a solid pick-up.

 

[Demps]

Cotric going back to Canberra will block some of the youngsters over there. Bailey simonsson is a Sydney boy (I think) would be a handy back up, athletic and fairly cheap I imagine

Think Bailey would be a solid pick-up.

Walks straight into the starting team I reckon.