just needs to be resolved before Jan training resumes ideally so they can pre-season as a team.
Jackson Hastings #251
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Jedi_Tiger
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if Sheens wants Brooks at 7 for 2023
If Sheens wants Hastings at 13 for 2023
if Hastings wants to play 7 in 2023
makes sense
Try and send Hastings to Newcastle to play 7
Get klemmer to Tigers in 2023
As for 2024
let that sort itself out with Brooks and douhie and whether they are signed or not
pawsandclaws1
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Strider
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Hastings at lock. He isn't a halfback. He is a captain though.
I think its more simple than that & doubt Hastings, Brooks and AD move to another club in 23 unless its a crucial player gain (one Benji wants into his 1st year) or a replacement for the halves for 23 is signed up.
We have roster spots free & we have salary cap space - we don't need to let anyone go. Of the players we have mention Klemmer, Leniu, Frizell etc they are all off contract in 24 anyway so if we really wanted them beyond 23 we could sign them past that.
For 24, it would surprise me if Sheens is waiting till Jan/Feb on Brooks given how vocal Sheens has been about wanting Brooks here. Not many coaches are that vocal about players like Sheens has been for Brooks. He has been very direct on the topic as well.
The only reason we would wait to close out a deal with Brooks/AD/Hastings is either they want it delayed to see how pre-season training shapes them structure/position wise or we are waiting on Moses & some other high profile halves on the hit list decisions - if they don't come then we fall back to those. Right now it's high risk scenario we are in but that's why when you're at the bottom it's never fast to go from last to being a contender.
tony soprano
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History shows sheens likes a zippy 7.
Hastings is never going to be the 7 he's pretty slow.
Hastings is never going to be the 7 he's pretty slow.
Stuart and Prince were also great leaders on the field that steered the team around. Unfortunately what one has the other lacks.
tony soprano
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Man he taking the piss being considered a 13.
Seemed to be a little clever on a few fronts, Or is it just me?
He's been doing it for ages.
Liking posts on Twitter from fans advocating for him to be the #7, replying to fans saying you don't need to be fast to be a half etc.
He'll need all the support he can get,
What other club is he getting the 7 at in Sydney / Wollongong?
It's 7 for us or bust, He plays ressies somewhere or somewhere else for us.
Halbrowne61
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Maybe that’s why he makes “friends” everywhere he goes ?
Lot of people don’t dig underlying sarcasm !
Tim Sheens
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I don't blame him for that, even though I don't agree with him, but I did for the initial couple of weeks before the coaches here quickly worked him out.
Haven't seen him as a permanent half since then, but certainly a 13 and as back-up for the halves and hooker.
Wasn't he already often playing a utility role through 2021 in the UK before coming to WT, and maybe those watching more if it than me can confirm?
It's not me then, That Sarcasm is like a 2nd language to me....
finnzo
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If he just embraced this hole playing 13 thing he would absolutely kill it. If he’s starting 13 next year and puts in a decent off season in he will smash it
tony soprano
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Did he say anything about about current situation?
Few sly / cheeky digs here and there that he couldn't say too much on some things because he didn't want to lose his spot in the Squad.
Tiger-ferret
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He wants to win. He has a crack and embraces others who have a crack as well. He always supports his team mates publicly.
I like what he brings to the team!
