1\. Lazarus - has an x factor about him, and is quality when running the ball.
2\. Tuqiri - Big and Strong. Runs hard, breaks the line, and will finish nicely. Good under the high ball.
3\. Ayshford - Needs to bulk up a bit more, but his awkward running style is a problem for any defence.
4\. Lawrence - One of the all rounders. A rock in defence and attack. Will play for NSW eventually.
5\. Tuiaki - I think we all know what he is capable of. Opposition hate to tackle him - perfect.
6\. Marshall - Now a more mature player, and a leader. He pulls the rabbit out of the hat. Improved defence.
7\. Moltzen - This is his home. Completes the meaning of 'combination' in the halves. Great runner, and find the gaps.
8\. Gibbs - Hits hard in defence, makes metres, and slows things down when we are back pedalling in defence.
9\. Farah - Heart and Soul of team. Controls the speed of the game via the ruck, and has creativity second to none.
10\. Galloway - Another future rep player. Has blossomed in the past 12 months and gets us out of trouble often.
11\. Fulton - Not as big as other second rowers, but is a good ball player and makes a mountain of tackles.
12\. Ellis - Standout performer in first season, has started where he left off. The most consistent in the team
13\. Heighington - Monster workload. Should be interchanged with flanagan and have shorter bursts.
14\. Flanagan - Can play a number of positions but is suited to 2nd Row, Lock. Loves to tackle - we need that hunger.
15\. Fifita - He is big enough, and has enough mongrel to make it. Keep him in, he is very capable.
16\. Payten - A seasoned first grader, has the experience and leadership, and is a good ball player.
17\. Taumata - Another X factor player. Has speed, a good step & passing game. Stay out of trouble Arana, and you could do anything.
Thats my honest assessment of our best team at full fitness. You might be shocked at some of the exclusions. But thats the team that could work the best.
Moors - Needs more time to get his fitness levels up, and figure out the right time to off load. There have been a few silly errors from him so far. He will be huge for us through out this year, no doubt.
Cayless - Needs to gain full fitness, and some kind of form before being included in the team, until then, he is a dead weight on the bench, and the bench players need to impact on the game.
Schirnack - A tough one to leave out. Im sure in times of injury this season, he will be able to fill in admirably, and make a name for himself
Mataka - This guy is a fine player. If we dont utilise him soon, he will go to another club. He has the makings of a first grade player.
Dwyer - A first grade possibility. Has great size and strength. Would not be out of place if injuries occur.
Beau Ryan - Its tough to leave this guy out, cause he has performed his duties every week. But when you have guys like Tuiaki and Tuqiri - its an understandable omission. Im still a fan of Beau Ryan.
Rob Lui - Has done nothing wrong, but has also done nothing. He will progress nicely and im sure be a great addition to the team.
Daniela and Brown. I dont rate either of them and think they were a waste of money. We have better juniors in Pritchard and Akeripa.
Our depth is good, and once this team gels, and communicates defensively - they are going to be a force, regardless of a few ordinary results here and there.
Just my thoughts, feel free to digress :slight_smile:
