Tom Shines
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Maybe he just needs a change of scene away from the constantly angry and unhappy Bellyache.
the rest of his team seem happy enough..; and Blore is busting his ass to join him
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Maybe he just needs a change of scene away from the constantly angry and unhappy Bellyache.
Haven’t known of too many players in the last 20 years that needed a change of scenery away from Melbourne. Do players need a break from being in a perennial top 4 side? Feel like a holiday in September for a change?Maybe he just needs a change of scene away from the constantly angry and unhappy Bellyache.
If Melbourne takes on 50% of the freight then it might be worth the punt.Maybe he just needs a change of scene away from the constantly angry and unhappy Bellyache.
Is that a real question?If Melbourne takes on 50% of the freight then it might be worth the punt.
In saying that, who gets pushed down the pecking order, AJ or Star?
Yes - they call it reserve grade…And what about Feledy? We should be giving him as much opportunity to prove himself.
uhhh isn’t Tumeth being shopped around? feel like it’s been touched on multiple times that he’s been told if he wants to stay then Cup is his ceiling.Both are held in high regard by the club and are not going anywhere anytime soon.
Both are very strong, aggressive and have plenty of natural football smarts.
Big year ahead for both, but you don’t see many young players as strong and aggressive as these two.
Lack of size not an issue for either as they are comparable to plenty of NRL stars in their positions at the same age, they both simply need to get extremely fit and play with high energy.
You can throw Faagatu into the same category as he’s not at all big for a middle forward, but highly aggressive and the determining factor will be how willing he is to get himself extremely fit and play with the high energy that makes aggressive smaller forwards so valuable.
AJ looks to be converting to a backrower given what we’ve seen in preseason photos. also makes sense if Blore is moving on due to a clear lack of quality on the edge beyond Papali’i and Bateman.If Melbourne takes on 50% of the freight then it might be worth the punt.
In saying that, who gets pushed down the pecking order, AJ or Star? And what about Feledy? We should be giving him as much opportunity to prove himself.
Plenty of examples proving the opposite.Olam's contract was extended to 2026. Bellyache doesn't let go of good players unless there are issues with performance or attitude. That speaks volumes.
Like all those forwards that defected to the Dolphins? Everyone is different.the rest of his team seem happy enough..; and Blore is busting his ass to join him
We will be if the players push through. More fronts coming through than seconds.We are in no way "front row heavy"
Serious question, in terms of body shape and size, what’s the difference between Spencer Leniu amd Pole? I’d say no difference, the enforcer aspect comes through aggression and desire to bash through a line. Do I see it differently or do others agree?yes we do. his name is Fonua Pole. Chris Fa’agutu is also in that mould. they aren’t your brick shithouse body types but they can certainly be explosive enforcers.
near identical mate.Serious question, in terms of body shape and size, what’s the difference between Spencer Leniu amd Pole? I’d say no difference, the enforcer aspect comes through aggression and desire to bash through a line. Do I see it differently or do others agree?
Dont know about walking into those sides. He’s a bit of a bash them through the middle type, low skill all barge. And he seems to have lost his venom in his most crucial part of his game. Your taking him hoping the 30+ old Olam is going to recapture some old form. Nice bet for $600,000 for 3 years.
Just not worth the bet for me, with heaps of juniors coming through that needs spots. Remember Cronk wasn’t a half when he started. U can groom a player into another position.
When have we "DONE" that?U can groom a player into another position.
I’m going with never. Reynolds, just no and Chris Lawrence would never had played SRF for any other club but ours, he was average at best. I hate saying it bcoz he’s one our few one club players and a good bloke.When have we "DONE" that?
Chris Lawrence is the only example that worked for us, unless you count Josh Reynolds at Hooker
There are 2 halves to scoring:
the good halfback or 5/8 who sees the gap.
The back that runs through.
By biggest fear with signing Luai, is we sign a 5/8 becoming Halfback who has no actual backs he can put through a gap. Yes Nofa, for all his faults, Nofa can find the line.... But who else?
Were loosing an injury prone forward for a decent center who at his worst equals our best center
As much as I despised AJK at times last year, I think he could be a half-decent forward.AJ looks to be converting to a backrower given what we’ve seen in preseason photos.
At another club hopefully 🤞As much as I despised AJK at times last year, I think he could be a half-decent forward.
I agree with most of your points, apart from Naden being in the mix. I hope he proves us wrong.AJ looks to be converting to a backrower given what we’ve seen in preseason photos. also makes sense if Blore is moving on due to a clear lack of quality on the edge beyond Papali’i and Bateman.
Olam will obviously take one centre spot with To’a and Naden fighting it out for the other on the right. both are players who will either thrive due to the competition for spots or fade into obscurity.
as for Feledy I think in time he could unseat all three of them, but he is a long way off right now imo. his defence isn’t even NSW Cup standard, let alone first grade.
AJ looks to be converting to a backrower given what we’ve seen in preseason photos. also makes sense if Blore is moving on due to a clear lack of quality on the edge beyond Papali’i and Bateman.
Olam will obviously take one centre spot with To’a and Naden fighting it out for the other on the right. both are players who will either thrive due to the competition for spots or fade into obscurity.
as for Feledy I think in time he could unseat all three of them, but he is a long way off right now imo. his defence isn’t even NSW Cup standard, let alone first grade.
Pretty sure Matamua is seen as a smarter, Yeo-style lock. Between a few unforced errors, limited minutes and some floggings, he hasn't shown much at all. Still, he looks better than someone like Liam Fulton did at the same stage of his career.Been a few mentions of Matamua recently including by myself, I think he’s a long way away from FG from what I’ve seen.