TurnStyle
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Look, I have to have a bit of a grape about these horrible puns....Does that increase his currant status. 😀
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Look, I have to have a bit of a grape about these horrible puns....Does that increase his currant status. 😀
Heath 'Craig Wing' Mason!I see potential in him becoming a very good 9 instantly if that’s the path they see for him.
I reckon Robert’s will move into the middle as a lock . He reminds me of the Butcher brothers and Matterson. Skilful but a little slow for the edge.I'd leave Sultana in Flegg tbh. no doubt there needs to be some stability around some players and how they're developed (Mapapalangi, Mason and Luke Lau getting moved about case in point), but that's on Benji and Betsey. they need to be better at that for whoever is due in the seat next.
I think Sultana's strength is in identifying which players can be developed and transitioned quickly from SG to Flegg. those over 21 identified for higher honours will likely be training with the top squad and under the tutelage of the FG staff anyway. for that reason I'd leave him there.
additionally, I'm really curious to see who transitions permanently to Cup from this Flegg crop. having Broederlow, Saukuru, Roberts and Godinet all on the books means a couple will miss out, and Taupau-Moors will do well to lock down a spot on the pine pending what happens in preseason. nice to have depth, but again I have no idea what transpires.
Haywood will obviously push his way thru and Tavana will likely lock down the right sting in Cup, but I've got no idea where Liles, Mataale, Matai and Lanyon end up. less worried about the Taotua's, Delaney, Deninger etc cause they've got another year of Flegg to go.
One of my favourite players. Brilliant 'around the ankles' tackler. Great combination with Wayne Wigham in the centres.Denis Bendall
He is the only one consistently hitting the ball up with speed....if he was 20kg heavier he would be an absolute weapon.Yeah I see what your saying with May. If he could work on his ball playing, as I feel its very slow and predictable, he could be a very good 80 minute lock. He would need a huge off season learning how to play straight and pass both ways though.
On Twal, it is hugely underestimated the role he took on this year being the leader in line speed. His line speed was consistently much faster than any player we have had for years and should be an example for others to get to. IMO Twal had a very solid and consistent year and played an important role within our pack. He improved his game in many ways, more leg speed, footwork, and offloaded more. Defensively his line speed was very important like I said. I just dont know why many dont like him. People get obsessed with the islander impact of middles, but I actually like Twal off the bench. For me he adds a different impact in that role. He comes on and lifts line speed and uses his leg speed and quirky running through the middle. That combined with a genuine impact prop coming on with him and its a good mix.
Time to prune it back a bit you think?Look, I have to have a bit of a grape about these horrible puns....
They’re a bit out of dateTime to prune it back a bit you think?
They can't unless the NRL approves it. If it is someone like Trbojevic trying to take a pay cut to help the clubs salary cap they will not approve it. If it is someone looking to get change clubs they usually do.Thought a player couldn’t take a pay cut per year on an exiting contract unless they extended the years when they moved clubs?
Do you mean toilet humour?Thanks. No wonder I didn't know what it was. Not a fan of Jim Carry's 'humour' - he's about as funny as Reece Walsh.
Defence in the middle could be a concern though right?I see potential in him becoming a very good 9 instantly if that’s the path they see for him.
fair chance he’s in line for one in 2027 I reckon. been our most consistent player in Flegg this year.Ive got no intel on it, but just based on performance I reckon it’s a fair chance another club will put Max Taotua on a Development Deal if we cannot find something for him.
I don't know why but Jim Carry's slapstick style of humour just doesn't work for me; neither does Walsh either as a toilet or the plumber. I know there are lots of fans out there when it comes to Carrey.Do you mean toilet humour?
Denis and a very good player.Denis Bendall
I have not seen him miss or struggle with front on defence, his defensive issues are when defending on an edge and reaching to make tackles.Defence in the middle could be a concern though right?
I'd still look at Zyon Maiu'u as that impact middle.
By the Rivers of Babylon …there we sat down ..
Yeah we wept … when we remembered Zyon..,
I’m hoping for more … someone more established ..although he might become something…
I think Richo needs to ride that hot hand
Champion @Tom Shines, mate, you know I can't get that song out of my head now ..... 😉
i liked this Maiu'u guy when he was brought up a month ago, seem's like a potential cheapie looking for a homeAdditionally- Maiu'u signed a 2 year deal with the Bulldogs, so unless you are extending the deal, it's a 1 year 'prove it' contract for a 22 year old athlete with well acknowledged ability.
As many have said- there's not a 'lot' available. Here's one. And he isn't stopping the club from spending big elsewhere.