Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

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Who does everyone have as starting centre/most likely to make the top 17 out of Milne and Fonua (assuming that they're both here next year)?
I'd go with Fonua, but haven't seen enough of Milne to make a fair judgement.
That said, I'd take Mann over both in a heartbeat. Caught the utility bug at St George but I'd definitely make room for him.

Milne in the centres with Suli. Fonua is better suited to the wing.
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Who does everyone have as starting centre/most likely to make the top 17 out of Milne and Fonua (assuming that they're both here next year)?
I'd go with Fonua, but haven't seen enough of Milne to make a fair judgement.
That said, I'd take Mann over both in a heartbeat. Caught the utility bug at St George but I'd definitely make room for him.

Milne in the centres with Suli. Fonua is better suited to the wing.

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What about rouna rumour?
 
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Who does everyone have as starting centre/most likely to make the top 17 out of Milne and Fonua (assuming that they're both here next year)?
I'd go with Fonua, but haven't seen enough of Milne to make a fair judgement.
That said, I'd take Mann over both in a heartbeat. Caught the utility bug at St George but I'd definitely make room for him.

Milne in the centres with Suli. Fonua is better suited to the wing.
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Yes agree 100%.
 
Drew Hutchinson has been told to look elsewhere. Would be nice for depth.

If Broncos play Jack Bird at lock I see a change in the way the game is played and other teams will follow.

I really see Hutchinson as that kind of ball playing lock.
 
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I think Matt Mcilwrick has signed elsewhere. No other reason he would only be given 23 mins today?
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He wasn't playing well and Liddle certainly was. I just saw it as Ivan going with the hot hand - he's done so previously when MM was having a stormer.
 
MM is a defensive hooker whilst Liddle offers plenty in attack. We were chasing points so Cleary kept him on. He had a blinder as well.
 
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I think Matt Mcilwrick has signed elsewhere. No other reason he would only be given 23 mins today?

He wasn't playing well and Liddle certainly was. I just saw it as Ivan going with the hot hand - he's done so previously when MM was having a stormer.
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Je was involved im a motor car accident just prior to the Game. Do I believe that Had a lot to do with It.
 
After watching the Manly v Raiders game, I realised how good Jorge Taufua is. He is only 25 and is a very strong winger. Then I saw that he is OFF-CONTRACT for 2017! Tigers, sign this fella up! Just image him and taane milne together as an outside combination. That would be lethal.
 
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After watching the Manly v Raiders game, I realised how good Jorge Taufua is. He is only 25 and is a very strong winger. Then I saw that he is OFF-CONTRACT for 2017! Tigers, sign this fella up! Just image him and taane milne together as an outside combination. That would be lethal.
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Barrett reported he has injured his ACL and is out for the year. No thanks.
 
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Does anyone know if we have signed Morgan Boyle and William Bugden. I know we where rumoured to be looking at / talking to them. Cheers
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Don't know where you're getting your info from but, this is the first time I've heard us connected to those players. Do you have a source?

Morgan Boyle - Gold Coast Titans.
Age: 20
Position: Prop
Height: 194cm
Weight: 111kg

William Bugden - Northern Pride
Age: 23
Position: Prop
Height: 192cm
Weight: 115kg
 
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Does anyone know if we have signed Morgan Boyle and William Bugden. I know we where rumoured to be looking at / talking to them. Cheers

Don't know where you're getting your info from but, this is the first time I've heard us connected to those players. Do you have a source?

Morgan Boyle - Gold Coast Titans.
Age: 20
Position: Prop
Height: 194cm
Weight: 111kg

William Bugden - Northern Pride
Age: 23
Position: Prop
Height: 192cm
Weight: 115kg
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Well they have size!
 
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Does anyone know if we have signed Morgan Boyle and William Bugden. I know we where rumoured to be looking at / talking to them. Cheers
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I haven't heard or seen anything for weeks on either front.
 
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wouldnt it be hilarious Klemmer left his bash buddy in the lurch :smiley:

Klemmer would not be a good buy. I don't believe he would be worth the asking price and am not that impressed with his play. Matulino and Packer represent far better value.

Matulino/Packer/Klemmer will give us grunt and aggression. Big meter eaters. Fast play the balls. Best forward pack we would have ever had.

8\. Ben Matulino
9\. Jacob Liddle
10\. Russell Packer
11\. Chris McQueen
12\. Esan Marsters
13\. David Klemmer
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Hardly think Masters is better than Taylor Milky.
 
2 positions in our 30 man squad that I am wondering about and wanted to get peoples thoughts are

1\. Back up halfback
2\. 3rd hooker

We need a backup halfback for any injuried to brooks as while I see if Josh Reynolds was injured Lolohea could play 5/8 or Gamble could come up I don't think any of them could take on the half role so we need a backup halfback and this year has shown that Littlejohn isn't up to that role. Now it is hard to find a quality halfback to play backup when they may not play FG at all so it limits oiur options

As for hooker - we have 2 hookers not playing the 80 minutes but if we are going with a 2 hooker approach then we need a back up hooker which this year is Balin in theory who has been injured. For example even today if McIlwrick or Liddle got injured I don't know what would happen as i'm not sure either is an 80 min proposition McIlwrick with his knees and Liddle being 20\. I assume Ballin will retire

At hooker I wouldnt mind getting Cherrington back as a NSW cup hooker it hasnt worked at the Sharks and he has a history here

At halfback I don't know if Littlejohn is good enough as a backup half but then again will you get better options as a backup on back up money but I was thinking Drew Hutchinson from the Dragons given they have signed Hunt and will hang onto McCrone or SHaun Nona from the Dragons reserves or Isacc John who I think played NRL under Cleary at Penrith
 
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Drew Hutchinson has been told to look elsewhere. Would be nice for depth.

If Broncos play Jack Bird at lock I see a change in the way the game is played and other teams will follow.

I really see Hutchinson as that kind of ball playing lock.
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I see ET as that player
 
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