Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tony soprano]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

Centre

Centre, utility or move to the 13. Knowing AD he won't be happy with centre or bench utility.

 

[cochise]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

Centre

Centre, utility or move to the 13. Knowing AD he won't be happy with centre or bench utility.

Peachy at 13 in my eyes, AD centre especially after missing off season.

 

[JC99]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

 

[tony soprano]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

What round is he expected back roughly?

 

[needsanewusername]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

 

[cochise]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

 

[needsanewusername]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

Yes agreed. He is in a bit of a spot. Let’s see how he recovers.

 

[JC99]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

And? If they're scoring and creating tries it doesn't matter. Doueihi scored and assisted plenty of tries despite not being super fast.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

And? If they're scoring and creating tries it doesn't matter. Doueihi scored and assisted plenty of tries despite not being super fast.

Doueihi used his size most of the time.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

And? If they're scoring and creating tries it doesn't matter. Doueihi scored and assisted plenty of tries despite not being super fast.

What they are doing is putting enormous pressure on the outside backs to make the breaks due to lack of pace. I would have a Madden/Brooks halves combination. Hastings at 14.

 

[cochise]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

Yes agreed. He is in a bit of a spot. Let’s see how he recovers.

I still like him as a 6 but really want to see him creating room for the outside players. I really liked how he played in the Broncos game.

 

[The_Patriot]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

 

[The_Patriot]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

I prefer Madden over Hastings.

The less threatening option no doubt

Brooks and Madden? Mmmm.

 

[weststigerman]

Who's the back up Fullback now...?

If Israel Ogden is still with the club, he's an option. And the other option is Dillon although he's going to need a big pre-season in the gym.

Not sure those guys would be in the Top 30 and would have to wait till Rd 10 or so to get a run..

Hopefully Laurie stays fit or you would assume Hastings since he has played there for Wigan quite a few times this year..

Nofoaluma at fullback doesn't fill me with confidence..

Fullback options (perhaps not round one, pending fitness, but options for the season)

Laurie
Doueihi
Hastings
Kepaoa
Dillon

Not a huge amount of proven quality but a number of players who can do a job and a youngster with huge potential.

Peachey?

Peachey is an interesting one. I feel like he doesn't really like being a utility player but instead would prefer a permanent position. I wonder how we'll use him.

Has to play lock almost every week for us

I thought that was going to be Hastings position?

Think that was mostly a smokescreen to be honest... he's talking about playing in the halves or off the bench. There's no reason you would sign Hastings as a lock and then sign peachey as a lock a few months later - Hastings will be pushing for a halves spot.

Agreed, Hastings and Peachy would fill similar roles in the lock position. I think Hastings really is the only choice at 6 to start the season.

AD and twal were on a sen podcast this week. Ad still keen on the 6 position. If Hastings and Brooks fire where does AD best fit in the team?

He could be moved to centre but I think he'll come back to the 6 jersey. Hastings and Brooks compete for the 7

Hastings and Doueihi would be the slowest halves combination in the history of slow halves combinations.

Quick between the ears though

And that is more important for halves.

Also, this year Doueihi ran down DCE from well behind him after he took an intercept, and I'd back Hastings to outpace Foran so we have Manly covered.

 

[needsanewusername]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

Yes agreed. He is in a bit of a spot. Let’s see how he recovers.

I still like him as a 6 but really want to see him creating room for the outside players. I really liked how he played in the Broncos game.

I did as well, but it was a false dawn…Broncs defence was embarrassing garbage that day.
The reality check came as soon as we played a top 8 side, coincidentally the very next week.

 

[cochise]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

Yes agreed. He is in a bit of a spot. Let’s see how he recovers.

I still like him as a 6 but really want to see him creating room for the outside players. I really liked how he played in the Broncos game.

I did as well, but it was a false dawn…Broncs defence was embarrassing garbage that day.
The reality check came as soon as we played a top 8 side, coincidentally the very next week.

It is precisely what he needs to work on though.

 

[Camel2281]

Doueihi can’t play centre. His defence is suspect and his speed, which was already low grade, will be further hampered by his injury.

He has a lot to work on as a 6 and really needed this off season.

He was rated in the top 5 5/8ths in the NRL