Leilua has already been replaced by Papalii so that's not a concern. And Tamou has been excellent all this season
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Screw Matterson. No thank you to him coming back.
Yet despite his apparent slowness he scored more and also set up more tries than anyone else in the side last season. Guy is class
Yeah, his Mrs parents live down the road from me.
Was during lockdown, they must of came to visit.
He is huge in person.
Had a chat and he was very open and honest.
Speed2burn
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Yeah he played well individually last year but that got us to 13th
Just spitting facts lol
pawsandclaws1
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The next battle front will be the juniors. We have a few really good young Qlders plus our own excellent juniors. We need to make sure the best are secured and continue to identify, retain and develop them.
The blokes a grub and i dont even rate him as a player. Can't believe his name is even being mentioned. Crazy stuff.
TieDye
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Possible that Aitken may be released earlyā¦ but looking at other options?
Iād still look at Bird and Hopgood
Iād still look at Bird and Hopgood
pawsandclaws1
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Hopgood is a very good player and he would fit into the playing group the club is trying to build. Plus, he comes from a very good system.
It was the blue print for North Queensland.
I know itās a long season but it looks like their youth are developing nicely and being complemented by competitive and well balanced experienced men.
Do you see similar talent in our own youth?
Is the answer similar, include a couple of hard nosed senior first graders into the side?
Iāll admit we are starting to see more out of our roster than I thought to be possible.
TieDye
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I think he could be quite an important piece. Aitken is solid, but we already have some very solid forwards doing a great job.
Believe weāll be looking to aim higher in terms of bench props or reserve 2nd row/centre - one guy that falls in this bracket is Matt Doorey(?)
Unsure of spelling
Topine, Doorey, Seyfarth, Blore, Talau, Hopgood is a good mix of backrowers / bench players.
The warriors have remained competitive despite having no strike backrowers available with Tohu Harrisā ACL and playing Similar aged players, Katoa, Sironen, Murchie, Aitken
momo_amp_medo
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Letās put it this way so you may understand.
If he was with us right nowā¦.. he would be the first centre picked. OK?
twentyforty
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Centresā pay rate is going down, while back rowersā is going up. Back rowers are now hanging out on the edges. I guess if you want to be a 3/4 get a contract as a back rower?
TieDye
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Joey Leilua disagrees.
earl
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I'd order our centres and Momo like this. Doueihi, To'a, Roberts, Kepaoa, Talau, Momo and then Gildart.
So you are right in the context of Laurie, Nofo, Doueihi, Roberts and Talau all being injured.
momo_amp_medo
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Yep ā¦. thatās what Iām getting at.
earl
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It's not exactly a signing that makes a difference is it. I'd have him here for sure. I just don't think he makes a lot of teams in the comp if they are at full strength. He isn't a loss to lament.
Ryan P is a loss to lament. Luc is a loss to lament.
No way offa is left out of the back row. AD to centre - has the added bonus of improving our lack lustre centre debacle.
Do any of the in the know fellas know if the club are looking at Terrell May? He's only contracted to the Bears so is available now and is clocking up more metres at prop than anyone else in KOE Cup. Also you'd like to think that his brother on the wing for Penrith would be looked at as well seeing he will lose his spot for To'o
