GNR4LIFE
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You’re assuming both of them live up to expectations.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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Magpie_Magic
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Agree,
But Luai has only lately become a chance so with a dearth if quality halves going for him seems a compulsion.
Magpie_Magic
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Brooks had his worst year ever.........the lack of off season preparation tipped him over.
Magpie_Magic
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Buttface
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Are you saying 200 pass wasn’t enough?
Magpie_Magic
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Brooks and Api along with Bateman couldn't practice.😉
hammertime
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14, depending on TDS, or left right out. Sink or swim. It's not something we've done in a long time, but we need that competition.
Tiger_Yoshi
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Its called screwing the cap of your opposition….have you ever been the underbidder at a house auction…you walk away feeling good knowing you made the buyer pay top dollar
hammertime
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For once, we might need to make a difficult decision and offload a high calibre player, like Penrith. That's what that means. If we bought them at good value, then we shouldn't have to subsidise.
weststigers
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I honestly think Fainu looks the more likely based on his performances in cup. He just looks more composed. In saying that, there is limited footage to make a real assessment.
He is only 18 though and has played only 6 games for Blacktown Workers. Hopefully he is another Jahream.
If he is not the outright pick at 6, he will get time at 14 to cover hooker and slot into the halves. TDS will probably get sporadic game time throughout the season as he is still developing. Between that, injuries and Origin (Api), he will get a bench spot for plenty of game time at the very least.
The issue for Sullivan is he is 80kg and needs to defend in the front line. He will be targeted in a big way. Needs to put on some size.
Or indicative of a club with no halves! Remember wakeham played more than half a season and No Doueihi and brooks was injured and half way out the door!
Really, realllly don't want to lose Blore for Olam. Terrible idea.
Blore will become a beast with regular footy. Just because he's had a bad run of injuries, doesn't mean it's going to keep happening.
Not sure about the potential Luai signing... just don't think he's the type of player that would succeed here. His attitude stinks when things don't go his way, where at Penrith they usually do.
Blore will become a beast with regular footy. Just because he's had a bad run of injuries, doesn't mean it's going to keep happening.
Not sure about the potential Luai signing... just don't think he's the type of player that would succeed here. His attitude stinks when things don't go his way, where at Penrith they usually do.
Magpies1969
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Love all the comments on Luai.
He is a quality player who has won 3 Grand Finals, played State of Origin and played for his country.
That to me is a dream NRL career even if he never plays again.
I feel he will be another Adam Blair if he leaves Penrith. I feel he works well in their system with a quality spine and awesome forward pack. The connection Penrith players have is something you can not buy.
Stephen Crighton will be a huge loss to the Penrith (one try in 4 consecutive Grand Finals) and his loss will bring them back to the pack. Crighton makes the halves look great as he finishes off their work with tries or set up his winger. Crighton would have been a game changer for WT but good luck to the Canterbury Panthers in 2024.
$800,000 is still decent money a year and he can continue to succeed in a team that will continue to play finals each year and more premierships.
I know WT need quality to move from back to back Wooden Spoons but to me Luai is not the solution.
As much as WT need a quality Centre I would not swap Blore for Olam. Noffo yes but Blore no way.
He is a quality player who has won 3 Grand Finals, played State of Origin and played for his country.
That to me is a dream NRL career even if he never plays again.
I feel he will be another Adam Blair if he leaves Penrith. I feel he works well in their system with a quality spine and awesome forward pack. The connection Penrith players have is something you can not buy.
Stephen Crighton will be a huge loss to the Penrith (one try in 4 consecutive Grand Finals) and his loss will bring them back to the pack. Crighton makes the halves look great as he finishes off their work with tries or set up his winger. Crighton would have been a game changer for WT but good luck to the Canterbury Panthers in 2024.
$800,000 is still decent money a year and he can continue to succeed in a team that will continue to play finals each year and more premierships.
I know WT need quality to move from back to back Wooden Spoons but to me Luai is not the solution.
As much as WT need a quality Centre I would not swap Blore for Olam. Noffo yes but Blore no way.
Agree, apart from Large to 2nd row. What about Galvin?
magpies forever
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It was also in indictment of our halves in not being able to get the ball to the backline after the forwards had done a good job in getting to a good position. Weve now, finally addressed the halves problem that has been staring us in the face for years. Onwards and upwards- hopefully a lot better than last by the end of 24 season.
GNR4LIFE
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Signing 2 unproven rookies, and a dude who hasn’t played NRL in 5 years is hardly grounds to say with confidence that we have addressed the halves issue. At this point, it’s still only shuffling deck chairs.
supercoach
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Been down this track way to many times with potential high profile signings to even get vaguely excited. This will drag on and on and at the eleventh hour he will either stay at the Panthers or accept a offer for half the coin at the Dogs or the Chooks
GNR4LIFE
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Honestly, I don’t think his douchebag personality would fit in at Bondi.
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