BAGNF05
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We have had some āspecialā teams under the past administration.Can we have Wakeham in special teams brought on for goal kicking ? š
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We have had some āspecialā teams under the past administration.Can we have Wakeham in special teams brought on for goal kicking ? š
Jorgensen would have been great in our backline. Possibly too late to get him back nowThe winger from the wallabies. How can we let talent like that slip away, it shows if management arnt on the ball with it all it affect everything. Not only was the boardroom a joke but even our ability to sustain success through our juniors for about 7 years was non existent.
Can't see Galvin sticking around whilst the club piles halves around him. Much has changed since he signed with the club.Whoever got our pathways actually developing top tier talent again deserves credit. It's been a long time since I have been this confident in the young players we have coming through.
I always thought that Papenhuyzen was the last great player we developed. He signed for Melbourne in 2017, meaning it's been 6 years since we had a player with a superstar ceiling in our system. That's a long time for fans like us to have no hope for the season, no hope that there are good players coming through that we just have to wait a couple of years for them to develop.
Have a feeling we have at least one player of that quality in this next batch of kids coming through who are just starting to turn 18. Lachlan Galvin may even be one of them. The kid is š„. If you thought Jahream Bula was good, wait until you see what some of these other guys can do. Now imagine them all on the same team. We could have happy days ahead of us.
Yeah center is our biggest weak point also think we are a workhorse winger short also.
We can try and bank on Tupou, Staines, Feledy & Galvin but that will take a while to happen. Donāt see Naden, Toa, AD, AJ (maybe forward utility value being an exception) being in the squad for long.
Can't see Galvin sticking around whilst the club piles halves around him. Much has changed since he signed with the club.
Not hard to get out of contracts these days. Mansfield and Reilly were contracted for 2024.Wellā¦ he has signed to the end of 2026 ā¦
Not hard to get out of contracts these days. Mansfield and Reilly were contracted for 2024.
If Luai is signed it comes down to how flexible/willing some of these guys are to play in other positions.Letās hope all four of Sullivan, Latu Fainu, Lachlan Galvin and Onitoni Large fulfill their potential while playing for Wests Tigers and stick with the cub long term.
Not sure how that happens if we sign Luai for 5 years from 2025 ?
If Luai is signed it comes down to how flexible/willing some of these guys are to play in other positions.
I would think Large could be sold on a start to 1st grade in the centres and then halves when Luai finishes up (he would still only be 22/23 by this point).
Fainu probably has the inside running for the other halves spot long term, but needs to earn it. Sullivan likewise will need to earn it otherwise would possibly be more suited to a 14 role.
Lightening struck us on the arse once 2005.I think Ive heard this before š
Wow. Dont buy one of the best in their position because we have kids in their teens coming thru?Thanks for the info. It is good to learn Richardson's thinking in terms of Fonua-Blake. I am pleased he is considering our junior talent in player acquisitions.
Thatās how I see it.If Luai is signed it comes down to how flexible/willing some of these guys are to play in other positions.
I would think Large could be sold on a start to 1st grade in the centres and then halves when Luai finishes up (he would still only be 22/23 by this point).
Fainu probably has the inside running for the other halves spot long term, but needs to earn it. Sullivan likewise will need to earn it otherwise would possibly be more suited to a 14 role.
Really hope Galvin fills out and plays 2nd row so we can keep him, but really sounds like he wants to play 6.
We really need to create a winning culture at the club, as this could also help encourage players to stick around.
I think there will be at least 1 casualty if Luai is signed.
Even if the sky falls and that turns out to be true, It doesnāt matter if luai is still the better player.Thatās how I see it.
If we lived in a perfect world we could keep them all and move these young players who have their hearts set on becoming NRL halves to other positions, but reality is we will lose 2-3 of them if we sign Luai.
I think Richo correctly pointed out that you need to maintain flexibility within the cap to be able to act when necessity or opportunity occurs. And our middles are not our weakest link. That is why he and Benji pulled the plug on the AFB offer.Wow. Dont buy one of the best in their position because we have kids in their teens coming thru?
If you have 3 very talented juniors in the same age group the chances are none make it, is higher than all 3. Obviously 1 making it is the highest.
TBH, i think he feels we need laui more
What is the logic of this question? If all of them fulfill their potential, then we will lose one of Sullivan, Fainu or Galvin...you can't play 3 halves. Will you then complain we shouldn't have signed Sullivan because it blocks Galvin or Fainu? It's just such a strange take. Have you thought about what happens if they all don't fulfil their potential?Letās hope all four of Sullivan, Latu Fainu, Lachlan Galvin and Onitoni Large fulfill their potential while playing for Wests Tigers and stick with the cub long term.
Not sure how that happens if we sign Luai for 5 years from 2025 ?
What is the logic of this question? If all of them fulfill their potential, then we will lose one of Sullivan, Fainu or Galvin...you can't play 3 halves. Will you then complain we shouldn't have signed Sullivan because it blocks Galvin or Fainu? It's just such a strange take. Have you thought about what happens if they all don't fulfil their potential?
It's totally plausible that you can give first grade time to players in alternate positions until such time as the spot opens up, through injury, drop in form, retirement or release.
We have supposedly signed Sullivan and Latu Fainu on deals rumoured to be worth around 400 - 500k per season.What is the logic of this question? If all of them fulfill their potential, then we will lose one of Sullivan, Fainu or Galvin...you can't play 3 halves. Will you then complain we shouldn't have signed Sullivan because it blocks Galvin or Fainu? It's just such a strange take. Have you thought about what happens if they all don't fulfil their potential?
It's totally plausible that you can give first grade time to players in alternate positions until such time as the spot opens up, through injury, drop in form, retirement or release.
What is the logic of this question? If all of them fulfill their potential, then we will lose one of Sullivan, Fainu or Galvin...you can't play 3 halves. Will you then complain we shouldn't have signed Sullivan because it blocks Galvin or Fainu? It's just such a strange take. Have you thought about what happens if they all don't fulfil their potential?
It's totally plausible that you can give first grade time to players in alternate positions until such time as the spot opens up, through injury, drop in form, retirement or release.
Da Silva will get his shot eventually. Koroisau will retire in the next 2 or 3 years. 14 should be either Sullivan or FainuEveryone keeps saying Bud might be 14ā¦
What is the plan for Da Silva ? he is going to need to be groomed to take over from Api right?
Doubt you carrying both on the bench,,,
Api signed till end of 2026. The biggest loser out of everyone will be Simpkin.Da Silva will get his shot eventually. Koroisau will retire in the next 2 or 3 years. 14 should be either Sullivan or Fainu
Not really. It's an honour to play for the Magpies.Api signed till end of 2026. The biggest loser out of everyone will be Simpkin.