Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

So a few things about some actual Wests players.
Luke Jack has put on about 7kg's over the off season and he's a 100% better player for it. He was getting dominated last year. Charlie Murray also seems bigger . Well done to our conditioning team.

We now have an abundance of backrowers who can fill in and do a job for the team when you add Saukuru, Goginet, Tapau-Moors, Geyer and Roberts to our starters. It's a huge improvement from the dark days of starting Seyfarth and Sukkar.

Makasini has to start. He's physically ready and mentally very confident. He's already the best centre at the club.

Finally Attard is a star in the making. Before offering Bula silly money they need to keep in mind that Attard is an Nrl starter in 2027.

Good post. If we can re-sign Bula, the contract is in place and WTs is in a strong position. If other clubs come calling, we are in a position to determine what occurs. Logan Brookes also appears to be a really good footballer.

 

[Lestronge]

But the manager works at the behest of the player. If Lomax isn't instructing him to engage with 360 and Storm then he wouldn't be. The buck stops with Lomax not his manager.

It’s a bit interesting though that the only players who were spoken about defecting have the same manager. Both are now without a club . I think Papenhuyzen was just looking for a t20 like payday where he could take it easy on his body . There’s been a huge breakdown here . Yes it’s the players decision ultimately , but you can only make a decision on the advice you’re given / information you have . Something has gone majorly wrong here .
Clinton Schifcoske has done untold damage to his reputation . Whether it’s fair or not .

 

[Oscar Martinez]

Kit was very good last night, but Kit was very good in a trial last year and then wasn't given an opportunity after that.
I think he's a much better option than Bunty on the bench.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Attard looks the goods, but is he a better fullback than Logan Brookes ?

They're both great prospects and we can bring them along through NSW Cup.

 

[Vicious]

Kit was very good last night, but Kit was very good in a trial last year and then wasn't given an opportunity after that.
I think he's a much better option than Bunty on the bench.

Although Kit did play very well in last seasons trial and had a decent season playing NSW Cup, he was not often as sharp and fast as you would like him to be for a middle forwards short in stature.
The most pleasing part of his game last night was his noticeably increased energy levels and his intent to hit top speed very quickly with ball in hand.
When he does this he is a weapon who can’t be left out of our NRL top 17.
My only criticism of Kit is he was still sitting back waiting for our opponents when defending in the first 20mins, we need him getting iup in their face and imposing himself defensively like we know he can.
Overall he should take a huge amount of confidence out of that game and I am very happy for him as you will not find a better human being than Kit.

 

[Demps]

So a few things about some actual Wests players.
Luke Jack has put on about 7kg's over the off season and he's a 100% better player for it. He was getting dominated last year. Charlie Murray also seems bigger . Well done to our conditioning team.

We now have an abundance of backrowers who can fill in and do a job for the team when you add Saukuru, Godinet, Tapau-Moors, Geyer and Roberts to our starters. It's a huge improvement from the dark days of starting Seyfarth and Sukkar.

Makasini has to start. He's physically ready and mentally very confident. He's already the best centre at the club.

Finally Attard is a star in the making. Before offering Bula silly money they need to keep in mind that Attard is an Nrl starter in 2027.

This is a good post.

I noticed Will Craig and Tavana look bigger also.
And Attard looks much bigger than his photo suggested.

Kitt is an absolute unit too.
He will run through some players this year.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

His manager would not have pursued this unless there was interest from other clubs. The best outcome is a court ruling which upholds the Eel's contractual position. The Storm having to surrender a player the Eels' want for Lomax's signing is best for the NRL.

That’s not the best position impacting another player who doesn’t want to leave the Storm.

Have zero issues making the Eels have to find a spot and cash to keep him for multiple years. Would have larger impacts to them.

 

[magpies forever]

Great post champion @Oscar Martinez - liked your thinking. ✅

Reckon Attard may have put a hole in Moses / Bula blackmail of the club.