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Just what we need, a winger who can't catch the ball.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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davey_farrell
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exactly!!! Flippers hands have actually got even worse since he left us a few years ago
Agree they need to give him, Andrews, and Attard reps in reggies to build their connections and develop their games. If what we hear is the case Latu should dominate which will build his confidence and prepare him for one position in 1st grade.
Tom Shines
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Haha … I was bagging out my Roosters supporting mate a month or two ago about this guy playing with them ..must be karma
Roar_Power
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Has Flips actually got worse though? I haven't watched him since he left.
Tom Shines
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He hasn’t played much first grade at two clubs since he moved on from us …so not a great sign …
davey_farrell
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yes he has, beyond aweful at Dolphins, watched a game at roosters and he wasnt any better
BlackWhiteGold
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Junior Tupou could be a good get at the right price.
By my reckoning, we need a 1st choice back-up right centre who is versatile enough to play other side & both wings.
If we agree that our three-quarter line for 2027 is Turuva, May, Averillo, Makasini, one of our dire needs is that person who is 1st drop with NRL experience.
Was hoping Skelton would be it but he has hardly played centre since joining the NRL from Rugby 7s.
Unfortunately not too many other options out there who are off-contract and may come across for $200-$250k max. Maybe a Jaxson Paulo at NQ. If Tupou finds his mojo again, he could be our man.
Tiger_Yoshi
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Apart from his terrible hands his heart is the size of a pea… if we do sign him make it a 1 yr deal only
pawsandclaws1
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Yes.
Betterdays22
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Fine but, losing Skelton for Tupou would not do anything to improve depth.
TheEnz
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All about the $$. Skelton is better than Jr, however does the $$ difference fit in our cap.
Tom Shines
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Junior was under contract with the Roosters until end 2027…don’t know the amount ,,,assuming it’s low …and they might be kicking in to move him along…
still …I would rather Skelton …
still …I would rather Skelton …
pawsandclaws1
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Interestingly, Xerri being referred to as a 'strike centre'. I haven't seen much of that since his Cronulla days.
Also Gould on Burton -
Canterbury supremo Phil Gould referred to Burton’s potential market value – particularly as a marquee half in the sights of Perth – last month on The Bye Round podcast.
“Over the next 18 months we’ve got to work out what we pay Matt Burton,” Gould said.
“If he plays centre, what are you going to pay him? If he plays five-eighth, what are you going to pay him? Well, he’s got some decisions to make.”
Also Gould on Burton -
Canterbury supremo Phil Gould referred to Burton’s potential market value – particularly as a marquee half in the sights of Perth – last month on The Bye Round podcast.
“Over the next 18 months we’ve got to work out what we pay Matt Burton,” Gould said.
“If he plays centre, what are you going to pay him? If he plays five-eighth, what are you going to pay him? Well, he’s got some decisions to make.”
Tom Shines
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He has got some interest from Melbourne and Parramatta ,.. Will be good timing to compare what he gets with Averillos deal …and according to that article ..the Bulldogs can match the other best offer and keep him ..
I remember floating Xerri here as an option for us the first time he was dropped … wasn’t a lot of interest back then 😂
Never seen him play at all , surely gallant and benji would have watch him , so they would no if he’s worth a contract
dont know why they are bringing in Williams ,kodi has been fantastic
BlackWhiteGold
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We need a better backup right centre next season though. Skelton doesn't seem to be in the frame for centre & Herbert should not be 1st drop right centre. Maybe there is a way we can secure both Tupou & Skelton as back-ups without paying more than $200k each. Depends on other offers.
Ur 100 % right , Skelton is way better , don’t we ever learn bring him back
magpies forever
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Some extra $$ to try to get Manu back?
BlackWhiteGold
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Bit of premature contractualisation with George Williams I reckon. He was signed before Kodi really found this form & partnership with Katoa.
