426Tlgerland
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We can’t create depth we have to buy it , Brailey is a start but we need about 6 more , and at least 3 nrl players
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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TigerNeddyK
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Do we even have a talent scout ? Or a recruiting team ? Anyone ?
Someone always brings up Frizell and mentions leadership. I liked him as a player and his professional in getting himself ready for games is as good as anyone. But he is not a leader. He does not speak up in team meetings, he does not mentor younger players, he simply looks after himself. Not in a selfish way, he is supposed to be a great bloke. Just that he is very introverted and doesn't have any voice around a team.
I don't think he offers anything for leadership and I think he is past offering anything on the field.
Samuela has elite potential but he is so far from being a great defender. As things stand he is one of the lesser defensive starting backrowers in the competition.
Also agree we shouldn't be letting him walk but you also can't chain the bloke up at Concord. If he wants to go the club can't really stop him.
king_sirro
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I agree. Met him a couple of times. Very reserved. Polite, but you could tell he is a quiet dude
I believe Roosters have already committed to a future with Savala at 6 and Bassingthwaighte at 1.
Also think Foketi and Wong will be there edges for some time.
king_sirro
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They say that every year lol. I remember Richo banging on about it. They then claim they git it sorted only for it to fall short all over againn
clontarfkid
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Sure hope yr rite...my point is they have a truckload of $$$ to spend...are desperate for a large high impact edge back rower..Foketi is just 97kgs. Wong 107kgs...
and Latu will be lower $$ and definitely worth a back up in thr halves at worst...and with the right coaching,cld/shld be in 13
Who knows...but Id be astonished if they went to PNG at this siege of their lives and careers
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I don't see Latu going to another club as a back up unless maybe behind an aging half. Both Sam and Foketi are equally capable playing through the middle so I wouldn't rule out them chasing Sam but as a package deal I'd think it very unlikely.
Fainu Brothers
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Averillo - Right centre, adds speed we lack. Could be dangerous with a fully fit KPP.
Brailey - can actually take api off the field and have someone come in and lead the line speed and is a decent defender. Api is getting old in NRL terms and Benji needs to limit his minutes to 55-60.
Schuester - could he really and something? Lost a lost of weight. Not sure.
Think we need another Prop or Ball playing lock with a view to push Twal back into starting prop with either Pole and possibly moving terrell back to bench. Bring terrell off the bench at the 20mins mark and play 60mins. 1 interchange, similar to what he was doing at the roosters.
Brailey - can actually take api off the field and have someone come in and lead the line speed and is a decent defender. Api is getting old in NRL terms and Benji needs to limit his minutes to 55-60.
Schuester - could he really and something? Lost a lost of weight. Not sure.
Think we need another Prop or Ball playing lock with a view to push Twal back into starting prop with either Pole and possibly moving terrell back to bench. Bring terrell off the bench at the 20mins mark and play 60mins. 1 interchange, similar to what he was doing at the roosters.
liltiger
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happy_tiger
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Understatement of the Year
liltiger
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Exactly, how can the guys on the pod say Benji is all good if Doueihi is off cause of his mental health while the whole time Benji was trying to call him to convince him to play. Benji said he wasnt in the right head space, Shaun said he was the one who told Adam to go cause he saw he wasnt in the right headspace. Fine, so then why was Benji still trying to convince him to play. Or as i suspect its an excuse because Benji stuffed up the way he handled the team announcement thinking Doueihi would be suspended at the judiciary. Its option A or option B, option A Benji isnt fit to coach as hes demonstarted a total lack of man management and player welfare. Option b Benji isnt fit to coach because he buggered up something coaches in under 7s know. How to tell someone theyre being shifted to a new position. Either way Benji isnt the right coach. How can we like blind sheep just back him. I like the pod, i enjoy both guys takes on things i dont agree on everything, but on thos im sorry imo hes off his chops. Whats more worrying is if the mental health thing was just an excuse which iv no doubt it was, then Benji and Shaun have both looked the media and fans in the eyes snd lied through their teeth to protect Benjis inability to tell someone theyre playing somewhere else. Whos running the club. Is the guy who cant coach properly now also a ceo in training now, maybe he will be given that once he gets fired from this gig.
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426Tlgerland
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If you could do the shopping for 4 players to join us next year who would they be .
Josh Shush - I know he is here but I would lock him in for reserve grade
Tyson Friz - back rower , lock , Prop if we are really stuck
Prop, pending Hunt and Bunty if they go we def need 2 min
Josh Shush - I know he is here but I would lock him in for reserve grade
Tyson Friz - back rower , lock , Prop if we are really stuck
Prop, pending Hunt and Bunty if they go we def need 2 min
pawsandclaws1
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Sam Walker's extension negotiations will be delayed until end of season. Walker was always going to be in demand, but the NRL must take responsibility for the shortage of quality players, the impact on the salaries and announcement of player signings following the introduction of two new teams. There is also the impact the announcement of these signings has on the clubs losing these players.
I think I remember he knocked us back at some point.
Tom Shines
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We need better depth according to the coach … I hope something is being done to acquire it …
Brailey is fine for the no 2 hooker role which has been the biggest weakness in the squad all season in my view.. ..and obviously Averillo will push current starter Herbert into a depth role … this is a good start but 3 or 4 more need to be acquired externally in my opinion … guys with first grade experience already..no doubt money is tight and these guys will be similar standard to the likes of Brailey , Herbert and even Junior Tupou but they are better than being dependent on some unproven kid who will be targeted by the opposition all game
liltiger
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Can Josese fill in at 13 if were desperate. Not just a body in a shirt though, like can he do a decent job. Just that hooking stocks look good but would be great if we could use Brailey and Josese at 13 if need be. Reason i ask is our depth is non existant so imo we need to look at guys who are versatile. Dont need blokes who are superstars, just guys who will do a job, tradesmen type players. If they can only play 1 position competently it makes it tough to build the depth.
Tom Shines
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Yes ..couldn’t agree more ..although I think acquiring 6 more external players will be beyond them ..as I suspect money will be tight even shopping at Aldi
liltiger
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There must be guys 22 - 30 on other clubs squad lists woth 20 - 30 games, though they are still a bit raw in N.R.L experience thats who i would be targeting, from teams looking to offload for capspace. No future superstars, just regular noname twal type players. Clubs wouldnt bat an eyelid to release them, theyre just theyre depth players and they are exactly what we need. Being raw shouldnt be an issue if our coaches next year know how to coach.
