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If that's the case, congrats to both on their playing careers. forever thankful for the 2005 premiership.
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If that's the case, congrats to both on their playing careers. forever thankful for the 2005 premiership.
balmain boy
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If Benji and Robbie both wanted to play on why wouldn't they have already accepted their contracts? I think Ivan may have said he's happy for them to stay, but they'd both be likely to be playing ISP at least some of the season. Even though they could play a role as experienced backups I think they'd both prefer to go out as first team players and not stay on one year too many.
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I believe Benji will pull the pin, but Farah will stay one more season. Anyhow, if either of them did stay they wouldn't play much ISP in my view, they would probably be listed as NRL reserves when not picked in the 17, and would be rested so that they could stay injury free. Farah seems a little more durable than Benji however.
Looks like we'll be recruiting another nine if Robbie does hang up the boots. Can't be going into a new season with just Liddle. Who the other nine will be I've got no idea..
wonka
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Demps will sign any LEB available, the more falafel's hanging in the change room the better :laughing:
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Could do a lot worse my brother.
Lichaa > Liddle.
Value for money wise.
teddy23
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Key areas we should focus on is forwards
2-3 big men around the ruck - Twal to start at lock I’m hoping next year
Marty Taupau is exactly what we need - create such impact and a bit of grunt too along with his offloading abilities you know he’ll get you 100 meters unlike Packer and Mats
Gosiewski from Manly is a player - off contract and would be a great bench option
Terepo from Parra is also a gun who could bring a lot of aggression off the bench
I think as a pack we have a lot of work horses but no one who can dent the line and create 2nd phase play which is crucial in this period of rugby league
In regards to a centre, I like Jack Bird but I wouldn’t pay more than 600-650 k for him to play in the centres - I’m actually pretty content with Mahe and Masters just need some solid depth
Players like
Javid Bowen, Corey Dennis (rate as a solid defender) and George Jennings etc this is crucial especially with our lack of depth in the centres
Now if blessed with room in the cap - I’d go hard for a controlling 7 with Brooks playing off him just doing his thing playing what he sees in front of him the style of footy he thrives off
Nathan Cleary is an obvious alternative
Munster is good and I did recommended him earlier but I don’t see him going to the roosters
Now if DCE is gonna leave Manly and it’s likely especially with him being vocal about his disappointment in the board - and I know he’s not very liked but this is footy our goal should be winning games and gee he’s a player you can’t deny it
DCE and Brooks could be lethal but these are just fairytales unless the recruitment sector do anything with it
2-3 big men around the ruck - Twal to start at lock I’m hoping next year
Marty Taupau is exactly what we need - create such impact and a bit of grunt too along with his offloading abilities you know he’ll get you 100 meters unlike Packer and Mats
Gosiewski from Manly is a player - off contract and would be a great bench option
Terepo from Parra is also a gun who could bring a lot of aggression off the bench
I think as a pack we have a lot of work horses but no one who can dent the line and create 2nd phase play which is crucial in this period of rugby league
In regards to a centre, I like Jack Bird but I wouldn’t pay more than 600-650 k for him to play in the centres - I’m actually pretty content with Mahe and Masters just need some solid depth
Players like
Javid Bowen, Corey Dennis (rate as a solid defender) and George Jennings etc this is crucial especially with our lack of depth in the centres
Now if blessed with room in the cap - I’d go hard for a controlling 7 with Brooks playing off him just doing his thing playing what he sees in front of him the style of footy he thrives off
Nathan Cleary is an obvious alternative
Munster is good and I did recommended him earlier but I don’t see him going to the roosters
Now if DCE is gonna leave Manly and it’s likely especially with him being vocal about his disappointment in the board - and I know he’s not very liked but this is footy our goal should be winning games and gee he’s a player you can’t deny it
DCE and Brooks could be lethal but these are just fairytales unless the recruitment sector do anything with it
Taupau would be perfect, we have plenty of 80-100m props, we need someone who can influence the the game with some big runs.
We also need another centre with some speed, Esan is great but he is destined for the backrow, i think hes had too much time watching Eiso and Woods. Would love to see him hit the line at speed.
If Robbie's going we are deficient in hooker as well, i know liddle hasn't had that much game time but seems to of lost alot of form since the start of the year.
We also need another centre with some speed, Esan is great but he is destined for the backrow, i think hes had too much time watching Eiso and Woods. Would love to see him hit the line at speed.
If Robbie's going we are deficient in hooker as well, i know liddle hasn't had that much game time but seems to of lost alot of form since the start of the year.
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Hope Robbie goes another season - the game turned as soon as he was taken off last night.
Liddell needs one more season of nurturing and physical development.
Munster is s bit too mental and self absorbed for us, let the Roostets manage him, Reynolds will be fresh and firing next year.
TopTiger
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Didn't Gosiewski extend his contract with Manly recently??
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I wouldn't let Lichaa mow my lawn. He was overhyped from the get go and is bog average to say the least.
Wagga_Tiger
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I wouldn’t let Lichaa put out the witches hats.
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Yes.
Taupau is a must imo.
Brand man toughens us right up.
8\. Packer
9\. Liddle
10\. Taupau
11\. Lawrence
12\. Taylor
13\. Twal
14\. Matulino
15\. Garner
16\. Clarke
17\. Aloiai
Or there abouts.
Brand man toughens us right up.
8\. Packer
9\. Liddle
10\. Taupau
11\. Lawrence
12\. Taylor
13\. Twal
14\. Matulino
15\. Garner
16\. Clarke
17\. Aloiai
Or there abouts.
Tiger_Steve
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My biggest concern is 6\. If Marshall retires what happens when Reynolds pulls a hami? We would not fare well with Gamble for a long stint.
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Same thing if farah retires with Liddle.
We'll have Taylor playing dummy half or some other drop kick like Godinet.
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This is what concerns me too.
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