Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finish breaks made anywhere on the field.

 

[cochise]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Doueihi is a fine fullback. He played well last night injured. Imagine him. fit.

Reece Walsh is the fullback we should be, if we haven't already targeted.

As for halves, you want to buy Foran at 30. odd? Not much out there so I prefer Madden. We have good quality young halves.

 

[Russell]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Well, totally disagree with you and a few others that we need a FB.

In my estimation we have a FB and one that will be a very good FB.

We need a winger, centre, 5/8 or half - from somewhere else or from the younger guys.

Those places are much easier to fill than for a FB (one better than AD is going to be).

There are none available to my knowledge. Maybe you have one up your sleeve Cochise.

 

[cochise]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Doueihi is a fine fullback. He played well last night injured. Imagine him. fit.

Reece Walsh is the fullback we should be, if we haven't already targeted.

As for halves, you want to buy Foran at 30. odd? Not much out there so I prefer Madden. We have good quality young halves.

Doueihi is a safe fullback, that is his biggest asset, he doesn't make mistakes. H e has an ok but inconsistent passing game and his running style makes him difficult to run off. Wehn he goes to the line he uses the good footwork he has to beat tackles, bu that footwork makes it difficult to time running off him.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Well, totally disagree with you and a few others that we need a FB.

In my estimation we have a FB and one that will be a very good FB.

We need a winger, centre, 5/8 or half - from somewhere else or from the younger guys.

Those places are much easier to fill than for a FB (one better than AD is going to be).

There are none available to my knowledge. Maybe you have one up your sleeve Cochise.

Agreed Russell. Doueihi is very good now, Imagine him with a few games experience.

 

[diedpretty]

Telegraph reporting Dogs have pulled out of trying to sign JAC due to the number of outside backs they have and also the big $$ signing of Cotric,leaving Tigers the only team interested

I seem to remember the same thing happening with Mitchell - where's Rusty?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Doueihi is a fine fullback. He played well last night injured. Imagine him. fit.

Reece Walsh is the fullback we should be, if we haven't already targeted.

As for halves, you want to buy Foran at 30. odd? Not much out there so I prefer Madden. We have good quality young halves.

Doueihi is a safe fullback, that is his biggest asset, he doesn't make mistakes. H e has an ok but inconsistent passing game and his running style makes him difficult to run off. Wehn he goes to the line he uses the good footwork he has to beat tackles, bu that footwork makes it difficult to time running off him.

He's had a handful of games at the back. I believe you are being very harsh.

 

[cochise]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Well, totally disagree with you and a few others that we need a FB.

In my estimation we have a FB and one that will be a very good FB.

We need a winger, centre, 5/8 or half - from somewhere else or from the younger guys.

Those places are much easier to fill than for a FB (one better than AD is going to be).

There are none available to my knowledge. Maybe you have one up your sleeve Cochise.

Honestly we need a combination of Doueihi and Mbye playing at fullback, someone with the safety of Doueihi but the ball playing ability of mbye

 

[cochise]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Doueihi is a fine fullback. He played well last night injured. Imagine him. fit.

Reece Walsh is the fullback we should be, if we haven't already targeted.

As for halves, you want to buy Foran at 30. odd? Not much out there so I prefer Madden. We have good quality young halves.

Doueihi is a safe fullback, that is his biggest asset, he doesn't make mistakes. H e has an ok but inconsistent passing game and his running style makes him difficult to run off. Wehn he goes to the line he uses the good footwork he has to beat tackles, bu that footwork makes it difficult to time running off him.

He's had a handful of games at the back. I believe you are being very harsh.

Not being harsh at all, I think he is an excellent footballer, just believe he is a much better centre than fullback.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Luciano creates space. Talau might slot into the left centre spot. AD is starting to look very good.

Talau too slow for centre

Talau imo is faster than Jacob Olam. He can be just as effective for us.

 

[Masterton]

So, with Benji falling off tackles and us trying to sell JReynolds overseas, time to give him some game time at 5/8?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Doueihi is a fine fullback. He played well last night injured. Imagine him. fit.

Reece Walsh is the fullback we should be, if we haven't already targeted.

As for halves, you want to buy Foran at 30. odd? Not much out there so I prefer Madden. We have good quality young halves.

Doueihi is a safe fullback, that is his biggest asset, he doesn't make mistakes. H e has an ok but inconsistent passing game and his running style makes him difficult to run off. Wehn he goes to the line he uses the good footwork he has to beat tackles, bu that footwork makes it difficult to time running off him.

He's had a handful of games at the back. I believe you are being very harsh.

Not being harsh at all, I think he is an excellent footballer, just believe he is a much better centre than fullback.

I've watched him play half and believe he is more effective for us at fullback.

 

[Russell]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Doueihi is a fine fullback. He played well last night injured. Imagine him. fit.

Reece Walsh is the fullback we should be, if we haven't already targeted.

As for halves, you want to buy Foran at 30. odd? Not much out there so I prefer Madden. We have good quality young halves.

Doueihi is a safe fullback, that is his biggest asset, he doesn't make mistakes. H e has an ok but inconsistent passing game and his running style makes him difficult to run off. Wehn he goes to the line he uses the good footwork he has to beat tackles, bu that footwork makes it difficult to time running off him.

He's had a handful of games at the back. I believe you are being very harsh.

Not being harsh at all, I think he is an excellent footballer, just believe he is a much better centre than fullback.

Ok - we agree to disagree.

However I would like you to answer my question of AD's replacement at FB.

 

[cochise]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Doueihi is a fine fullback. He played well last night injured. Imagine him. fit.

Reece Walsh is the fullback we should be, if we haven't already targeted.

As for halves, you want to buy Foran at 30. odd? Not much out there so I prefer Madden. We have good quality young halves.

Doueihi is a safe fullback, that is his biggest asset, he doesn't make mistakes. H e has an ok but inconsistent passing game and his running style makes him difficult to run off. Wehn he goes to the line he uses the good footwork he has to beat tackles, bu that footwork makes it difficult to time running off him.

He's had a handful of games at the back. I believe you are being very harsh.

Not being harsh at all, I think he is an excellent footballer, just believe he is a much better centre than fullback.

I've watched him play half and believe he is more effective for us at fullback.

I've never said he was a half, the complete opposite in fact.

 

[cochise]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Doueihi is a fine fullback. He played well last night injured. Imagine him. fit.

Reece Walsh is the fullback we should be, if we haven't already targeted.

As for halves, you want to buy Foran at 30. odd? Not much out there so I prefer Madden. We have good quality young halves.

Doueihi is a safe fullback, that is his biggest asset, he doesn't make mistakes. H e has an ok but inconsistent passing game and his running style makes him difficult to run off. Wehn he goes to the line he uses the good footwork he has to beat tackles, bu that footwork makes it difficult to time running off him.

He's had a handful of games at the back. I believe you are being very harsh.

Not being harsh at all, I think he is an excellent footballer, just believe he is a much better centre than fullback.

Ok - we agree to disagree.

However I would like you to answer my question of AD's replacement at FB.

That's the issue we have isn't it, that's why we need to have a better plan moving forward instead of being so reactionary. At this point in time I don't think there is a better option, but half the forum is talking of moving AD to 5/8th

 

[pawsandclaws1]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Luciano creates space. Talau might slot into the left centre spot. AD is starting to look very good.

AD is a centre, Luciano is a second rower, both are good players, LL is a great player but we really need to find a half from somewhere.

AD can play a number of positions. He plays fullback for us because that is where the team needs him to play. I certainly do not agree he is a better centre than he is a fullback.

 

[JC99]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

To be fair our wingers are scoring a pretty decent amount. Nofa 13 Talau 5 tries in 9 games.

So why are we replacing them?

We aren’t replacing Nofa and Talau is gonna move to centre.

 

[cochise]

JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Luciano creates space. Talau might slot into the left centre spot. AD is starting to look very good.

AD is a centre, Luciano is a second rower, both are good players, LL is a great player but we really need to find a half from somewhere.

AD can play a number of positions. He plays fullback for us because that is where the team needs him to play. I certainly do not agree he is a better centre than he is a fullback.

Mate he is an out and out centre that is playing fullback because Mbye can't catch as well. Madge even sees this which is why he and Mbye swap in attack 7 or 8 times a game.

 

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JAC will be a good signing, but far from a game changer.

Agreed, but his status and professionalism will rub off on the young players. The young guys will watch in the dressing sheds as he prepares himself. Being a hard trainer, there will be no short cuts. This is very important for our young players.

Finally, having genuine pace hopefully on both wings will revert our playing style to the open attacking style we are known for in RL.

Who are these attacking players to create space for those speedy wingers?

Really?

I thought our forwards need to provide the platform for the halves to operate?

But in any case, we have Brooks, Madden, Momerovski, Talau, Kei, Kepaoa who are all very capable and. We will read more about. Mbye can do it as well when he wants it. I am sure more buys are on the way.

and 4 weeks ago everyone was happy with our forwards? We need to do much more than sign 2 wingers. We need at least a quality half and fullback in the backs

Here's my theory; Twal is carrying a significant injury. I believe others may have significant injuries as well. But we have Stefano joining us and Blore, both are very highly credentialed junior rep players. Bunty Afoa may join us from the Warriors. I believe he will be good for us.

We lack genuine pace in the backline. A strong centre is fine (as the Storm have shown with Olam) but the centres need to be paired with fast wingers. JAC and Saab are the players we need to finsih on breaks made anywhere on the field.

As I said we need a half and a fullback to create those breaks, we have so many centres it is not funny.

Doueihi is a fine fullback. He played well last night injured. Imagine him. fit.

Reece Walsh is the fullback we should be, if we haven't already targeted.

As for halves, you want to buy Foran at 30. odd? Not much out there so I prefer Madden. We have good quality young halves.

Doueihi is a safe fullback, that is his biggest asset, he doesn't make mistakes. H e has an ok but inconsistent passing game and his running style makes him difficult to run off. Wehn he goes to the line he uses the good footwork he has to beat tackles, bu that footwork makes it difficult to time running off him.

He's had a handful of games at the back. I believe you are being very harsh.

Not being harsh at all, I think he is an excellent footballer, just believe he is a much better centre than fullback.

Ok - we agree to disagree.

However I would like you to answer my question of AD's replacement at FB.

That's the issue we have isn't it, that's why we need to have a better plan moving forward instead of being so reactionary. At this point in time I don't think there is a better option, but half the forum is talking of moving AD to 5/8th

Unless you have a better FB than AD - it is useless to talk about moving him anywhere (I wouldn't anyway).

However I do think after a full pre-season with us (his first), overcoming any injury niggles he may have I think he will improve immensely. Might add he would go even better with the other three players in the spine being stable would help him running off them (every week it's just about different).