Tristan Hope #293

I think re TDS vs hope what Jolls was saying. (I think it was Jolls).

You don't spend crazy on your hooker, unless you have the pack + Halves to match.

Hope means we get to buy a better halfback or a better pack.
 
crazycat said:
I think re TDS vs hope what Jolls was saying. (I think it was Jolls).

You don't spend crazy on your hooker, unless you have the pack + Halves to match.

Hope means we get to buy a better halfback or a better pack.
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💯 value for money spent.
I was a big fan of TDS and I think he will do very well at the Eels.
My personal opinion is we probably should have prioritised TDS over Api from 2027 onwards, however when I saw his contract value was somewhere around 600k per season from that time, I immediately thought he has not quite earned that type of money just yet, therefore we were probably right to let him go and replace him with a bargain basement player in Tristan Hope who is nearly as good, probably better in some areas such as front on defending.
 
Vicious said:
💯 value for money spent.
I was a big fan of TDS and I think he will do very well at the Eels.
My personal opinion is we probably should have prioritised TDS over Api from 2027 onwards, however when I saw his contract value was somewhere around 600k per season from that time, I immediately thought he has not quite earned that type of money just yet, therefore we were probably right to let him go and replace him with a bargain basement player in Tristan Hope who is nearly as good, probably better in some areas such as front on defending.
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$600k for a back up hooker that plays maybe 10-15 minutes a game is crazy stuff makes sense why we made that decision
 
Yes losing Api is a huge loss, there is no discounting that BUT to be a premiership force, we must have a next man up belief. And that man is Tristan Hope.

1 Hope brings an understanding of our system, very good line speed, contact & energy in defence, a strong voice and is aggressive despite his size.

2 He doesn't need to overplay his hand in attack, just provide good service to our halves & middles.

3 Api will have the opportunity for a mini pre-season to freshen up, clear any niggles & return for a big mid-season period.

4 It allows Hope & Latu to get reps & confidence in the NRL which could be crucial later in the season to give Api a rest during matches.

5 It puts the onus on Luai & AD, they will love the responsibility and focus I reckon.
 
I would play both hope and madden this week in reserves , they need to be fit so give them some time even if it’s the second half for 30 minutes , match fit always a winner and both did zero last night
 
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