Tiger Tarl
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With Hastings gone and Bateman about to be announced, what is everyone's best team for 2023?
I would have liked to see how Laurie would go at 5/8 and Staines at fullback but it looks likely that Doueihi will get first crack at 5/8. And so this is how I see it for Round 1:
1. Laurie
2. Nofo
3. Naden
4. Talau
5. Staines
6. Doueihi
7. Brooks
8. Klemmer
9. Api
10. Utoikamanu
11. Papalii
12. Bateman
13. Ofahengaue (c)
14. Twal
15. Pole
16. Blore
17. Simpkin
Although I think Ofahengaue is better at prop which could allow Matamua to play 13 when he's ready. I also think Tommy Talau is gonna have a big season and cement a spot. Same with Blore (who can play in the middle and on the edge). Would love someone like Manu at 1 but have a feeling Laurie may have a big year in 2023 also.
Will be very interesting to see if Brooks and Doueihi can fire behind that pack or if we need someone like Moses at 7 and Brooks at 6 for 2024.
I would have liked to see how Laurie would go at 5/8 and Staines at fullback but it looks likely that Doueihi will get first crack at 5/8. And so this is how I see it for Round 1:
1. Laurie
2. Nofo
3. Naden
4. Talau
5. Staines
6. Doueihi
7. Brooks
8. Klemmer
9. Api
10. Utoikamanu
11. Papalii
12. Bateman
13. Ofahengaue (c)
14. Twal
15. Pole
16. Blore
17. Simpkin
Although I think Ofahengaue is better at prop which could allow Matamua to play 13 when he's ready. I also think Tommy Talau is gonna have a big season and cement a spot. Same with Blore (who can play in the middle and on the edge). Would love someone like Manu at 1 but have a feeling Laurie may have a big year in 2023 also.
Will be very interesting to see if Brooks and Doueihi can fire behind that pack or if we need someone like Moses at 7 and Brooks at 6 for 2024.