2022 Squad: Gains, Losses & Re-signings.

[OhWhenTheSaints]

Saw him in a few pre season games. Looks a five eight to me.. but we seem to have a plethora of those among our young up 'n comers. Even Sullivan is named as one on our website.

“Even” Sullivan

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

Burns can definitely get the loose carries out of his game. There are plenty of forwards at 22yrs of age that have a lot of improvement in them. Not saying he will move on the same trajectory as say Yeo but they play fairly similar at the same age.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

I reckon in him and Hunt we have the two duddest halves in the comp. Yes they produce the odd good match but are inconsistent most of time. I remain dumfounded why the club forked our squillions for Hunt to be our half when the Maroons only pick him as rake as they regard that as his best position for his skill set..

Re Hunt, under Mary would have agreed with you- spluttered rather than fired consistently. Never looked a confident player. However, Hook produced a masterstroke by making him captain and now he's finally fulfilling his potential and become the matchwinner we paid all that money for- we've lost Dufty and the threat from Hunt's running game is going to be even more important to us in 2022.

 

[Maddragon99]

Re Hunt, under Mary would have agreed with you- spluttered rather than fired consistently. Never looked a confident player. However, Hook produced a masterstroke by making him captain and now he's finally fulfilling his potential and become the matchwinner we paid all that money for- we've lost Dufty and the threat from Hunt's running game is going to be even more important to us in 2022.

There’ll also be a lot more spark from the 5/8 position next year. I also don’t think we’ll miss Dufty that much either Sloan is going to be a gun

 

[redandwhite4evr]

There’ll also be a lot more spark from the 5/8 position next year. I also don’t think we’ll miss Dufty that much either Sloan is going to be a gun

One of Hunt's strengths is his durability- Sullivan, at this stage at least, has been a bit injury prone- until we bed down what is likely to be quite a different backline next year, Hunt is going to be very important for us.

 

[thebigredv]

2 year deal George Burgess. Done deal.
Emma Freedman on John's show.

 

[ChocOConnor]

Even better news Hoppa signed with St Helen’s. I was seeing a Lafai again all over

 

[thebigredv]

Even better news Hoppa signed with St Helen’s. I was seeing a Lafai again all over

No hoppa is fine but also letting Williame go and now I think we are short out back, even with juniors or not.

Williame is off to France playing union.

Dufty signs with Dogs, Williame, Hopoate set for European moves

Off-contract Dragons fullback Matt Dufty has signed with Canterbury but player swap involving Will Hopoate is looking unlikely.

www.nrl.com

 

[BIG RIG]

I personally believe we will go to market for a couple outside backs

Braidon Burns was rumoured a while back but if Hook is looking for a veteran there may be a few around

 

[redv13]

I personally believe we will go to market for a couple outside backs

Braidon Burns was rumoured a while back but if Hook is looking for a veteran there may be a few around

Duuuggggeeeesssss……. Jokes

 

[Saints Forever]

Burgess and Sua!!

The Hook rebuild continues

 

[j0nesy]

The pack is starting to take shape
8. Molo
9. McCullough
10. Burgess
11. Sua
12. Sims
13. DeBelin

14. Lawrie
15. Maguire
16. Kerr/ Fuimaono

18. Faamasili
19. Burns
20. Alvaro
21. Ford
22. Ellis

We have some serious depth there. Also 1 or 2 promising young blokes coming through in Josh Coric and Jackson Shereb

 

[blacksafake]

Duuuggggeeeesssss……. Jokes

Not Funny

 

[JubileeJeffro]

I personally believe we will go to market for a couple outside backs

Braidon Burns was rumoured a while back but if Hook is looking for a veteran there may be a few around

Burns would be a good pickup

 

[Maddragon99]

Burns would be a good pickup

Good player but injury prone which is why he hasn’t kicked on.

 

[BLM01]

The pack is starting to take shape
8. Molo
9. McCullough
10. Burgess
11. Sua
12. Sims
13. DeBelin

14. Lawrie
15. Maguire
16. Kerr/ Fuimaono

18. Faamasili
19. Burns
20. Alvaro
21. Ford
22. Ellis

We have some serious depth there. Also 1 or 2 promising young blokes coming through in Josh Coric and Jackson Shereb

I dont think Ellis will be resigned either

 

[Maddragon99]

I dont think Ellis will be resigned either

Yep, I doubt BBQ Boys Ellis & Fuimaono will be around next year. Shame for Fui he started the year so strongly

 

[BLM01]

Yep, I doubt BBQ Boys Ellis & Fuimaono will be around next year. Shame for Fui he started the year so strongly

Not so sure about Fui, I think he stays

 

[mickeylane]

Not so sure about Fui, I think he stays

Biggest conundrum w that pack and depth in place where does Jack Bird play? 3? 6?

 

[BLM01]

Biggest conundrum w that pack and depth in place where does Jack Bird play? 3? 6?

Centre or edge back row has the ball and feet skills, we need a kicker at 6
A good off season now with his legs fully right he can get a bit more strength and speed back