Rumoured Targets 3

[NoSchitSherlock]

”Former Newcastle player and recruitment manager Alex McKinnon revealed on the Fox League Podcast that the Knights have $800,000 in cap space after not replacing Mitchell Pearce.”

Knights are set for a shake up. Here’s who they target... and who’s in the firing line

Knights are set for a shake up. Here’s who they target... and who’s in the firing line

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Sir Galahad]

”Former Newcastle player

I reckon it’d be interesting to know what our Cap breakdown is.

I remember when Mann was negotiating his current contract ( Barry Toohey I think ) it was reported Mann was on 550K per year and one of our highest paid players.

 

[aqua_duck]

I really don't like Elliott but I guess he is on par or a slight upgrade on the likes of Fitzgibbon.

Him replacing Barnett is giving me flashbacks of when we got Reynoldson to replace Ben Kennedy. Dramatic but I hope point is taken anyway.

Elliot is average but he does offer a point of difference from someone like Fitzy. Fitzy has very limited footy smarts, only runs one line, zero ball playing ability and operates exclusively down a 5m corridor, I often wonder if our inability to get Best any sort of decent ball is a direct result of Fitzy's inability to run a good inside decoy line, thats how limited i think he is. Elliott I think has abit of footy in him at least and can play a few different positions

 

[aqua_duck]

Anyone see the Sharks game last week? Have a look at this ball that Ramien got which he then went on to set up a try for the Sharks

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This is the kind of ball Best should get. This is the true meaning of "early ball" It's not just a matter of shoving the pass out to him as quick as you can, it's about having some depth and structure to your attack. Get the ball early plus with enough room to work some magic.

I watched this try and thought this is what Best should be getting each week.

difference is the edge runs a good inside line that then gives Ramien room, if it were us Fitzy would be operating within that 5-10 corridor betweem the tram lines running an outside crash line and Best or whoever the centre is would have to contend with the sideline but most likely would not even receive the ball because we typically hit Fitzy with the short ball 95% of the time

 

[Knight Tales]

Riccio reporting that Matt Burton likely to ask for a release from Bulldogs after Barrett sacking. I’d be offering Best as a direct swap. Burton is a killer left centre.

 

[SamSepi0l]

Burton is going to be a great half too. Just needs someone competent beside him at this stage of his career.

 

[Sir Galahad]

Burton is going to be a great half too. Just needs someone competent beside him at this stage of his career.

Failing getting the Munster, I'd be having a sniff at Burton for sure. Who to partner him ? I'd be looking at Milf, or another an experienced half ( not much around ) to mentor and guide him.

With Cliff, unfortunately we might just be seeing what the Cowboys already knew- not up to the task.

 

[aqua_duck]

Failing getting the Munster, I'd be having a sniff at Burton for sure. Who to partner him ? I'd be looking at Milf, or another an experienced half ( not much around ) to mentor and guide him.

With Cliff, unfortunately we might just be seeing what the Cowboys already knew- not up to the task.

Cliff is a downhill skiier abit like Milford, looks great when things around him are good, if you're asking him to be 'the man' you'll be severely disappointed.

 

[SamSepi0l]

Cliff is a downhill skiier abit like Milford, looks great when things around him are good, if you're asking him to be 'the man' you'll be severely disappointed.

100% on both.

 

[aqua_duck]

100% on both.

Thats not to say a combination of the 2 can't work, Clifford played his best football at rhw cowboys paired with Scott Drinkwater in the halves who's a player with a similar skillset to Milford in many ways, what we do need though is a game plan that consists of more than just one out running and crash balls to Fitzy.

 

[ryan.a87]

Edrick Lee off to the dolphins

 

[PhilGould]

Unsurprising. Shame about all the injuries because he was consistently good for us when actually on the field. Looks like he's lost a lot of pace in his return so far.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Hes a few steps slower and not as strong as he used to be unfortunately.

Good luck to him but im not upset hes leaving

 

[SamSepi0l]

Thats not to say a combination of the 2 can't work, Clifford played his best football at rhw cowboys paired with Scott Drinkwater in the halves who's a player with a similar skillset to Milford in many ways, what we do need though is a game plan that consists of more than just one out running and crash balls to Fitzy.

It was some of his best for sure but still chaotic and inconsistent. If we're going to see the best of Cliff here, I think it comes when Brailey is playing 90% of games and with a better halves partner than Clune.

 

[Zoidberg]

Good luck to Edrick. He always puts in a huge effort but, as per usual with us, injuries stopped us from getting the most out of him.

 

[Jono078]

Happy for Edrick to secure a multi-year deal with them to be honest. He’s still a solid winger and he adds great confidence to the team.

 

[Sir Galahad]

now let's get a winger that can bend the line out of our own end and get those sets off to a good start.

Young is coming along nicely.

 

[Old dog]

Lee going is not to bad, he is good not as good as was but hopefully he gets a very good contract for a couple of seasons.

 

[Old dog]

Burton possibly a free agent, I would chase his signature but he will likely look for a strong club for less than a weak club for more but we should try

 

[Allstar Knights]

Am I the only one who thinks Burton is an average half? He's got a huge boot on him, but other than that a lot of his ball-playing seems very premeditated and nothing seems instinctive. Good ball-runner though but even that seemed more effective in the centres.