Rumours and Stuff

[Stevie]

attacking game aside he has this big dick attitude that a lot of kids lack at that age, nothing seems to phaze him, that is until he gets KO'd by a Fifita, Crighton and Kikau...

he needs a full season against men in reggies.

Interesting Stags. A lot of people I heard talking up Fletcher as overtaking him until last week. He is much more of a traditional 7 though is he not? And Lorenzo much more a 6?

What’s the difference between him and Joash as I think Joash could be a good NRL player as he really looks good.

Also where do you think Volkman sits here?

PS I can’t believe we are comparing 3 young guys IN OUR CLUB over a future halves position, that’s unreal.

 

[Stagger eel]

I'm definitely impressed but not yet conviced about Bamblett.

 

[85 Baby]

I remember Blaize had Star written all over him too. Parra should’ve made room for him and made him top priority to keep.

Maybe you should make touching a boob your top priority

 

[Stagger eel]

Interesting Stags. A lot of people I heard talking up Fletcher as overtaking him until last week. He is much more of a traditional 7 though is he not? And Lorenzo much more a 6?

What’s the difference between him and Joash as I think Joash could be a good NRL player as he really looks good.

Also where do you think Volkman sits here?

PS I can’t believe we are comparing 3 young guys IN OUR CLUB over a future halves position, that’s unreal.

Joash and Renz?

Renz has footy smarts, he's got the attacking smarts thqat I think Joash lacks although Joash has about 18 months of seasoned development in front of Renz.

Fletch is an out and out 7 and and will need to bide his time although we may be in a situation in 2 years where we need to try and ofload Moses to keep him.

not a bad problem to have in that area.

imo our spine, now and for the next 3 or 4 years is in good shape, that is if the coaching staff do their job properly.

I think Nathan Brown looks atfer our spine but I would love for us to get a fulltime spine coach who's a former 7 rather than 9., Kimmorely, Cronk or Joey would be good.

 

[The Predictor]

I like Blaize and hope he becomes a superstar. But unsure if he is that level. Maybe just a solid player at this stage. Lets see how he does this year. Its a big season.
On trials that halfback you got from Canberra actually looked very talented. Suprised Rocky let him go for Sanders tbh.

No superstar yet, I think will be a decent first grader, with occasional flashes of brilliance and dud moments

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Interesting Stags. A lot of people I heard talking up Fletcher as overtaking him until last week. He is much more of a traditional 7 though is he not? And Lorenzo much more a 6?

I assume we are trying to develop them differently based on their relative strengths and the pathway available. Moses will have a few more years but 7. Fletcher 6. Lorenzo sounds like the long term succession plan.

 

[Jake the snake]

Lorenzo is not much bigger than Joash or the same. So whilst NRL 5/8s are getting bigger, our two options are small. That doesn't mean that skill can't counteract size.

On the upside Lincoln Fletcher looks like he will be quite a big lad when he grows up.

As a smart Eel once said in a podcast, you're far better off having these players on your books rather than trying to sign them up.

Their size means f**king nothing. If they know how to play, then they will be great. Lots of clubs passed over Thurston because he was too small etc etc.

Joash will never succeed at 5/8 because he’s not a 5/8. He’s more suited to Fullback. Lorenzo, jury is still out to see how he plays with his passing, and defensive games.

 

[Twizzle]

For mine, Pezet is a no.7 only, he is no 5/8. Lorenzo's running game is far superior

What a call by Ryles, though. Signed up a "useful" 5/8 for 12 months till these younger haves are ready.

I wasn't sure about this, but in hindysight it may work out well. He certainly thinks outside the box.

 

[King-Gutho94]

the dog father has just said we have top 4 potential

I don't know if its the haircut but Gus doesn't look as well then from what i have seen of him previously.

His face looks like his lost a bit chubbyness around it.

Maybe his been on a strong diet in the off-season.

Interesting he said Ciraldo blew up the Dogs have 3 weeks between the 1st game in Vegas and there 2nd game in round 3 in Canberra due to a bye in round 2.

 

[Gronk]

Imagine his opinion on the skinny , slim and smallish Steve Ella having to defend in the centres agst big forwards If only he had been bigger, he would have been decent. . Oh dear

Their size means f**king nothing. If they know how to play, then they will be great. Lots of clubs passed over Thurston because he was too small etc etc.

Joash will never succeed at 5/8 because he’s not a 5/8. He’s more suited to Fullback. Lorenzo, jury is still out to see how he plays with his passing, and defensive games.

Lorenzo is not much bigger than Joash or the same. So whilst NRL 5/8s are getting bigger, our two options are small. That doesn't mean that skill can't counteract size.

On the upside Lincoln Fletcher looks like he will be quite a big lad when he grows up.

As a smart Eel once said in a podcast, you're far better off having these players on your books rather than trying to sign them up.

Isn't that what I said about his size ?

 

[Twizzle]

I think Nathan Brown looks atfer our spine but I would love for us to get a fulltime spine coach who's a former 7 rather than 9., Kimmorely, Cronk or Joey would be good.

Joey's had a few goes at halves coaching, but I'm not convinced he's a halves coach. Hell of a player though.

 

[Twizzle]

Isn't that what I said about his size ?

That's what she said.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

lol what's that got to do with the price of fish?

Talataina’s development is a higher priority than Twidle’s.

 

[Stagger eel]

Talataina’s development is a higher priority than Twidle’s.

yeah and Tevita Tenamapenu played RM Cup whilst he was in our top 30..

If Twidle's form warrants it, he'll jump ahead of Lorenzo regardless of where his contract status is in the squad.

 

[JokerEel]

I'm definitely impressed but not yet conviced about Bamblett.

He very much has stepped up this year.
He probably is still SG ball eligible again next year as well.

I think with Bamblett if he is going to come into the first grade squad it will probably he on the wing or centre ( much like Jaxson Purdue) but I think he will come through the grades first.

Fletcher is a player we really need to keep... he also needs to develop his game though and not be rushed, he probably will take Volkamns spot next year...
If we have to play him and Lorenzo in first grade in 2027 we will be in trouble with experience...

 

[Stagger eel]

yeah I see a big decision may need to be made at the end of 27 with the chief 7 spot in the squad.

 

[85 Baby]

Joey's had a few goes at halves coaching, but I'm not convinced he's a halves coach. Hell of a player though.

Didn’t Kimmorley also have a go?

 

[Rocket man]

This time next week @TheParraboy will have the game day thread rocking and rolling.

Has anyone booked the Friday off work yet. Or some are going to call in sick on the Friday.

Might be a bit of a celebration if we knock off the Storm in Melbourne in round 1.

Who works Fridays?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I remember Blaize had Star written all over him too. Parra should’ve made room for him and made him top priority to keep.

He didn’t want to play fullback so we got Iongi instead. Thanks btw

 

[Poupou Escobar]

We have Bamblett, Lorenzo,Twiddle and Fletcher all first grade potential in halves. All hVe grwat potential but it would be highly doubtfull that all will make surely?

It’s a numbers game. All have potential but possibly none of them will make it. Most likely is that one or two of them play 200 games.