2016 Squad

[spirit of league]

What is the expected NRL line-up for next season, considering the confirmed signings & departures.. Maloney, Townsend in / Gordon out. Possible team list below.

Questions marks: D. Fifita, Heighington, Barba, Robson, Leutele. Do we have enough depth across the park, particularly 1, 6, 7 & 9. Barba & Robson should be decent cover for the 1,6,7. Are F. Brown or Politoni up to the 9? Forward depth looks ok. Are M.Brown, Gagan, etc enough cover for outside backs?


1 Valentine Holmes
2 Sosaia Feki
3 Gerard Beale
4 Jack Bird
5 Ricky Leutele
6 James Maloney
7 Chad Townsend
8 Andrew Fifita
9 Michael Ennis
10 Sam Tagataese
11 Luke Lewis
12 Wade Graham
13 Paul Gallen (c)
INTERCHANGE
14 Matt Prior
15 Anthony Tupou
16 Jayson Bukuya
17 Ben Barba

 

[Special K]

We have a big drop off in our forwards after our starters and so far we only have signed;

Fifita, D.Fifita, Lewis, Graham, Gallen, Bukuya and Moraitis.

Assuming we re-sign Taga, Prior and Heighno we would only have 10 forwards. We need to find ourselves another young backrower and experienced prop. Anyone who says Mason gets kicked in the dick.

 

[Inferno]

Pretty sure Mitch Brown is gone.

 

[Madsharkie]

Why the question mark over Barba? He's signed.
Remember loots has also re-signed and there's talks of Heino re-signing as well.

 

[snoozer]

Anyone who says Mason gets kicked in the dick.

:lol:

 

[sladden road]

Prince of Shabbits ... Drip us a line c/o the contact page at the shop

 

[TRIALS]

We have a big drop off in our forwards after our starters and so far we only have signed;

Fifita, D.Fifita, Lewis, Graham, Gallen, Bukuya and Moraitis.

Assuming we re-sign Taga, Prior and Heighno we would only have 10 forwards. We need to find ourselves another young backrower and experienced prop. Anyone who says Mason gets kicked in the dick.

In my opinion, this should be our number one priority. But who's available? I dont see many Tigers games, is Ava Seu any good?

 

[carinashark]

We will go backwards playing Chad. He showed us nothing while at the Warriors. Get some young kid from Qld that knows when and how to kick.

 

[txta2]

They are in the window this year to win it and if they lose at the line they could really look like a tired and old team next year, it happens. They need to blood some young forwards, where the f**k are they? If some of these older guys get injured the forwards depth is abysmal.

 

[spirit of league]

Why the question mark over Barba? He's signed.
Remember loots has also re-signed and there's talks of Heino re-signing as well.

Question re: predictions of their (and others) roles 2016..

 

[roboshark]

Yep need more forwards fir sure

 

[carinashark]

Gagan and Nu Brown, we need them to go through next season injury free.

 

[Born BB&W]

I think the dynamics will really change with BBQ Maloney ... I hope next year we have the 2 brothers both on Origin form tearing it up...Interesting to see who will pull on Flash's number full time next year not small boots to fill.

 

[spirit of league]

Maloney a big step forward. Like to see how they go with Maloney 7 & Bird 6

 

[Feej]

Do you think Bird will be 6? Why did we bring back Townsend??

 

[txta2]

Be interesting when Addo Carr and Rogers start firing

 

[spirit of league]

Do you think Bird will be 6? Why did we bring back Townsend??

Not really predicting, just curious so interested what others are thinking.

I do think, based on form this season, Maloney > Bird > Chad. Maloney has excelled in taking on the added organisational responsibility in the absence of Pearce, got me to me thinking that Bird 6/Maloney 7 could be a better option than the seemingly proposed Maloney 6/Chad 7

 

[spirit of league]

Assuming 1 Holmes 6 Bird 7 Maloney 9 Ennis our spine is looking good. Cue the "who will we play in the GF" fluff

 

[Frenzy.]

Assuming 1 Holmes 6 Bird 7 Maloney 9 Ennis our spine is looking good. Cue the "who will we play in the GF" fluff

I'm not that excited with Bird at 6. While many think he has come on I reckon he's gone backwards since his unknown factor has worn off. He's a deadest edge backrower for mine.

I reckon I'd like to see Maloney at 6 and Barba at 7 to start. Barba should be quick enough for 7. Even at half pace he outdoes Robbo for speed.

I don't think Maloney is half the 6 he is as a 7.

Nu Brown could swing it all around if he comes back OK.

Chad can wait in the wings with Robbo. 6 and 7 for NSW Cup

 

[Card Shark]

Is Bird big enough for the forwards - what's his weight?

Either way, I suppose he will fill out.