2019 Top 30

[mxlegend99]

Lol I’m really trying to be less combative on the forums now, hook brought out the worst in me last season.

You and our players.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I think the likeliest thing we see is JFH to prop, Tyrone May to lock.

Not saying that’s my preferred option, but it’s what I see happening.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

Lol I’m really trying to be less combative on the forums now, hook brought out the worst in me last season.

Bullshit you are.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

I think the likeliest thing we see is JFH to prop, Tyrone May to lock.

Not saying that’s my preferred option, but it’s what I see happening.

That’s a weak pack.

 

[herbert henry1908]

That’s a weak pack.

Perhaps so, but Cleary prefers small locks. He’s done it everywhere he’s coached. Suits his defensive style having a small lock who can make a tonne of tackles.

 

[franklin2323]

I think the likeliest thing we see is JFH to prop, Tyrone May to lock.

Not saying that’s my preferred option, but it’s what I see happening.

Or Yeo at lock with May backrow. I think Ivan will go for a defensive backrow with the extra spot

 

[franklin2323]

Perhaps so, but Cleary prefers small locks. He’s done it everywhere he’s coached. Suits his defensive style having a small lock who can make a tonne of tackles.

The overall pack is pretty small too

 

[Matthew Ellis]

Perhaps so, but Cleary prefers small locks. He’s done it everywhere he’s coached. Suits his defensive style having a small lock who can make a tonne of tackles.

May's defense hasn't been good ever since he did his acl.

 

[Matthew Ellis]

8. RCG
9. Egan
10. JFH
11. Yeo
12. Kikau
13. Shawn Blore
14. Tamou
15. Sam Mkendary (Leoata when he gets injured)
16. Liam Martin
17. Jarome Luai

 

[franklin2323]

May's defense hasn't been good ever since he did his acl.

He looked too skinny last season. A full off season will do him wonders

 

[Matthew Ellis]

He looked too skinny last season. A full off season will do him wonders

Luai will be turning 22 next year. Can't wait for to long or he'll go to another club. Not many young talented halves wait around their junior club playing reserve grade until the age of 23. He's got a kid to take of.

 

[martielang]

I like a positive attitude @Matthew Ellis but Blores played a couple of games of NSW Cup, no where near ready. Not sure what poor old Moses has done to deserved to be dropped either.

 

[CCJohnC]

Not much mention of Kaide Ellis. 22yo 191cm 106kg Has captained ISP team I believe and can play most forward positions.

 

[franklin2323]

Luai will be turning 22 next year. Can't wait for to long or he'll go to another club. Not many young talented halves wait around their junior club playing reserve grade until the age of 23. He's got a kid to take of.

22 with 4 FG games.

 

[betcats]

Bullshit you are.

Hahaha yes I am, I'm still allergic to stupidity though so we will be having plenty of 'differences' of opinion no doubt.

 

[umina panther]

8. RCG
9. Egan
10. JFH
11. Yeo
12. Kikau
13. Shawn Blore
14. Tamou
15. Sam Mkendary (Leoata when he gets injured)
16. Liam Martin
17. Jarome Luai

No way do we have the props to carry a small 6 on the bench

 

[franklin2323]

No way do we have the props to carry a small 6 on the bench

When you lose a whole pack from top 30 the previous year your options are limited

 

[herbert henry1908]

May's defense hasn't been good ever since he did his acl.

You’d hope it’d be getting back to normal now, but if not May insert another mobile lock. Seems to be Cleary’s preference.

 

[TheFrog]

I am pretty happy, he was overpaid and underperforming. If you get a chance to get rid of a bad contract you take it, we can get merrins production for half his price.

Have to agree with this but still sad to see him go. Our middle third now looks decidedly average.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

Hahaha yes I am, I'm still allergic to stupidity though so we will be having plenty of 'differences' of opinion no doubt.

Autoimmune diseases do suck, I guess.