Looking at Norths squad, I think the Bulls will still see many players being available. I am not as sure they will be of the same quality of previous seasons. Time will tell.
You clearly believe that Pat Weisner has lost his skill in recruiting. My own analysis is that Norths have a stronger squad in 2023 than 2022, and given that they will have less from the Roosters top 30 this year, they need to be stronger.
My view is that Norths will be able to provide 7-8 players of a good RMC standard from the following:
Retained NS players: Ben Marshke - 13 NRL games & 43 games NSW Cup, Jesse Marschke 45 NSW Cup, Toa Mataafa 42 NSW Cup, Josh Bergamin 70 NSW Cup, Regan Hughes 20 NSW Cup, Keiran Hayman 18 NSW Cup.
From Mounties: Ben Sefuale - 36 NSW Cup, Dane Akafolau 91 NSW Cup, Matt French 7 NSW Cup
From Blacktown Workers: Kurt Deluis - 12 NRL, 50+ NSW Cup, Alfred Smalley 2 NRL, 35 games NSW Cup, Tyran Ott 23 NSW Cup, Ben Stevanovic 17 NSW Cup
From Canterbury: Zack Dockar Clay - 13 NRL, 60+ NSW Cup, Phillip Makatoa 20 NSW Cup
From QRL: Rueben Porter (Tweed Seagulls) 19 Q Cup, 50+ NSW Cup - part of Raiders top 30 in 2019
Harrison Leonard (Central Capras) - 13 Q Cup, Mounties & wests in NSW Cup
Morgan McWhirter (Mackay Cutters) 27 Q Cup
From St George: Mitch Francis 3 NSW Cup
There are a few others like Logan Aldridge from DLS Caringbah - certainly RMC standard, Dane Francis has played in France and various others from Flegg.
In addition, Jerry Key 59 NSW Cup, 23 Q Cup, a squillion RMC - is no longer contracted by Norths but did the preseason with them after he signed with Hills for 2023
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