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First of all I would like to say I don't have the best knowledge of QLD cup/NYC players as I only get to see he games that get televised.
Since we have made no signings for next year yet and we SHOULD have a fair bit of $$ up our sleeve here are some players I would like the sign for next year. Most of these signings most likely make the 17 at the start of next year but they provide good depth.
I am basing this on if we lose these off contract players Hunt, Taylor, Gorrell, Marsh, Ah Mau, Setu(will give him the rest of the year before I decide to let him go or sign for 1 year).
Scott Smith and Kurt Baptise
I would sign these two hookers to replace Gorrell and Marsh who are passed it and offer us nothing now or in the future.
Scott Smith is the best hooker going arround in the QLD cup and would come cheap as he has no NRL experience. He has been killing it this year as captain for Burleigh and is a great kicker from dummy half too which is what we lack.
There are big raps on Baptise and he could be a future hooker for us as he is still very young.
Even though we have young McCullough who seems to be beginning to settle into our 80 min hooker these two players would be fine replacements and a heck of a lot better than Marsh and Gorrell.
Nat Bowman
Has been playing great in the halves consistently for the last 2 seasons and deserves his chance.
David Hala and Dunamuis Lui
Hala has been our best forward in the U20s this year and is up there as one of the best props in the NYC this year. Is big and busts tackles with ease and has been rewarded with getting called up to train with the first grade squad about a month ago and Henjak says he has confidence that he can make the step up next year.
Dunamuis Lui has been good this year too and is a hard worker and Henjak also thinks he can make the step up next year.
Matt Gillett
Started the year at five eight for the commets but has moved to lock now and is going great as a ball running/playing lock. I really like how he plays plus he has some utility value being able to play five eight and lock which is handy. I read that he has attracted a bit of attention from the broncos but I'm not sure what the latest is.
Ben Vaeau
Big strong prop who has been playing well and already has NRL experience.
And here are some more that can come into consideration:
Kaine Manihera
Was with the club last year and played about 10 games.
Has been going great and is one of the best winger in the QLD cup. Unfortunately he has a bit of an attitude problem i heard and thats what is stopping him from getting signed. I rate this guy but although he isn't a super fast winger he is a strong, elusive player with good footwork and is a decent leaper. Not a good choice if it's a speedster winger that you are after.
Luke Dalziel Don
Great wide running back rower. Haven't seen much of him but the few games I have seen he has been fantastic. Does anyone know more about him?
Mark Leafa
Strong scary prop.
Matt Handcock
Played for our U20s team last year and is a hard working forward who can play anywhere in the forwards.
Ryan Hansen
Good back rower and can kick goals.
The good thing about all of those players is that they would be cheap as chips.
I rate Aaron Sweeney who we already have contracted and I think he should have already debuted this year. He plays with plenty of aggression and balls and hopefully he gets a shot against the titans this week as he is 18th man and there are injuries in the team.
I rate Palmer Wapau as a QLD Cup player but to be effective in the first grade team he needs to be used as a wide running back rower not a prop. I don't think he should be picked for first grade again any time soon though.
I rated Michaels Spence really highly last year in the U20s. Unfortunately he has been struck down by injury all year. Hopefully he can come back from injury soon and and return to how he was playing in the u20s last year.
What are your thoughts on this and is there anyone else you would like to add?
Since we have made no signings for next year yet and we SHOULD have a fair bit of $$ up our sleeve here are some players I would like the sign for next year. Most of these signings most likely make the 17 at the start of next year but they provide good depth.
I am basing this on if we lose these off contract players Hunt, Taylor, Gorrell, Marsh, Ah Mau, Setu(will give him the rest of the year before I decide to let him go or sign for 1 year).
Scott Smith and Kurt Baptise
I would sign these two hookers to replace Gorrell and Marsh who are passed it and offer us nothing now or in the future.
Scott Smith is the best hooker going arround in the QLD cup and would come cheap as he has no NRL experience. He has been killing it this year as captain for Burleigh and is a great kicker from dummy half too which is what we lack.
There are big raps on Baptise and he could be a future hooker for us as he is still very young.
Even though we have young McCullough who seems to be beginning to settle into our 80 min hooker these two players would be fine replacements and a heck of a lot better than Marsh and Gorrell.
Nat Bowman
Has been playing great in the halves consistently for the last 2 seasons and deserves his chance.
David Hala and Dunamuis Lui
Hala has been our best forward in the U20s this year and is up there as one of the best props in the NYC this year. Is big and busts tackles with ease and has been rewarded with getting called up to train with the first grade squad about a month ago and Henjak says he has confidence that he can make the step up next year.
Dunamuis Lui has been good this year too and is a hard worker and Henjak also thinks he can make the step up next year.
Matt Gillett
Started the year at five eight for the commets but has moved to lock now and is going great as a ball running/playing lock. I really like how he plays plus he has some utility value being able to play five eight and lock which is handy. I read that he has attracted a bit of attention from the broncos but I'm not sure what the latest is.
Ben Vaeau
Big strong prop who has been playing well and already has NRL experience.
And here are some more that can come into consideration:
Kaine Manihera
Was with the club last year and played about 10 games.
Has been going great and is one of the best winger in the QLD cup. Unfortunately he has a bit of an attitude problem i heard and thats what is stopping him from getting signed. I rate this guy but although he isn't a super fast winger he is a strong, elusive player with good footwork and is a decent leaper. Not a good choice if it's a speedster winger that you are after.
Luke Dalziel Don
Great wide running back rower. Haven't seen much of him but the few games I have seen he has been fantastic. Does anyone know more about him?
Mark Leafa
Strong scary prop.
Matt Handcock
Played for our U20s team last year and is a hard working forward who can play anywhere in the forwards.
Ryan Hansen
Good back rower and can kick goals.
The good thing about all of those players is that they would be cheap as chips.
I rate Aaron Sweeney who we already have contracted and I think he should have already debuted this year. He plays with plenty of aggression and balls and hopefully he gets a shot against the titans this week as he is 18th man and there are injuries in the team.
I rate Palmer Wapau as a QLD Cup player but to be effective in the first grade team he needs to be used as a wide running back rower not a prop. I don't think he should be picked for first grade again any time soon though.
I rated Michaels Spence really highly last year in the U20s. Unfortunately he has been struck down by injury all year. Hopefully he can come back from injury soon and and return to how he was playing in the u20s last year.
What are your thoughts on this and is there anyone else you would like to add?
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. Kevin Locke would be good. I wasn't all that impressed with Matt Handcock the couple of times I've seen him play (only a couple of times though).
