General Discussion Thread

[Iamback]

Yeah if Kikau's replacement is already at the club then he needs to be playing asap. We'll go very close this year but next year will be a down year I'd say

Sharks got shown up playing McInnes in 2nd row

Rounds 9-11 will see where we sit. Hopefully by then the replacement is ready to go

IF we recruit from within only. We go back to Manly/Souths level as a mid top 8 side only

 

[John Hamblin]

Yeah if Kikau's replacement is already at the club then he needs to be playing asap. We'll go very close this year but next year will be a down year I'd say

I agree but we should trust Ivan. After losing Burton Capewell etc we have not missed a beat so it would be niave to think that we have a plan for next year

 

[Iamback]

I agree but we should trust Ivan. After losing Burton Capewell etc we have not missed a beat so it would be niave to think that we have a plan for next year

A great run with injury and a soft draw. May of helped we will soon find out

 

[Smug Panther]

Sharks got shown up playing McInnes in 2nd row

Rounds 9-11 will see where we sit. Hopefully by then the replacement is ready to go

IF we recruit from within only. We go back to Manly/Souths level as a mid top 8 side only

Won't drop that far

 

[Iamback]

Won't drop that far

Kenny at 9...no Kiks. The left will take time

Manly are a quality 9 from being elite and without Schuster are very predictable on the edges

 

[BossleyPanther]

Can't have Kenny at 9 and expect top 4. Martin going in the middle would bring in Hopgood, who I think is NRL ready. When Yeo retires it's his job at 13, that's if he doesn't go to another club. Sorensen is listed as 2nd row on club website. Even still we need someone bigger playing prop (sharks squad).

 

[Smug Panther]

Can't have Kenny at 9 and expect top 4. Martin going in the middle would bring in Hopgood, who I think is NRL ready. When Yeo retires it's his job at 13, that's if he doesn't go to another club. Sorensen is listed as 2nd row on club website. Even still we need someone bigger playing prop (sharks squad).

Soro and Martin are better middles. We need to sign a backrower for 2023

 

[BossleyPanther]

Soro and Martin are better middles. We need to sign a backrower for 2023

That would be the best option I agree, but if we didn't a 9 is vital.

 

[Smug Panther]

That would be the best option I agree, but if we didn't a 9 is vital.

Both are. Luke isn't good enough, the narrative that he'll step up to first grade is very fanciful. For a game here and there maybe but his defence isn't up to a full-time gig and at his age it never will be

 

[BossleyPanther]

Both are. Luke isn't good enough, the narrative that he'll step up to first grade is very fanciful. For a game here and there maybe but his defence isn't up to a full-time gig and at his age it never will be

I've watched him a couple times this year in NSW Cup. He can thrive in attack, but in NRL level he would get owned in defence, probably injured in the process. My pick would be Verrills, Mccinnes type.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I agree but we should trust Ivan. After losing Burton Capewell etc we have not missed a beat so it would be niave to think that we have a plan for next year

After watching MG I believe it could be him re Kiks. Soni Luke looks like he's got heaps of upside for Api.

6 months is a long time in the footy world.

 

[Smug Panther]

After watching MG I believe it could be him re Kiks. Soni Luke looks like he's got heaps of upside for Api.

6 months is a long time in the footy world.

Don't want to hate on a guy but Soni will never be able to defend well enough, not ever

 

[DinkyDi]

After watching MG I believe it could be him re Kiks. Soni Luke looks like he's got heaps of upside for Api.

6 months is a long time in the footy world.

MG has long retired.

 

[John Hamblin]

Situation normal best defence best attack!!

 

[Iamback]

That would be the best option I agree, but if we didn't a 9 is vital.

Both are. Other teams will get their acts together soon enough

 

[BossleyPanther]

Both are. Other teams will get their acts together soon enough

The suspense is killing me. I really do not want to see Kenny starting next year. If anyone within comes to play 9 I'd give May a red hot go.

 

[Iamback]

The suspense is killing me. I really do not want to see Kenny starting next year. If anyone within comes to play 9 I'd give May a red hot go.

Even re-signings internally should start to happen soon. Will be 6 months left with contracts soon

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

MG has long retired.

Maverick Geyer. (Mark's son, ATM plays cup.) I improving at a rate of knots.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Don't want to hate on a guy but Soni will never be able to defend well enough, not ever

6 months is almost a lifetime in league. I'll wait to near to end of year before writing him off.

 

[DinkyDi]

Maverick Geyer. (Mark's son, ATM plays cup.) I improving at a rate of knots.

Yeah I know who you were referring to. I was baiting you, for a laugh, not in a nasty way either.