New recruits for 2023

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

Macca to Reggies
Sullivan/Liddle to play 9

Best case scenario, as it stands now.

Bud should be winning the fight with Mbye for the 14 jumper, not Hunt for the 7. Over the whole season, he would still get his opportunity in the 7 due to injury or Origin.

 

[qld redvee]

All our speculation is great and we do need mcullough to 'accept" the retirement angle
What worries me is how Griffin works his bench
We all want sullivan playing as 14 so he shares hooking half back with hunt liddle BUT I dare say elephant in the room will be MBYE remember griffin brought him as our utility we cant have him and bud on the bench
Another dilemma coming up

 

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

All our speculation is great and we do need mcullough to 'accept" the retirement angle
What worries me is how Griffin works his bench
We all want sullivan playing as 14 so he shares hooking half back with hunt liddle BUT I dare say elephant in the room will be MBYE remember griffin brought him as our utility we cant have him and bud on the bench
Another dilemma coming up

Nailed it. If Mbye gets picked ahead of a fit Bud, that would be our biggest mistake.

 

[ralph18]

I know that ralph 18 alluded to Reece Robinson and we know you meant Robson baggygreen, but what ralph posted with the name of Reece Robinson is to do with what Mary called Robson a few years ago and that he was ignorant of the names of several of our juniors. I think that was what ralph was joking at.

Precisely!

(A moment in history never to be forgotten!)

 

[blacksafake]

I have seen footage of him at 20. The kid is speedy, no doubt. That is why I am surprised his average per game dummy half metres are not more.

I haven’t seen his run stats but maybe he doesn’t run enough

 

[baggygreen man]

I know that ralph 18 alluded to Reece Robinson and we know you meant Robson baggygreen, but what ralph posted with the name of Reece Robinson is to do with what Mary called Robson a few years ago and that he was ignorant of the names of several of our juniors. I think that was what ralph was joking at.

Really, did not know that. Well Mary lost the plot with some recruitees and releases but was not aware he had lost some marbles too.

 

[baggygreen man]

I haven’t seen his run stats but maybe he doesn’t run enough

40m per game in '22. When you compare that with Macca, 25m, not all that great. The best like Grant, Cook and Robson run double what Liddle does.

 

[macnaz]

Serious question as i didnt watch many Saints games , what was everyone thoughts on Mbye this year ?

 

[macnaz]

40m per game in '22. When you compare that with Macca, 25m, not all that great. The best like Grant, Cook and Robson run double what Liddle does.

Like i mentioned earlier , if Liddle is to excel in running metres he needs a pack creating momentum just as the list has noted above.
Regardless of his runs and despite what you may hear i found games he went of through interchange the team direction turned to shit. So yes he can be a good runner but also directs play quite well.... but he hasnt been able to master 80 minutes.

 

[mattchuot]

Serious question as i didnt watch many Saints games , what was everyone thoughts on Mbye this year ?

To be honest, I’d say he had more good games than bad. Nothing amazing but did what he was signed to do, fill the gaps. I think the main frustration with MBye is Hook kept picking him over the young kids. Obviously that is not his fault but a lot of the anger gets directed at him regardless.

 

[blacksafake]

Serious question as i didnt watch many Saints games , what was everyone thoughts on Mbye this year ?

I would say solid, which is probably what was expected of him.

 

[possm]

Hope Jacob goes well. He’s never been the same since he did his ACL, MCL and PCL in the same injury back in 2019. Considering he’s about to turn 26 I’m not sure he’ll suddenly regain his speed but who knows.

Solid defender who gives his all but only seems to be able to pass right to left. If you’re excited about him I highly suggest you DONT go back and watch the last minute of our game v you in Wollongong when we’re attacking your line. I wouldn’t want to kill your spirit.

A Liddle / Robson hooker rotation this season followed by our young gun / Robson in the hooker rotation in 2024, should do the trick nicely.

Hunt is a blocker taking up too much salary cap. I rather have a top-grade forward recruit added to the squad. Someone like David Fifitit would be a suitable replacement for Sims.

 

[redv13]

Serious question as i didnt watch many Saints games , what was everyone thoughts on Mbye this year ?

Solid week in week out and tried his best which ever position he played that was best for the team. He for one can hold his head high for 2022

 

[redv13]

A Liddle / Robson hooker rotation this season followed by our young gun / Robson in the hooker rotation in 2024, should do the trick nicely.

Hunt is a blocker taking up too much salary cap. I rather have a top-grade forward recruit added to the squad. Someone like David Fifitit would be a suitable replacement for Sims.

Possm I love your enthusiasm but Fifita ain’t happening. Time to move on

 

[Draginzaaar]

A Liddle / Robson hooker rotation this season followed by our young gun / Robson in the hooker rotation in 2024, should do the trick nicely.

Hunt is a blocker taking up too much salary cap. I rather have a top-grade forward recruit added to the squad. Someone like David Fifitit would be a suitable replacement for Sims.

Bloody Fifita again. Give it a rest Possum. He is not worth $1M.

 

[possm]

40m per game in '22. When you compare that with Macca, 25m, not all that great. The best like Grant, Cook and Robson run double what Liddle does.

I'm hoping Liddle plays second fiddle to Robson at 9.

 

[possm]

Possm I love your enthusiasm but Fifita ain’t happening. Time to move on

You may be right, I may be crazy

 

[True_Believer]

A Liddle / Robson hooker rotation this season followed by our young gun / Robson in the hooker rotation in 2024, should do the trick nicely.

Hunt is a blocker taking up too much salary cap. I rather have a top-grade forward recruit added to the squad. Someone like David Fifitit would be a suitable replacement for Sims.

Robson also isn't coming for 2023. He's signed with the Cowboys until 2024.

 

[SnowDragon]

To be honest, I’d say he had more good games than bad. Nothing amazing but did what he was signed to do, fill the gaps. I think the main frustration with MBye is Hook kept picking him over the young kids. Obviously that is not his fault but a lot of the anger gets directed at him regardless.

I think this is spot on.
can’t complain at Mbye at all. But we all want the young guys to be tested and developed. They need game time.

 

[macnaz]

I know it was last year but the try he scored in round 13 against the panthers there is no way that McCullough would have scored from 10 metres out, let alone 90.

This one . Also note it was after his knee reconstruction so i dont think its affected his speed greatly.