New recruits for 2023

[jak]

Dakink , unfortunately I possess a iPad only and my knowledge of of the technology world is zilch . I have seen VPN advertised on numerous occasions and realize that it offers security among other advantages , however I will stick with what I know for the present - but thanks for the tip .

could not have put it any better myself ol fela , i would give you a thumbs up if i knew how.

 

[Dakink]

could not have put it any better myself ol fela , i would give you a thumbs up if i know how.

Haha - I still havent figured out how to like posts yet....... I see others can, just not sure why I cant haha

 

[Mojo]

Haha - I still havent figured out how to like posts yet....... I see others can, just not sure why I cant haha

If you stay long enough eventually you’ll see one that you like.

 

[Crush]

Haha - I still havent figured out how to like posts yet....... I see others can, just not sure why I cant haha

If you have an adblocker installed you cannot like posts I think.

 

[OneEyedDragon]

If you have an adblocker installed you cannot like posts I think.

That's right @Crush .

 

[Dakink]

Ahh - that would make sense.....

If you have an adblocker installed you cannot like posts I think.

 

[I'm Hornby]

I never said it was a rep player, I said it was a big player in size, paseka is not a low key signing IMO

Odd that you didn't want to name drop a front rower who has played 70 or so club games. He's a BIG signing in size but maybe not so much in stature.
I thought the secrecy behind not naming the player must've meant it was a player of more note than Paseka.

It's a bigger shame that people only found out it was Paseka when someone shared a rumour from JA forum that named him specifically.

Anyway hopefully he goes well for us.

 

[Maximus]

Hunt being the starting hooker doesn't necessarily mean they think he's better than Grant. It could just mean they think they are better off with Grant running at a tiring defence. Also, Hunt is not incumbent over Grant because he doesn't get selected without Grant. They both got rested for a game, and the rest they've been selected together.

 

[BLM01]

I never said it was a rep player, I said it was a big player in size, paseka is not a low key signing IMO

A couple of months ago you had everyone guessing what front rower we were signing from a Top 8 side. That quiz is still unresolved but I hope answered before January.
And to be fair in the most recent rumour before you said Paseka is done (we hope that is the case) you left out the words "size" and replaced it with "signing"

 

[saints4ever]

f**k it, I'll name drop who I heard.
Marty Tapau, but dint know if Parra got there first

 

[I'm Hornby]

Hunt being the starting hooker doesn't necessarily mean they think he's better than Grant. It could just mean they think they are better off with Grant running at a tiring defence. Also, Hunt is not incumbent over Grant because he doesn't get selected without Grant. They both got rested for a game, and the rest they've been selected together.

Yes exactly this and also the fact that Hunt gives rep squads cover for a few different positions means he is likely to find his way there. As you've rightfully pointed out, it doesn't make him a top line Hooker nor does it mean he should play Hooker for the dragons.

Unfortunately most would prefer to close their eyes, block their ears and announce Hunt is starting Australian Hooker from the rooftops. It must have a good ring to it!

 

[jak]

Haha - I still havent figured out how to like posts yet....... I see others can, just not sure why I cant haha

if you have a add blocker on try turning it off.

 

[BLM01]

A couple of months ago you had everyone guessing what front rower we were signing from a Top 8 side. Tht quiz is still unresolved but I hope answered before January

f**k it, I'll name drop who I heard.
Marty Tapau, but dint know if Parra got there first

I hope not. He is big and built like Goliath but past it surely.

 

[justadragon]

I hope not. He is big and built like Goliath but past it surely.

Just being past it absolutely qualifies him to be at the dragons !!!

 

[jason taylor]

I hope not. He is big and built like Goliath but past it surely.

He’d still be an upgrade on Sharon

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

based on who has left and who has joined and upgrades on existing

plus if Woods goes

would it be fair to say we should be able to afford the following forwards ie all 3? :

Leniu $450k pa
Paseka $400k pa
Brown $450k pa? Parra pays balance?

 

[Walpole]

Yes exactly this and also the fact that Hunt gives rep squads cover for a few different positions means he is likely to find his way there. As you've rightfully pointed out, it doesn't make him a top line Hooker nor does it mean he should play Hooker for the dragons.

Unfortunately most would prefer to close their eyes, block their ears and announce Hunt is starting Australian Hooker from the rooftops. It must have a good ring to it!

I guess the question is, if it's not Hunt, who is the current starting hooker for Australia?

 

[Old Timer]

I guess the question is, if it's not Hunt, who is the current starting hooker for Australia?

Not so sure starting hooker counts for much in the arguement to me it's all about "balance".

I think "SMF" as coach thinks that he gets more out of Grant at critical stages than Hunt namely when the defence is tiring & / or when we are on the back foot and need a few good darts out of DH.

Hunt & Grant both bring something to the style that "SMF" wants and as such he will rotate them depending on the opposition.

 

[I'm Hornby]

I guess the question is, if it's not Hunt, who is the current starting hooker for Australia?

Many are conflating Hunt starting the most recent game for the Kangaroos at Hooker and Hunt should then play Hooker for the dragons.

Not only is this a misrepresentation on the overall reasons for Hunt being in the Kangaroos Squad, but it also neglecting the most glaringly obvious reasons as to why he shouldn't play Hooker for the dragons.

Things really aren't as simple as a positional change and a new coach would mean we're a consistently competitive team playing finals on the regular.

 

[Mojo]

Not so sure starting hooker counts for much in the arguement to me it's all about "balance".

I think "SMF" as coach thinks that he gets more out of Grant at critical stages than Hunt namely when the defence is tiring & / or when we are on the back foot and need a few good darts out of DH.

Hunt & Grant both bring something to the style that "SMF" wants and as such he will rotate them depending on the opposition.

Agree. I think StGI may have a similar potential for creative ’rotations’, with Hunt, Sullivan (plus Liddle, Muhl, Mbye). It seems to me we actually have a couple of very capable hooker / halves who have different but complimentary skills - and several capable bench players to enable us to be really flexible and responsive in our attack in particular. Am I dreaming?