Our backline 2022 and beyond

[thebigredv]

Every year for the last 10 years the club is always saying there’s not much room in their salary cap. Why I don’t know.

We are a complete mess. It just sits in a massive void.

Only need to watch what Wayne did. He cut the duds and immediately brought in quality. Hook brought in Bird - huge tick. McCullogh - tick then into off cuts that aren't up to it when push comes to shove.

If we don't have cap space someone needs to get sacked. If we do I believe Hook has a duty to use it.

 

[mickeylane]

Schiller is coming along nicely and will surprise many. He has made a very successful early jump to NSW Cup and is already looking classy at that level. Wouldn't be surprised to see him at centre next year with Bird in the forwards to plug our backrow shortage.

1. Ramsey
2. Sloan/Matt/Max
3. Schiller
4. Lomax
5. Rava
6. Sullivan
7. Hunt

I cant see Hook backing his 2nd year contract w this backline, way too green...i think we will see a topline FB and 5/8 come into the backline next year...we have over $1.2M for these 2 positions w Dufty and Norman, Williame, and potentially Clune all being released

 

[TomRedVRiver]

I cant see Hook backing his 2nd year contract w this backline, way too green...i think we will see a topline FB and 5/8 come into the backline next year...we have over $1.2M for these 2 positions w Dufty and Norman, Williame, and potentially Clune all being released

Why look elsewhere and spend big money when we have Ramsey ready to go at FB and Sullivan looking to be one of the most promising young halves we've ever had?

Besides, there is no top-line fullback or 5/8 off contract.

 

[Crush]

Schiller is coming along nicely and will surprise many. He has made a very successful early jump to NSW Cup and is already looking classy at that level. Wouldn't be surprised to see him at centre next year with Bird in the forwards to plug our backrow shortage.

1. Ramsey
2. Sloan/Matt/Max
3. Schiller
4. Lomax
5. Rava
6. Sullivan
7. Hunt

Good interview with Schiller on the red v podcast this week.
He comes across as an intelligent, well spoken young bloke.
I think you might be right, centre could be where he starts his NRL career.

 

[mickeylane]

Hook on record today saying Ramsay and Sloan the future no 1...Kennedy just re signed w Sharks....

 

[mickeylane]

We are a complete mess. It just sits in a massive void.

Only need to watch what Wayne did. He cut the duds and immediately brought in quality. Hook brought in Bird - huge tick. McCullogh - tick then into off cuts that aren't up to it when push comes to shove.

If we don't have cap space someone needs to get sacked. If we do I believe Hook has a duty to use it.

i reckon Bird will play SOO this year...possibly Game 1 as well as a no 14..

 

[BLM01]

i reckon Bird will play SOO this year...possibly Game 1 as well as a no 14..

If there is enough injuries this weekend then Yes..otherwise Not on their radar yet

 

[BLM01]

Just listening to Hook and his coach's preview on the club website...he made it clear that Dufty was good around the club and that letting him go had nothing to do with anything off the field, and that it was all football related...I found it strange that when he was asked about going to the market place for a replacement, he made it clear that we would be looking internally for our next fullback, mentioning Ramsey and Sloan...

That didn't surprise me because i had a feeling that the club would be leaning that way, but what did make me a little concerned was when he made the comment that "we don't have a heap of money in next year's cap"...

" WHAT THE F**K...WE HAVE NO ROOM IN NEXT YEAR'S SALARY CAP "

So many ways that this statement makes my mind boggle...but the fact that we have let go so fairly significant cattle lately and really haven't made any big purchases...it makes you wonder what sort of coin the likes of McCullough, Bird and McGuire are on...

But what really sends a shiver up my spine is that maybe the reason we don't have any room to move in the cap for next year is because the club are going to re-sign Corey Norman...Even typing it makes me want to throw the laptop out the window

If Norman is on the reported $800,000, there's a big chunk of change that could be used to make an astute purchase or two...

I am really starting to get this terrible feeling that the club are going to re-sign Norman, and this nightmare we've had to endure for the last three years, of putting up with this useless, lazy, aimless, good-for-nothing, spiritless, imposter is going to continue...

And if that is the case, then God give us all strength, because we'll need it...

In regards to Hook saying not going to the marketplace...and cap space etc..
listen carefully
he said that may change at anytime depending on the cap. he is telling the truth at the moment for today.
Read between the lines, it is very real that they will and have the cap, only got to say bye bye to some more and presto..money available
He is playing the media and not giving anything away nor he should. Showing the up and comers in our squad some faith

 

[BLM01]

I've always been a fan of JP's fearless ball-running- just a bit concerned that someone's been in his ear about being more aggressive with his defence which contributed to that poor tackle.

Yes..but what about the bone rattler on Moylan?..last Friday night
Whoever it was was a sick boy for a minute or 2 afterwards

 

[TheFlash]

A couple of months ago we had offered a contract to Israel Folau from memory $400k plus and second year $500k plus again from memory so we must have more money available than we are letting on

 

[thebigredv]

A couple of months ago we had offered a contract to Israel Folau from memory $400k plus and second year $500k plus again from memory so we must have more money available than we are letting on

This club doesn't feel the need to be transparent with same fans that pay the bills. Just string them along, let the die hards sweat it out. Some clubs need spin, smoke and mirrors to try and improve their list but the good teams just get it done.

 

[redv13]

Yes..but what about the bone rattler on Moylan?..last Friday night
Whoever it was was a sick boy for a minute or 2 afterwards

Wade Graham. JP belted him. Great to watch

 

[SnowDragon]

We are a complete mess. It just sits in a massive void.

Only need to watch what Wayne did. He cut the duds and immediately brought in quality. Hook brought in Bird - huge tick. McCullogh - tick then into off cuts that aren't up to it when push comes to shove.

If we don't have cap space someone needs to get sacked. If we do I believe Hook has a duty to use it.

like Josh Morris?

 

[redVinme]

Wade Graham. JP belted him. Great to watch

Pretty sure it was dugan

 

[BLM01]

Pretty sure it was dugan

That’s it.... correct. It was too!

 

[getsmarty]

This club doesn't feel the need to be transparent with same fans that pay the bills. Just string them along, let the die hards sweat it out. Some clubs need spin, smoke and mirrors to try and improve their list but the good teams just get it done.

Things get leaked to the media and it can change things....We are looking.....

 

[getsmarty]

1 Sloan
2 Rava
3 Lomax
4 Feagai/Bird
5 Ramsey/Feagai
6 Sullivan
7 Hunt

 

[Smurf]

1 Sloan
2 Rava
3 Lomax
4 Feagai
5 Feagai / Ramsay
6 Sullivan
7 Hunt

Bird to back row

 

[mickeylane]

This is my hunch not my preference...

1. Mbye
2. Ramsay
3. Lomax
4. Bird
5. Rava
6. Milford
7. Hunt