Rumoured Targets 3

[Yosh]

Who are these mythical wingers you're talking about? Saab could be anything but having said that I wouldn't break the bank for him

There is always another superstar 19 year old islander wonder kid coming through every single NRL. For example, we have Star Toa. Wing is the last position I want to be spending cap space on.

I'm not saying Saab won't turn out to be an amazing player but I don't think a team scouting premium wingers will win the comp any time soon.

 

[aqua_duck]

There is always another superstar 19 year old islander wonder kid coming through every single NRL. For example, we have Star Toa. Wing is the last position I want to be spending cap space on.

I'm not saying Saab won't turn out to be an amazing player but I don't think a team scouting premium wingers will win the comp any time soon.

With all due respect Toa isn't 200cm and 110kg and Saab isn't some islander kid. There's literally no one out there with Saab's physical attributes, not saying he's a slam dunk but he could be anything under the right tutelage. I watched Saab play for the Australian schoolboys in 2018 alongside Stephen Crichton from penrith who's now the next big thing and honestly you couldn't tell them apart, he played 1st grade last year at 18 and looked more than adequate, not his fault he's playing under a brain dead coach who'd rather pick Mikaele Ravalawa

 

[Jono078]

i've liked what I've seen from Saab.

On another note and didn't know where to put this, but it looks like Ramien found his hands in Cronulla, must be something good in the water out there!

 

[AusKnightRKO]

i've liked what I've seen from Saab.

On another note and didn't know where to put this, but it looks like Ramien found his hands in Cronulla, must be something good in the water out there!

Was coming here to do the same thing, i wonder if Brown cost us what could of been the best centre combo in the comp.

 

[AusKnightRKO]

With all due respect Toa isn't 200cm and 110kg and Saab isn't some islander kid. There's literally no one out there with Saab's physical attributes, not saying he's a slam dunk but he could be anything under the right tutelage. I watched Saab play for the Australian schoolboys in 2018 alongside Stephen Crichton from penrith who's now the next big thing and honestly you couldn't tell them apart, he played 1st grade last year at 18 and looked more than adequate, not his fault he's playing under a brain dead coach who'd rather pick Mikaele Ravalawa

If we got him the team for 2021 could be brilliant.

1. Ponga
2. Saab
3. Best
4. Hunt
5. Toa
6. Hoy
7 Pearce

that’s easily the best attack we have had potentially since out golden years.

 

[AusKnightRKO]

If we could trade Mann back to Dragons for the Rights to Saab even better.

 

[TooheysNew]

Was coming here to do the same thing, i wonder if Brown cost us what could of been the best centre combo in the comp.

Ramien cost himself.

 

[Silent Knight]

Ramien cost himself.

This. Ramien never bought into what it means to play for Newcastle like Pearce, Ponga, Watson and Klem did. I don’t regret he’s gone. I’m over players who only come here for a paycheck and don’t appreciate how much this club means to the community.

 

[Apey]

That was Ramien's first good game in 2020.

 

[Knight Vision]

There's a touch of BJ Leilua about Ramien. I'll bet he has some great games every now and again but ultimately wont realise his potential .

 

[aqua_duck]

There's a touch of BJ Leilua about Ramien. I'll bet he has some great games every now and again but ultimately wont realise his potential .

This.

 

[PhilGould]

 

[Zoidberg]

“Something special brewing under O’Brien with Ponga, Klemmer, Pearce and co.” line gets my heart racing, fills me with confidence.

When is Pearce off contract?
I’d imagine, and would like to see, him remaining with us until he retires.

 

[PhilGould]

“It’s no secret I want to win a comp in Newcastle, I want to hold the trophy up here,” Ponga said.

“It’s very exciting and a very proud moment for myself and my family.

“We’re building towards something and I can definitely feel it. It’s something that I want to be a part of and I’m excited to be a part of.

“There was a lot of talk in the media about rugby union but I’ve always said I’m focused on the Knights and have been since I walked in the door.”

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...n/news-story/f7a08c81196baed86e1c6403c16b52f2

 

[Silent Knight]

I scoff every time I read about Ponga leaving for union. It was a random question from a hack journo about what team Ponga would play for if not the Knights, and ever since he’s been All-Blacks bound.

I hate the fact that sh*t sport still exists in this country. I look forward to the day the Rugby World Cup means next to nothing.

In the meanwhile Ponga isn’t going anywhere.

 

[AusKnightRKO]

“Something special brewing under O’Brien with Ponga, Klemmer, Pearce and co.” line gets my heart racing, fills me with confidence.

When is Pearce off contract?
I’d imagine, and would like to see, him remaining with us until he retires.

I Think he has a year left after this on his deal, personally i’d rather develop Hoy and Crossland as our halves, or find another Kyle Flanagan or Deardon or whomever is killing it in Jnrs.

we honestly can’t afford to have Ponga, Pearce and Klem all on a Mill plus a year, or we going to end up like the Dragons.

Pearce has been massive with the rebuild and helped get to where we are today, but at 33 he won’t be what we need going forward.

 

[perverse]

If he's still playing good footy I'd extend Pearce another year or 2 unless an obvious alternative comes up. He deserves every crack at another premiership here, I'd like to see him out a winner for all he's done for us in coming to Newie.

 

[Johns Magic]

Right now Pearce is our only good half. He is a huge part of whatever positive vibe we have here. He is as fit and tough as any half in the game and only just turned 31. No-brainer to extend him IMO.

 

[Knight76]

Yeah. Given we have no real 5/8, We need a player capable of running the show himself. A young half with promise would be a stretch.

Extend Pearce.

 

[Yosh]

I reckon Pearce will only get better as he hits his mid 30s. Seems like one the fittest blokes on the field every game. Also, puts 110% effort into everything. Also, I think he will take a lower salary right when he resigns?

A halves pairing of Mann and Hoy/Crossland isn't going to win a premiership in the next five years I reckon...