Rumoured Targets 3

[Old dog]

So no new signing for 5/8 with Hoy being earmarked for position where then does that leave Crossland, not hooker with Brailey, Mann and Watson. Do we keep Lino as backup?

 

[ryana87]

So no new signing for 5/8 with Hoy being earmarked for position where then does that leave Crossland, not hooker with Brailey, Mann and Watson. Do we keep Lino as backup?

The dude is only 20.....give him another year in nsw cup and groom him to replace Pearce in 2022

 

[Knight Vision]

Hoy getting it is fine, can kick a ball, will need to work on his passing, but thats all in natural progression.

his debut was impressive, not often you see a young fella stepping up in the big moments in his first game of NRL. He has some swagger about him.

 

[Yosh]

Surely we keep Lino around for depth on a minimum contract.

 

[TooheysNew]

Surely we keep Lino around for depth on a minimum contract.

How many halves do we want to carry under a reduced squad size?

 

[slotmachine]

We've already got Mann/Watson/hoy/Crossland, and ideally you'd only want two in your best 17

 

[Johns Magic]

We've already got Mann/Watson/hoy/Crossland, and ideally you'd only want two in your best 17

Mann and Watson 100% ain’t halves.

Hoy and Crossland haven’t shown anything at 6 yet. Hopefully they can.

Lino in my eyes should be kept, if he’s willing to. Not a champion, but somewhat proven with a weakness that can hopefully be worked on/with, and importantly the solution to our goalkicking.

I would still love to get Foran. And yes I know his latest pec injury - assume he’ll be back by Round 1 2021.

 

[slotmachine]

Mann and Watson 100% ain’t halves.

This is the point though. Brailey fit, and those four guys already under contract, not many spots left if the squads are dropped to 28

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Surely we keep Lino around for depth on a minimum contract.

He'd have a big say in that. I reckon other clubs will be looking at him and offering more. He has always wanted a full time gig and I reckon he deserves it.

 

[Johns Magic]

This is the point though. Brailey fit, and those four guys already under contract, not many spots left if the squads are dropped to 28

Disagree.

Between Brailey, Watson, Mann, Pearce, Lino, Hoy, Ponga and Crossland we are fully covered in hooker, halves and fullback across the 28 man squad. Put Toa at fullback as well but primarily he will be in the squad as a winger.

Leaves 20 spots.

8 middle forwards.

4 second-rows.

7 centres/wingers.

And 1 spot extra.

That’s my view at a glance.

Would get Foran in for sure

 

[Knight Vision]

I would still love to get Foran. And yes I know his latest pec injury - assume he’ll be back by Round 1 2021.

have to be on minimum wage . the guy only plays half a season at best.

 

[Old dog]

Think it’s a case of do we keep/resign Lino or do we get Foran. we have Pearce for another year so if going to win comp it has to be 2021 or back to rebuild so for me it’s Foran or Lino, forget Marshall, too old.
Our previous coach had a fixation with hookers, turn every player into one has our new coach got a fixation with 14, super sub, versatility or whatever, Mann, Crossland, Hoy, Randall etc, have we wasted salary cap signing player with no defined position..
If Pearce goes down injured, long or short term who replaces him, Lino ok, but who then plays 5/8, Mann ok, but who plays 9, Crossland/Randall. We are an injury away from a critical situation that won’t get much better next year.
2021, early days Pearce gets a injury putting him out for 5-8 weeks what is the answer, we have no one capable of playing 7 or 6 and is more serious if injury happens early, round 1-2 and Brailey isn’t ok, Lino gone, no Foran, Mann at 9, Crossland at 7, Hoy at 6, Randall/Watson at 14, is not a good spine.

 

[Johns Magic]

have to be on minimum wage . the guy only plays half a season at best.

Imagine Ponga off the shoulder of a playmaker who takes it to the line hard.

Minimum wage is obviously a piss-take. But we could get him on big unders right now.

 

[Knight Vision]

If Pearce goes down injured, long or short term who replaces him,

2021, early days Pearce gets a injury putting him out for 5-8 weeks what is the answer, we have no one capable of playing 7 or 6

Yep that's the major issue with our squad, very skinny in the critical halves dept.

If the salary cap is too tight to sign a quality half or at least an exciting prospect then we need to jettison some deadwood or go with what we have in Crossland and Hoy ( Mann and Watson are and never will be halves )

If we can get our halves situation sorted we have a squad that can be a serious contender every year and not just making up the numbers come finals time.

 

[Knight Vision]

Imagine Ponga off the shoulder of a playmaker who takes it to the line hard.

Minimum wage is obviously a piss-take. But we could get him on big unders right now.

I agree a good 5/8 would unlock our attack, but how much is Foran actually worth right now? His body is failing him unfortunately.

 

[Yosh]

We don't have the best of luck on the injury front so I would have to pass on Foran as well. Would love a fit and firing Foran/Pearce combination but it'll be 2 or 3 weeks max before Foran goes down.

 

[ryana87]

Would someone be able to post the latest toohey's news please?

 

[Loose Cannon]

The dude is only 20.....give him another year in nsw cup and groom him to replace Pearce in 2022

This is what I think is the natural succession plan.

If Hoy is slotted for 6 next year, than Crossland has to be groomed for 7 once Pearce is finished.

That leaves an interesting take on Lino’s retention. Personally, I think he could contribute handily to Crossland’s development in reserves, whilst also the two of them being adequate injury cover in the halves.

Lino should be offerred a deal for next year IMO. We have enough money tied up in Pearce, to accommodate a Foran.

Foran scenario would mean Crossland and Hoy in second grade, probably throwing both in the deep end come 2022, and likely not doing either any favours.

Brailey/ Watson/ Mann to stay in the 9/14 role. Whoever misses out plays 9 in reggies, (also Randall, pending retention).

God forbid Ponga goes down for a couple of weeks, plenty of options re short term fill in, long term might require a shuffle.

 

[Knight Vision]

This is what I think is the natural succession plan.

If Hoy is slotted for 6 next year, than Crossland has to be groomed for 7 once Pearce is finished.

That leaves an interesting take on Lino’s retention. Personally, I think he could contribute handily to Crossland’s development in reserves, whilst also the two of them being adequate injury cover in the halves.

Lino should be offerred a deal for next year IMO. We have enough money tied up in Pearce, to accommodate a Foran.

Foran scenario would mean Crossland and Hoy in second grade, probably throwing both in the deep end come 2022, and likely not doing either any favours.

Brailey/ Watson/ Mann to stay in the 9/14 role. Whoever misses out plays 9 in reggies, (also Randall, pending retention).

God forbid Ponga goes down for a couple of weeks, plenty of options re short term fill in, long term might require a shuffle.

I'm thinking you're right.

Crossland has been in the 14 these games because that's what suits the team and limited minutes are good for him at this stage of his career. ...Same with Hoy, AOB hasnt thrown them in the deep end this year.

Coach must think there's enough talent there to work on.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Who?
I wouldn't mind an old fashioned gutsy Pommie Prop if they still exist.