Rumoured Targets 3

[slotmachine]

I've no doubt we would be better with Brailey playing, but I think Crossland is a chance simply because Brailey can't stay healthy.

 

[perverse]

I've no doubt we would be better with Brailey playing, but I think Crossland is a chance simply because Brailey can't stay healthy.

I actually think Phoenix is growing into a better defender. Still a long way behind with the ball though.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Brailey was co-captain when he left, so I doubt it. I don't think it's crazy though, it's within the realms of possibility if we continue on this tear that we're on.

It's a great headache to have though. Who would've thought we would be considering that at the start of the year? Lol

 

[perverse]

It's a great headache to have though. Who would've thought we would be considering that at the start of the year? Lol

I don't think it's a headache as it stands right now, Phoenix still has a lot to prove, but he's gone beyond what I thought him capable of so i'll reserve judgement at this stage. He's not holding us back right now and that's the important thing.

 

[Jono078]

Not sure why we’re still looking at Sullivan. AOB has an obsession at this point of getting halves and trying to fit them all in somewhere.

 

[Old dog]

If Brailey is fit he is 9 and Crossland 14, see no reason they can’t share the workload 30-50mins each with Crosslands picking up plays as he gains further experience

 

[Jono078]

Jed Cartwright confirmed on a 2-year deal.

Cartwright to become a Knight

The nib Newcastle Knights have signed versatile forward Jed Cartwright on a two-year deal for the 2024 and 2025 National Rugby League seasons.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

 

[Zoidberg]

It would be difficult next year to replace a premiership winning 9 (Crossland) with anyone, but Brailey should start at 9 with Crossland at 14.

 

[Woody90]

Not sure why we’re still looking at Sullivan. AOB has an obsession at this point of getting halves and trying to fit them all in somewhere.

Can only assume scarcity mindset. It’s like we went without any decent halves for so long that now we just want to keep collecting them incase we’re going to run out.

 

[Frederick]

Can only assume scarcity mindset. It’s like we went without any decent halves for so long that now we just want to keep collecting them incase we’re going to run out.

 

[Jono078]

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I reckon if you asked Photoshop to AI generate the lower half of that pic, it'd show 4 pokeballs on the ground, representing the 4 grand finals wins he's collected.

 

[Frederick]

I reckon if you asked Photoshop to AI generate the lower half of that pic, it'd show 4 pokeballs on the ground, representing the 4 grand finals wins he's collected.

Don't be stupid mate


Clearly it'd be 4 gym badges

 

[General Knight]

Not sold on Crossland yet. However, given we still have Brails on the books you need to have Crossland in the team cause you just know Brails cant last a full season and Crosslands proabably the best back up hooker you can get.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Jed Cartwright confirmed on a 2-year deal.

Cartwright to become a Knight

The nib Newcastle Knights have signed versatile forward Jed Cartwright on a two-year deal for the 2024 and 2025 National Rugby League seasons.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

That's good, but wrong thread lol [fixed - mod]

 

[Knight Tales]

Brailey has made a tidy sum
doing bugger all except work with physios and sports scientists for three seasons. Not his fault, but it is no longer viable( from a cap perspective) we keep him with Phoenix’ quite remarkable form. Some of his support play And tidy up work rivals the best in the game. Brails is a top 9. But we have bigger issues coming up, and losing out on players we need over carrying an injury prone dummy half on good dollars, is where top clubs would get ruthless.

 

[SamSepi0l]

I think we're all getting a little carried away with Phoenix's form vs some terrible teams. He's improved out of sight but jesus.... he's a back up. He doesn't hold a candle to Brailey with the ball in hand.

 

[mozza91]

I think we're all getting a little carried away with Phoenix's form vs some terrible teams. He's improved out of sight but jesus.... he's a back up. He doesn't hold a candle to Brailey with the ball in hand.

Agreed Brailey is a much better player but the best game Crossland has played for us was against the Storm 2 weeks ago. Hardly a terrible team.

 

[SamSepi0l]

No arguments there. Great game, and any game that comes down to just pure effort, diving on loose balls etc he'll be a huge asset. But let's stop pretending he's suddenly a top 9. He's in great form and we can appreciate that without being hyperbolic.

 

[Yosh]

Love to keep Crossland in the team but he has to be 14. Brailey is an excellent 9, great leader and will be burning up inside. Brailey looks like the kind of guy who would take a pay cut and stay around to pay back the team for sticking by him while he was injured.

 

[SamSepi0l]

The worst thing about Brailey is he got struck with the Knights recruit curse. Guy barely missed a game for Cronulla and then has had 3 major injuries since arriving. I don't see him as injury prone (I think of that as more of the soft tissue kind of injuries) but it's reassuring knowing Crossland can do the trick. I think realistically as harsh as it is, he should be NSW Cup 9 next year. Pryce or Gamble make a better 14.