Rumoured Targets 3

[alexwilliams_66692007]

 

[aqua_duck]

Kepaoa signing is abit left field, we’ve got plenty of outside back options, maybe they want to turn him into an edge forward.

 

[Woody90]

I like Kepaoa a lot and he’s the sort of player every squad needs but probably indicates we’re expecting some people to go otherwise doesn’t make sense signing him to one of the last top 30 spots when we’re apparently going after a hooker and Mooney.

 

[Allstar Knights]

I rate the Kepaoa signing. He's handy and provides good coverage.

 

[macavity]

The Kepaoa signing makes zero sense unless a few are going.

 

[HarVeeGee]

Yeah being cagey about the player's name and talking about contingency plans probably suggests it's someone under contract.

Harry Grant YOU are a Newcastle Knight!

 

[macavity]

From the “under contract but we would defo want” options I will take a wild unsubstantiated guess and say Wayde Egan.

He is quality and playing for a team both struggling to fit everyone in (when all playmakers fit) and with potential looming cap issues, and he might want to relocate back to Oz. He is also a country boy and we might be appealing.

No substance other than a wild guess.

 

[mozza91]

He’s constantly getting knocked out aswell so he and KP can bond over that.

 

[Loose Cannon]

He’s constantly getting knocked out aswell so he and KP can bond over that.

 

[Yosh]

So, realistically, what can we expect from Asu Kepaoa? Also, if we do sign Trey Mooney, do I assume he will offer a similar sort of output to Leo Thompson? Don't think I've ever really seen these guys play.

 

[Rod]

Mooney is no Leo but would probably be better value for money. Is a big body and has shown glimpses which I think is why he will attract plenty of attention from other clubs despite never being able to lock down a consistent role with Sticky.

In any case Toohey seems to think Sydney is more likely for him.

 

[macavity]

So, realistically, what can we expect from Asu Kepaoa? Also, if we do sign Trey Mooney, do I assume he will offer a similar sort of output to Leo Thompson? Don't think I've ever really seen these guys play.

I really don’t get the Kepaoa signing. He has flippers for hands. Hasn’t shown much anywhere.

 

[Loose Cannon]

I really don’t get the Kepaoa signing. He has flippers for hands. Hasn’t shown much anywhere.

Sounds like a Knights Immortal.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

I really don’t get the Kepaoa signing. He has flippers for hands. Hasn’t shown much anywhere.

Bit of a defensive liability too

 

[Woosh]

Adam Pompey/Ken Maumalo vibezz
Would be a backup at most clubs but prob starter at Newcastle?

 

[Woosh]

Garrick has rejected Manly offer. Shame we can’t fit him anywhere cos he is reliable, can defend and more importantly is a great goal kicker. Gags has done well kicking goals, but we need every point we can muster, and losing close games cos of poor converting is pretty amateur in this day and age IMO. Especially when you play the style we do.

That’s a bit disrespectful to Newcastle’s part time kicker who’s kicking at 83% this season, while Manly’s so called great goal kicker is kicking them at 74% this year

 

[macavity]

Adam Pompey/Ken Maumalo vibezz
Would be a backup at most clubs but prob starter at Newcastle?

If he is starting we are in trouble.

It simply doesn't make sense unless we are getting rid of Annan, Schiller, Marz or some combination thereof - with keeping Gags and Hunt kicking on we are pretty well served for outside backs. They might be looking to move Kepaoa into the back row I guess.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Adam Pompey/Ken Maumalo vibezz
Would be a backup at most clubs but prob starter at Newcastle?

Lol he's not starting anywhere above Cup level unless we have an unprecedented injury toll in the outside backs. He's not even on a top 30 contract

 

[Rod]

Adam Pompey/Ken Maumalo vibezz
Would be a backup at most clubs but prob starter at Newcastle?

I think most clubs would take Best/Gagai/Marzhew/Young/Hunt/Schiller as their wing and centre depth chart?

One area where we're mostly fine.

 

[Knight Tales]

Nothing wrong with the depth in our backs. We have been bringing some good kids through. Hunt would be one of the top five rookies of this season easily.
Eveyone raves about the pace and depth of the Titans backs, but most of them could not defend to save their lives.