Rumours and Stuff

[84 Baby]

Been hearing it for a long time... was waiting for it to explode

I don’t think queefy will believe you

 

[george]

And where does your little birdie see French playing again?

Wing where he played his best football this year outside Jennings

If that backline is pulled off without doubt on par with the storm, and Cronk is gone, the best backline in the nrl ... our forwards can hold their own

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I could pull off that backline.

 

[george]

I could pull off that backline.

Anyone could ... the question is whether you'd enjoy it ....

 

[Glenneel]

At the very least that means is French is starting fullback and they plan to use Gutho in the centres.

I can't see Taka playing at full strength

If Hayne comes, and realistically its probably better than 50% chance, does he play fb or centre? Where does Gutho and French fit in the team? If I was coach, Gutho fb, Hayne centre and French wing.

 

[Bazal]

I could pull off that backline.

*over

 

[Bazal]

If Hayne comes, and realistically its probably better than 50% chance, does he play fb or centre? Where does Gutho and French fit in the team? If I was coach, Gutho fb, Hayne centre and French wing.

Likely that Gutho will miss the first month, which is the main reason I think French will get another crack at fullback

 

[Glenneel]

Personally I think his defence in the middle would be ordinary. He's a reasonably poor defender in general but middle defenders need a better work ethic than he's ever had.

Obviously BA knows that but I assume has had a long talk to him spelling out what he wants from him. If we're smart we'd have some incentive payments built into his contract. So unless he performs he stays on a low payment. And on a 1 year contract with another in club's favour.

 

[Glenneel]

The Roar are reporting Maloney and Moylan have swapped clubs. For me that's a huge bonus for Penrith and perhaps a future bonus for Sharks.
With their roster and Cleary now paired with an experienced half pencil in a big improvement for Penrith next year.
Imo Sharks will slide next year with the erratic Moylan in their side, can be diamonds, can be rocks.

 

[Happy MEel]

Likely that Gutho will miss the first month, which is the main reason I think French will get another crack at fullback

I agree that Gutho won’t be fit for round 1 but I reckon Hayne temporarily plays fullback and French stays on the wing. Taka remains in the centres until Guth is ready. We then have a backline reshuffle with Guth to fullback, Hayne to centre and Taka to the bench as an edge forward.

 

[emjaycee]

I agree that Gutho won’t be fit for round 1 but I reckon Hayne temporarily plays fullback and French stays on the wing. Taka remains in the centres until Guth is ready. We then have a backline reshuffle with Guth to fullback, Hayne to centre and Taka to the bench as an edge forward.

IF Hayne comes on board and BA wants him in the centres and Taka on the bench, wouldn't it make more sense to start with:

1. Hoffman (or French)
2. French (or Hoffman)
3. Jennings
4. Hayne
5. A'auvo

14. Taka

When Gutho comes back it means only change (2 max.) and makes the pre-season preparation more realistic.

 

[Happy MEel]

IF Hayne comes on board and BA wants him in the centres and Taka on the bench, wouldn't it make more sense to start with:

1. Hoffman (or French)
2. French (or Hoffman)
3. Jennings
4. Hayne
5. A'auvo

14. Taka

When Gutho comes back it means only change (2 max.) and makes the pre-season preparation more realistic.

I think it will depend on how long Guth is on the sidelines. If it’s a game or two then you’re probably right. Anything more though, I’d want to get off to as strong a start as possible. For mine, that means

1. Hayne
2. French
3. Taka
4. Jennings
5. Auva’a

 

[Stagger eel]

I don’t think queefy will believe you

Oh the coat tail rider??

 

[Soren Lorenson]

*over

No, I think @IALB is offering a service.

 

[Gazzamatta]

If Hayne starts the season at FB and performs, there is no way he would be shifted. Practically it wouldnt make sense but we would also need to consider the "sook factor" and what effect it would have on the team.

 

[Stagger eel]

I’m actually more excited at the prospect of Rona than Hayne... I agree with George he’b An instant hit for us...
Hope that deal pulls off last I heard it wasn’t done yet

 

[Poupou Escobar]

You can win a comp with a dominant forward pack, a good kick chase and defense.
Guys like Davis or Younger Jennings would hold there own if given a chance.

Auva'a won a premiership playing centre in his rookie season.

 

[El Diablo]

The Roar are reporting

lol

the Roar only reports what every media outlet has already reported

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Maybe with all these rumoured back signings, BA is planning on moving Gutherson to hooker......................now where have I heard that stupid f**ken idea!!

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Obviously BA knows that but I assume has had a long talk to him spelling out what he wants from him. If we're smart we'd have some incentive payments built into his contract. So unless he performs he stays on a low payment. And on a 1 year contract with another in club's favour.

The thing about incentives is that they don't really protect the club's cap position because they are included under the cap if they are expected to be achieved in that season.

Hayne played 17 NRL games and represented NSW this year, so if the incentives in his contract included number of NRL games or getting picked for Origin then they would be included under the cap even if he didn't end up achieving them. We would obviously be off the hook for the actual money in that case (i.e. we wouldn't have to pay it), but we would still be stuck spending the cap space.