Rumours and Stuff

[TheCrowe]

I'd go for another experienced type middle and definitely a backrower or two.
I see Adam Elliot is free to.go.
He is 29. I'd be tempted. May be too expensive.
Also Jack Hetherington is also looking for another club. He would be a good pickup. He's 28. I still reckon we haven't seen his best yet. He wouldn't cost much either.
Would like to us also sign a hooker, Winger and centre to have coverage across all positions.
I'm actually very optimistic for next year.
I believe signings are imminent..

Barry Toohey says the Elliot story isn't true.
Id love to see Hetherington under Ryles but rumour is that he has told the Knights he is going nowhere, plus he is on a big contract there.
Croker is the bargain buy there.

 

[hindy111]

I reckon we are fine for middles. LANE will be transformed into a prop full-time. We have Morretti coming thru and the emergence of Guymer.
We have two average 2nd rowers. Kelma attack is fine but his defense is average. Bryce is meh. If we are to upgrade this is where we should look.

 

[Chipmunk]

Ffs chasing the collision isn’t literal…
It’s about preparedness and aggression at impact.

Exactly, and I don't believe Hands is that sort of player, and I believe that all of the forwards who were large exponents in that area have now departed the club.

 

[hindy111]

Gutherson also might be used as a bit of a lock role. I'm not keen on him in centres. Id rather see Simmonson there

 

[Soto]

Gutherson also might be used as a bit of a lock role. I'm not keen on him in centres. Id rather see Simmonson there

Gutho the new Cam Smith at Hooker

 

[hindy111]

Gutho the new Cam Smith at Hooker

Anything but that turnip Lussick in the 17

 

[senior]

Is mataele even any good? Haven’t watched him play but is he just making up numbers or can he crack 1st grade

 

[Soto]

Anything but that turnip Lussick in the 17

Crash play over from dummy half

 

[hindy111]

Is mataele even any good? Haven’t watched him play but is he just making up numbers or can he crack 1st grade

Injured most this season. Put in some good numbers end of year. Looks a bit lazy at times but a big kid. If could get him focussed he is a smoke.

 

[hindy111]

Crash play over from dummy half

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I've liked Lane in the middle - he looks more comfortable there.

We all know Lane has some speed, and a good offload.

I'm sure he can use these skills in the middle, just as well as he did out wide.

He wins the ruck well in attack. Nearly always lands on his guts.

I'd love for us to sign a Manu Ma'u-type player for Dylan Brown to have someone to shovel the ball to.

Tuilagi ffs!

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Is mataele even any good? Haven’t watched him play but is he just making up numbers or can he crack 1st grade

He’s young but he’s done literally f**k all in multiple years in reserve grade. Momoisea performed better.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Crash play over from dummy half

Scored five tries this year. He is a great finisher.

 

[Soto]

Scored five tries this year. He is a great finisher.

KOE specialist for mine.
If he's in our top 17 next year we have massive issues

 

[Zoso]

Having to let Reg go when you already have 5 spots available have only confirmed to me how mismanaged our cap was or still is…

Any inside info on the impact Ryles is having on fixing this, aside from Reg being let go, of course.

 

[84 Baby]

Exactly, and I don't believe Hands is that sort of player, and I believe that all of the forwards who were large exponents in that area have now departed the club.

I disagree about Hands. I agree that all the ones from 2022 are now gone (although Paulo at his best was one of the best) but Hopgood has good collision chasing. Ofahengaue can too. Moretti does too but he needs to learn to control the aggression side

 

[Soto]

11 players confirmed departing at Ken Thornett preso night.
Ogden
Makatoa
RCG
Blaize
Sanders
Cini
Lumelume
Arthur
Dejearn Asi
Morgan Harper
And I think it was Pou's favourite Moimoisea...

 

[Twizzle]

Gutherson also might be used as a bit of a lock role. I'm not keen on him in centres. Id rather see Simmonson there

middle half so to speak, where ever he plays he needs to keep getting his hands on the ball

 

[Soto]

I disagree about Hands. I agree that all the ones from 2022 are now gone (although Paulo at his best was one of the best) but Hopgood has good collision chasing. Ofahengaue can too. Moretti does too but he needs to learn to control the aggression side

Hands is a good versatile player. Under rated and there's a good footy player there.
Needs to back himself more

 

[Soto]

middle half so to speak, where ever he plays he needs to keep getting his hands on the ball

It would be good if passed it every now and then...we don't need a tedesco on board