Rumours and Stuff

[Poupou Escobar]

Bro...it's not all about stat's...

I guess you could never identify an upcoming talent since all you look at is past stat's.

I hope we don't have people like you in charge of juniors.

Actually I've 'identified' plenty of upcoming talent, and stats have nothing to do with it. I look at the decisions made by the people paid to sign these guys as well as the ones who select them in various junior grades at particular ages, as well as rep team selections. That's how I knew that Saxon Pryke would be the most likely one to get a contract from the Flegg side when other merkins were carrying on about Latu and Brazel.

It's pointless watching them play because I'm not a talent scout, just like the rest of you merkins. Have a look at how old they are when they get picked in Flegg and reserve grade. Have a look who gets picked in junior Origin teams. This should all help predict who gets full time contracts and who doesn't. Stats are mostly relevant in first grade, with some relevance in reserves.

 

[Soto]

At this rate Moses is going to have to both put up a bomb and catch it himself.

No...Lomax will catch it and score...heard it here first.
I still think Dylbro has absolutely plenty to offer..
Also apart from still being quite young is always chasing a break...his commitment to defend a try is unparalleled...
Ryles will be good for him as I think unfortunately was too buddy buddy with the previous bloke.
We can't turf everyone

 

[TheCrowe]

Sure. Newcastle have 2 hookers better than anyone we currently have. And don’t forget they have a gun Jnr hooker coming to them too and he’ll expect to be playing first grade. Crossland is versatile so he stays and Brailey is the odd man out.

When you play 20mins off the bench tackle efficiency is less meaningful. Hands is probably on 200k with a higher ceiling. Id hold out for a better quality hooker. Hopefully Mozer.

 

[TheCrowe]

Man wouldn't that be great if they had to let Bailey go and hopefully pay some of his 2025 salary because Boods!

At least half! He isn't awful and may do okay here but we need to get value in this mini rebuild.