Rumours and Stuff

[Twizzle]

I'm starting to think Matto isn't a certainty for our top 17.

if he doesn't, it's not because he lacks ability, maybe more to do with mentality and attitude

I believe he has the skills and physical attributes to be an NRL middle or edge forward and it's his utility value that can make him a decent sub from the bench in my opinion

 

[Stevie]

So this falls into the “stuff” category but I thought I’d recommend a series I have just finished watching for the second time. It’s brutal and violent but it’s probably the best thing I’ve watched in a very long time. It’s on Prime.

Anyway thought you might appreciate the tip, it’s f**king awesome.

 

[TheCrowe]

finally realising now that they over rated him perhaps

When you look back at some of his defensive efforts they were really poor. He didn't even try. When he had to turn and chase his lack of pace was just so obvious. He has potential in attack but a long way to go to be a 1st grader.
He missed the pre season with a shoulder injury. Id be very surprised if he was first choice 5/8.

 

[Gazzamatta]

finally realising now that they over rated him perhaps

I reckon most are of the opinion that he's got great potential but needs plenty of work which he wasnt getting under BA. He may have got that under Ryles but he will definitely get it under Ivan. Wherever he ended up the big issue is he will probably be overpaid particularly early.

 

[Eelementary]

Tbh, the Panthers were the perfect club for Takagi - we are rebuilding, and don't need to waste time teaching a kid how to tackle.

And if Cleary can't sort him out, then he's a lost cause.

 

[Avenger]

When you look back at some of his defensive efforts they were really poor. He didn't even try. When he had to turn and chase his lack of pace was just so obvious. He has potential in attack but a long way to go to be a 1st grader.
He missed the pre season with a shoulder injury. Id be very surprised if he was first choice 5/8.

Ryles offered him the fullback spot. He said no and we jagged Iongi. I reckon we may have dodged a bullet here. I reckon Joash Papali’i is also better in that position than Blaize, much more upside with high end pace. Something that Blaize will never have.

 

[Twizzle]

I reckon most are of the opinion that he's got great potential but needs plenty of work which he wasnt getting under BA. He may have got that under Ryles but he will definitely get it under Ivan. Wherever he ended up the big issue is he will probably be overpaid particularly early.

exactly what I was going to say, he may have potential, and no doubt he will improve, but will he be a $500K player is the big question

he may get better and improve his defense but I doubt he will get much quicker

 

[Avenger]

exactly what I was going to say, he may have potential, and no doubt he will improve, but will he be a $500K player is the big question

he may get better and improve his defense but I doubt he will get much quicker

We offered him over $500k and ended up with Iongi at a reported $400k.

 

[JokerEel]

Ryles offered him the fullback spot. He said no and we jagged Iongi. I reckon we may have dodged a bullet here. I reckon Joash Papali’i is also better in that position than Blaize, much more upside with high end pace. Something that Blaize will never have.

Ryles offering Blaize the fullback spot is concerning. Hopefully it came with a lot of targets he had to hit in CUP prior to getting the first grade fullback spot.

 

[Avenger]

Ryles offering Blaize the fullback spot is concerning. Hopefully it came with a lot of targets he had to hit in CUP prior to getting the first grade fullback spot.

*was

Not our problem anymore. Neither is Gutherson’s long term viability at fullback. Hopefully Brown is next.

 

[hindy111]

I'm getting a feeling Simrani is going to be decent and will get that wing spot over Russel.

 

[hindy111]

My mate reckons Joash isn't that short. Certainly not 5'6. He is a dog's fan. Reckons he has potential to be a real star.