Season 2025 Changes I'd like to see.

[JJ]

You’re right, Metcalfe hasn’t shown any game other than his running game, passing is mediocre and kicking is average

Yes, but I guess I’d wonder whether it’s possible to play 6 with Johnson and show much?

 

[Wheeled Warrior]

Yes, but I guess I’d wonder whether it’s possible to play 6 with Johnson and show much?

Metcalf never overcalls SJ. I guess that's intentional from the coach or Luke showing his respect to SJ. What we need to see is Luke to come out of his shell and be a little ballsy over call SJ. CHT has no issues doing that. TMM and Metcalf need to work on that.

 

[Beavers Headgear]

Metcalfe came through as a highly rated junior 7, I remember that from the fanfare when Manly signed him. A couple of seasons later Hasler had him playing fullback before he got released. Time at the sharks I seem to recall being a 6 or utility off the bench. He must be 25-26 now so just think maybe it’s a stretch for him to be an NRL 7 where he has barely played any of it for 6-7 years

 

[Wheeled Warrior]

Metcalfe came through as a highly rated junior 7, I remember that from the fanfare when Manly signed him. A couple of seasons later Hasler had him playing fullback before he got released. Time at the sharks I seem to recall being a 6 or utility off the bench. He must be 25-26 now so just think maybe it’s a stretch for him to be an NRL 7 where he has barely played any of it for 6-7 years

SJ didn't develop a complete halfback game until much later in his career. Metcalf still has the potential to be a number 7. CHT has a strong long kick, TMM excels in passing, and the juniors are still a bit inexperienced. Metcalf should be given a chance to prove himself, as injuries and SJ have hindered his development in that role.

Another good signing is the best option.

This is, of course, null and void if SJ continues to play in 2025.