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.

 

[Matua]

Luke said he signed with the Warriors to play halfback, biding his time until SJ moves on. I wouldn't mind if SJ continues to mentor him post-retirement. Jett is still far from ready, so I don't see a better option than Metcalf. Where's Volkman at? He could be a useful option to explore.

I was wondering what you saw in his game to suggest you'd be happy to select him at 7 - based on his play. Not where he wants to play.

I assume Volkman's rehabing still?

 

[SpaceMonkey]

I assume Volkman's rehabing still?

You’d assume so, and he’s also not contracted to anybody and presumably living in Australia

 

[Wheeled Warrior]

I was wondering what you saw in his game to suggest you'd be happy to select him at 7 - based on his play. Not where he wants to play.

I assume Volkman's rehabing still?

Luke hasn't had the game time to showcase what he has to offer at 7 or any position to be fair.

What I do see with the very limited minutes of Luke reminds me of a young SJ without the killer step. His acceleration is still there despite his injuries. We could develop him into a solid half. If not then we have too many options at 6.

 

[ozenzud]

How much was SJ on? What about Jazz? Also losing Walker, who in my view was really good last year. Still solid this year. We have got some money in the kitty to spend it? Who can we draw in?

We are also losing AFB bu getting JFH, but we need some additional "x" factor players, particularly in the backs, centres. RTS ain't there. CNK was great last year, average at best this year.

Tuapiki, is he first grade? We need pace. We aint got it

 

[Wheeled Warrior]

How much was SJ on? What about Jazz? Also losing Walker, who in my view was really good last year. Still solid this year. We have got some money in the kitty to spend it? Who can we draw in?

We are also losing AFB bu getting JFH, but we need some additional "x" factor players, particularly in the backs, centres. RTS ain't there. CNK was great last year, average at best this year.

Tuapiki, is he first grade? We need pace. We aint got it

Walker has come out and denied those rumours. He's staying.

 

[JJ]

Walker has come out and denied those rumours. He's staying.

hopefully, but a denial is usually standard

 

[Wheeled Warrior]

hopefully, but a denial is usually standard

For sure. The herald reported that both the player agent and Warriors have not had any early release talks. Watch this space lol

 

[Beavers Headgear]

Cam George on SENZ last year “we have had no discussions with Kurt Capewell”, 2 days later he was announced lol

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

No slight on Barnett but I think we can all agree that, amongst various other issues, there's been a lack of resilience in the team this year. Compounded by a shocking injury run of course, but I think a fresh voice from a proven winner and leader would go a long way to improving that.

So with that in mind I'd prefer Fish was made skip, and preferably from the first day of preseason so he can set the tone early.

The positional decisions can be worked out over the preseason; there's so many unknowns especially amongst the half options anyway. But I think first and foremost its about setting new foundations and standards, and Fish is that guy IMO.