Signings for 2020 and future looking team

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

Naden from Penrith is a tall rangy speedy centre that is still unsigned for 2020

 

[redVinme]

Naden from Penrith is a tall rangy speedy centre that is still unsigned for 2020

Looks a good prospect

 

[jay mac]

Yes, but these would already be factors in the 90%/10% split, would they not?

I’m trying to understand what are those little things we could change to boost us up to change the split to 88%/12% or even 85%/15%..

I hear the Spicciatevi Cafe does a pretty mean pljeskavica, and those Trbojevic boys are half Serbian after all. The only question is; can you get a jetski far enough up Muddy Creek to make it worth their while?

 

[muzby]

I hear the Spicciatevi Cafe does a pretty mean pljeskavica, and those Trbojevic boys are half Serbian after all. The only question is; can you get a jetski far enough up Muddy Creek to make it worth their while?

I like your thinking jay mac.. Looking for those 1%-ers..

It’s the sort of stuff Possm clearly isn’t doing..

I reckon that puts us at 11% chance now of becoming a twin-turbo side.

 

[possm]

I like your thinking jay mac.. Looking for those 1%-ers..

It’s the sort of stuff Possm clearly isn’t doing..

I reckon that puts us at 11% chance now of becoming a twin-turbo side.

If the decision is to put Lomax at fullback, then we need to go for a top tier centre or a proven exceptional young centre like Xerri.

If the decision is to put Lomax at right centre, then we need to recruit a top tier fullback like T Turbo.

Yes in time Ravalawa might turn out to be a good centre however, right now we need to balance our squad by bringing known quality into our back 5.

I'm fairly sure we will have about 2m to spend for 2020 and so if we can, we should make an aggressive bid for the 3 Turbo boys as a package deal. It is by far not a certainty however, we should give it our best shot. Let the Turbo family take over Widdop's semi down by the beach.

 

[muzby]

If the decision is to put Lomax at fullback, then we need to go for a top tier centre or a proven exceptional young centre like Xerri.

If the decision is to put Lomax at right centre, then we need to recruit a top tier fullback like T Turbo.

Yes in time Ravalawa might turn out to be a good centre however, right now we need to balance our squad by bringing known quality into our back 5.

I'm fairly sure we will have about 2m to spend for 2020 and so if we can, we should make an aggressive bid for the 3 Turbo boys as a package deal. It is by far not a certainty however, we should give it our best shot. Let the Turbo family take over Widdop's semi down by the beach.

Not sure Widdop’s unit is going to cut it.. The brothers are playing together, do they want to live together too?

They’re grown men with their own partners..

Making them move in together is a terrible idea and would shift it back to 93% chance of them staying at Manly (so a 7% chance of coming to us..)

C’mon Possm we need ideas from you and quickly..

Otherwise I reckon we’ll lose them..

 

[possm]

Not sure Widdop’s unit is going to cut it.. The brothers are playing together, do they want to live together too?

They’re grown men with their own partners..

Making them move in together is a terrible idea and would shift it back to 93% chance of them staying at Manly (so a 7% chance of coming to us..)

C’mon Possm we need ideas from you and quickly..

Otherwise I reckon we’ll lose them..

In a previous post it was stated that the boys lived at home with their parents. If this is not the case, you are correct and so they can make their own arrangements.

 

[muzby]

In a previous post it was stated that the boys lived at home with their parents. If this is not the case, you are correct and so they can make their own arrangements.

So we’re still back to 90%.. no new ideas yet..

 

[BLM01]

If the decision is to put Lomax at fullback, then we need to go for a top tier centre or a proven exceptional young centre like Xerri.

If the decision is to put Lomax at right centre, then we need to recruit a top tier fullback like T Turbo.

Yes in time Ravalawa might turn out to be a good centre however, right now we need to balance our squad by bringing known quality into our back 5.

I'm fairly sure we will have about 2m to spend for 2020 and so if we can, we should make an aggressive bid for the 3 Turbo boys as a package deal. It is by far not a certainty however, we should give it our best shot. Let the Turbo family take over Widdop's semi down by the beach.

Where do you get your 2 million free from?. I reckon we will have about 33% of that to spend next year

 

[muzby]

Where do you get your 2 million free from?

 

[Frank Facer]

Frank, you are wasting your time with these clowns. Stop wasting your time in here and start sending your ideas directly to Millward. I’m sure he would welcome the out of the box thinking.

Thanks Kiama, I hadn't even thought of doing what you suggested.

 

[jay mac]

So we’re still back to 90%.. no new ideas yet..

Ahem... what happened to my 1%?

 

[muzby]

Ahem... what happened to my 1%?

Blame Possm..

 

[gitano]

Silverman will be back from his ACL rupture soon although may not be NRL ready before next season.

 

[possm]

Where do you get your 2 million free from?. I reckon we will have about 33% of that to spend next year

I've outlined my 2m estimate in a previous post. I will search and get back to you. In the meantime where do you get your 630k from?

 

[possm]

Where do you get your 2 million free from?. I reckon we will have about 33% of that to spend next year

Ravalawa and Lomax are both right side players and Lafai still has one more year to run on his contract. So far I have not heard of Lafai moving on for 2020 however, Maybe the back five could be:
1. Lomax
2. Pearson
3. Ravalawa
4. Lafai or Masters
5. Saab

Now IF we can sign the Turbo brothers then:

1. T Turbo - expensive, Kangaroo and SOO quality Rep with size and speed - 1m
2. Saab - low cost, Junior Australian Rep with size and speed - 200k
3. Lomax - low cost, Junior Australian Rep with size and speed - 250k
4. Pearson - low cost, International player with size and speed - 200k
5. Ravalawa - low cost, International player with size and speed 200k

A 2.05m backline with size and speed and a big upgrade on what we have now. This backline has the potential to be very competitive in 2020.

 

[muzby]

A 2.05m backline with size and speed and a big upgrade on what we have now. This backline has the potential to be very competitive in 2020.

Big upgrade on what we have now?

3 of those 5 are already what we have now..

And the one of the other two is an unproven junior..

The only upside so far is Turbo, and to say that whole backline is an upgrade is a huge weight on his shoulders - not sure he’d want to come here now knowing that he’ll have such scrutiny on his performance..

I reckon if that’s the case he’s shifted out to 95% staying..

C’mon Possm, everything you’re suggesting is designed to keep him at Manly, not bring him here..

 

[BLM01]

I've outlined my 2m estimate in a previous post. I will search and get back to you. In the meantime where do you get your 630k from?

Same place you got your 2 mill. From the we have no idea re salary cap shop.

 

[possm]

Where do you get your 2 million free from?. I reckon we will have about 33% of that to spend next year

By letting go Widdop, Robson and most of the deadwood and by replacing them with talented juniors and young fringe first graders we will achieve an estimate of 2m;
Widdop
Aitken
Lafai
Maranta
Runciman
Dufty
Robson
Latimore
Allgood
Kerr
Graham

Most of the proposed top 17 are already under contract:
1.T Turbo - not yet under contract
2. Saab
3. Lomax
4. Pearson
5. Ravalawa
6. Norman
7. Hunt
8. Turbo - not yet under contract
9. McInnes
10. Vaughan
11. T Sims
12. Kaufusie
13. Frizell / De Belin

14. K Sims
15. Laurie
16. Leilua
17. Timm / Host

 

[watatank]

Ravalawa and Lomax are both right side players and Lafai still has one more year to run on his contract. So far I have not heard of Lafai moving on for 2020 however, Maybe the back five could be:
1. Lomax
2. Pearson
3. Ravalawa
4. Lafai or Masters
5. Saab

Now IF we can sign the Turbo brothers then:

1. T Turbo - expensive, Kangaroo and SOO quality Rep with size and speed - 1m
2. Saab - low cost, Junior Australian Rep with size and speed - 200k
3. Lomax - low cost, Junior Australian Rep with size and speed - 250k
4. Pearson - low cost, International player with size and speed - 200k
5. Ravalawa - low cost, International player with size and speed 200k

A 2.05m backline with size and speed and a big upgrade on what we have now. This backline has the potential to be very competitive in 2020.

So what happens when everyone comes off contract and want upgrades? Everyone but Saab (and turbo haha) will be off contract 2020