The 2013/2014 Team Thread

[macavity]

I don't expect any more signings for 2013 unless we move some under-contract players on, and they may not want to leave.

 

[aqua_duck]

Btw needs more Alex McKinnon, I think he's been ok this year for a kid who's still eligible for Toyota Cup, put another 5-6kg on him and he'll be more than handy

 

[Yosh]

Update:

1. Boyd
2. Uate
3. Gagai
4. Mata'utia
5. McManus

6. Mullen
7. Pearce

8. Snowden
9. Ennis
10. Poore
11. Scott
12. Bird
13. Kidley

14. Costigan
15. McKinnon
16. Mason
17. House

18. Roberts
19. Tetavano

That's an awfully small backrow... Mobile but small... No real hole runners either...

 

[RABK]

Scott and Bird aren't that small... well perhaps small compared to some of the giant backrowers going around but both would be in the top 10 backrowers when it comes to strength.

 

[Allstar Knights]

It will be interesting to see how Sims and Vaivai develop as props in the next few years. I know they have been destroying teams up the middle in the 20s.

 

[Yosh]

Scott and Bird aren't that small... well perhaps small compared to some of the giant backrowers going around but both would be in the top 10 backrowers when it comes to strength.

I would personally love a Hoffman type player in our squad. Someone who just runs lines and does it all day everyday.

If our backrow looks something like:

11. Bird
12. Scott
13. Kidley/House/Mckinnon

There aren't any hole runners.

Bird is amazing in his own way and will create 2nd phrase play and make plenty of metres.
Scott won't let any tries down his side. He does run holes but doesn't have that much impact.
Kidley will just be like Dallas Johnson or David Stagg and just cover gaps in our defence.
House is similar to Kidley while McKinnon I guess could run into gaps...

 

[shane1970]

Get your hands off it boys ! All of you

 

[Haffa]

No Sims? I'm sure he'll be there about in a year or two.

 

[chinorocks]

Given his run with injuries in the last 2 years I can't see Kidley playing lock or hooker. I don't think hos body is up to the rigours of defending in the front line.

 

[Joker's Wild]

Given his run with injuries in the last 2 years I can't see Kidley playing lock or hooker. I don't think hos body is up to the rigours of defending in the front line.

Same was said about Benji a few years back too mate

I know Kids is older and defending at hooker is different to 5/8 but forcing him to take 2012 off may just give his body the rest it needs to properly heal.

 

[Yosh]

Same was said about Benji a few years back too mate

I know Kids is older and defending at hooker is different to 5/8 but forcing him to take 2012 off may just give his body the rest it needs to properly heal.

I think Benji was too young and not fully physically developed yet. Kidley might just be past it.

 

[Yosh]

1. Darius
2. Uate
3. Gagai
4. Falou
5. Vuna

6. Mullen
7. Pearce

8. Snowden
9. Kidley
10. Poore
11. Cordner
12. Mason
13. McKinnon

14. Roberts
15. Tetavano
16. Sims
17. Vaivai

Possible?

 

[jb2]

Sounds awesome Yosh but how do you figure that Vuna & Falou are going to be in the team ?

 

[Yosh]

Sounds awesome Yosh but how do you figure that Vuna & Falou are going to be in the team ?

I think Falou is a chance but Vuna is a dream lol:crazy:

 

[Whats Doing]

Also Scott will be there unless you see him playing reggies

 

[Spot On]

Can't see Pearce coming here - ever.

Don't get the Poore love. Possible benchie to replace Richie/Ervarn et al.

 

[Yosh]

Also Scott will be there unless you see him playing reggies

Lol... Knew i forgot someone..

 

[Bring it home Knights]

I think Benji was too young and not fully physically developed yet. Kidley might just be past it.

I agree Yosh. It's apples and oranges.
I do agree with JW though on the point that a year off could do wonders for Gidley. He's one of those players that runs the ball in a similar vain to Harragon or Kennedy (no self preservation). 10 or 11 months off for physio and rehab should do wonders for his longevity.

 

[aqua_duck]

Why is it no one can spell Folau, it's pronounced as it's spelt

 

[Joker's Wild]

Why is it no one can spell Folau, it's pronounced as it's spelt

Fowlaow?