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I think that's a fair list.
I think RTS should be sweet. He'll have a big forward pack, a great halfback, and a great hooker to work with. They all compliment each other, similarly to when he was at the Roosters. Personally I can see him getting better.
I don't really think Sezer will be under much pressure, in fact i'd probably say the pressure is on Austin to really back up his form from this year. Sezer will only help that with his kicking game and organisation of the side. If they can strike up a really good combination the Raiders will go a long way.
Maloney's biggest issue will be acclimatising with a new playing group and style. Luckily for him, and much like RTS, he'll be going to a team that has a big forward pack, a good fullback and hooker. Finding a halves partner will be another thing though, i'm not sure if Chad Townsend will compliment him.
Foran really needs to step up and not only be a dominant half but the dominant player for Parramatta. Do I think he can do it? Sure, but it'll take some time. Having played in such a great squad, he'll have his work cut out for him at Parra. Wouldn't surprise me if they missed the finals and he has an average year.
Hodkinson might be found out as the halfback he is, a jack of all trades but master of none. He's alright I guess, has his moments. Kind of reminds me of Bernard Foley of the Waratahs/Wallabies. His best quality is his ice cool temperament. Behind an underdone forward pack at Newcastle, he might struggle though.
Personally I think Watmough's done. He's just too old, too injury prone, and there aren't really any additions to the team that would help his cause, it's all personal stuff. He'll end up being an average signing for Parra but he gives it his all, and I can only give him credit for that. Best form is well behind him.
It'll be interesting to see how Mitchell Pearce goes without Maloney. It's shown over the years that the Roosters only perform with a good 5/8 next to him, i.e. Carney and Maloney. This time around, he'll be the senior half. His performances week in week out will be critical.
Ben Hunt will start off slow but by season's end will be as dominant as ever. I think he'll use his GF blunder as motivation and will try to lead the Broncos to the Minor Premiership and Grand Final again. He just needs to fix his kicking game and he'll be one of the best halves in the league. Milford is under just as much pressure imo.
With no experienced 5/8 (not counting Jamie Lyon, he's a centre and a 5/8 fill in at best) DCE will be under a huge amount of pressure to steer the team around. So long as his forwards get going, and he gets at least a decent 5/8 to work with, he'll do alright. Can't see anything amazing happening at Manly, but he won't do too badly.
I think RTS should be sweet. He'll have a big forward pack, a great halfback, and a great hooker to work with. They all compliment each other, similarly to when he was at the Roosters. Personally I can see him getting better.
I don't really think Sezer will be under much pressure, in fact i'd probably say the pressure is on Austin to really back up his form from this year. Sezer will only help that with his kicking game and organisation of the side. If they can strike up a really good combination the Raiders will go a long way.
Maloney's biggest issue will be acclimatising with a new playing group and style. Luckily for him, and much like RTS, he'll be going to a team that has a big forward pack, a good fullback and hooker. Finding a halves partner will be another thing though, i'm not sure if Chad Townsend will compliment him.
Foran really needs to step up and not only be a dominant half but the dominant player for Parramatta. Do I think he can do it? Sure, but it'll take some time. Having played in such a great squad, he'll have his work cut out for him at Parra. Wouldn't surprise me if they missed the finals and he has an average year.
Hodkinson might be found out as the halfback he is, a jack of all trades but master of none. He's alright I guess, has his moments. Kind of reminds me of Bernard Foley of the Waratahs/Wallabies. His best quality is his ice cool temperament. Behind an underdone forward pack at Newcastle, he might struggle though.
Personally I think Watmough's done. He's just too old, too injury prone, and there aren't really any additions to the team that would help his cause, it's all personal stuff. He'll end up being an average signing for Parra but he gives it his all, and I can only give him credit for that. Best form is well behind him.
It'll be interesting to see how Mitchell Pearce goes without Maloney. It's shown over the years that the Roosters only perform with a good 5/8 next to him, i.e. Carney and Maloney. This time around, he'll be the senior half. His performances week in week out will be critical.
Ben Hunt will start off slow but by season's end will be as dominant as ever. I think he'll use his GF blunder as motivation and will try to lead the Broncos to the Minor Premiership and Grand Final again. He just needs to fix his kicking game and he'll be one of the best halves in the league. Milford is under just as much pressure imo.
With no experienced 5/8 (not counting Jamie Lyon, he's a centre and a 5/8 fill in at best) DCE will be under a huge amount of pressure to steer the team around. So long as his forwards get going, and he gets at least a decent 5/8 to work with, he'll do alright. Can't see anything amazing happening at Manly, but he won't do too badly.
