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TheRev

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I know hopefully they reduce his training loads because 3 years is a fair commitment.
he will definitely need some management I think, I even think maybe a couple of well timed rests during the season potentially to manage injury.. but whatever.. this is something the strength and conditioning guys will figure out.. if Sloan is playing well he may get the odd game.. difficult when hes ur captain though (but im sure Cook or Sua will pick it up).
 

mattw5

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he will definitely need some management I think, I even think maybe a couple of well timed rests during the season potentially to manage injury.. but whatever.. this is something the strength and conditioning guys will figure out.. if Sloan is playing well he may get the odd game.. difficult when hes ur captain though (but im sure Cook or Sua will pick it up).
To be fair we have a decent strength & conditioning team
 
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he will definitely need some management I think, I even think maybe a couple of well timed rests during the season potentially to manage injury.. but whatever.. this is something the strength and conditioning guys will figure out.. if Sloan is playing well he may get the odd game.. difficult when hes ur captain though (but im sure Cook or Sua will pick it up).
Rev, if Sloan does get the right wing spot, I could see Gutherson and Sloan interchanging positions during each game.
Think this will play a big part in Sloan's development and learning from Gutherson both on and off the field.
 

BLM01

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Pre Season starts tomorrow i would imagine i wonder when Cook & Holmes will start training. We have a few out until after Christmas because of the Pacific Championships which is a bit disruptive. Hopefully we announce these signings soon so we can get into the swing of things.
We only have 4 and they have been training. Other clubs have a lot more
They will be back Jan. It happens every year
 

BLM01

First Grade
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Would rly like to get some official announcements on Gutho, Lodge, Atkinson.. whoever we are signing.. get some positive media momentum happening (right now we are picked as spooners)... some good press will really help with any discussions to potential forwards or 2026 prospects..

This roster is not great, but 2 or 3 of the above (2 of them spine players) and its a whole new ballgame.. Flanno has shown he can coach.
Patience. People think Nov 1 deals, contracts signed, medicals all get done and fall out of a tree
The fine print and dotted line stuff can take weeks of negotiations / back and forth with managers although agreements in principle happen
Some players have only got back or still on holidays
Coaches too
Guthho just got a release officially 1-2 weeks ago etc

Seriously Ben is on to it. His in tray is full ATM for printing, faxing & photocopying
Had to go to Officeworks for more paper.
 

Jubilee

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Very true BLM01. When fit, and he will be, he will be a standout. He has so much ability. Better than many.
Douehi is 191cm and 98 kg. I did not know he was that big. Even if he spent all of 2025 in reserves, building up and strengthening, he would be cheap and ready to kick on with us in later years. I mean, it could be a rare opportunity to scoop up and warehouse a good footballer.
 

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