Dragonslayer
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The question re: Tariq (and its an assuption that this is even in the pipeline), what are the reasons ro keep him v's what are the reasons to let him go?
If the reason is depth - Tariq is primarily an edge backrower. Bird played there yesterday and did a reasonably good job. We also have young Burns and we signed Jetski, there's also Fui (if not suspended) and Ford. At a stretch we could also promote young O'Ofou or Sherab.
If you consider using him as a prop, then again we have plenty of depth there also.
Would there be an advantage to let him go? Of course, and the obvious is salary cap and the flexibility of bring in one of our juniors into the top 30 ie Jayden Hunt or Josh Coric or even Michael Molo. Other reasons could be that having 'sour grapes' about being told he's not wanted may lead to a less than 100% effort, common to drop your bundle when given that type of news. Another is current fitness level and would be several weeks off full fitness given his late return to training at full level (as mentioned by Hook).
Not saying any othis is fact but it maybe why this rumour gas popped up. Tariq seems to be on the outer so, is it prudent to wipe the butt and move on. Having a de-stabilizing influence would really impact us negatively, imo.
Lastly, if this rumour is factual, and again not suggesting it is, the question also is who contacted who first? Tariq to the Storm, or the Storm to Tariq? If it's the former, then he was always going when he found a better deal.
It may also shine some light on Hook's answer to a question yesterday re: " is this the squad you want" (to that effect), and his answer basically "no".
If the reason is depth - Tariq is primarily an edge backrower. Bird played there yesterday and did a reasonably good job. We also have young Burns and we signed Jetski, there's also Fui (if not suspended) and Ford. At a stretch we could also promote young O'Ofou or Sherab.
If you consider using him as a prop, then again we have plenty of depth there also.
Would there be an advantage to let him go? Of course, and the obvious is salary cap and the flexibility of bring in one of our juniors into the top 30 ie Jayden Hunt or Josh Coric or even Michael Molo. Other reasons could be that having 'sour grapes' about being told he's not wanted may lead to a less than 100% effort, common to drop your bundle when given that type of news. Another is current fitness level and would be several weeks off full fitness given his late return to training at full level (as mentioned by Hook).
Not saying any othis is fact but it maybe why this rumour gas popped up. Tariq seems to be on the outer so, is it prudent to wipe the butt and move on. Having a de-stabilizing influence would really impact us negatively, imo.
Lastly, if this rumour is factual, and again not suggesting it is, the question also is who contacted who first? Tariq to the Storm, or the Storm to Tariq? If it's the former, then he was always going when he found a better deal.
It may also shine some light on Hook's answer to a question yesterday re: " is this the squad you want" (to that effect), and his answer basically "no".
