Who do we keep?

[franklin2323]

I wonder whether the neck injury Sam sustained means he will never be as good as he once was.

Well we have him on decent money for 4 more years... So I hope not

 

[chrisD]

What forwards do we have coming through that would be looking at playing some fg next season?

 

[franklin2323]

What forwards do we have coming through that would be looking at playing some fg next season?

Pretty much any in NSW Cup none have any experience but like RCG could push for 1st grade with a year of Reserve grade under their belts

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Well we have him on decent money for 4 more years... So I hope not

The good thing about Sams deal is that he is the only one at the club receiving the long serving player allowance.
So in effect at the moment you can take 200k off his wage.

 

[betcats]

What forwards do we have coming through that would be looking at playing some fg next season?

He is young but I have a big wrap of Fischer-Harris after seeing him early this season in NSW cup. I think he might get some games next season.

 

[martielang]

Front row rotation for Toyota Cup looks promising. 3 or 4 high quality props.

 

[chrisD]

So we have Plum and Kite retiring, Simmons unlikely to get a first grade squad contract if he doesn't retire. Brown, Docker, John, Latimore, Manu, all on first grade contracts off contract at the end of season. And I don't know if one of Smith, Anderson or BMM are on first grade contracts. Merrin coming in, Blake and R.Jennings I suggest will be in the 25 next season. Like 5 spots we need to fill either by resigning or promoting NSW cup players.

 

[franklin2323]

Melb and Manly have up to 5 untested players in their squads. We will be at the stage soon. We have some huge forwards in NSW Cup and NYC that I think we will fill our squad out with.

 

[maple_69]

Saunders and Smith would have to be the next juniors in line. Fisher-Harris was selected for the Junior Kiwis I believe so definitely a talent. Clarke is a fantastic prospect but a few years away at least. I don't think we need to give any of those 4 a go this year though.

 

[betcats]

Saunders and Smith would have to be the next juniors in line. Fisher-Harris was selected for the Junior Kiwis I believe so definitely a talent. Clarke is a fantastic prospect but a few years away at least. I don't think we need to give any of those 4 a go this year though.

Not this year but I think Fisher-Harris will jump the likes of Saunders and Smith in the pecking order.

 

[betcats]

Front row rotation for Toyota Cup looks promising. 3 or 4 high quality props.

I was impressed by Leota against the titans two weeks ago, I haven't noticed him that much before then.

 

[Copperhead]

Not this year but I think Fisher-Harris will jump the likes of Saunders and Smith in the pecking order.

When JFH came back from injury 3 weeks ago he came straight back into the side and pushed Smith back to the bench, so he might be in front of him already.

 

[franklin2323]

I was impressed by Leota against the titans two weeks ago, I haven't noticed him that much before then.

Easily done. The bench is all the same height and build all huge. There will be some depth at worse in that lot. Keep say top 20 locked in & each year clear some depth. Bring up more

 

[Panther_Daz]

Front row rotation for Toyota Cup looks promising. 3 or 4 high quality props.

Our 20's front rowers are so impressive that coach Ciraldo has managed to fit 7 into his 17. Cowen Epere is due back from injury soon too!

 

[Fibroman]

Myles Segs McKendry
Merrin Docker
ET

Bench: Carty, Peachy. RGC, Brown.

Merrin to the front row when Myles & McKendry come off.

 

[betcats]

Our 20's front rowers are so impressive that coach Ciraldo has managed to fit 7 into his 17. Cowen Epere is due back from injury soon too!

Ciraldo is doing a pretty good job with that team.

 

[franklin2323]

Myles Segs McKendry
Merrin Docker
ET

Bench: Carty, Peachy. RGC, Brown.

Merrin to the front row when Myles & McKendry come off.

:lol: so no salary cap then?

 

[Panther Pete]

:lol: so no salary cap then?

The salary cap doesn't seem to stop the Roosters having a team full of rep players.

 

[Kilkenny]

When JFH came back from injury 3 weeks ago he came straight back into the side and pushed Smith back to the bench, so he might be in front of him already.

Chris Smith is coming along fine. Because of injury he has been forced into the backline in last couple of weeks and I am not sure how much centre he has played in his short career I suggest none until last couple of weeks.

 

[Kilkenny]

Lewis Brown should be a priority re-signing in my opinion.

He has always been quality throughout his time with us whether in his rightful position of second row or when required to fill the utility role as hooker/centre.

He is so under rated by so many supporters and I cannot understand why that is.