The one thing in my mind that meakes me think that this is actually a great move, is the fact i can remember when Rueben Wiki was a centre. Look how he turned out? Legend of the game.Thank you
I don't know why some people think this is crazy..I mean there's obviously a chance it won't work but considering all the dumb decisions we've made in the past I'd rate this as a pretty low risk.
Would not even begin to compare Wiki to Hoppa lol.The one thing in my mind that meakes me think that this is actually a great move, is the fact i can remember when Rueben Wiki was a centre. Look how he turned out? Legend of the game.
Hoppa has many great attributes, sadly speed isnt one. Therefore we should transfer those skills one place further in. My only concern would be the physicality of the role and whether he would enjoy that or not.
Its not a comparison of skill at all. Its a comparison of where Will is at in his career, and the new direction it could take. Comparing the centre position from back then to now is somewhat irrelevant bacause the position is a whole lot more difficult in the modern ggame.but if your ising Meninga as an example, he was a totally different body shape and size to almost every other centre of his day, hence he was so devastating.Would not even begin to compare Wiki to Hoppa lol.
Back then the Centre position was much different to what it is now. Big Mal would probably be a front rower these while Steve Roach wouldn't even crack a canterbury cup team lol.
Not old enough to draw that comparison lol.The one thing in my mind that meakes me think that this is actually a great move, is the fact i can remember when Rueben Wiki was a centre. Look how he turned out? Legend of the game.
Hoppa has many great attributes, sadly speed isnt one. Therefore we should transfer those skills one place further in. My only concern would be the physicality of the role and whether he would enjoy that or not.
Even more reason not to make that comparison but you are further reinforcing the point i have made.Its not a comparison of skill at all. Its a comparison of where Will is at in his career, and the new direction it could take. Comparing the centre position from back then to now is somewhat irrelevant bacause the position is a whole lot more difficult in the modern ggame.but if your ising Meninga as an example, he was a totally different body shape and size to almost every other centre of his day, hence he was so devastating.
As for Roach, are you serious??
Meaney will suffice for now if it means we get Grant and Burton.
1. Meaney
6. Burton
7. Green
9. Grant
I doubt bet on signing button and definitely not grant...u need to remember that we are not an attractable club at the moment and unless we are will to pay overs we won't get any of these elite players
Exactly with foz. He could have been what the young guys needed if he played more than half the season any time. Shame he couldntI've always believed the issue has been a lack of quality experienced players in the squad. These young guys coming through have no one to train and play alongside that they can learn off. We had Foz but in all seriousness he was useless and couldn't really perform that role.
Just looking at someone like Cleary and he had Maloney and Wallace he could learn off, then when they did leave he had what many considered an off year before bouncing back the following year.
The notion of Hopoate moving to an edge backrower position a bit left field but I think it definitely has merit.Not old enough to draw that comparison lol.
I just think a few of his weaknesses aren't a weakness when being pushed in while some of his strengths might provide a point of difference to our attack, similar to how you mentioned. He can run a line, break a tackle and offload..he'd also link the forwards with the backs and be another ball playing option that could ease pressure on our halves.
I don't know what the fuss about him was anyways. He scored a few set up tries in 1 game. Any winger playing with the Panthers spine will look good.Dodgy Hammys and shit for brains if he thinks he's getting FB time next year LOL.
Fuck that rings a bellI remember when Josh Hoffman knocked us back under similar circumstances and he was far more established.
I don’t understand why Staines wouldn’t want to come over. It’s not like he’s playing wing or centre for the Panthers right now either.
Real question do we even know that Staines is better than Laurie?
I have never seen him play other than the highlight tries.I don't know what the fuss about him was anyways. He scored a few set up tries in 1 game. Any winger playing with the Panthers spine will look good.
Well the first bit of what you said has been confirmed. Officially announced.Straight from the horse's mouth.
Staines has decided to remain with the Panthers. They've promised him game time at fullback. (We should make a bigger play for JAC now in my opinion)
We're still chasing Burton (two other clubs are chasing him also).
Harry Grant is talking to Arthur Laundy. They only met after the Tigers last game.
Elliott knocked back Warriors offer of 1.7M over 3 years (570K) to sign with us for 480K + a car. He was on 430K previously and our initial new offer was 450K.
Journo James Hooper helped convince AL that the Dogs needed a new major sponsor.
Arthur Laundy (Tigers supporter) has no interest in running for the Dogs board but his son Craig (Dogs supporter) might in future. Craig can't now because he hasn't been a football club member long enough (3 years). Craig recently had heated words with George Coorey - about what exactly I don't know.
Laundy is happy to continue his sponsorship if current board members are replaced. If his ability to talk directly to players is reneged though he reserves the right to withdraw his sponsorship. Frankly if he likes to talk to players for his dollars I think that's fair enough. If I were him I'd want the same.
AL contributed 100K in TPA for Thompson but had to withdraw when he became sponsor.
Righto mate. Did you ever watch Roach play?Even more reason not to make that comparison but you are further reinforcing the point i have made.
Yes, Roach is nothing but a fat air head.
Totaly agree. He would need to put a few kgs on, and im not sure he would be keen on the idea, but i think he could flourish there!!!Not old enough to draw that comparison lol.
I just think a few of his weaknesses aren't a weakness when being pushed in while some of his strengths might provide a point of difference to our attack, similar to how you mentioned. He can run a line, break a tackle and offload..he'd also link the forwards with the backs and be another ball playing option that could ease pressure on our halves.
I remember when Christian Crichton looked good as a winger at the Panthers. He came to us and we discovered that he could not replicate his form without a proper spine delivering him quality ball.I don't know what the fuss about him was anyways. He scored a few set up tries in 1 game. Any winger playing with the Panthers spine will look good.