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1. Tracey. I’ve wanted that all along. Taaffe in fairness is getting better. I just wish they trained him pre season at 7 because personally I think him and Burto as a combo again could be good. I think it’s time to keep Xerri at centre now. The kid was an elite centre and with miles in the legs...

He has more plus’s than minus’s for me at this stage. As everyone else has virtually said, selections do concern me, but apart from that, he’s stayed the course.

Thanks for that. I did mention that in a post earlier but I was wrong, I said I thought it was Australian reps. Either way, perhaps there is something there to work with until Woods, O’Neil or Conte come through (if they do). Tracey to fullback?

I personally dont think Gis is meddling with the selections. They may have a chat over a coffee where Gus would give his opinion, but why wouldn’t you ask Gus if he’s there to be asked? As for telling CC he “has” to pick a certain way? No, not buying it.

We are stuck now, we have no $$ for a big half if they do become available. Our hope now is long term one of Woods, O’Neil, Conte or even Oloapu (who is a 6 or 13) turn into the next big thing! The problem is the “right now”. Do we try Taaffe there? It’s probably a bit late now if he didn’t...

So frustrating to see this team with no gamble whatsoever with an outside back or a half who show some flair. Same old Hutch and Taaffe. On the other side, spoon contenders Tigers are having a real crack with some good young talent, they were in the same boat as us, maybe worse. Dolphins 2nd...

I HATE this ct

agree re Tracey. I think he’s our best fullback until Joash is ready. If Crighton was to become a Turbo type fullback, then ok, but that would take a FULL offseason + to get there. Not a round 4 change up. Taaffe just is t the answer unfortunately. Who knows though, he may be a better half the...

Don’t know or care how they do it, but I’d want to see Xerri and Kautoga in there. Hutchinson can’t be 7. Skelton in there sooner rather than later too

Although he shouldn’t have been there round 1, I do agree, dropping him now sends a very bad message to everyone. Unfortunately now he gets 3 games at least…. I’d rather Tracey back there

That said, watching Salmon in the trials, I do think he could be a handy 5/8

TBH, I don’t mind d your team at all. Even though Burton is killing me at 5/8, I’d probably go… Tracey Kiraz Crighton Xerri Skelton (although Wilson will be picked, and that’s ok too if being fair) Burton Sexton forwards pick themselves 14 Mann 15 Salmon 16 Hughes 17 Kautoga

pretty much this

Whilst I agree we are “rebuilding”, look at the dolphins first ever year. It does disappoint you as a fan….

Poor Steve. I know 1st hand their battle. Our family has the same with our mother, bastard of a disease!!! I just hope Fox sports and 9 don’t do the “love in” on this great man when the time unfortunately comes. It’d be a disgrace. How he has never ONCE been in the convo for immortal is beyond...

Surely this gimp doesn’t get paid for his “opinion pieces” does he? If so, I think THAT’S where the tel question lies…

Just praying now this bings out the best of Mahoney and Burton, because IF they play to their full potential every game, we are a much better team than experts may be guessing….

I’m more for it than against it, however, I do have slight concerns, but I’ll trust those in the club who know more than me. The guy has played 100 games and has 3 back to back premierships, not as a bit player, but as an X-factor who lifted the team in crucial moments. If he already displays...

Why give this BS jibber air time? Next

Personally, I don’t think Taaffe is the go, I don’t think he’s our best FB, however, he is a more than handy squad player. I think he’d get a solid job done at FB, 5/8 or half. He can play, just not our starting fullback.

Yeah ai thought and mentioned this kid for a bit now. He’d be very good! I’d chase him, Royce Hunt, Hamlin-Uele or even May if he gets serious about a contract offer. 2 more middles would be good to go with King and Hughes with Todd coming through too

I don’t hate Burton. I actually think there is a very very good footballer there. I know it’s only a trial, I just wish someone would shake the fk out of him, because once he “gets” it, he could be unplayable for the opposition given his size, strength and speed

3. Xerri / Burton 6. Burton / Hutchinson the only real contention for me. If both at their best they both start, however, I’m not quite convinced either is ready for their main position's yet. Burton man, I want to, but he really let us down yesterday….

Just wait until Xerri finds his feet and Critta’s in the other centre position and there’ll be ZERO talk of Averillo and Alamoti

Nasty nasty maggot

Different situation I know, but remember, this is the same rag mag reporter who was on the Coffs Harbour blood trial too. its agenda driven by this maggot. He has ZERO concern for the kid’s welfare, ZERO

I smell Sutton II just a little cheaper, but just as pointless

What a nasty nasty nasty obsession this ALCOHOLIC old ct has with this club and Gus. surely the maggot retires soon

yeah, same, but RFM was NEVER going to help that.

thanks for the heads up. Life here has been so much better with the “ignore” option hahaha

I think we are moving on from all this and it will soon be distant memories. What counts now is our culture and performance on the field and I think these will get better with time and will build our reputation. Gus knows the Bulldog DNA, what got us to dominate in the 80's and he is tapping...

I wouldn’t worry about Papali’i or his opportunity. The club would know what they have there with him. If he’s as good as believed to be, then really, as handy as Taffe and Tracey are, they shouldn’t be able to block his ability when the time is right.

Which is the young prop from Queensland we bought last year I think. They have big wraps on him also. Was that Jack Todd?

Only one question there, and it’s the one revolving around our middles. It’s our biggest issue. No experience, size or depth is going to hurt, no matter how you sugar coat it. It’s a very long season. Even one injury to a guy with a little experience such as King will hurt. I don’t want to be a...

I’d definitely take him for that price. Kid Is a good middle and will add what we need. I would NOT want his brothers. We dont need another winger. We don’t need that other grub, let alone the fact we now have 5 other utilities who can do his job. Offer him a good contract. If that’s not...

It all sounds positive, and there is a lot to like (Critta, Xeri, Curran, experience recruits, Burto hopefully getting better), however, we can’t sugar coat our lack of quality middles. We don’t even have one standout. It’s going to be a long year without one unfortunately. Was really hoping Gus...

It’s better to die on your feet than live on your knees or life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans

Do you think he has potential to be a regular for us?

I like the kid. He has heart, ability, and in my opinion, a future.

I hope this guy really lifts his game ( especially defense ) this year, he could be a massive positive for us this year in a team that is lacking big bodies. He could be anything. I just hope he comes on with us and not another club later on.

that Willison from Broncos looks like massive untapped potential

This kid looks the goods and has some great wraps. those in the know with juniors, given preferred positions and ability, will there be room for: Woods, O’Neil, Conti, Papali’i and Olopau all in 1 team when we have Burton, Crighton and Mahoney? also, can someone who has seen the. Let us know...

Said it before, say it again, at that price, we have dodged a MASSIVE bullet in Luai. I’m so glad we missed him.

I’d go Tracey

Steve “Turvey” Mortimer. One of THE most overlooked footballers from the NRL of all time.

I’d be chasing Hunt or Uaele hard. One of them would break a contract for more. to be honest, we get blasted in media for over the cap, this Sharks team needs a real looking into

Gotta admit, I’m relieved for the money they were talking. He’s no Cleary, DCE or of that elk

Ffs, another burner account I have to waste time blocking

this!

It’s one thing wanting a similar replacement. It’s another thing having that similar prepared to move to New Zealand.

I’d make a play at Braden Hamlin-Uele AND May. I want AFB but for some reason can’t see it happening

I’m also concerned with Taaffe. I think he’s got a good little attacking game and can add value, but a lot of my mates are Souths fans, and being totally transparent, they said watching games they liked him and wished they kept him as back up, but the amount of times he got picked up and forced...

Hahaha. I’ve just hit “ignore” on a poster and all his burner accounts. Life here is now much better

This signing is an absolute MUST. Any chance we can dream of AFB AND JT?

I would have a look at any of Rudolf, Hamlin-Usele or Hunt from Sharks. I’d also be asking Broncos about Xavier Willison even though he on contract. And North Queensland, I agree, Deardon and Luki are definitely ones to chase!

No deal! We need metre eating props and a 7. Matterson was a decent player but a) not the position we need and b) too many head knocks.

See ya you big useless joke

We need more of a Dearden than the other 2. Throw 900 and see if he bites. He’d be a better 7. We also need a marquee metre eater prop and also a better than average prop. Get these signings and we are looking very good. Easier said than done though….

Yeah, I do agree on all that. Hands are tied, and I know you can’t just “get” anyone you want, a lot of luck is involved. I’m just concerned about so, so many of these utility value players who aren’t locking down regular spots at their current clubs. I’ll be having a few brews myself, might...

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Oh fk me….

Agree fully. If we are going down this route of no stand out performers, then I hope they at least leave something on the training field for the youngsters to learn from.

I’m having a go, and I don’t consider myself a dipshit. More so, a rusted on blue and white blooded fan for 45 years (my first memory of league being 1979). I’ve been solid through so much. Losing 4 guns to Wests. Super League losing another 4 guns in 1 hit. Salary cap, Coffs harbour media beat...

Ooohh Fark yeah, I forgot, who covers Oloapu, and who is Oloapu cover for???

Ffs…. Ok, so is Taffe cover for Sexton at half? Or Hutchinson cover for Taffe at half? Or salmon cover for Hutchinson who covers Sexton? Or Mann cover for Taffe, Salmon and Hutchinson, or Sexton? Or is Sexton cover for Mann or Salmon? Or…. FFS!! Enough of these utilities who aren’t good enough...

See ya

I fricken love JMoz hey. Bulldog blood runs through him. These legends are sick of the shit these soft cocks are slagging us off about because training is too hard and has boundaries to abide by. He’s right, maybe NRL isn’t for these crabs

Yep, basically confirming to Parra fans the reason why the club always comes up short. Basically their coaches do t want to train as hard as those from a Penrith system. He’s basically shat on the Parra training regime the fwit hahahahaha

Fk off LOSER! Confirming why you needed to get out of our club

Whilst I’m not sold on CC’s team selections and his constant refusal to previously show any anger or passion in the post game pressers, I gotta say this has made me think perhaps he has finally had enough of catering to these cts embarrassing our emblem. A year to cotton wool these cts is way...

This ct has robbed us blind for good coin. “If” he wants to go elsewhere for less and not play here for less out of guilt, then I don’t wish him luck, and as bad as it sounds, would probably have a chuckle if he cops another 9 Month sideline stint. I’m over these cts shitting on our emblem...

Soft bunch of bitches currently embarrassing our emblem and they want to whine about working as hard as most of their fans? Don’t care who the 8 are, fk them off. I reckon a few have already pulled the pin!

I’d have a look at guys like Xavier Willison. I’d be looking at getting Xavier Willison from Broncos too

I really had hope for Ciraldo. I wanted it to work. I guess we should have know. By him seeing something in Perham to keep that D grader as our fullback for over half a season. The coach has no vision or ability

We are absolutely fk’n EMBARRASSING

Ohhh ffs, the biggest flop in the game just ripped us!!! Just put a sword through us already

I’m ok not getting Watson to be honest. I like the look of Taffe (Papalli’i) JAC Xerri (Burns) Crighton Kiraz (Wilson / Skelton) Burton Sexton TPJ Mahoney King Kikau Preston Thompson (I’d try to keep him for 500) Oloapu Salmon SST Knight Then, plenty more good youth coming through, can’t put...

Not sure I believe this. Unless he goes to Penrith Storm Bunnies Cowboys or stays Broncos, then we are as much a chance as others with our rebuild. A player of that quality looks for others so he doesn’t do it alone. Burton, Kikau, Crighton, TPJ and JAC are top tier “names” who can all own a...

Personally not over excited about this signing. Always found him a bit … meh

To be honest, I like the thought of Wilson AND Skelton in or around our top 17. Both have good upside

Not one player in the squad has done that. Very very very few have scored multiple individual tries this year regardless of our shit attack. But anyway….

It honestly blows my mind we let this kid go…. Should have been our long term fullback with Crighton in the centres with Xerri. JAC one wing, Kiraz/Wilson/Skelton the other. Take your pick We blew it big time.

Whilst I agree (wish Baa retired then looking back), to see the disgust in the media when we beat their rooster darlings in 02’ was just as beautiful. They were cheating the cap badly, and were floating in our down fall. To be able to win the game “that proved the best” was something else!

So terribly sad. I loved Turvey. Apart from being a local boy, he’s the reason I’m a one eyed fan… My mum has dementia also, such a beautiful human, now living in a home with this as its now beyond our help. It’s killed us, but it’s unfortunate all too too common. My blessings for your loved...

I just don’t care anymore. It’s worse than being pissed off

Feels like our emblem is injured. When is that back?

Oh dear, that’s rubbish!!! We’ve been at this club since we all were kids. You’ve come to get paid well, and you sure as shit ain’t earning it lad. We’re a patient mob and an understanding mob… to a point. Now this 17 are just taking the p!ss

Let this be the end of the Rajab push

No

I…. I …… Fk it, I couldn’t even be bothered typing about these useless cts anymore

This is soooooo fk’n bad. I hope these useless pricks gets boo’d off by the poor folk who wasted their Sunday

Perham….. I really honestly don’t want to lose faith In Ciraldo, but…..

I’ll be honest, I don’t think there’s much on offer and we are best having a good look at guys like Skelton, Wilson, Papalli’i etc. Save cash wisely. Maybe Sele, but not on overs. Johnson ain’t coming. Massive no to Lodge Massive NI FK’N WAY for May!!! Based on the lack of availability and...

yeah, my bad…. Good call. either way, he can fk right off, and any coach/admin that want to sign this GRUB

Oooohhh FFS!!!!!!! Tim fk’n MAY!!!! This club makes me SICK sometimes! I’ll never stop supporting but I’ll be praying that whatever the reason is, he can’t put a jersey on and take the field. I’m sorry, I have a right to feel whatever way I want and I feel I don’t want to take my child to any...

I just hope we aren’t getting May or Lodge

Wow!! Gus has blocked me?? I’ve always been nice and had great responses from him. I had a crack about Fittler picking Burton and ignoring Hynes setting us up to fail, guess that may have been it?? Spewing , I found him very insightful.

This, EXACTLY

We need to be seriously looking at: B Hunt P Haas R Hunt H Sele Cut either Averillo OR Alamoti (not both) and pray Xerri can can back to how he was. He’s apparently faster now also. Hope to God Crighton turns to be a gun FB Teach a Skelton how to defend, he’s at least got attack.

How is it possible to be worse than a start up club who have JMK at their hooker? It’s just inexcusable