Shaun Johnson consolidated thread

[Shire Dog]

If we land SJ for anything less than 500k fuck me thats a great deal. What’s Flanagan on 400k ? Fuck him offff

It will always remain a great mystery but plenty of speculation.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Would mean you have to find a spot for either Burton and Averillo.. Both could go to FB or centre but why would ya .

Use the cash on a front row.

We need experience in the spine and points, end of.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Yep, Flano to reggies to act as cover for Burton and Johnson . If he played well enough to force his away into the team it’s a win all round. Barrett needs to have the ability to admit Flano is not the answer, to pivot and move in a new direction. All great leaders have this ability.

In saying this when Flanagan debuted for the Sharks they were going pretty well and when he was dropped for Johnson they started losing games and lacked control, Johnson's poor goal kicking also didn't help... Rugby league is a strange beast.

 

[KiwiDog7]

The 400k saved on DWZ w Warriors footing half helps land SJ

 

[KLil]

We need experience in the spine and points, end of.

No we dont. We need to bash sides.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

No we dont.

Okay, let's keep playing with inexperienced kids and put all the pressure on them.

 

[Freakzilla]

Trading DWZ for Shaun Johnson is a great piece of business.

We should get him over now!

 

[JUNKYARD DOGS]

I’m on the SJ wagon here. If stays fit will be invaluable to us. Especially with Burton and Avo.
Agree we need to improve our forward pack but think it will come, Thompson is a great start, Hetho improve [emoji51], RFM to return and others. Hope RT re-signs as well.

 

[KLil]

Okay, let's keep playing with inexperienced kids and put all the pressure on them.

Cleary and Luai are kids... Look at the pack they play behind.

Anyway SJ is unnecessary stop gap, forwards are what we need.

End of bruz.

 

[doggieaaron]

Watch flannos bottom lip pop out now lol

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Cleary and Luai are kids... Look at the pack they play behind.

Anyway SJ is unnecessary stop gap, forwards are what we need.

End of bruz.

Cleary and Luai played/trained alongside Maloney, one of the most successful halves in recent years. Luai and Cleary also spent years playing together. We aren't the Panthers, we need a spine and forwards.

 

[Apex Cedar]

Cleary and Luai played/trained alongside Maloney, one of the most successful halves in recent years. Luai and Cleary also spent years playing together. We aren't the Panthers, we need a spine and forwards.

And let’s not forget they have Api

 

[Aristidiz]

The good news: we have our first quality halfback since Kimmorley.

The better news: Flanagan's days are numbered

 

[JUNKYARD DOGS]

The Panthers forward pack have also lost the last 2 games with 2 young halves. Experienced quality half is priceless ( for the right price [emoji23])

 

[maltalian_dog]

The good news: we have our first quality halfback since Kimmorley.

The better news: Flanagan's days are numbered

So is it happening for realz

 

[CrittaMagic69]

And let’s not forget they have Api

Yup, and we have JMK..

SJ and Burton would be the strongest halves pairing we've had in a very long time...Averillo if he transitions to fullback then strengthens the spine even more. At least then even if we're stuck with JMK it might not be that bad..

 

[KLil]

Cleary and Luai played/trained alongside Maloney, one of the most successful halves in recent years. Luai and Cleary also spent years playing together. We aren't the Panthers, we need a spine and forwards.

True. Ok. 18 months only. And you play Burton at FB.

 

[bradyk]

True. Ok. 18 months only. And you play Burton at FB.

Averillo would be fullback in that scenario (Johnson coming).

 

[dogwhisperer]

Cleary and Luai are kids... Look at the pack they play behind.

Anyway SJ is unnecessary stop gap, forwards are what we need.

End of bruz.

Cleary and Luai have played 180 first grade games between them. Koroisau has played 150 plus first grade games. You can safely say their spine is experienced regardless of their age.

Burton 18 games, Avo 25 games. We definitely need someone experienced with them.

 

[dogwhisperer]

Yup, and we have JMK..

SJ and Burton would be the strongest halves pairing we've had in a very long time...Averillo if he transitions to fullback then strengthens the spine even more. At least then even if we're stuck with JMK it might not be that bad..

JMK isn’t actually that bad bro. At least he can tackle. Gets over the ad line well. At least he doesn’t cost us games like dopey Katoa.