You nailed it, agree with all of that.COGGER, Jack KEEPER at least for another 2 years - definitely improved before Foran returned to take his place. Showed he could be a threat close to the line and an organiser.
ELLIOTT, Adam 50/50. A bit of a joker and thus popular at the club. Good for team morale which can make a big difference between a boring and enjoyable workplace. Tries hard but not the most skillful player. Can run a good line but not often enough.
FAITALA-MARINER, Raymond KEEPER. Runs hard. Good off the bench.
FORAN, Kieran KEEPER Still one of the top halves if he can keep on the field. If his body wasn't such a risk other clubs would be lining up to sign him (especially the Broncos). Because of that risk and thus lack of real interest from others we should be able to keep him on a downgraded contract of about 2/3 what we're currently paying
HOLLAND, Kerrod GONE If we get a new centre for 2021 and with Harper a better option plus good young centre coming through the grades service not required unless he's willing to stay for minimum wage as a back up
HOPOATE, Will KEEPER probably his best year at the Dogs
JACKSON, Josh (c) KEEPER Was well below his standard until later in the year we should remember. Still tries hard. Worth an extra hundred K because he's our captain. Wish he'd do a bit more whingeing to the refs though.
KALACHE, Kayne GONE Yes I read he's gone
LEWIS, Lachlan KEEPER One of the best defensive techniques in the NRL. Can save tries and set them up. Worth another 1-2 years to see if he can improve his attack
MONTOYA, Marcelo GONE. Ran with a lot more purpose late in the year but not skillful enough and appears slow even though stats showed he's fast. Still can't believe that !
SMITH, Chris GONE. Very average.
SMITH, Reimis KEEPER. Fast finisher but I wish he'd get involved a little bit more. Takes a back seat and could show more initiative
SUE, Sauaso GONE. He started playing better towards the end of year (hit on Klemmer the highlight) but I still think he's average overall
TO'OMAGA, Renouf KEEPER. Was great in the ISP winning team last year and is now confident in firsts. Runs hard and has an offload. He scored a lot of tries in ISP. Hope he can eventauuly do the same in firsts.
TOLMAN, Aiden (vc) 50/50 Good clubman / worker and reliable in defence but never dominant in attack or defence. Gets in the way still in attack. If we keep him should be as a back up only on average wage. Last game against the Broncos we scored 30 points for the first time this year and part of that was because we finally used Tolman as a decoy rather than passing him the ball every 4th tackle on the opposition tryline. I hope we keep doing the same next year.
WAKEHAM, Brandon KEEPER showed enough during his handful of games this year to warrant a longer look
WATENE-ZELEZNIAK, Dallin DEFINITE KEEPER although needs to improve his passing game or go back to the wing
So what is the club waiting for with the players they have identified as keepers?
Whats the plan?