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We have only four matches to go, and, while it would be nice to win a couple of them, it is not essential provided we stay clear of the spoon. This is the time to give a bit of game time to promising players from reggies, like Skelton, and maybe Stuckey and/or Makatoa.

I know it's not a popular view, but I would give Brandon Wakeham a run at half. He only played twice in first grade this year - against Manly, when we should have won, and against Storm, when nobody did themselves any favours. Flanagan has improved in recent weeks but he doesn't look like a long term answer at 7, and Wakeham has been mowing them down in reserves. He deserves a chance to show what he can do in a Mick Potter coached team.
 

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We have only four matches to go, and, while it would be nice to win a couple of them, it is not essential provided we stay clear of the spoon. This is the time to give a bit of game time to promising players from reggies, like Skelton, and maybe Stuckey and/or Makatoa.

I know it's not a popular view, but I would give Brandon Wakeham a run at half. He only played twice in first grade this year - against Manly, when we should have won, and against Storm, when nobody did themselves any favours. Flanagan has improved in recent weeks but he doesn't look like a long term answer at 7, and Wakeham has been mowing them down in reserves. He deserves a chance to show what he can do in a Mick Potter coached team.
I’m assuming Wakeham will be moved on at the end of the year and therefore there’s not much point in doing that considering Flange is still with us next year.
 

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I’m assuming Wakeham will be moved on at the end of the year and therefore there’s not much point in doing that considering Flange is still with us next year.
Sadly I think you're right. If we are going to give the competition a shake next year, we shall need a better half than Flanagan. We have probably got one in Wakeham and he is about to be squeezed out.
 

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Sadly I think you're right. If we are going to give the competition a shake next year, we shall need a better half than Flanagan. We have probably got one in Wakeham and he is about to be squeezed out.
Agree we need better despite the improvement of Flange - he’s not a 7 to win a comp. Personally I don’t think that’s Wakeham though - he had his chances previously (granted under Baz) and never really shined.
 

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weak gutted dog
The National Rugby League (NRL) today issued The Kennel’s Head Conspirator @AlzzBulldog with a breach notice after comments directed towards fellow Kenneler @Zane Leask.

The Breach Notice proposes a fine for @AlzzBulldog of $25,000 and a suspension from all activities with the Kennel for one full year commencing 4pm today (Tuesday, 9 August).

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Okay guys let's just imagine a scenario where Jake isn't selected next year....who is my new player then? :expressionless:
 

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did he only drop 1 bomb in windy conditions? when drinkwater couldnt even get a hand of a few of burtos bombs?
 

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did he only drop 1 bomb in windy conditions? when drinkwater couldnt even get a hand of a few of burtos bombs?
Burtons bombs are in a category of their own to be fair. Even someone like Tedesco would struggle to lay a mitt on some of them.
 

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Past his best and should retire? :smiley:
LOL on a serious note, I thought the Roosters and Warriors were crazy for offering him $850k and $1.1m respectively, but F*(& hasn't he shown that he is worth every cent.
 

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LOL on a serious note, I thought the Roosters and Warriors were crazy for offering him $850k and $1.1m respectively, but F*(& hasn't he shown that he is worth every cent.
He’s unbelievable. Maybe we could swap Okunbur for him?
 
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