Official Braidon burns takes the final roster spot

[bradyk]

So do we now have 2 roster spots we need to fill for 22? Or has asiata been filled?

2 if it's confirmed Katoa's not in the top 30.

This is what I've got

1. JAC - Winger
2. Alamoti - Centre
3. Allan - Fullback
4. Averillo - Five-eighth
5. BBO - Halfback
6. Burton - Five-eighth
7. Doorey - Second Rower
8. Dufty - Fullback
9. RFM - Second Rower
10. Flanagan - Halfback
11. Hetherington - Second Rower
12. Jackson - Second Rower
13. Katoa - Winger
14. JMK - Hooker
15. Naden - Centre
16. Okunbor - Winger
17. Patolo - Prop
18. TPJ - Second Rower
19. Seumanufagai - Prop
20. Stimson - Second Rower
21. Thompson - Prop
22. Topine - Second Rower
23. Vaughan - Prop
24. Waddell - Second Rower
25. Wakeham - Halfback
26. Schoupp - Centre
27. Cook - Hooker
28. King - Prop
29. Burns - Centre

 

[doggieaaron]

Id like averillo to centre now hes too talented to let go and bbo/wakeham at 7

 

[Gene Krupa]

LOLLLLLL Yo @sleepy dog, you might wanna take a long walk before coming back on here. Just saying

Things can change.

 

[CQDog]

Id like averillo to centre now hes too talented to let go and bbo/wakeham at 7

This could be very possible as he seems to be bulked up in the pre season montages along with the word of everyone saying Wakeham has been training the house down.

 

[bulldog butch]

Is the Melbourne winger taking katoa place? Katoa the winger....

 

[InGusWeTrust]

Is the Melbourne winger taking katoa place? Katoa the winger....

Probably a good chance yes. Perhaps they know, or expect Tui Katoa not to be able to play anymore, hence taking Lumelume in. I don't know if we have any other wingers that could take the spot and aren't already in the 30.

 

[scottywilson]

Probably a good chance yes. Perhaps they know, or expect Tui Katoa not to be able to play anymore, hence taking Lumelume in. I don't know if we have any other wingers that could take the spot and aren't already in the 30.

Dale-Doyle could but if not certainly in 2023

 

[Roger the alien]

I'd say Lumelume and Turahui will take the final 2 spots.

 

[JayBee]

This could be very possible as he seems to be bulked up in the pre season montages along with the word of everyone saying Wakeham has been training the house down.

All fitness related, no ball work yet. It is still very much in the air. Also, he's off contract so.... but hey! I personally think he has the most potential when it comes to our 7's on hand (still have not seen enough of BBO yet).

Also - and to provide an example - my biggest fear for Jake is we Mbye him - don't pigeon hole him somewhere to let him learn his craft. We can shit on Moses all we want, but him being thrown into 8 different positions does not help development. I think Avo needs to be in the 17 somewhere, I am just not sure where. My worry is we have Alomati and Schoupp, who I can potentially see being our next strong centre pairing.

Competition is good - making a decision now on the best 17 with so many players vying for spots... trials are going to be truly indicative next year I would imagine.

 

[kap123]

I'd say Lumelume and Turahui will take the final 2 spots.

Turahui said he is a development player in his video. I think we will sign someone to fill the spot of Asiata unfortunate thing is there isnt much talent on the market so regardless TK will say he is a "plodder".

 

[KiwiDog7]

Asiata hasn’t been filled in yet. So yes two spots available.

Kikau and Mahoney

 

[CQDog]

Kikau and Mahoney

Thats for 2023 top 30 not 2022 top 30 plus we have to confirm ours before some date think june 30 so we definitely are either promoting the juniors or another few signings are on the way.

 

[bradyk]

Thats for 2023 top 30 not 2022 top 30 plus we have to confirm ours before some date think june 30 so we definitely are either promoting the juniors or another few signings are on the way.

I think he's implying he hopes they both come early for 22 (we'd be very lucky if at least 1 does).