Off Contract Forwards - Any Worth Pursuing?

wendog33

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Yep, he's a big boy who was making a name for himself at the Warriors before going to the Cowboys. Has been a bit quiet since going there . Not sure if he is available but could be good
Zero Tackle has him off contract. Had some injuries.
Another in that category is Tuki Simpkins.
 

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As always it's not just limited to who is off contract. As dire as that list looks, there are always several options that break contracts eventually. Hopefully someone decent becomes available because we badly need an enforcer and true pack leader to teach all of these jersey grabbers how to tackle like you mean it.
 

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My order of priority would be Sele, Waerea-Hargreaves, Frizell, Blacker, Taunoa-Brown, McLean & Mikaele.
We need to let go of Thompson, Waddell, Patolo & Okunbor
 

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We need some forwards who are established in their mid 20s I believe, we need athletes ready to go who aren't weak we can get a few years out of to help us move forward
 

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Slim pickings

Whats there - Scott Sorensen and Luke Thompson on a reduced rate
 

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I like the idea of Jai arrow. Contracted till end of 24. But may be able to get him a year early due to the Wighton situation. May need to release a player in return to make it happen. I cringe to think what damage Skelton could do to us playing for South's. Arrow is the sort of player we need. Big enough to bend the line but fit enough to do the dirty work.
 

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hopefully a few good players can be enticed to leave contracts early (legally of course!). One of the Saifiti boys is on the outer apparently and would be worth a shot. Stefano has loads of potential and a good engine. Mo from the titans would be great and their salary cap would have to be stretched. add one of these to Hame Sele (hopefully), a fit pele and max king and things might be looking up.
 

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Kickau got any big Fijian mates?
No point hitting the panic button yet, haven't got the best out of Thompson or Kickau but our forwards are not real scary at the moment.
 

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Maybe some to consider that are off contract ( I left out Lodge & McLean )
Props & Middles is what we lack & need.

Apparently we are very close to signing him.

https://www.zerotackle.com/players/hame-sele/









 
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Didn't JWH extend with the roosters for another year? He's cooked anyway so wouldn't want him.
 

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Blacker and/or Sele. From our middles retain King, Edwards, Preston...wait on Pele and see how Patolo and Hughes go over the 10 weeks. Thompson over priced, TPJ over priced, RFM is best as a benchie now and the same with Sutton. Morrin is a benchie reserve at best currently. Waddell move on.
 
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