Opinion Our Right Edge

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Left Edge = Matt Burton, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Kiraz & Josh Addo-Carr.

Right Edge = Khaled Rajab, Jackson Topine, Paul Alamoti & Jake Averillo.
 
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Papali’i is also an attacking weapon. if Kikau had a better work ethic, he would be fuckn insane.
He’s solid but he’s next best to Kikau imo.
His work rate upped this year. Fixed up his defence.
But his attack is the best of any edge. See his tap on pass against New Zealand. He’s a skill big lad
 

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Left Edge = Matt Burton, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Kiraz & Josh Addo-Carr.

Right Edge = Khaled Rajab, Jackson Topine, Paul Alamoti & Aaron Schoupp.
thats embarrassing, the right edge will barely have 1 of those players nuffy
 

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Would like to see Kiraz at centre whatever happens. Needs to get his hands on the ball more. Maybe one of the new young blokes on the right wing.
 

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Left Edge = Matt Burton, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Kiraz & Josh Addo-Carr.

Right Edge = Khaled Rajab, Jackson Topine, Paul Alamoti & Aaron Schoupp.
So much will depend on the off-season. So, it's all speculation (so, let's speculate).
I don't see a reason to play with the left edge too much. Kikau slots in and immediately it's more potent than '22.
Schoupp is still young and green (people forget and expect too much too soon). He's fine on the left edge with JAC. He brings strength and aggression (not to be underestimated). If he continues to improve, good. If he plateaus or regresses then Ciraldo will have options coming through.

The right edge is open. Some of these players are not even confirmed in the top squad yet.

Rajeb might end up at 7. Not sure it will be round 1 though. He might come through as the bench utility (especially with BBO likely to be unavailable early on). Still needs time to develop through reggies, but if he is good enough then he's old enough.

Topine earnt NSW Cup Player of the Year '22 on the right edge, so is a legitimate candidate. But Ciraldo might prefer him in the middle (or off the bench for the first part of the season) to cover the role Josh Jackson was doing. He's an 80 minute stamina/effort player, good defensive technique and work rate. Quite quick for a backrower and gets a fast play-the-ball happening. Could be a long-term lock option.

Alamoti is a prospect, but still too raw for first grade based on last year. Things could change over the off-season or early into the '23 campaign but it might be '24 before he's ready (maybe a debut and some cameos for '23, depending on development progress).

Schoupp stays on the left. So, Kiraz plays right. Either Wing or Centre. So, again depending on off-season and what Ciraldo wants, candidates would be:
Burns (the "incumbent" centre).
Allan (experience and on big money)
Perham (new recruit, 1st grade experience)
Skelton (if he's re-signed and measures up to potential)
Samrani (wing/centre) - he's the same age as Kiraz, so maybe.
Okunbor (if Ciraldo can work some kind of magic).

Averillo might also be back as an option at right centre, if someone steps up a overtakes him as first choice fullback.
 

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Right edge seems clear now

Flanno, RFM,Alamoti , Kiraz
 

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Skelton did very well playing right centre, a try assist and 2 offloads in 3 touches.
He did seem to move very well, well-balanced, good feet. Was thinking and holding the ball at the same time. Like the former Rah Rah he is. I was impressed.
 

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Jake setup two tries with zero ball in the trial, watch your mouth.
Not sure which tries you are attributing to Avo.Given the same opportunities, Kiraz or Skelton would exceed that
 
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Not sure which tries you are attributing to Avo.Given the same opportunities, Kiraz or Skelton would exceed that
Well Brad gave Reynolds the try assist for the Okunbor try because of his work from dh. So I'm giving Jake the try assist for his work from dh for the Preston try and stealing the try assist off Reynolds for the Okunbor try as he made the line break that lead to the try. Factos
 

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Well Brad gave Reynolds the try assist for the Okunbor try because of his work from dh. So I'm giving Jake the try assist for his work from dh for the Preston try and stealing the try assist off Reynolds for the Okunbor try as he made the line break that lead to the try. Factos
Are you paid to be Avos spin doctor or do you do it for love ?
 

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Are you paid to be Avos spin doctor or do you do it for love ?
It's all factos following the logic on here.

But for real he played well and the club rates him so you're just going to have to accept it. If he doesn't live up to Ciraldo's expectations then someone else will get an opportunity. Burns is next in line for the time being.
 

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It's all factos following the logic on here.

But for real he played well and the club rates him so you're just going to have to accept it. If he doesn't live up to Ciraldo's expectations then someone else will get an opportunity. Burns is next in line for the time being.
Gawd if Burns is next in line, we might as well stick with Avo then
 
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