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[2ndphase]

Napa released by club, so let’s get him lol.!!

He's off contract!

 

[bradtalo]

averillo, schoupp, alamoti all back up for FB/wing/centre. doubt any of them start next year anyway except maybe schoupp

Averillo is an unknown at fullback. Have Schoupp or Alamoti even played there ?. If so only in lower grades and not much. I think we do need at least 1 player with a bit of experience to cover fullback at least in case Dufty gets injured. We used to have a heaps of so-called fullbacks, now not so many as Hopa, Meaney and DWZ are gone.

 

[Bulldogsteve]

Averillo is an unknown at fullback. Have Schoupp or Alamoti even played there ?. If so only in lower grades and not much. I think we do need at least 1 player with a bit of experience to cover fullback at least in case Dufty gets injured. We used to have a heaps of so-called fullbacks, now not so many as Hopa, Meaney and DWZ are gone.

naden played fullback and was captain of winning 20's penrith side.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

naden played fullback and was captain of winning 20's penrith side.

Burton could play fullback..

 

[Bulldogsteve]

Burton could play fullback..

he could he is that good he could play almost anywhere

 

[BULLDVGS]

Burton could play fullback..

can see this, no chance tho

 

[CrittaMagic69]

can see this, no chance tho

Could be Tommy Turbo like at fullback, then again he can pretty much play the same type of role when named in the halves. I really hope Baz doesn't persist with our current system...

 

[Bazildog]

OMG.. Burton is our 5/8 hopefully for the next 10 years. He can play Anywhere in the backline but 6 is where he wants to play and where he will be a star. The "Baz" system officially ended when Gus walked in.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Burton could play fullback..

Panthers will win the comp easily if they play him there.

 

[Bazildog]

Panthers will win the comp easily if they play him there.

Keh?

 

[Philmus]

Averillo is an unknown at fullback. Have Schoupp or Alamoti even played there ?. If so only in lower grades and not much. I think we do need at least 1 player with a bit of experience to cover fullback at least in case Dufty gets injured. We used to have a heaps of so-called fullbacks, now not so many as Hopa, Meaney and DWZ are gone.

was talking more centre/wing for alamoti and schoupp but valid point

 

[bradtalo]

was talking more centre/wing for alamoti and schoupp but valid point

Yes I agree they should be fine for centre and wing. Also we're covered for wing with Oka and Katoa

 

[bradtalo]

naden played fullback and was captain of winning 20's penrith side.

We're going to be a bit thin for centres though if Cotric plays wing. We would need Naden to play centre.

 

[BlackDawg]

I gotta say I like Ryan James. I am amazed Ricky didn't use him more as some of their forwards clock off in games where Ryan doesn't seem to. He would be a good addition to our club if we secured him.

 

[KLil]

Burton could play fullback..

Said this last year and was shot down by everyone and a pretty valid point...was it you @Bazildog? Classic TK.

The idea is plausible but he is our best player next yr and should be in the halves... He could be a Turbo but then again the last thing we need is no halves again.

This is why Dufty is a decent stop gap until shit becomes more clearer....

 

[bradtalo]

I gotta say I like Ryan James. I am amazed Ricky didn't use him more as some of their forwards clock off in games where Ryan doesn't seem to. He would be a good addition to our club if we secured him.

Better than Elliott. Like chalk and cheese. Probably cost less also. If we end up with too many props and not enough edge forwards we could potentially play fast running forwards like Thompson and Hetherington to edges

 

[Bazildog]

Said this last year and was shot down by everyone and a pretty valid point...was it you @Bazildog?

The idea is plausible but he is our best player next yr and should be in the halves... He could be a Turbo but then again the last thing we need is no halves again.

This is why Dufty is a decent stop gap until shit becomes more clearer....

TBH I don't remember but I could have. I don't disagree that he could play fullback and be very good, the bugger can play anywhere in the backline and would easily be better than anyone we have there currently. But with Burton I think its a bit like Darren Lockyer, he was a fantastic fullback but an even more influential player at 5/8. Burto is our next gun 5/8.

 

[KLil]

TBH I don't remember but I could have. I don't disagree that he could play fullback and be very good, the bugger can play anywhere in the backline and would easily be better than anyone we have there currently. But with Burton I think its a bit like Darren Lockyer, he was a fantastic fullback but an even more influential player at 5/8. Burto is our next gun 5/8.

The worst part is he and Averillo fall into the same cat. They are both Jack Wighton's.. Both are genuine 6'ers who can play anywhere in the backline.

Should be theatre to see where the puzzle pieces fall...

 

[Psycho Doggie]

Simple primary school maths, $9.7m divided by 30 = $323k which is the average.

The fact is Allen has played origin, regardless of the circumstances, that completely negates any claim that “he is one of the worst players in the NRL”. Like the rest of our team this year, it’s hardly fair to base ones assessment on, better to look at his whole career. By all means judge him next year.

Always a Bulldog

This is all true. Either he hit a massive form slump when he came to Belmore, or the teams poor confidence had a big impact on him, or he simply hasn't settled, it happens sometimes.

I'd give him at least half of next season, see if it turns around, if he can get back to what earned him a QLD spot he will become a key part of a good season.

 

[Bazildog]

The worst part is he and Averillo fall into the same cat. They are both Jack Wighton's.. Both are genuine 6'ers who can play anywhere in the backline.

Should be theatre to see where the puzzle pieces fall...

I still think Avo’s best position is at 1, but dopey with the whistle won’t give him a go there. He might have to play 1 in Reggies for a month or 2 and then come up or play 14 and come in at 1.