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expensive garbage..I think this also shows how much garbage we still have on the roster.
expensive garbage..I think this also shows how much garbage we still have on the roster.
in what position exactly ?As at today he is absolutely the best player on the list (note, no winking emoji).
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Spoony, I normally agree with most of what you say, but I cannot agree with that, especially if you are referring to Hoppa at centre.Hoppa is still ok at NRL level but with his lack of pace and age his form is going to fall off a cliff at some point in the very near future. It’s the perfect time to make a change.
Geez thats a difficult thread you've made thereWho would you Keep and Why ?
If i had to choose only one, it would be Atoni, i feel that he is the right style of Prop for the new rules . he is also most likely to break a game open..
Poll will only allow me to have 10..
I left Britt, Chrichton, Roumanous, Tui Katoa and Harding out of the poll, because i expect them to have the least amount of votes..
Hard. They also blamed Des for 2 years too long whilst signing 22 odd players and blaming Dib for being in a mess.Stimson, Britt, Smith under Pay were shocking signings, and it seems the majority of the forum agrees. I shudder to think what would've happened with our signings if the previous board had Pay stay on
Yeah I can see that for sure his defence is questionable but I guess I still see his offence as being up to NRL standard. I’m not saying his offence is great but he can make the occasional play.Spoony, I normally agree with most of what you say, but I cannot agree with that, especially if you are referring to Hoppa at centre.
2-3 years ago he was bad defending at centre.. it's going to get a lot worse.. and he just doesn't offer enough in the offence , to warrant his bad defense..
I can acknowledge Hoppa has strengths in his game.. but what position do they suit? For mine definitely not centre...Yeah I can see that for sure his defence is questionable but I guess I still see his offence as being up to NRL standard. I’m not saying his offence is great but he can make the occasional play.
My opinion could get a bit clouded on Hoppa when he’s been looking like a superstar compared to the likes of Holland and Montoya. It’s definitely time to move on after this season as he is only going to decline.
That looks feasible and likely.My take on 2022.
Contracted for 22 (14 players)
Wakeham, Allan, DWZ, Averillo, Flanagan, Cotric, Elliott, Waddell, Hethrington, Stimson, Jackson, Thompson, Doorey, RFM.
Signings so far (2)
JAC, Burton
Likely elevation top 30 (4)
Schoup, Topine, Alamoti, Dietz
Depth signings and likely re-signings (6)
Okunbur, Tui Katoa, C.Smith, JMK, Ogden, Atoni
That's a total of 26 players leaving 4 further external signings available.
You simply can't go out and sign 15 players, doesn't work that way.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Baz drop him towards the back half of the season asap he realises Hoppa is too limited in what he can offer the team.I can acknowledge Hoppa has strengths in his game.. but what position do they suit? For mine definitely not centre...
Only question mark is Tui and Chris Smith.My take on 2022.
Contracted for 22 (14 players)
Wakeham, Allan, DWZ, Averillo, Flanagan, Cotric, Elliott, Waddell, Hethrington, Stimson, Jackson, Thompson, Doorey, RFM.
Signings so far (2)
JAC, Burton
Likely elevation top 30 (4)
Schoup, Topine, Alamoti, Dietz
Depth signings and likely re-signings (6)
Okunbur, Tui Katoa, C.Smith, JMK, Ogden, Atoni
That's a total of 26 players leaving 4 further external signings available.
You simply can't go out and sign 15 players, doesn't work that way.
Don't even thiiiiink about it!Stimson, Britt, Smith under Pay were shocking signings, and it seems the majority of the forum agrees. I shudder to think what would've happened with our signings if the previous board had Pay stay on
Lmaaooooo quiet house catGeez thats a difficult thread you've made there
If its only one the obvious choice based on potential/output is likely Atoni/Ogden, but I cant decide based on the one trial. Then Baz would have a view based on who they want to target
The other side is what are they being replaced with?
Ie You'd keep Hop if he was alot cheaper and wasn't blocking a pathway, but i'd lean toward Oko over him as we have JAC coming.
Then again if you were looking for a quiet house cat who doesn't like contact you'd keep Meaney.
I'll go with Atoni from that list I guess but i voted Odgen lol
Yeah... Own up lol... My money is on klilBut seriously, who voted for Lewis?
The majority of those players listed there, I don't see how we lose too much if we promote some of our juniors.You have to remember that all the players we drop we need to find replacements for and hope we can stay under the cap.... theres not really that much talent out there that we can get and not pay overs for....