Opinion Why Gus signing an experienced half is almost a certain

[KingBurton]

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Gus has reinforced several times the importance of a young 6 and old 7. That almost garuntees Flanagan is on the outer and Pearce might get an early release. He did it with Soward at the Panthers securing an early release from Dragons, Peter Wallace and then Maloney. Maloney/Cleary was a masterstroke. While Laui was on the fringe of the top 17 he learnt. If Averillo and BBO learn from an experienced 7 the potential is enormous.

 

[Freakzilla]

I think a Burton-Pearce halves combo would be excellent. I'd take Mitchell Pearce for a max 500-600k a season.

Averillo can play fullback and BBO hooker.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I think a Burton-Pearce halves combo would be excellent. I'd take Mitchell Pearce for a max 500-600k a season.

Averillo can play fullback and BBO hooker.

Does Pearce still play? Lol

 

[rexest]

Does Pearce still play? Lol

32 years old, If foran can string together games like he has this year after all of his injuries no doubt pearce can.

 

[Turvey Chip and Chase]

It’s essential, we do need a half with experience and able to control big moments. I’ve heard Pearce is not on the agenda. Not saying it’s 100%, just what I have heard from reliable info. Not sure who else could be obtained.

interesting comment on edge forwards. I’d say with TPJ that’s our only real lock as RFM is not reliable, Elliot is not up to it (I think they’d jump at an offer from another club now) Doorey/Topine are still young, and Jacko is now a middle. They may be looking for a good experienced edge in the mold of (but not) Frizell?

 

[B-Train]

I don't think it's as important as others think considering we'll add a lot more experience throughout the whole team next year. Especially if we somehow sign Cheese..

Burton is a good enough and smart enough player to lead the team around and BBO will be the perfect halves partner for him. I'd rather persist with those two than sign an over the hill Sleaze or anyone else.

 

[speedy2460]

Gould says he wants two or three good edge forwards. We have two who are the best in the business.
Thompson and TPJ. And RFM when he is fit is also very good.

 

[racin jason]

We have Burton. The kid is special.

 

[Spoonman84]

Who is the experienced half on the market though? Pearce will spend more time on the sidelines than playing so it’s pointless signing him and there’s only a Mole article lending any weight to there being truth behind it.

 

[Chris Harding]

Is there someone from ESL we could bring over? - when the borders are open again.

 

[Bulldogsforlife23]

In Gus we trust

 

[Bulldogsforlife23]

Is there someone from ESL we could bring over? - when the borders are open again.

We can bring some over now but I don’t want more esl players mate

 

[Chris Harding]

We can bring some over now but I don’t want more esl players mate

Can I ask, why?

 

[Mattreneeandgus]

Is there someone from ESL we could bring over? - when the borders are open again.

What’s happening with Widdop?

 

[Chris Harding]

What’s happening with Widdop?

I don't follow ESL, which is why I asked if there was anyone we could look at. I don't know Widdop's situation.

 

[Mr T]

My guess is that we'll bring someone like Ryley Jacks from Storm. He doesn't inspire much excitement, but he could come in for cheap and provide some experience and relief beside Burton.

 

[diddly]

I think the club needs to do all it can to move on some contracted players that they have lost confidence in for any reason - Flanagan, Wakeham, Stimson for starters. Need to free up some salary cap and squad spots.
For next year i believe we are still short a quality first grade hardened middle forward - doesn't have to be a star just someone with size who takes the first run in a set, low maintenance no nonsense type.
I think Schoupp will end up a backrower

 

[Isaac]

We need a half back and hooker to complete the roster.
Kyle Flannagan is done, hopefully his dad get a job as head coach somewhere.
1. Mitchel pearce
2. Luke Brooks
3. Ash Tayor

14. Averillo utility

 

[KiwiDog7]

We had an opportunity to end Madge gig at the Tigers yesterday gifting Shane the job and moving his son on

But we shit the bed again

 

[JayBee]

We had an opportunity to end Madge gig at the Tigers yesterday gifting Shane the job and moving his son on

But we shit the bed again

We have the opportunity in round 25 mate.

We will have Thompson hopefully back by then.