Your suggestion for our top 30 for 2023 ?

[bradtalo]

I believe it's possible we could afford Paulo and keep Vaughan if we shed Thompson and a few others as below.

ON CONTRACT FOR 2023 (23 players)

Reed Mahoney
Viliame Kikau
Luke Thompson
TPJ
Josh Jackson
Nick Cotric
Kyle Flanagan
JAC
Matt Burton
Corey Allan
Jack Hetherington
Corey Waddell
Jake Averillo
JMK
Braidon Burns
Brent Naden
Paul Alamoti
Jayden Okunbor
Aaron Schoupp
BBO
Ava Seumanufagai
Joshua Cook
Chris Potalo

OTHERS
Matt Doorey
Matt Dufty
RFM
Tui Katoa
Max King
Joe Stimson
Jackson Topine
Paul Vaughan
Brandon Wakeham
Stephen Marsters
Mavoni Tuifua
Judda Turahui


MY IDEAL TOP 30
Reed Mahoney 650K
Viliame Kikau 750K + TPAs
TPJ 750K
Josh Jackson 500K (+200K long term player allowance outside cap)
Nick Cotric 650K
JAC 550k
Matt Burton 500K
Jack Hetherington 350K
Jake Averillo 300k
Braidon Burns 250K
Brent Naden 400K
Paul Alamoti 250K
Jayden Okunbor 180K
Aaron Schoupp 200K
BBO 200k
Ava Seumanufagai 120K
Joshua Cook 120K
Chris Potalo 120k
Matt Doorey 120k
Matt Dufty 450k
Max King 120K
Jackson Topine 120k
Paul Vaughan 450K
Brandon Wakeham (reduce) 150K
Stephen Marsters 120k
Mavoni Tuifua 80K
Judda Turahui 80K
JUNIOR PAULO 800K
Khaled Rajab 80K
Kurtis Morrin 80K

--
$9,490,000 +
$510,000 surplus which can be used towards freight for Thompson, Flanagan, Allan, Waddell
--
10M cap

Team

1 Matt Dufty
2 JAC
3 Brent Naden
4 Paul Alamoti / Braidon Burns / Aaron Schoupp
5 Nick Cotric
6 Matt Burton
7 BBO
8 Junior Paulo
9 Reed Mahoney
10 Paul Vaughan
11 TPJ
12 Viliame Kikau
13 Josh Jackson

14 Jake Averillo
15 Jack Hetherington
16 Ava Seumanufagai
17 Mavoni Tuifua

 

[bradyk]

1. Dufty*
2. JAC
3. Schoupp
4. Naden
5. Cotric*
6. Burton
7. Averillo
8. Vaughan*
9. Mahoney
10. Thompson*
11. Kikau
12. TPJ
13. Jackson

14. BBO
15. Hetherington*
16. RFM*
17. Topine*

18. Alamoti (will be in the 13 but not sure who for yet)
19. Doorey*
20. Patolo

I'd like to see this for 23 but it's too early to call as some players won't be re-signed (performance/salary cap reasons) and most likely 1-2 moved on (players with *'s in question). I think we have capable players and options to work with regardless if we lose a few. I don't think there will be anymore big signings. For the rest of the top 30 I'd just be throwing in kids, smart close to minimum wage signings here and there and maybe a few other players are re-signed (e.g. Wakeham as back-up but Rajab also coming through). We need to move on Flanagan, Waddell and Allan and anyone else on good money outside the top 17.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

Ghantous and Rajab should be close to top 30 in 2023

 

[bulldogsmyte]

I believe it's possible we could afford Paulo and keep Vaughan if we shed Thompson and a few others as below.

ON CONTRACT FOR 2023 (23 players)

Reed Mahoney
Viliame Kikau
Luke Thompson
TPJ
Josh Jackson
Nick Cotric
Kyle Flanagan
JAC
Matt Burton
Corey Allan
Jack Hetherington
Corey Waddell
Jake Averillo
JMK
Braidon Burns
Brent Naden
Paul Alamoti
Jayden Okunbor
Aaron Schoupp
BBO
Ava Seumanufagai
Joshua Cook
Chris Potalo

OTHERS
Matt Doorey
Matt Dufty
RFM
Tui Katoa
Max King
Joe Stimson
Jackson Topine
Paul Vaughan
Brandon Wakeham
Stephen Marsters
Mavoni Tuifua
Judda Turahui


MY IDEAL TOP 30
Reed Mahoney 650K
Viliame Kikau 750K + TPAs
TPJ 750K
Josh Jackson 500K (+200K long term player allowance outside cap)
Nick Cotric 650K
JAC 550k
Matt Burton 500K
Jack Hetherington 350K
Jake Averillo 300k
Braidon Burns 250K
Brent Naden 400K
Paul Alamoti 250K
Jayden Okunbor 180K
Aaron Schoupp 200K
BBO 200k
Ava Seumanufagai 120K
Joshua Cook 120K
Chris Potalo 120k
Matt Doorey 120k
Matt Dufty 450k
Max King 120K
Jackson Topine 120k
Paul Vaughan 450K
Brandon Wakeham (reduce) 150K
Stephen Marsters 120k
Mavoni Tuifua 80K
Judda Turahui 80K
JUNIOR PAULO 800K
Khaled Rajab 80K
Kurtis Morrin 80K

--
$9,490,000 +
$510,000 surplus which can be used towards freight for Thompson, Flanagan, Allan, Waddell
--
10M cap

Team

1 Matt Dufty
2 JAC
3 Brent Naden
4 Paul Alamoti / Braidon Burns / Aaron Schoupp
5 Nick Cotric
6 Matt Burton
7 BBO
8 Junior Paulo
9 Reed Mahoney
10 Paul Vaughan
11 TPJ
12 Viliame Kikau
13 Josh Jackson

14 Jake Averillo
15 Jack Hetherington
16 Ava Seumanufagai
17 Mavoni Tuifua

What would be the point of paying freight to offload Thompson and buying Junior Paulo at big $$$?
It was a stupid decision when the club re-signed Wakeham for 21/22 and under no circumstances should he be retained. We have far too many duds in the halves, he simply will never be a top class HB and dud Flanno is still on our books in 23.
If Dufty and Vaughan perform next year they'll only re-sign for a considerable upgrade so any other players off contract in 23 who consistently underperformed shouldn't be retained.

 

[CQDog]

This bloke loves a thread doesnt he.

 

[Sandra's Bollocks]

I can only give you my suggestion for 2029.

Brb...

 

[Kempsey Dog]

I'll be happy so long as we don't lose Thompson

 

[Kelpie03]

1. Dufty*
2. JAC
3. Schoupp
4. Naden
5. Cotric*
6. Burton
7. Averillo
8. Vaughan*
9. Mahoney
10. Thompson*
11. Kikau
12. TPJ
13. Jackson

14. BBO
15. Hetherington*
16. RFM*
17. Topine*

18. Alamoti (will be in the 13 but not sure who for yet)
19. Doorey*
20. Patolo

I'd like to see this for 23 but it's too early to call as some players won't be re-signed (performance/salary cap reasons) and most likely 1-2 moved on (players with *'s in question). I think we have capable players and options to work with regardless if we lose a few. I don't think there will be anymore big signings. For the rest of the top 30 I'd just be throwing in kids, smart close to minimum wage signings here and there and maybe a few other players are re-signed (e.g. Wakeham as back-up but Rajab also coming through). We need to move on Flanagan, Waddell and Allan and anyone else on good money outside the top 17.

With the signing of Mahoney, I'd say that BBO will now be groumed for the NO 7 position, this will probably mean that Dufty and Averilo will have the oppurtunity to fight out for the NO1 position, and it will be interesting to what happens.
I'd still would like to see Herthington playing on the edge had his best game there last year. As for props my guess would be TPJ and either Thompson or Vaughn with Patolo and probably Ava for back up .

 

[alic]

minimum wage top 30 is 120k i believe

 

[TwinTurbo]

minimum wage top 30 is 120k i believe

$130k

Always a Bulldog

 

[COVENS]

minimum wage top 30 is 120k i believe

27-30 is $80k

 

[MichaelM]

He is still young and has a fair way to go, however Averillo looks like a centre to me. He has all of the attributes and I'm not too concerned about a few of his early defensive lapses because he was a boy surrounded by fringe NRL players, plus he was heavily targeted. He is quick, allusive and has the football smarts. Also and equally as important is that he has plenty of courage.

In 23 I can see Averillo and Alamoti in the centres with Nadan and JAC on the wings. Burton and BBO in the halves.
Not sure about fullback, however I wouldn't write off Dufty.

If BBO can lock down the number 7 position down, Rhajab might be too good not to be in the side, so number 1 or 14 might be on his back.

In relation to Schoupp, I wouldn't be surprised if be ends up in the back row, however he also provides us with depth in the backs.

 

[COVENS]

He is still young and has a fair way to go, however Averillo looks like a centre to me. He has all of the attributes and I'm not too concerned about a few of his early defensive lapses because he was a boy surrounded by fringe NRL players, plus he was heavily targeted. He is quick, allusive and has the football smarts. Also and equally as important is that he has plenty of courage.

In 23 I can see Averillo and Alamoti in the centres with Nadan and JAC on the wings. Burton and BBO in the halves.
Not sure about fullback, however I wouldn't write off Dufty.

If BBO can lock down the number 7 position down, Rhajab might be too good not to be in the side, so number 1 or 14 might be on his back.

In relation to Schoupp, I wouldn't be surprised if be ends up in the back row, however he also provides us with depth in the backs.

Has Rajab got the tools to be a 1? Haven't seen much of him.

 

[B-Train]

My suggestion for our top 30 in 2023 is wait until 2022 starts first and see how the season unfolds.

So many injuries, changes in form and player movements will happen between now and then. Some players we expect to be starters might struggle. Other juniors or lesser known players might exceed expectations. That's why it's pointless looking so far ahead.

 

[bradyk]

Has Rajab got the tools to be a 1? Haven't seen much of him.

He played a bit there this year after he got promoted up a division.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Has Rajab got the tools to be a 1? Haven't seen much of him.

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