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Happy to see Trey get his debut. I saw him out and about on the weekend and he's got a bit of 'Alpha' about him... even though he's a Sunglasses at night type of operator.

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I have liked what I've seen of Jock Madden but agree that it's Schneiders spot to lose.

Also hesitant in having another half with the initials JM.

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I'm hoping it's a double smokescreen. Looking at the NSW cup teams list we have Rayden Burns (fullback) listed as #18 (the only reserve listed) but also listed to play #1 for the Jersey Flegg team. Could be that Rayden is listed at 18 for NSW cup knowing that Xavier is coming into firsts for one of ...

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1. CNK
2. Nikola
3. Toots
4. Wisdom
5. Xavi
6. Legs
7. Schnitty
8. Papa
9. Hodgo
10. Tarps
11. Tryst
12. CHN
13. Smelly

14. Starlo
15. Huddo
16. Suttgod
17. Big Red

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greeneyed wrote: ↑March 2, 2022, 10:29 pm When it should be Schneids, surely!

Xavier Savage seems to have a great nick name so far too. Sav. Surely it should be “Excess”.

Nope.. Schneids is slang for a losing streak (in sports). His nickname surely has to be Schnitty.

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Hodgo could do a job at 7 and A.Elliot could rotate the 9 with Starling if none of Schneider/Frawley or Williams are up to it.

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We know what we're going to get from Wighton with either Williams or Frawley along side him... Has to be Schneider, even though he might not make a difference pressure wise, at least he isn't a speed bump in defence.

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Who would have thought "Copping it up the a**" would cause so much Butt hurt...

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Personally, I'm for CNK wearing the #1 and rotating during the game with Savage. Rapa on the bench as utility/back.
With Rapa likely missing a few rounds to start the year (DUI) Kris takes his bench spot.

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It’s an odd take that we value a future signing by weighing him up against the current player we think is weakest in the position. I think in signing him we would be getting a better winger than is currently available in house. Rapa, sure he is way up there in terms of ability/x factor and consiste...

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Sthsea22 wrote: ↑November 24, 2021, 9:39 am I would love Savage at FB with CNK at 3

Agreed

My back 5 would be:
1. Savage
2. HSS
3. CNK
4. Timoko
5. Rapa

Kris as bench cover for outside backs or second row
Toots in reserves (if Cotric returns he'd go to wing, HSS to centres and Timoko to reserves)
Simonsson/Semi as wing reserves

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Ideally we could do a trade deal with any of Simonsson, Semi or Kris (although would prefer to keep Kris and mould him into an edge forward)

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‘Nobody spoke up’: Discarded star Joey Leilua sprays Madge, Tigers culture over ugly exit Wests Tigers discard Joey Leilua has taken aim at Michael Maguire and believes he was axed by the club for standing up to the coach. “When I played in Canberra, we all spoke up, didn’t matter if you played two...

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Richo72 wrote: ↑November 8, 2021, 4:23 pm Surely he'd be worth a punt on a "train and trial" deal, especially if his family is in Canberra?

I'd offer him a 1 year minimum salary as a bench forward. Let him and Rapa have a swansong.

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He is a good bloke... and if his form isn't up to scratch, he can be a good bloke in NSW cup.

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Billy Walker wrote:I think I backed a companion pony on Tuesday- definitely a negative term. I hope we can dig up this post after he wins a golden boot!

Optimism bias often leads to disappointment. My only advice to you would be to gamble responsibly.

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If you do a Google search you’ll find Mick Crawley speaking very highly of him and his skills… and saying he won’t be with the Cutters for long. Is there any reason to use negative terms about a young player, who you’ve probably never seen play and who arrived yesterday? I've seen Rayden's highligh...

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I get the feeling that Rayden might be Josh Smith's 'companion pony'.

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If they both left, with no decent replacement/s... i'd get 80 minutes of my weekend back next year I guess

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If Hodgo was to stick around he'd have no option but to rip and tear for us in 22 being a contract year for him.
I'd keep him, unless we could lure Smith with Hodgo and Starling coin and use Trevilian as understudy/backup

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wouldn't surprise me if they were on the bags carrying on like Conor McGregor... pretty sure he's a big fan.

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Jacob Safiti lifeline?

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Does anyone think now with Wayne gone in Brisbane that Anthony Milford could become a half option for us to lure? I’m hearing that some of the players contracts have a Wayne Bennett exit clause which gives them opportunity to break contract. Not sure if Milford would have that clause though Sent fr...

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Kicking early to avoid our anticipated weak goal line defense wasn't always a bad idea, although it was done way too often and that mindset might not occur as regularly next season with hopefully 'better defensive forwards'....and smarter halves... I am all for recruiting Johnson if we were able to ...

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Meh... I'm more concerned about onions being put under the sausage at bunnings. Both top news stories for the day and both media beat ups.

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Old Edrick Scissorhands returns to bruce. My edrick doll that was available from coles back in the day is still on the floor behind my TV from the moment he dropped that ball against the storm in the finals. I suspect he’ll have a blinder :roflmao My Edrick doll was locked in the microwave after th...

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Old Edrick Scissorhands returns to bruce. My edrick doll that was available from coles back in the day is still on the floor behind my TV from the moment he dropped that ball against the storm in the finals. I suspect he’ll have a blinder :roflmao My Edrick doll was locked in the microwave after th...

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Nathan Ryan (foxsports) is saying there is an Australian team looking at bringing Kurt back from Leigh before the season starts.
If it's not us, I think it would hurt our chances of luring him back in 2019.

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Wighton's a bit of an enigma. There's no doubt he's got some talent, but the reality is that he's now in his 6th season and we still don't really know where his best spot is or how to get consistent footy out of him. He's a long way short of the player I thought he'd be by this point in his career,...

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I had this guy in my supercoach team at the start of the year as a potential cheapie... pretty sure he was named to play in the halves or 14 but didn't.

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I think the MRC has fined Thaiday for contrary conduct and that's it. I thought the rule was a mandatory suspension for shoulder charges too, soft or no, with the chance for an appeal. Would only seem fair... in saying that, not fussed if he does play against us because our record against his repla...

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Wasn't sure where to post this but am wondering if the NRL judiciary will give Milford a week off for his "shoulder charge" last night? It was a pretty soft penalty but none the less , he was penalized for a shoulder charge so surely he misses out next week?

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I'd have Austin as Captain to let Hodgson just play his role without the added responsibility, I'd obviously have Sezer take over goal kicking. I'd also consider putting Lee in the centres and Cotric to the wing (possibly swapping them in defense and offence if need be). JT as #14

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reptar wrote:
Choc Magic wrote:Of all the players to ever be linked to the club... here is one we know that can't backflip.
I don't think this post got the attention it deserved. Well played, sir!

Thanks

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Of all the players to ever be linked to the club... here is one we know that can't backflip.

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