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Young and Tapine are our edge backups ATM, but they are both middles.
Which means we have 6 spots, 7 if Ricky doesn't run a utility, for:
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Which means we have 6 spots, 7 if Ricky doesn't run a utility, for:
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Sione Tapu'osi... Looks like we signed him...
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Sounds promising!
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Well, well well!
Just as we are all talking about needing a big, fast winger.. it seems we have signed just that.
Hopefully Croker passes the ball to him.
Just as we are all talking about needing a big, fast winger.. it seems we have signed just that.
Hopefully Croker passes the ball to him.
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Discussed last week.Neeeegz wrote:Sione Tapu'osi... Looks like we signed him
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Yeah, alongside Elijah ANderson who is another 18 year old, 190+cm winger. So the desirability of some size in the back 5 going forward has been identified and acted upon.bonehead wrote: ↑October 20, 2020, 8:41 amdiscussed last weekNeeeegz wrote:Sione Tapu'osi... Looks like we signed him
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Great stuff - just what we needed
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With GW’s kicking game, it would make sense to try and gain some height on our wings....the rule changes help too.
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It's quite sad Dean Whare is going unused at the Panthers while we have Curtis Scott playing right centre, probably on a comparable salary.
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Why is it sad? We might be in a similar situation with Curtis Scott next year.Roger Kenworthy wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 9:10 am It's quite sad Dean Whare is going unused at the Panthers while we have Curtis Scott playing right centre, probably on a comparable salary.
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Hahahaha you know croker doesnt pass.......woppadingo wrote: ↑October 20, 2020, 8:22 am Well, well well!
Just as we are all talking about needing a big, fast winger.. it seems we have signed just that.
Hopefully Croker passes the ball to him.
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We could use Whare if we had the money in the bank. Not sure about his recent form but in years past he'd be a substantive upgrade.Colk wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 9:50 amWhy is it sad? We might be in a similar situation with Curtis Scott next year.Roger Kenworthy wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 9:10 am It's quite sad Dean Whare is going unused at the Panthers while we have Curtis Scott playing right centre, probably on a comparable salary.
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He's an upgrade on all our centres (at least the ones we've seen play more than 10 games)...Roger Kenworthy wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 4:30 pmWe could use Whare if we had the money in the bank. Not sure about his recent form but in years past he'd be a substantive upgrade.Colk wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 9:50 amWhy is it sad? We might be in a similar situation with Curtis Scott next year.Roger Kenworthy wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 9:10 am It's quite sad Dean Whare is going unused at the Panthers while we have Curtis Scott playing right centre, probably on a comparable salary.
I mentioned it last week and got told I should seek psychiatric assistance...
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Whare has scored like 8 tries in his last three seasons so he is not a noted try scorer. He also has the same problem as Croker in that he doesn’t make many metres rucking it out of his own end. He doesn’t solve any of our problems in my opinion so I’d rather keep Scott to be honest who we’re paying less forRoger Kenworthy wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 4:30 pmWe could use Whare if we had the money in the bank. Not sure about his recent form but in years past he'd be a substantive upgrade.Colk wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 9:50 amWhy is it sad? We might be in a similar situation with Curtis Scott next year.Roger Kenworthy wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 9:10 am It's quite sad Dean Whare is going unused at the Panthers while we have Curtis Scott playing right centre, probably on a comparable salary.
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It’s pretty clear there’s no money to purchase an experienced NRL player. There’s only one spot left after Rapana is re-signed, assuming Rushton can get here. Coach is reportedly in no rush to fill the slot and strong likelihood it will be filled from inside the club or via a train and trial player: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239
I have 26 signed for the top 30 on my list... 27 if you include Rapana, but I presume Peter Mulholland is counting a couple of Matt Timoko, Darby Medlyn and Kai O’Donnell to get to 29. I guess if Sam Williams were to leave early, that might free space, as would Ruston if he doesn’t come. Medlyn (2021) and Mariota (2021, PO 2022) have development deals, and it looks like there’d be a least a couple of these slots in addition to a top 30.
I have 26 signed for the top 30 on my list... 27 if you include Rapana, but I presume Peter Mulholland is counting a couple of Matt Timoko, Darby Medlyn and Kai O’Donnell to get to 29. I guess if Sam Williams were to leave early, that might free space, as would Ruston if he doesn’t come. Medlyn (2021) and Mariota (2021, PO 2022) have development deals, and it looks like there’d be a least a couple of these slots in addition to a top 30.
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As RK said, "a few years ago he would have been an upgrade". IMO thats too nice. Whare hasn't done anything for at least 3yrs. Getting him now is the kinda thing the old regimes would do.GreenMachine wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 4:38 pmHe's an upgrade on all our centres (at least the ones we've seen play more than 10 games)...Roger Kenworthy wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 4:30 pmWe could use Whare if we had the money in the bank. Not sure about his recent form but in years past he'd be a substantive upgrade.Colk wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 9:50 amWhy is it sad? We might be in a similar situation with Curtis Scott next year.Roger Kenworthy wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 9:10 am It's quite sad Dean Whare is going unused at the Panthers while we have Curtis Scott playing right centre, probably on a comparable salary.
I mentioned it last week and got told I should seek psychiatric assistance...
If u want a Panther outside back, chase Naden. However, he was dropped for May, coz May is a better defender.
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Whare sucks
He had this reputation for a little while as a really good centre, i never saw it. And as quick as that narrative bubbled up, he was shunted back to reserve grade where he belong and has barely been sighted since.
At his best, he was just another guy who could do a job for you as injury cover... so a good enough sqaud filler. No way he'd be upgrading anyone at our club in 2021, not Croker, not Rapana, not Scott, not the young guys.
Heavy and hard pass.
He had this reputation for a little while as a really good centre, i never saw it. And as quick as that narrative bubbled up, he was shunted back to reserve grade where he belong and has barely been sighted since.
At his best, he was just another guy who could do a job for you as injury cover... so a good enough sqaud filler. No way he'd be upgrading anyone at our club in 2021, not Croker, not Rapana, not Scott, not the young guys.
Heavy and hard pass.
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He got injured and lost his spot in the team... I wouldn’t call that sucking...
Anyway, agree we should go younger so the debate is pointless...
Anyway, agree we should go younger so the debate is pointless...
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Whare is !@#$. Won't be upgrading anyone. Downgrade.
Naden, James Roberts are worth a go at a discounted price with Souths paying half the freight. How about Ben Barba as well (subject to NRL approval)? Would be cheap (minimum contract)
Naden, James Roberts are worth a go at a discounted price with Souths paying half the freight. How about Ben Barba as well (subject to NRL approval)? Would be cheap (minimum contract)
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Naden would be great as he could play wing or centre. James Roberts would be a risk due to his injuries. He is not a big centre by any means so he is heavily reliant on his speed. If his injuries have caught up with him his play could spiral down dramaticallyHong Kong Raider wrote: ↑October 22, 2020, 9:30 am Whare is !@#$. Won't be upgrading anyone. Downgrade.
Naden, James Roberts are worth a go at a discounted price with Souths paying half the freight. How about Ben Barba as well (subject to NRL approval)? Would be cheap (minimum contract)
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I'd describe Whare as an invisible centre. He won't win any games for you but he's also not going to be a major reason why you lose many. That's actually an upgrade over our current centres on form.Botman wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 6:26 pm Whare sucks
He had this reputation for a little while as a really good centre, i never saw it. And as quick as that narrative bubbled up, he was shunted back to reserve grade where he belong and has barely been sighted since.
At his best, he was just another guy who could do a job for you as injury cover... so a good enough sqaud filler. No way he'd be upgrading anyone at our club in 2021, not Croker, not Rapana, not Scott, not the young guys.
Heavy and hard pass.
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Haha this is my biggest thing I disagree with you on. Whare was an exceptional centre IMO. Lost a bit of zip a year or so ago so he's not what he once was.Botman wrote: ↑October 21, 2020, 6:26 pm Whare sucks
He had this reputation for a little while as a really good centre, i never saw it. And as quick as that narrative bubbled up, he was shunted back to reserve grade where he belong and has barely been sighted since.
At his best, he was just another guy who could do a job for you as injury cover... so a good enough sqaud filler. No way he'd be upgrading anyone at our club in 2021, not Croker, not Rapana, not Scott, not the young guys.
Heavy and hard pass.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Yeah i remember us debating him a few years ago i mentioned that it was strange for us to be on on such polar opposites on a player
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You guys would be polar opposites on Georgey Boy Williams as well, wouldn't you?
Seeing as though you Botman finally saw the light as to what a top Raiders #7 should look like, and you julian being the founder and leader of the incredibly unpopular 'George Williams is grossly overrated/bring Aidan Sezer back' movement.
Seeing as though you Botman finally saw the light as to what a top Raiders #7 should look like, and you julian being the founder and leader of the incredibly unpopular 'George Williams is grossly overrated/bring Aidan Sezer back' movement.
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Naden would be great to have on the books again. Anyone familiar to whether he left on good terms?
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I agree with Naden as he can play both centre and wing. If not him James Roberts might be worth a punt - a high risk one I’d admit. The thing with Roberts also is that we could potentially deal with Souths (we have an over abundance of middle forwards and that is probably their weak point)
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that Bevan French is having a hell of a season in the super league. I would be surprised if an nrl team doesn't pick him up for next season
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He was garbage last time he played NRL
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Talk of him going back to the EelsBelcher#1 wrote:that Bevan French is having a hell of a season in the super league. I would be surprised if an nrl team doesn't pick him up for next season
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I think he’s improved but to be honest he’s the classic smaller, attack focused player that’s better suited to the Super League.-TW- wrote:He was garbage last time he played NRL
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Albert Kelly is another.
Milford would probably benefit from a move too.
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Can't stand him and I think he's one of the most overrated players in the comp. talking about Roberts.Colk wrote:I agree with Naden as he can play both centre and wing. If not him James Roberts might be worth a punt - a high risk one I’d admit. The thing with Roberts also is that we could potentially deal with Souths (we have an over abundance of middle forwards and that is probably their weak point)
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Surely The only club stupid enough to sign Robert’s is the Eels.gergreg wrote:Can't stand him and I think he's one of the most overrated players in the comp. talking about Roberts.Colk wrote:I agree with Naden as he can play both centre and wing. If not him James Roberts might be worth a punt - a high risk one I’d admit. The thing with Roberts also is that we could potentially deal with Souths (we have an over abundance of middle forwards and that is probably their weak point)
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Roberts is one player I'd steer well clear of. Mainly because of what happens off the field.RTW wrote: ↑October 25, 2020, 7:48 amSurely The only club stupid enough to sign Robert’s is the Eels.gergreg wrote:Can't stand him and I think he's one of the most overrated players in the comp. talking about Roberts.Colk wrote:I agree with Naden as he can play both centre and wing. If not him James Roberts might be worth a punt - a high risk one I’d admit. The thing with Roberts also is that we could potentially deal with Souths (we have an over abundance of middle forwards and that is probably their weak point)
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Dealing with the Curtis Scott thing was bad enough.