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Matt wrote: August 31, 2021, 10:47 am
Raiders_Pat wrote: August 31, 2021, 10:12 am
BadnMean wrote: August 31, 2021, 7:25 am If we have any brains CHN will have one edge spot. That leaves Whitehead and Young as left edge options. Whitehead and CHN would be on a substantial wage. Young on mid range (250/300k). I think we'd be more inclined to look for a bargain youngster or backup than big name.
CHN should definitely have one spot. I think for Whitehead to continue to play there he would need to be on reduced minutes, sharing the role imo. That could work with Young but I would prefer another pick up. We've got at least $400-500k free next year with Scott gone as well as Williams' money to spare, there are no million dollar halves on the market, and we haven't done much recruiting while most clubs have picked up a couple players.
Looking at next yrs edge stocks:
Bronx
Bullemore - 'tweener' (means mid and edge) - I have heard he is off to the Warriors though, so keep an eye on that
Palasia - I suspect Bronx sunk too much coin into this kid to let him go, but sin bin on debut is fun

Raiders - CHN.... MUST RE-SIGN!

Dogs
Doorey - Just suffered an ACL, which doesnt help
RFM - 2 surgeries on his foot this year, again, not ideal. Would want to start though.
Stimson - not the player he was at Storm...surprise surprise.

Sharks - Nikora - would want to start

Manly
Davey - ACL this yr. Was the late bloomer guy from Eels. Could be handy depth
Lawton - can play edge, hooker and centre. Certainly a good bench type option, and can start when required, as seen this yr.

Storm
Eisenhuth - role player/ benchie type
Howarth - young, had big wraps, not sure Storm will let him go, but worth a look
Lewis - tore us up twice this yr... :lol:

NZ - Murchie - bring him back for depth?

Cows:
Dunn - bit thin and ganglely for mine, but a worker
Gilbert - reminds me of Big Red TBH. More mid than edge, but could play a role. High workrate and motor
Hola - Impact type guy, hasnt cracked it there in recent times, but had a big preseason last yr and I believe got hurt.

Eels
Hipgrave - career fell off a cliff TBH at Titans
Matterson - big dollars and a start would be required.
Niukore - could play that edge/ mid role off the bench. Can fill either roll well.
iPapa - wouldnt this be a steal!! But again, big money required and a start.

Panthers - Kik - Big dollars and a start

Dragons
Burns - can start, been a fringe guy for a while. Came out of the Penrith system
Ford - TBH, looks a defensive liability on an edge, looks better at 13
Sims - Will be getting a bit old TBH, and I think would make a better 13 than edge.

Chooks
Crichton - big bucks and a start
Suluka-Fifita - 'tweener' - Not sure the chooks would let him go, but decent wraps, young

Tigers
Garner - bench/ depth. Can start if required. Can be a defensive liability though.
Lil Leilua - quality player. Id say mid to high dollars and a start
Tuilagi - young, think he deubted this yr, dont know too much about him.
I was trying to find my previous response to one of your posts where I outlined which second rowers I think would be a handy pick up. But of the above, I think Bullemor would be a good pick up if you're looking at sharing the role with Whitehead off the bench. All of those who would want a start would be an upgrade on what we have too. Has Heilum Luki re-signed with the Cowboys? He would be an excellent buy... or possibly Nanai. I doubt they will be able to hold on to both.
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Tbh if the Cowboys duo are still unsigned then I'd be inclined to go for one of them. You wouldn't have to fork out too much coin imo and it's a plan for the future - they could play a bench role until we need them to step up to the starting role.
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Raiders_Pat wrote:
Matt wrote: August 31, 2021, 10:47 am
Raiders_Pat wrote: August 31, 2021, 10:12 am
BadnMean wrote: August 31, 2021, 7:25 am If we have any brains CHN will have one edge spot. That leaves Whitehead and Young as left edge options. Whitehead and CHN would be on a substantial wage. Young on mid range (250/300k). I think we'd be more inclined to look for a bargain youngster or backup than big name.
CHN should definitely have one spot. I think for Whitehead to continue to play there he would need to be on reduced minutes, sharing the role imo. That could work with Young but I would prefer another pick up. We've got at least $400-500k free next year with Scott gone as well as Williams' money to spare, there are no million dollar halves on the market, and we haven't done much recruiting while most clubs have picked up a couple players.
Looking at next yrs edge stocks:
Bronx
Bullemore - 'tweener' (means mid and edge) - I have heard he is off to the Warriors though, so keep an eye on that
Palasia - I suspect Bronx sunk too much coin into this kid to let him go, but sin bin on debut is fun

Raiders - CHN.... MUST RE-SIGN!

Dogs
Doorey - Just suffered an ACL, which doesnt help
RFM - 2 surgeries on his foot this year, again, not ideal. Would want to start though.
Stimson - not the player he was at Storm...surprise surprise.

Sharks - Nikora - would want to start

Manly
Davey - ACL this yr. Was the late bloomer guy from Eels. Could be handy depth
Lawton - can play edge, hooker and centre. Certainly a good bench type option, and can start when required, as seen this yr.

Storm
Eisenhuth - role player/ benchie type
Howarth - young, had big wraps, not sure Storm will let him go, but worth a look
Lewis - tore us up twice this yr... Image

NZ - Murchie - bring him back for depth?

Cows:
Dunn - bit thin and ganglely for mine, but a worker
Gilbert - reminds me of Big Red TBH. More mid than edge, but could play a role. High workrate and motor
Hola - Impact type guy, hasnt cracked it there in recent times, but had a big preseason last yr and I believe got hurt.

Eels
Hipgrave - career fell off a cliff TBH at Titans
Matterson - big dollars and a start would be required.
Niukore - could play that edge/ mid role off the bench. Can fill either roll well.
iPapa - wouldnt this be a steal!! But again, big money required and a start.

Panthers - Kik - Big dollars and a start

Dragons
Burns - can start, been a fringe guy for a while. Came out of the Penrith system
Ford - TBH, looks a defensive liability on an edge, looks better at 13
Sims - Will be getting a bit old TBH, and I think would make a better 13 than edge.

Chooks
Crichton - big bucks and a start
Suluka-Fifita - 'tweener' - Not sure the chooks would let him go, but decent wraps, young

Tigers
Garner - bench/ depth. Can start if required. Can be a defensive liability though.
Lil Leilua - quality player. Id say mid to high dollars and a start
Tuilagi - young, think he deubted this yr, dont know too much about him.
I was trying to find my previous response to one of your posts where I outlined which second rowers I think would be a handy pick up. But of the above, I think Bullemor would be a good pick up if you're looking at sharing the role with Whitehead off the bench. All of those who would want a start would be an upgrade on what we have too. Has Heilum Luki re-signed with the Cowboys? He would be an excellent buy... or possibly Nanai. I doubt they will be able to hold on to both.
Bullemor all but done with Manly, we had a look last year and he looks handy.

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bonehead wrote: August 31, 2021, 11:19 am
Raiders_Pat wrote:
Matt wrote: August 31, 2021, 10:47 am
Raiders_Pat wrote: August 31, 2021, 10:12 am
BadnMean wrote: August 31, 2021, 7:25 am If we have any brains CHN will have one edge spot. That leaves Whitehead and Young as left edge options. Whitehead and CHN would be on a substantial wage. Young on mid range (250/300k). I think we'd be more inclined to look for a bargain youngster or backup than big name.
CHN should definitely have one spot. I think for Whitehead to continue to play there he would need to be on reduced minutes, sharing the role imo. That could work with Young but I would prefer another pick up. We've got at least $400-500k free next year with Scott gone as well as Williams' money to spare, there are no million dollar halves on the market, and we haven't done much recruiting while most clubs have picked up a couple players.
Looking at next yrs edge stocks:
Bronx
Bullemore - 'tweener' (means mid and edge) - I have heard he is off to the Warriors though, so keep an eye on that
Palasia - I suspect Bronx sunk too much coin into this kid to let him go, but sin bin on debut is fun

Raiders - CHN.... MUST RE-SIGN!

Dogs
Doorey - Just suffered an ACL, which doesnt help
RFM - 2 surgeries on his foot this year, again, not ideal. Would want to start though.
Stimson - not the player he was at Storm...surprise surprise.

Sharks - Nikora - would want to start

Manly
Davey - ACL this yr. Was the late bloomer guy from Eels. Could be handy depth
Lawton - can play edge, hooker and centre. Certainly a good bench type option, and can start when required, as seen this yr.

Storm
Eisenhuth - role player/ benchie type
Howarth - young, had big wraps, not sure Storm will let him go, but worth a look
Lewis - tore us up twice this yr... Image

NZ - Murchie - bring him back for depth?

Cows:
Dunn - bit thin and ganglely for mine, but a worker
Gilbert - reminds me of Big Red TBH. More mid than edge, but could play a role. High workrate and motor
Hola - Impact type guy, hasnt cracked it there in recent times, but had a big preseason last yr and I believe got hurt.

Eels
Hipgrave - career fell off a cliff TBH at Titans
Matterson - big dollars and a start would be required.
Niukore - could play that edge/ mid role off the bench. Can fill either roll well.
iPapa - wouldnt this be a steal!! But again, big money required and a start.

Panthers - Kik - Big dollars and a start

Dragons
Burns - can start, been a fringe guy for a while. Came out of the Penrith system
Ford - TBH, looks a defensive liability on an edge, looks better at 13
Sims - Will be getting a bit old TBH, and I think would make a better 13 than edge.

Chooks
Crichton - big bucks and a start
Suluka-Fifita - 'tweener' - Not sure the chooks would let him go, but decent wraps, young

Tigers
Garner - bench/ depth. Can start if required. Can be a defensive liability though.
Lil Leilua - quality player. Id say mid to high dollars and a start
Tuilagi - young, think he deubted this yr, dont know too much about him.
I was trying to find my previous response to one of your posts where I outlined which second rowers I think would be a handy pick up. But of the above, I think Bullemor would be a good pick up if you're looking at sharing the role with Whitehead off the bench. All of those who would want a start would be an upgrade on what we have too. Has Heilum Luki re-signed with the Cowboys? He would be an excellent buy... or possibly Nanai. I doubt they will be able to hold on to both.
Bullemor all but done with Manly, we had a look last year and he looks handy.

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That will be good buy for Manly. We must be the only club that hasn't recruited from outside in 2021.
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Raiders_Pat wrote: August 31, 2021, 11:16 am Tbh if the Cowboys duo are still unsigned then I'd be inclined to go for one of them. You wouldn't have to fork out too much coin imo and it's a plan for the future - they could play a bench role until we need them to step up to the starting role.
I really like the look of Luki. Straight out of the Lolo mould. Nanai has a nice slight of hand, and big enough. I think Neame looks good too, but looks like he has been signed til 2023.
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bonehead wrote: August 31, 2021, 11:19 am
Raiders_Pat wrote:
Matt wrote: August 31, 2021, 10:47 am
Raiders_Pat wrote: August 31, 2021, 10:12 am
BadnMean wrote: August 31, 2021, 7:25 am If we have any brains CHN will have one edge spot. That leaves Whitehead and Young as left edge options. Whitehead and CHN would be on a substantial wage. Young on mid range (250/300k). I think we'd be more inclined to look for a bargain youngster or backup than big name.
CHN should definitely have one spot. I think for Whitehead to continue to play there he would need to be on reduced minutes, sharing the role imo. That could work with Young but I would prefer another pick up. We've got at least $400-500k free next year with Scott gone as well as Williams' money to spare, there are no million dollar halves on the market, and we haven't done much recruiting while most clubs have picked up a couple players.
Looking at next yrs edge stocks:
Bronx
Bullemore - 'tweener' (means mid and edge) - I have heard he is off to the Warriors though, so keep an eye on that
Palasia - I suspect Bronx sunk too much coin into this kid to let him go, but sin bin on debut is fun

Raiders - CHN.... MUST RE-SIGN!

Dogs
Doorey - Just suffered an ACL, which doesnt help
RFM - 2 surgeries on his foot this year, again, not ideal. Would want to start though.
Stimson - not the player he was at Storm...surprise surprise.

Sharks - Nikora - would want to start

Manly
Davey - ACL this yr. Was the late bloomer guy from Eels. Could be handy depth
Lawton - can play edge, hooker and centre. Certainly a good bench type option, and can start when required, as seen this yr.

Storm
Eisenhuth - role player/ benchie type
Howarth - young, had big wraps, not sure Storm will let him go, but worth a look
Lewis - tore us up twice this yr... Image

NZ - Murchie - bring him back for depth?

Cows:
Dunn - bit thin and ganglely for mine, but a worker
Gilbert - reminds me of Big Red TBH. More mid than edge, but could play a role. High workrate and motor
Hola - Impact type guy, hasnt cracked it there in recent times, but had a big preseason last yr and I believe got hurt.

Eels
Hipgrave - career fell off a cliff TBH at Titans
Matterson - big dollars and a start would be required.
Niukore - could play that edge/ mid role off the bench. Can fill either roll well.
iPapa - wouldnt this be a steal!! But again, big money required and a start.

Panthers - Kik - Big dollars and a start

Dragons
Burns - can start, been a fringe guy for a while. Came out of the Penrith system
Ford - TBH, looks a defensive liability on an edge, looks better at 13
Sims - Will be getting a bit old TBH, and I think would make a better 13 than edge.

Chooks
Crichton - big bucks and a start
Suluka-Fifita - 'tweener' - Not sure the chooks would let him go, but decent wraps, young

Tigers
Garner - bench/ depth. Can start if required. Can be a defensive liability though.
Lil Leilua - quality player. Id say mid to high dollars and a start
Tuilagi - young, think he deubted this yr, dont know too much about him.
I was trying to find my previous response to one of your posts where I outlined which second rowers I think would be a handy pick up. But of the above, I think Bullemor would be a good pick up if you're looking at sharing the role with Whitehead off the bench. All of those who would want a start would be an upgrade on what we have too. Has Heilum Luki re-signed with the Cowboys? He would be an excellent buy... or possibly Nanai. I doubt they will be able to hold on to both.
Bullemor all but done with Manly, we had a look last year and he looks handy.

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Manly?!?!
I heard strong news outta Warriors.
Either way, whomever signs him is getting a good'un. Looks a real goer.
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Matt wrote: August 31, 2021, 1:30 pm
Raiders_Pat wrote: August 31, 2021, 11:16 am Tbh if the Cowboys duo are still unsigned then I'd be inclined to go for one of them. You wouldn't have to fork out too much coin imo and it's a plan for the future - they could play a bench role until we need them to step up to the starting role.
I really like the look of Luki. Straight out of the Lolo mould. Nanai has a nice slight of hand, and big enough. I think Neame looks good too, but looks like he has been signed til 2023.
It's amazing that Luki isn't yet re-signed by the Cowboys from what I can gather... hopefully it's a sign that he's in talks with other clubs (i.e. us :thumbsup )
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Never understood the Stimson hype. I didn't think he was even a good player at the Storm.
If you could grab lil' leilua it'd be great.

Josh Curran from the Warriors if available would be my pick. He'd been tearing it up for a month before copping a knock and flaking against us. Has that Rapana feel about him.
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zim wrote: August 31, 2021, 1:55 pm Never understood the Stimson hype. I didn't think he was even a good player at the Storm.
If you could grab lil' leilua it'd be great.

Josh Curran from the Warriors if available would be my pick. He'd been tearing it up for a month before copping a knock and flaking against us. Has that Rapana feel about him.
I think Curran is with them until end of 2023
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Raiders_Pat wrote: August 31, 2021, 2:12 pm
zim wrote: August 31, 2021, 1:55 pm Never understood the Stimson hype. I didn't think he was even a good player at the Storm.
If you could grab lil' leilua it'd be great.

Josh Curran from the Warriors if available would be my pick. He'd been tearing it up for a month before copping a knock and flaking against us. Has that Rapana feel about him.
I think Curran is with them until end of 2023
Out of the Chooks system. Bit like Watto, had to go elsewhere to realise his ability and potential. I could see him return there too tbh.
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I know it’s only early, but very concerning that we have made 0 signings externally for 2022…
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UncleDrew wrote: September 2, 2021, 10:37 pm I know it’s only early, but very concerning that we have made 0 signings externally for 2022…
Very concerning. Our elder statesmen being another year older and the fact that that side tonight is arguably our 2022 side and it got beaten by 40 by a makeshift roosters side. Things are bleak
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I really hope we have our eyes on Morgan Gannon from Leeds, he's getting massive wraps.
Only 17yo, 10 games at ESL already and at 6'3 pushing 100kg he's a physically promising forward.

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chris83 wrote: September 2, 2021, 11:12 pm
UncleDrew wrote: September 2, 2021, 10:37 pm I know it’s only early, but very concerning that we have made 0 signings externally for 2022…
Very concerning. Our elder statesmen being another year older and the fact that that side tonight is arguably our 2022 side and it got beaten by 40 by a makeshift roosters side. Things are bleak
Awful, got pumped against a bunch of reserve graders and looks like little to no reinforcements will be added either
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UncleDrew wrote: September 2, 2021, 10:37 pm I know it’s only early, but very concerning that we have made 0 signings externally for 2022…
It's extremely concerning... if we go into next year with virtually the same squad plus some journeyman halfback, we're looking at bottom four.
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bonehead wrote: September 3, 2021, 8:38 am I really hope we have our eyes on Morgan Gannon from Leeds, he's getting massive wraps.
Only 17yo, 10 games at ESL already and at 6'3 pushing 100kg he's a physically promising forward.

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Raiders_Pat wrote: August 31, 2021, 3:35 am
bonehead wrote: August 30, 2021, 9:36 pm
Matt wrote:
bonehead wrote: August 30, 2021, 2:18 pm Curtis Sironen off contract, I like him and should be coming into his prime

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left edge

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Siro is off to ESL.
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Tariq Sims could be leaving the Dragons... move Whitehead to lock

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Junior wrote: September 3, 2021, 7:33 pm Tariq Sims could be leaving the Dragons... move Whitehead to lock

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Report said Dragons weren't retaining him beyond his current contract for 2022. He'll be 33 at the start of the 2023 season. This is not a progressive signing.
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He's 33. Wow. That's around the same age as Whitehead.

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How many 33 year old back rowers do you want in the team?
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Junior wrote:Tariq Sims could be leaving the Dragons... move Whitehead to lock

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Junior wrote: September 3, 2021, 7:46 pm He's 33. Wow. That's around the same age as Whitehead.

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Someone on the kennel believes that Ryan James and Corey Allan player swap is on the cards.

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UncleDrew wrote: September 3, 2021, 11:32 pm Someone on the kennel believes that Ryan James and Corey Allan player swap is on the cards.

https://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/inde ... es.121531/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Allan
Just read it on the kennel. Geez they have some high opinions of their average players over there. Is Allan any good? Have to admit I hav never paid much attention to him
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He's solid, and slow. Would be a depth signing for the back 5.
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Awesome, another pathetically slow back to add to the team

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There were massive raps on him as a junior. Mal selected him to play fullback in prime minister's team with out playing first grade. He left Broncos under Bennett for an opportunity but then Bennett followed him to the bunnies. He played origin last year but then again so did the Lee cousins. I thought he did a good job as fullback at the bunnies when filling in, before they got latrell. I think he'd be an upgrade on Caleb but that isn't saying a whole lot

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Corey Allan hey. I thought he was an absolute dud. But his play at fullback for Souths at the back end of last season was very, very good.

I’ve avoided watching Canterbury as much as possible this year because they’ve been horrific. From all reports he’s struggled. But so has every outside back in their jersey.

He’s not someone I’d target but the Canberra squad would be better for losing Aekins and swapping James for Allan imo.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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The difference with Sims and Smelly, Sims played well enough to get an origin jersey (yes injury and suspension was involved), will Smelly keep his English jersey?

I still think Sims is a middle, so would 30-50mins of Sims be better than our 2nd set of middles? I'd argue yes
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Matt wrote: September 4, 2021, 8:51 am The difference with Sims and Smelly, Sims played well enough to get an origin jersey (yes injury and suspension was involved), will Smelly keep his English jersey?

I still think Sims is a middle, so would 30-50mins of Sims be better than our 2nd set of middles? I'd argue yes
Don't think Whitehead, if he qualified, would get anywhere near a NSW or QLD Origin jersey or even a second XIII
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Matt wrote: September 4, 2021, 8:51 am The difference with Sims and Smelly, Sims played well enough to get an origin jersey (yes injury and suspension was involved), will Smelly keep his English jersey?

I still think Sims is a middle, so would 30-50mins of Sims be better than our 2nd set of middles? I'd argue yes
But it’s not where the team is losing games or needs to spend money imoz
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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julian87 wrote: September 4, 2021, 11:14 am
Matt wrote: September 4, 2021, 8:51 am The difference with Sims and Smelly, Sims played well enough to get an origin jersey (yes injury and suspension was involved), will Smelly keep his English jersey?

I still think Sims is a middle, so would 30-50mins of Sims be better than our 2nd set of middles? I'd argue yes
But it’s not where the team is losing games or needs to spend money imoz
Agreed.
I wouldn't mind the starch and aggression he'd bring though
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UncleDrew wrote: September 3, 2021, 11:32 pm Someone on the kennel believes that Ryan James and Corey Allan player swap is on the cards.

https://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/inde ... es.121531/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Allan
Would take that in a heart beat. Allan was a very highly rated junior out of Souths Logan. Played full back in the Junior Kangaroos when the test match was in Canberra a few years back. Would have probably been considered with Cotric as the best full back in the country at age 16-17.

I think in a good team he is a very decent option either full back, centre or wing.
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Interesting.

You have CNK, Savage, HSS, Timoko and Rapana as our first choice backline then you have Kris, Simo, Valemei and Anderson as depth. Suppose Allan gives us a bit more solidity there, epecially if Kris becomes part of our forward pack.

Wonder if any news regarding Frawley and Williams will surface soon. At this stage all we are going into 2022 with is Schneider and Moala. Anyone take Flanagan as an at absolute best back up half as part of this swap?
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