Re: Shopping List 2023 : Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:10 pm  

boardwalkempire4 wrote:

Vaping!! Seriously? I don’t condone smoking or vaping but is that a reason not to have him in the super league?

It’s as much where and when he did it and posted it using his mobile phone when they are banned in those circumstances.

He’s becoming a controversial figure and the sort we should be keeping well clear of.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:28 am  

mwindass wrote:

He's finished.

34 at the start of next season. He's averaged a whopping 28m in his 8 appearances this season.

Throw in him getting caught buying cocaine in a nightclub in 2017 I'd rather us look at other options.

Makes no sense to let Ma'u go then sign him. I hope we're looking elsewhere

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Tue Jul 26, 2022 7:31 am  

oooh Gravy! wrote:

Makes no sense to let Ma'u go then sign him. I hope we're looking elsewhere

I can't imagine he be in our thought process.

He doesn't match the ethos of our recent signings. 30+ NRL players usually flatter to deceive anyway, too many miles on the clock.

I'd rather us take a punt on a Lovodua/Hoy type

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:57 am  

mwindass wrote:

I'd rather us take a punt on a Lovodua/Hoy type

Jackson Topine fits that bill perfectly.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:01 am  

This list shows why we can't afford a major overhaul, not much quality available with SL. I'm surprised Julian hadn't been signed, would be a good pick up for us. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/fu ... d-of-2022/

This list shows why we can't afford a major overhaul, not much quality available with SL. I'm surprised Julian hadn't been signed, would be a good pick up for us. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/fu ... d-of-2022/

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:11 am  

Still need an out and out quality hooker. Not sure that’s Dwyer TBH, Peats would have been a good option. Unless the Fresh Prince will be the answer for us?


Some big decisions to be made next year as well.
Connor, Sao, Satae amongst quite a few OOC
Wonder which direction we’ll go with

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:09 am  

Dave K. wrote: This list shows why we can't afford a major overhaul, not much quality available with SL. I'm surprised Julian hadn't been signed, would be a good pick up for us. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/fu ... d-of-2022/ Sutcliffe is contracted to Leeds for next season. It can be done, but would need some wheeling and dealing. If we could get Shaul and possibly Griffin off the books then that's a start. Think we'll be stuck with Taylor.

Dave K. wrote: This list shows why we can't afford a major overhaul, not much quality available with SL. I'm surprised Julian hadn't been signed, would be a good pick up for us. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/fu ... d-of-2022/ Sutcliffe is contracted to Leeds for next season. It can be done, but would need some wheeling and dealing. If we could get Shaul and possibly Griffin off the books then that's a start. Think we'll be stuck with Taylor.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:19 am  

The Hollywood Frasier wrote:

Jackson Topine fits that bill perfectly.

Yeah he looks too good for NSW cup but not had a crack at first grade. Still only 20.

I wonder if we'll go with Sutcliffe/Lane/Andre as our back row next season.

Possibly Longstaff and Griffin too

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:40 am  

mwindass wrote:

I wonder if we'll go with Sutcliffe/Lane/Andre as our back row next season.

Possibly Longstaff and Griffin too

I know you seem quite high on Sutcliffe but I've never seen it with him, seems to be a utility player that can potentially fill in at backrow at a push. If we are to move Lane to the edge from playing as a 'middle' he's got to improve his mobility as he's bulked up a lot which has impacted this.

Re: Shopping List 2023 : Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:46 am  

The Hollywood Frasier wrote:

I know you seem quite high on Sutcliffe but I've never seen it with him, seems to be a utility player that can potentially fill in at backrow at a push. If we are to move Lane to the edge from playing as a 'middle' he's got to improve his mobility as he's bulked up a lot which has impacted this.

I just think he's signed for next season, going off what I've been told.

Wouldn't be surprised to see Leutele at Leeds, which would take his centre spot.

BH likes a versatile player too.

Maybe a back 3 of Andre, Sutcliffe, Lane? Think Brown has done well at 13 this season too, but he could drop to the bench in place of Taylor