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2016 Strongest Line-Up
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theshed
Just a Game
- Aug 28, 2010
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Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
Does anyone know what position our cap is in next year? I know we upgraded a lot of players and that was part of the reason Hodgo retired and Sam took a pay cut so its probably pretty tight.
But are we done paying for Barba and Kennedy yet? Was Garbutt, Vidot,and Dodds on enough money that their exits free up anything worth while?
Are we in a position to make any big signings this off season? Or will we just have enough to top up current player contracts and make some depth signings?
Does anyone know what position our cap is in next year? I know we upgraded a lot of players and that was part of the reason Hodgo retired and Sam took a pay cut so its probably pretty tight.
But are we done paying for Barba and Kennedy yet? Was Garbutt, Vidot,and Dodds on enough money that their exits free up anything worth while?
Are we in a position to make any big signings this off season? Or will we just have enough to top up current player contracts and make some depth signings?
Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
We still have to cover Barba's wage for one more year but I doubt we're still paying for Kennedy, especially considering he was stood down by the NRL.
We still have to cover Barba's wage for one more year but I doubt we're still paying for Kennedy, especially considering he was stood down by the NRL.
broncos4life
International Captain
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Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
That's good to hear because right now the thought of an injury to hunt or Milford is horrofic
That's good to hear because right now the thought of an injury to hunt or Milford is horrofic
Taylor1921
QCup Player
- Apr 18, 2014
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Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
For me
1. Boyd
2. Kahu (he's ability defuse kicks is a waste in the centres)
3. Copley (give him a chance)
4. Reed
5. Oates (he's a monster and the perfect way to get our sets started)
6. Milford
7. Hunt
8. McG
9. McC
10. Blair
11. Thaiday
12. Glenn
13. Parker
14. Gillett (ultimate impact player IMO)
15. Wallace (he was impressive last night I must say)
16. Ofahengaue (he had a couple runs for 15+ metres last night, he's the future)
17. Nikorima (impact player and back up for halves and fullback)
Hopefully there are some depth signings.
Hope to get - Nona or Walker for halves back up.
For me
1. Boyd
2. Kahu (he's ability defuse kicks is a waste in the centres)
3. Copley (give him a chance)
4. Reed
5. Oates (he's a monster and the perfect way to get our sets started)
6. Milford
7. Hunt
8. McG
9. McC
10. Blair
11. Thaiday
12. Glenn
13. Parker
14. Gillett (ultimate impact player IMO)
15. Wallace (he was impressive last night I must say)
16. Ofahengaue (he had a couple runs for 15+ metres last night, he's the future)
17. Nikorima (impact player and back up for halves and fullback)
Hopefully there are some depth signings.
Hope to get - Nona or Walker for halves back up.
- May 21, 2013
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Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
For once I agree with you, the lack of speed he shows in defence is absolutely the primary reason we leak so many tries down that side of the field. His attacking game was great this year though, he scored and set-up or contributed in a countless number of our tries this season, I'd have him in my starting 13 at this point purely for that aspect of his game, until someone else steps up (Or we sign someone better)
For once I agree with you, the lack of speed he shows in defence is absolutely the primary reason we leak so many tries down that side of the field. His attacking game was great this year though, he scored and set-up or contributed in a countless number of our tries this season, I'd have him in my starting 13 at this point purely for that aspect of his game, until someone else steps up (Or we sign someone better)
Mitch06
NRL Player
- Jan 23, 2014
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Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
I am praying that we sign him. He has arguably more potential than any of our current centres/wingers and in my opinion has showed more attacking ability as well. He is an absolute beast. 110kg and quick. Under Bennett I think we would see a more consistent and improved Hurrell in regards to his defense especially.
I am praying that we sign him. He has arguably more potential than any of our current centres/wingers and in my opinion has showed more attacking ability as well. He is an absolute beast. 110kg and quick. Under Bennett I think we would see a more consistent and improved Hurrell in regards to his defense especially.
Mitch06
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Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
He's not really a natural half, he could probably fill in for Milf at Five-Eighth reasonably well, but there's no way we could roll with Nikorima and Milford, that'd be a disaster.
He's not really a natural half, he could probably fill in for Milf at Five-Eighth reasonably well, but there's no way we could roll with Nikorima and Milford, that'd be a disaster.
Alec
International Rep
- Mar 4, 2008
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Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
I think 2016 is our year. I said it before the GF, if we lose it, we'll probably win next year. It has happened very often in recent history, with Storm, Dragons, Manly, Souffs all winning the year after they hit the big time, or got close to it.
Of course injuries could kill our chances, but without them our team will have that extra hunger, more experience, and McGuire will hopefully last the season.
I think 2016 is our year. I said it before the GF, if we lose it, we'll probably win next year. It has happened very often in recent history, with Storm, Dragons, Manly, Souffs all winning the year after they hit the big time, or got close to it.
Of course injuries could kill our chances, but without them our team will have that extra hunger, more experience, and McGuire will hopefully last the season.
ccfcdownunder
U18 Player
- Sep 1, 2015
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Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
Looked ordinary yesterday, but has been outstanding throughout the season
Looked ordinary yesterday, but has been outstanding throughout the season
Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
anderson is a long way short of nrl standard. as for k hurrell, yes he can be a damaging ball runner but he also has a terribly loose carry and often forgets that tackling is a requirement of his workplace standards.
anderson is a long way short of nrl standard. as for k hurrell, yes he can be a damaging ball runner but he also has a terribly loose carry and often forgets that tackling is a requirement of his workplace standards.
Battler
State of Origin Rep
- Dec 4, 2013
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Re: Looking Ahead to 2016
The reduced interchange should help us immensely next season. Clubs like the Cows, with big, 'conventional', props will suffer; the worst hit will be Souths (who are going to struggle big time without Luke) and the Dogs. Our mobile, fit, smaller props and forwards in general should thrive, although I suspect clubs will just abuse the concussion rule to give their big boys a spell. I think you'll see wingers like Oates become a necessity rather than a luxury if the rules work as intended.
Thaiday should return to the edge with McQuire's return, he's better out wide than either Glenn or Gillet, so one of those two will be playing for a spot in the starting side.
The reduced interchange should help us immensely next season. Clubs like the Cows, with big, 'conventional', props will suffer; the worst hit will be Souths (who are going to struggle big time without Luke) and the Dogs. Our mobile, fit, smaller props and forwards in general should thrive, although I suspect clubs will just abuse the concussion rule to give their big boys a spell. I think you'll see wingers like Oates become a necessity rather than a luxury if the rules work as intended.
Thaiday should return to the edge with McQuire's return, he's better out wide than either Glenn or Gillet, so one of those two will be playing for a spot in the starting side.
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