Kennedy, Release at season end? Yes or No?

[Unbreakable]

I would assume McGuire and Dodds will be our starting props next year

Say what? Hold your horses, Dodds finished well last year, but he's out for this entire season, who knows how he comes back next season, I wouldn't want to lose Hannant under the assumption that Dodds comes back in career best fitness and form.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

Dodds was never a huge metre eater either. Solid defender but that's about it. A good bench filler in my opinion.

 

[mitch222]

Hannant is an above first grade prop. That's why we need him to stay. If him and Kennedy leave, McGuire is our premier prop and the next best thing is a huge step down from that. Needs to be re signed

 

[Morkel]

Hannant is an above first grade prop. That's why we need him to stay. If him and Kennedy leave, McGuire is our premier prop and the next best thing is a huge step down from that. Needs to be re signed

Absolutely.

 

[Splinter]

Say what? Hold your horses, Dodds finished well last year, but he's out for this entire season, who knows how he comes back next season, I wouldn't want to lose Hannant under the assumption that Dodds comes back in career best fitness and form.

That wasn't what i was insinuating. What i am saying is the club have signed all those other front rowers so they don't have room for Hannant which leaves McGuire and Dodds as the starters. To me it seems losing Kennedy is the only way Hannant gets to stay
BTW I think Dodds will surprise a few in the Maranta Copely mode

 

[Splinter]

Dodds was never a huge metre eater either. Solid defender but that's about it. A good bench filler in my opinion.

IMO you don't have solid defenders on the bench, they are starters with impact players on the bench. My opinion only of course and my opinion is in contrast to Hook who has Stagg and Lowrie on the bench who are both defensive players

 

[Splinter]

Hannant is an above first grade prop. That's why we need him to stay. If him and Kennedy leave, McGuire is our premier prop and the next best thing is a huge step down from that. Needs to be re signed

This is true but he does not always play as an above first grade prop. He has lately

 

[Unbreakable]

IMO you don't have solid defenders on the bench, they are starters with impact players on the bench. My opinion only of course and my opinion is in contrast to Hook who has Stagg and Lowrie on the bench who are both defensive players

Gotta disagree somewhat, whilst I understand your point. Having a defensive workhorse off the bench can be massively beneficial in the mid to late game, I'd give anything to have a Nigel Plum or someone off the bench.

 

[rnabokov]

As I see it, Hannant is a very good ball playing prop. Ball playing props are for mine, worth their weight in gold. Battering rams have their place but with our pack as it stands, we need someone like Hannant more than we know.

When we let the ball do the work, which is when we win our games, He is a key player. I'll be very sad if he goes

 

[Splinter]

As I see it, Hannant is a very good ball playing prop. Ball playing props are for mine, worth their weight in gold. Battering rams have their place but with our pack as it stands, we need someone like Hannant more than we know.

When we let the ball do the work, which is when we win our games, He is a key player. I'll be very sad if he goes

To me it appears he is being forced out for whatever reason

 

[rnabokov]

To me it appears he is being forced out for whatever reason

So it seems. Pity. I wonder if Hoffman can play prop?

 

[Splinter]

Gotta disagree somewhat, whilst I understand your point. Having a defensive workhorse off the bench can be massively beneficial in the mid to late game, I'd give anything to have a Nigel Plum or someone off the bench.

Point taken
I believe Dodds and McGuire compliment each other. Some players are just better in a combination.
I would still keep Hannant if i was running the team and try to offload Kennedy who has been a huge disappointment. I have a feeling someone in the team does not get on with Kennedy

 

[Cult]

I wonder how Sebastian Martins has gone this year? Dude is a giant.

 

[Splinter]

I wonder how Sebastian Martins has gone this year? Dude is a giant.

He is probably at the deli looking for cheese and pate

 

[Bucking Beads]

I thought Dodds had really started to make better metres when taking hit ups before he got injured last year. I have hope he can develop into a really good prop. He hits hard as well which is a bonus. Not sure what the story is with Hannant. I do think Kennedy can still come good but he needs to toughen up and run harder.

 

[1910]

More to come on Kennedy situation tomorrow with a story in the Courier I've heard.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I still think Kennedy can be a good prop but seems like he is on the way out.

 

[T-rent]

I also think Kennedy has a lot to offer. We will need him to stay as looks like Hannant wont be resigned which is a absolute joke. That leaves only Dodds good defender thats about it, Hala needs a heart and get fitter, Wallace good tough kid but needs to stop giving silly penalties away, Molo untested in NRL looks ok.