Skathen
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Holbrook given a chance
Holbrook given a chance
Letting go - Riki (sure he is often first one down on kick chase...occasionally he even makes the tackle, his general play is shit), Paix, Baker, Cobbo, Hetherington, Hunt, Gosiewski. If suitable/improved replacements can be found i would also be open to Arthars, Mariner, Piakura.
I didnt see much from Madden to suggest he is Reynolds successor so would also let him go.
Yeah, bit drastic but mainly Riki for a harder running attacking option. Assuming you know our starting backrow is Riki and Piakura i did say i would only let Piakura go if a better option came about so that deals with that.So the answer to our backrow quality/depth problem is to sack our starting backrow and all of our depth? Cool. Backrow should be much improved next year with the four to five new players that we can get on short notice.
Is it Lee Hopkins? If so he is rusted on Panthers. My daughter is mates with his neice and from what I know they would take a mighty offer to leave the area.It is clear we weren't fit enough this year and there are no real systems in place, so off field this is the two biggest issues to address - fitness and basics. Whos is the current Panthers' fitness coach? Give them twice as much money as anyone else offers.
Is it Lee Hopkins? If so he is rusted on Panthers. My daughter is mates with his neice and from what I know they would take a mighty offer to leave the area.
Sure, but going to Dogs means he doesn’t uproot his family.So make it mighty. If we don't, you know the Dogs will.
We’ll probably have Billy at 7 when walker rejects us.Ok just for fun and taking cap into consideration
Walsh marquee player
Arthars Keep
Mariner not fussed
Staggs keep but don't break bank
Oates one more year if he can stay fit.
Cobbo get rid
Reynolds replace with Walker at end of his contract.
Mam let him look elsewhere
Billy to 6
Mozer to 9
Riki and Peeks can look elsewhere
Haas/Patty keep(no brainer)
Willison and Te Kura keep
Marty don't renew
Hetherington look elsewhere
Baker Hunt and Jetski fire into the sun
Incoming Horsborough Haas mk 2, Skelton plus ???
Squad more balanced.
Reason for Billy at 6 is we know full well Kevvie will have him in the team and at least we can accommodate Mozer.
I think he needs a break but we dont really have a decent backup for him.Not sure why everyone is so down on Mariner.
He's 21, in his first full year in the NRL, has scored 21 career tries in 23 games, stands 6 FT 1 and 89kgs.
He will naturally fill out and get bigger which combined with his speed and a more experience will make him a handful for any defense.
Also a kiwi so we won't lose him come SoO.
He is a must keep IMO.
I agree, still very young and looks to have found the season a bit long.I think he needs a break but we dont really have a decent backup for him.
He’ll get a long enough one in 6 weeks…I think he needs a break but we dont really have a decent backup for him.
He can’t tackle and makes horrible errors.Not sure why everyone is so down on Mariner.
He's 21, in his first full year in the NRL, has scored 21 career tries in 23 games, stands 6 FT 1 and 89kgs.
He will naturally fill out and get bigger which combined with his speed and a more experience will make him a handful for any defense.
Also a kiwi so we won't lose him come SoO.
He is a must keep IMO.
I'm old enough to remember the Broncos when they came into the comp in 88.He can’t tackle and makes horrible errors.
I’m sure he has lots of room to improve but I wouldn’t be sad if we lost him.
With Walsh Maam Haas and Carrigan we just need consistency and stability around them.
We have way too many liabilities who cost us as many games as they win.
You are a little older than me so I didn’t get to see Renouf in his earlier career but I bet he didn’t top error counts and look like he had never seen a football before. Any player might be the next champion but you can’t just constantly take gambles, they need to be educated guesses.I'm old enough to remember the Broncos when they came into the comp in 88.
They signed a skinny kid to play centre. Had speed to burn but couldn't tackle to save himself.
He managed to turn that around and became a handy player.
Steve Renouf was his name.