at this stage the backs are more senior lever reserve grader types ( which we lack hence williame signing )
prop wise nothing special either more just impact of the bench which current of the bench props cant
at this stage the backs are more senior lever reserve grader types ( which we lack hence williame signing )
prop wise nothing special either more just impact of the bench which current of the bench props cant
think hes more feeling his way ( and my big concern is i hearing iro is still having to much say )
heard that from a player interested in coming here but got turned down
from a qld club
Noitall
All those players except Otukolo are on their final year anyway, are you saying they won’t be re signed or the club are trying to part ways now with them as looks the case with Ben Murdoch-Masila? What’s the holdup with Otukolo to panthers?
i believe it all is coming down to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with few clubs unsure what they have left to offer hence hes not signed
yeah, i been told they can look elsewhere or take very reduced contracts
Blain
Great news about Ben Murdoch-Masila. Just doesn't have the motor for NRL. Also more a back rower, which we are sorted for.
Sironen is another odd man out with Otukolo.. But apparently is a great team man, can see him taking an opportunity at a Sydney team if the option comes up.
I wonder if Kerr is still linked to us, I think he would offer us some solid prop starch that we're lacking.
Sironen is another odd man out with Otukolo.. But apparently is a great team man, can see him taking an opportunity at a Sydney team if the option comes up.
I wonder if Kerr is still linked to us, I think he would offer us some solid prop starch that we're lacking.
Noitall
Not sure how I feel about potentially losing Otukolo, Lussick has put some muscle on his frame and I hope he’s done work work on his passing. Might become more of a lock. Otukolo strikes me as a Fainu type player without the jail time of course, but a crisp pass. Ben Murdoch-Masila has been disappointing but wonder if there’s no nrl interest or we are lining up a super league player? If we are losing Afoa too, likely will need 2 props unless a up and comer can step up. Definitely wouldn’t say no to Kerr but I hope we’re aiming higher too.
i hope so or one of the two props from tigers or the turk at raiders
Blain
I'd be really surprised is Afoa didn't play the 2023 season for the Warriors. He's hardly a guy Aussie clubs will be looking to get. Might not be re signed after though.
Otukolo looks like a decent prospect, but when you have Egan, Lussick, Walker and Tevaga signed up, he's taking a spot in a position we don't need. I wouldn't be surprised to if Webster wants to see the team a bit before ticking off letting guys leave.
Defence
Stefano Utoikamanu?
Please….
Noitall
With rumours surrounding Leota and Leniu, hopefully Otukolo holds some bargaining potential with the panthers a bit light at hooker.
AlexM
I like Siro. Don't know why. Seems like a good bloke. Feel we haven't seen anywhere near his potential.
Noitall
Is one of the 2 tigers props Ofahengaue and Twal? And are they and Guler being shopped?
Cces
With Mitch Kenny, Soni Luke, Luke Sommerton & Ryley Smith (2021 Australian Schoolboys) it's actually odd that they would be on the hunt for another #9. Luke is on the final year of his deal however
Cces
Defence
Who then?
Won’t be Ofahengaue or twal- that’s their last 2 players of the year. Young pole is a good player but recently re-signed.
Not sure who else they have?
Noitall
Don’t think Kenny has come along as much as they hoped and Luke is 27 and only just getting his shot. Otukolo is a very bright prospect, looked like he could handle the step up after good form in the lower grades.
