Here's another question. Why did Ivan let him come here instead of his own club? Surely he was the perfect age to replace Nathan when he retires? Or even partner him before eventually replacing? Is the plan fir the Panthers to take him back once he makes FG?
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I'd love to see Hanson be given a Crack in FG. Cup was stacked with FGers this year, so it's hard to gage where some players are. Boyd was a mixed bag, but he was dropped in the deep end. Hanson gives me Blake Green vibes - decent distributor, but pace is capped, a bit like Boyd.
Here’s another question, why did they let Isaiya Katoa go when they knew the cost crunch would force them to let go of Luai
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I don't think anyone picking Nikorima is serious.
I think Isaiya Katoa hadn't yet signed for the Dolphins when Hanson made his decision
Exactly! In 2 years time Jett probably packs his bags and heads back home.
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Hanson is so much faster than both Boyd and Green
I was referring to Jett. But yeah Hanson is another question.
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That's a relief, but how much more?
Yes. That's what I wanted to hear someone say out loud. He's not as good as we think. It's the name. Media hype. That's actually good news. He might mature over here and improve really fast next year and beyond.
Jack Cole hasn’t progressed over there for the same reason, Talagi a runner like Luai and does compliment Cleary’s style. Apparently Talagi missed the whole preseason so getting him up to speed was probably a reason for their slow start to the season
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No really no, how many of our juniors are top of thier class?
Mitchell Wood to me is the next one.
Who do we actually have as a fullback prospect?
Forwards we seem to have coming out the Wazoo.
We have bought in a lot of Aussie halves because there was a lack of them here.
We have two young hookers being developed but also brought in two Aussie ones (Healy/Marsh) so we're covering our bases there too.
Kali, Norris, Pasikala, Leiataua are pushing in the outside backs.
But FB? We don't seem to be bringing anyone in, but also don't have anyone ready to challenge TT or CNK.
Is Linnane a chance, is a signing coming, is a junior about to break out? Or is it CNK for two more seasons?
Forwards we seem to have coming out the Wazoo.
We have bought in a lot of Aussie halves because there was a lack of them here.
We have two young hookers being developed but also brought in two Aussie ones (Healy/Marsh) so we're covering our bases there too.
Kali, Norris, Pasikala, Leiataua are pushing in the outside backs.
But FB? We don't seem to be bringing anyone in, but also don't have anyone ready to challenge TT or CNK.
Is Linnane a chance, is a signing coming, is a junior about to break out? Or is it CNK for two more seasons?
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You forgot the highly overpaid myth in the No.7 too! Trindall and Brailey their dangers.
Metcalf/Jett or Thompson, and Linnane at fullback in a few years?
I think we are talking about Kennedy because Taine is clearly what we need to solve the red zone stalemate but Webby doesn’t want to play him, therefore we’d prefer anyone signed from outside that will pass the ball
Ali really needs to get his stuff together otherwise there is a queue behind him
I think we are talking about Kennedy because Taine is clearly what we need to solve the red zone stalemate but Webby doesn’t want to play him, therefore we’d prefer anyone signed from outside that will pass the ball
Ali really needs to get his stuff together otherwise there is a queue behind him
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Nek minnit - linked with Australia for the RU WC to push up his price.
I honestly haven't seen any sign of him not being stoked to play for our club and live in NZ. He always looks and sounds like he is living his dream.
