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| Quote ="LG83"To be honest I’ve been looking at the out of contract players from the nrl in the off season and greg Leleisiuao caught the eye a bit. Not your more traditional sl winger but seems like someone who could set the league alight with his evasiveness, especially as cc wants another outside back. He’s signed on for burliegh bears ( I think ) but maybe with the temptation off sl a deal could be done'"
Agree, he does look like the kind of winger that would cause havoc, whether from 10 meters out, or starting a set in our own 20.Young as well, good spot, |Just reading a recent st on the Eels forum, asking why he hasn't been given a go with how he's playing for the Magppies and quite a number mention he's a liability in defense but you hear that a lot with 22 year old wingers.
He's also the guy that did this run.
[urlhttps://rugbyonslaught.com/watch-literally-break-someones-ankles-sidestep/[/url
His stats down in Cant Cup, playing for the Magpies are crazy even for at that level , 4513 meters run, 1535 post contact meters, 196 tackle breaks, 43 offloads, 760 kick return meters. Sort of makes you wonder why he hasn't got a fair number of games in the NRL yet.
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Quote ="Shifty Cat"Hmmm, not sure about him, he had a decent rookie year but has done nothing since and fallen by the way side for some reason.
As I posted on the first page Danny Fualalo would be a good signing imo. To me he just has Trinity kind of NRL player written all over him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Fualalo
To be pedantic CC said I bet every club could to be fair but that comment sounds more like he wants some physicality and someone of the quality of Tanginoa, rather than any versatility.'"
Yes different things can be read into that CC comment as to your interpretation of 'Kelepi' type of player...
Personally I interpreted a utility 'quick/'mobile' forward (can play prop, second row, loose forward), play long minutes and who is a hard runner and a big hitter...(rather than another big 18 stone prop).
Plus Sele was an identified future NRL talent but has now something to now prove like Kelepi..which is almost a Trinity pre requisite...
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Quote ="Shifty Cat"Hmmm, not sure about him, he had a decent rookie year but has done nothing since and fallen by the way side for some reason.
As I posted on the first page Danny Fualalo would be a good signing imo. To me he just has Trinity kind of NRL player written all over him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Fualalo
To be pedantic CC said I bet every club could to be fair but that comment sounds more like he wants some physicality and someone of the quality of Tanginoa, rather than any versatility.'"
Yes different things can be read into that CC comment as to your interpretation of 'Kelepi' type of player...
Personally I interpreted a utility 'quick/'mobile' forward (can play prop, second row, loose forward), play long minutes and who is a hard runner and a big hitter...(rather than another big 18 stone prop).
Plus Sele was an identified future NRL talent but has now something to now prove like Kelepi..which is almost a Trinity pre requisite...
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| Quote ="asmadasa"Yes different things can be read into that CC comment as to your interpretation of 'Kelepi' type of player...
Personally I interpreted a utility 'quick/'mobile' forward (can play prop, second row, loose forward), play long minutes and who is a hard runner and a big hitter...(rather than another big 18 stone prop).
Plus Sele was an identified future NRL talent but has now something to now prove like Kelepi..=#FF0000which is almost a Trinity pre requisite...
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Quote ="Shifty Cat"Hmmm, not sure about him, he had a decent rookie year but has done nothing since and fallen by the way side for some reason.
As I posted on the first page Danny Fualalo would be a good signing imo. To me he just has Trinity kind of NRL player written all over him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Fualalo
To be pedantic CC said I bet every club could to be fair but that comment sounds more like he wants some physicality and someone of the quality of Tanginoa, rather than any versatility.'"
This is only based on his wiki someone will probably know more but what is worrying about Fualalo is how he suddenly went from being a 20+ game per season player to 2 appearances and released.
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Quote ="Shifty Cat"Hmmm, not sure about him, he had a decent rookie year but has done nothing since and fallen by the way side for some reason.
As I posted on the first page Danny Fualalo would be a good signing imo. To me he just has Trinity kind of NRL player written all over him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Fualalo
To be pedantic CC said I bet every club could to be fair but that comment sounds more like he wants some physicality and someone of the quality of Tanginoa, rather than any versatility.'"
This is only based on his wiki someone will probably know more but what is worrying about Fualalo is how he suddenly went from being a 20+ game per season player to 2 appearances and released.
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| Quote ="TheDreadnought"This is only based on his wiki someone will probably know more but what is worrying about Fualalo is how he suddenly went from being a 20+ game per season player to 2 appearances and released.'"
He played 15 games off the bench last season. [urlhttps://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Danny-Fualalo/[/url
Just reading the doggies forum for a bit, he along with a few others got the brunt of a crap start and was left out for a month or so, then after that Dean Pay's inconsistent team selections. Plenty of their fans think he's their most powerful meter making forward, others think he just hasn't progressed as he should have, which could be down to the coaching, because reading that site isn't pretty at all as far as Dean pay is concerned . They've also a couple of younger guys coming through that they're going for instead next season. Fualalo played really well under Hasler but like most of their players have gone down hill under the coaching of Pay, how he's still there is a mystery to me.
He's another one of those players that's been at the same club a few years and his game hasn't moved on to the next level like everyone thought, usually a change of club is the best thing for all concerned. He's an old fashioned big Prop, hits the line hard and as a quick PTB, doesn't offload or anything X factor like Big Dave and mostly plays interchange.
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| Quote ="trinity374"Thought there was no money left.'"
CC has said were on the look out for a quality NRL players but we're on no rush. Turner's been available for a bit, but do we need another backrower, who can play a bit of ?
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| Quote ="Shifty Cat"CC has said were on the look out for a quality NRL players but we're on no rush. Turner's been available for a bit, but do we need another backrower, who can play a bit of Centre?'"
I’m honestly struggling to see what we need tbh, at the moment I’d say maybe another winger. If TJ doesn’t bounce back we are a bit short on out and out pace.
That said it seems like buying for the sake of it, much better to have another look halfway through the season when we will have more of an idea of where we are short. Also I think you get more for less at the halfway point when there might be some real quality available in the NRL.
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| Fullbacks - Walker, Jowitt, Rocky
Wing - Johnstone, Bishop, Kershaw
Centre - Lyne, Tupou, Atkins, Arundel, Croft
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Props - Fifita, Kopzack, King, Arona, Green, Tangata, Aydin
Hooker - K Wood, J Wood
Second Row - Kirmond, Batchelor, Ashurst, Tanginoa, Crowther, Gwaze
Loose - Westerman with numerous as cover
Looking through the squad we have depth in every department plus adequate cover apart from Hooker. I really like Kyle Wood but I think he plays best when coming off the bench as impact against tired legs. Not seen much of Josh Wood apart from highlights, looks like he likes to attack the line but from what I understand the clips were whilst playing halfback.
Someone might be able to confirm but was it said that Walker won’t be recalled whilst out on loan? If true I think it’s clear we need a quality Hooker, a Paul Aiton type player who can get stuck in whilst defending but also lay a decent platform for the team going forward.
Cameron King was available but I think his asking price was too high as nobody would go near him and he (like most) still had the NRL dream.
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| Quote ="TheDreadnought"Fullbacks - Walker, Jowitt, Rocky
Wing - Johnstone, Bishop, Kershaw
Centre - Lyne, Tupou, Atkins, Arundel, Croft
Halves - Brough, Miller, J Wood, Pitts (plus Rocky)
Props - Fifita, Kopzack, King, Arona, Green, Tangata, Aydin
Hooker - K Wood, J Wood
Second Row - Kirmond, Batchelor, Ashurst, Tanginoa, Crowther, Gwaze
Loose - Westerman with numerous as cover
Looking through the squad we have depth in every department plus adequate cover apart from Hooker. I really like Kyle Wood but I think he plays best when coming off the bench as impact against tired legs. Not seen much of Josh Wood apart from highlights, looks like he likes to attack the line but from what I understand the clips were whilst playing halfback.
Someone might be able to confirm but was it said that Walker won’t be recalled whilst out on loan? If true I think it’s clear we need a quality Hooker, a Paul Aiton type player who can get stuck in whilst defending but also lay a decent platform for the team going forward.
Cameron King was available but I think his asking price was too high as nobody would go near him and he (like most) still had the NRL dream.'"
Pitts in the halves , not sure on that one
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| Quote ="Big lads mate"Pitts in the halves , not sure on that one
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He was going in the SR/Loose spot but played a fair amount of stand off in his career.
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| Quote ="TheDreadnought"Fullbacks - Walker, Jowitt, Rocky
Wing - Johnstone, Bishop, Kershaw
Centre - Lyne, Tupou, Atkins, Arundel, Croft
Halves - Brough, Miller, J Wood, Pitts (plus Rocky)
Props - Fifita, Kopzack, King, Arona, Green, Tangata, Aydin
Hooker - K Wood, J Wood
Second Row - Kirmond, Batchelor, Ashurst, Tanginoa, Crowther, Gwaze
Loose - Westerman with numerous as cover
Looking through the squad we have depth in every department plus adequate cover apart from Hooker. I really like Kyle Wood but I think he plays best when coming off the bench as impact against tired legs. Not seen much of Josh Wood apart from highlights, looks like he likes to attack the line but from what I understand the clips were whilst playing halfback.
Someone might be able to confirm but was it said that Walker won’t be recalled whilst out on loan? If true I think it’s clear we need a quality Hooker, a Paul Aiton type player who can get stuck in whilst defending but also lay a decent platform for the team going forward.
Cameron King was available but I think his asking price was too high as nobody would go near him and he (like most) still had the NRL dream.'"
I think Broughie could make that extra cover for hooker that you mention and bring Rocky into no.7 spot if that were the case.
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| Quote ="TheDreadnought"He was going in the SR/Loose spot but played a fair amount of stand off in his career.'"
All good players can cover different positions, still can’t see him being any where near the halves unless the SO, HB and hooker are taken out with injuries during any games.
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| would be a very good signing for us and it seems he isn't all about money - however we do have a lot of forwards ??
if there is some money left we should have a crack I think.
I still think we should be looking at another half
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| When has Pitts ever played 6? Such a joker
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| Quote ="Willzay"When has Pitts ever played 6? Such a joker
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Off the bench in the MPG?
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| With that experience I'm happy to go with the Pitts in the backs team
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| Quote ="RickK"With that experience I'm happy to go with the Pitts in the backs team'"
Yes, sorry... with Pitts being so far down the line I thought it was obvious I don’t think he’s a starting halfback, I should have also put him in the SR or LF slot
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| Quote ="TheDreadnought"He was going in the SR/Loose spot but played a fair amount of stand off in his career.'"
I reckon there are at least 10 players in front of him to cover 6.
I think I'd even put Fifita in front of him.
Pitss will be a starting SR or on the bench behind Ashurst and Tanginoa imho.
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| Quote ="TheDreadnought"He was going in the SR/Loose spot but played a fair amount of stand off in his career.'"
Pitt’s has played S/O a fair amount in the way I have walked on the moon a fair amount ie never
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| Quote ="Fishermanscap"Pitt’s has played S/O a fair amount in the way I have walked on the moon a fair amount ie never
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But Dreadnought has stated elsewhere that he never makes things up and is always right...... Sooo...... Pleased to meet you Buzz. Surprised you post on here but welcome.
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| Quote ="PopTart"But Dreadnought has stated elsewhere that he never makes things up and is always right...... Sooo...... Pleased to meet you Buzz. Surprised you post on here but welcome.'"
Mate, just pack it in with the cheap shots. I wasn't trolling with my comment as I've already said I should have also put him in the SR or LF slot.
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| In order to make Detective Willzay and his crew happy. Please find my amended post below.
Fullbacks - Walker, Jowitt, Rocky
Wing - Johnstone, Bishop, Kershaw
Centre - Lyne, Tupou, Atkins, Arundel, Croft
Halves - Brough, Miller, J Wood, (plus Rocky)
Props - Fifita, Kopzack, King, Arona, Green, Tangata, Aydin
Hooker - K Wood, J Wood
Second Row - Kirmond, Batchelor, Ashurst, Tanginoa,[uPitts[/u, Crowther, Gwaze
Loose - Westerman with numerous as cover
Looking through the squad we have depth in every department plus adequate cover apart from Hooker. I really like Kyle Wood but I think he plays best when coming off the bench as impact against tired legs. Not seen much of Josh Wood apart from highlights, looks like he likes to attack the line but from what I understand the clips were whilst playing halfback.
Someone might be able to confirm but was it said that Walker won’t be recalled whilst out on loan? If true I think it’s clear we need a quality Hooker, a Paul Aiton type player who can get stuck in whilst defending but also lay a decent platform for the team going forward.
Cameron King was available but I think his asking price was too high as nobody would go near him and he (like most) still had the NRL dream.
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| Quote ="TheDreadnought"Mate, just pack it in with the cheap shots. I wasn't trolling with my comment as I've already said I should have also put him in the SR or LF slot.'"
No you should have just put him in second row. No one else is also in another position.
Just accept you were either wrong or called out on a wind up.
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