Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:26 am  

rhinoms wrote:

For me when Kylie goes i'd take Amor back providing he continues to show good form and the potential he has thus far at Wakey.
In terms of JP i think we'll get next year out of him max then he may retire after the WC we have Singleton who should step up imo then D.Smith ,Syron and also Nicholson amongst the younger ranks with potential to come through.
I would'nt be surprised to see the likes of Kirke and Hauraki depart and hopefully Pitts can hit his potential and be retained the potential BR's coming through are Roche ,Bravo and possibly Finder although it may be a year or 2 early for Finder.
IF Webb departs then for me it's a straight choice between Bjb ,Watson ,Smith and Chisolm for the Wing/FB spots with Josh Sunley the next in line from the U 18's.
Of course there's always room for quality to be added from outside the club but failing that the conveyor belt is still there and imo should be the 1st port of call IF the potential is there.

I hope the latest news doesn't impact on your suggestions ....which I would support.

I also agree on Amor and Kirke. However, I still have hope for Hauraki and I do hope Pitts can successfully edge Kirke out of the squad as early as this season....neh....this week.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:27 am  

JP signed on till end 2014.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:45 am  

Promote from within. I think the situation with the image rights dispute and the exchange rate would rule out any top import coming from the NRL, so you're looking at who is available from other SL clubs - and nothing would particularly excite me there.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 8:46 am  

We wanted to sign Ellis, a world class backrower, we shouldn't change from that plan. Other than Ablett we don't have world class in that deapartment, just solid graft. We need a high class high impact player for that role. Would like to see JJB used as the impact sub where IMO he would excell, rather than running his blood to water as he does now with less effect.

I would release Webb, Kirke, and Hauraki, and other than the high class backrower I would promote from within. Unless there was any chance whatsover in signing Thurston, Cherry-Evans, or the young kid at New Zealand Warriors, in which case I would bring in in a shot.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:09 am  

Gotcha wrote:

We wanted to sign Ellis, a world class backrower, we shouldn't change from that plan. Other than Ablett we don't have world class in that deapartment, just solid graft. We need a high class high impact player for that role. Would like to see JJB used as the impact sub where IMO he would excell, rather than running his blood to water as he does now with less effect.

I would release Webb, Kirke, and Hauraki, and other than the high class backrower I would promote from within. Unless there was any chance whatsover in signing Thurston, Cherry-Evans, or the young kid at New Zealand Warriors, in which case I would bring in in a shot.

Poor Judgement of how JJB should be used that, he is a a grafter who sets a good tone you want him on as much as possible, not an impact sub.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:12 am  

Seth wrote:

Poor Judgement of how JJB should be used that, he is a a grafter who sets a good tone you want him on as much as possible, not an impact sub.

Seriously mate, wind your fecking neck in and stop following me around. You talk 5h1te, and I'll leave it at that. You boring individual.

I'll make my own judgements when giving an opinion, and I would back mine over yours anyday. So do one.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:14 am  

Can't take constructive opinion and abusive, nice guy.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:15 am  

Gotcha wrote:

We wanted to sign Ellis, a world class backrower, we shouldn't change from that plan.

Was that a plan or just opportunism?

I think we're well stacked for backrowers but do agree that an Ali (impact/gamebreaker) type second row would be nice...problem is they're like hens teeth and the ones that are good are unlikely to leave the NRL (or not join the NRL in SBW's case). It really is a shame things didn't work out with Eastwood.

Also, as good as Ellis is he wouldn't have given us that either.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:23 am  

Seth wrote:

Can't take constructive opinion and abusive, nice guy.

....I'll add to my post as you added to yours, give the level I have coached and do coach I'd back mine.

Re: Where do we need to Strengthen the Squad for 2013 and Be : Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:33 am  

What about in the halves for the future?
Danny and Rob with Sir Kev have been great, but have we anything coming through to supplement them as they come towards the end of great careers?