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  1Eyed Eel July 22, 2010 at 12:00pm

  Mate, we need a prop. I don't think Pele or Manase are genuine number four props. Right now, we've got a full rep-quality rotation. I don't expect us to sign another rep player but ideally we'd someone where Tim Mannah was at last year. Young, on the way up who doesn't cost a bundle but keeps the momentum going.
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    The Badger > 1Eyed Eel July 22, 2010 at 7:43pm

    Trent Merrin???
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    jake arnold > 1Eyed Eel July 23, 2010 at 6:37pm

    i think Shacks will be on the bench and come on and play prob. with horro number 13 and te maari our other bench player
    8. Poore
    9. Robson
    10. Fui
    11. Hindy
    12. Smith
    13. Horo
    
    14. keating
    15. Mannah
    16. Te Maari
    17. Shacks
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  stevez July 22, 2010 at 12:34pm

  Do we need a winger?? Inu gone, Grothe might as well pack his bags. Jono Wright im still a bit hesitant on. Any good juniors coming through toyota cup??
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    1Eyed Eel > stevez July 22, 2010 at 1:00pm

    I think Wright's best position is winger, I wouldn't be stressed if he started the year as our number five. We have Sio, Loko and Tupou coming up through NYC. However, given their age we definitely need one more outside back, preferably who can play wing or centre.
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  EelMan July 22, 2010 at 1:02pm

  I would like to see us snare back Johnny Mannahbut it wont happen.
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    Dorki wizard > EelMan July 22, 2010 at 1:35pm

    cough John Williams cough
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    Dorki wizard > EelMan July 22, 2010 at 1:36pm

    our coaching staff are closely assesing John Mannah.
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  EelLectric July 22, 2010 at 1:03pm

  Maybe Lett back from the Dragons, just off the top of my head? Probably limited, if any, experience at centre though. Would come cheap I'd imagine.
  
  Brad Tighe is another - great finisher, plenty of toe. Big fan of his. Has played both wing and centre in the top grade.
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  playthedoors July 22, 2010 at 1:38pm

  If we have the cash to chase Cronk then we probably have the cash for two reasonable players if we miss out on a partner for Mortimer.
  Given the potential quality of the young backs coming through the ranks, I think someone like a Colin Best (who I think is off contract) could be bought for a reasonable price. He'll want to win a comp so I think he would sign with the Eels for a reasonable price, and he can cover wing, centre and fullback at a pinch, and also provide some experience.
  I agree with 1Eyed in that we also need a prop. I like the look of what I've seen so far this year from Matt Bell from the Panthers, but I presume they would have him locked up. I think we need a prop around the age of 25-26 - not at their peak yet, but physically almost there. I think this goes to show just how good Tim Mannah is playing at the moment. It will be interesting to see how many quality minutes we can get out of Mannah each game next year. I think we may see Mannah and Poore start next year, with Fui off the bench with whoever fills this 4th prop position. There is something in the water down there at Figtree - the Dragons have a production line of big boppers. Dan Hunt goes well, and Matt Prior covers both centre and prop.