Nice article on Lachlan Coinakis. Rumours were he was set to head off to Souths this year, instead extending til 2027. Ryley Smith has been good, i think personally overrated (Shoot me), but he has been good for us. But Coinakis adding competition would be nice and builds a sense of needing to be great every week. I believe Ryles is high on Coinakis, probably the reason behind us looking at Brailey, despite being in the backend of his career. More so waiting for Coinakis to be ready. He is 19, 20 next year i believe.
EA should be able to help as i my exposure to him is limited, though Aus Schoolboy selection and hopefully U19's NSW Selection as well. His next step is to make his way into Flegg. Jack Hudson is performing well, chance for Coinakis to impress and topple him. Hands is off-contract in 2026, Lussick this year, there is a path for Coinakis to be Hooker #3 in 2026. More likely receiving a development deal for 2026 and 2027. Then the ideal scenario would be Smith and Coinakis being out two Hookers in 2027.
https://www.zerotackle.com/built-in-parra-lachlan-coinakis-building-towards-nrl-dream-222070/
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Yep well said. Hands was the flavour of the month but mainly due to him just being a steady option over Hodgson who was not great at all for us. Then comes Smith and Hands is seen as a very average Hooker.
I was never a fan of Hands.
I rated him slightly better than Lussick who has always been dog shit.
That said, being the best since Mahoney is no great achievement. I don't see Smith at this stage as a soulution. He may become a decent Hooker , but for us , right now , if we want to turn our fortunes around within the next 5 seasons , we need a good experienced Hooker, like yesterday.
Hes about a 21 year old , nicely tanned , blonde , Swedish girl with Daddy issues , who's looking for a balding , 47 year old 6'3 and above average but not gaspingly large , endowed bloke from wollongongs , fanny hair above where Hands was perceived to be when he was the flavour of the month.
I think compared to the rubbish we've had since Reed Ryley is a breath of fresh air. I reckon a role as a 14 doing a bit in the middle isn't out of the question but for now I'm impressed with how hes travelling
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Ryley plus Coinakis and Hudson would be a good three to pick from. I'd go with those 3 as our hookers next year. One for each grade and maybe Hands being kept as a 13/9 hybrid.
I do hope by the last 5 rounds or so this year Hudson would be playing NSW Cup fulltime and Coinakis is in Flegg full time.
I think that could be the plan once Walker moves on after 2026. Have two Hooker tendon, even have Smith as the Lock sort of role.
What makes you think Walker moves on?
Well he could stay for an extra year or two if Parra want him. He will be 32 at the end of his deal but he doesn't play big mins where the age will get to him.
Though Smith could play his role well too, Smith is a nice runner of the ball playing Lock for Penrith lower grades.
I would keep Walker for as long as he fis fit, a very astute signing!!
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