I'm actually looking forward to watching him this year coming off his 2nd pre season with the boys, I think he is actually in for a big year off the bench with Parra. He was a good cheap buy for us last year and he did defiantly prove that he still has what it takes to be a front rower in the NRL. I'm looking forward to seeing him rip it up again this year he is defiantly in my team to start the year. What's everyone else's thoughts on Danny?
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You really need 4 quality first grade props on your roster and 4 second tier props to be successful.
We have three quality props in Mannah, Junior and Wicks, a couple of decent second-tier blokes like Terepo, Hasson and Kelepi and a couple of blokes who can play prop - like Gower and Alvaro.
Considering how blessed we are for second rowers, I see some of our more mobile, bigger second rowers like Manu Ma'u and Tepai coming in for a lot of work in the middle throughout the season leaving Watmough, Scott and Kenny Edwards to patrol the edges.
Then we've got the kids. Rory O'Brien and Joseph Ualesi to step up this year.
You're right. We could do with another top shelf prop, but overall, I think we've got sufficient power in the engine room to handle it - particularly considering the fact that the game should be quicker this season with the reduction in the interchange.
Go Danny Boyyyy!!!!
He is pumped for a big year. I know this as fact.
BA is placing a fair bit of responsibility on him this year as he has been back in the game now for twelve months and we may be losing a prop.
He won't play trials but is hoping to be right for round one.
Can't wait to see him, Mau and Scott on at the same time.
I also can't wait to see him vs Lussick - no love lost there!
Is he defiant or definite? You do know the difference don't you Braeden?
Actually not much fussed on him if performs the same as last year. A one dimensional player, by that I mean he only has one aspect to his game, run fast and use your body as a battering ram. Would prefer him passing and trying a step or swerve before the defensive line to try to break thru. Very similar to Terepo, who does exactly the same thing, and both very rarely bend the defensive line.
I'll say our 4 props are Mannh Paulo Wicks Alvaro. I think behind that ready to step in is Terepo but that is it in terms of quality. Hasson, O'Brien are Wenty players.
At a pinch we can have Gower or Tepai play right in the middle.
O'Brien is not a kid, about 27 I think. Late starter picked up by St George where didn't make much of an impact but was well overweight. Has shed at least 10kg and may be better now.