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• Yehez May 19, 2026 at 6:51pm

  In general I actually don't mind it. 

  I think I can see Paulo playing as the ball 13 and getting lesser minutes next year.

  Plus we have Guymer who I think is better as a 13. 

  Plus we have Doorey and Hopgood back, yes it is ACLs but they can come back and contribute.

  Plus we have Koina and to a lesser extent Lokeni looking good in the 13 in the lower grades. 

  And that's before we sign someone.

  Some players have to leave. 
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    Coryn Hughes > Yehez May 20, 2026 at 6:16am

    

    I'm really struggling to see where Charlie fits he's a worker he won't let you down but ?

    He doesn't really offer a lot in attack and while solid defensively he doesn't win a lot of contact battles.

    God knows who our 6 for the future is god knows but onething is for sure if Talataina is it I'm throwing him in now.I'm not waiting for next year I need to find out if this kid can at least handle the position.The seasons a wrap I'm giving him a taste.We already no what the journey is with Pezet.We no what Joash offers but the unknown is Talataina now is the time to find out if he is it or he isn't.

    Walkers the circuit breaker at the moment he's the signal when he comes on the ball sees air.Can junior do this right now no he can't because we've got fark all else in the middle of the park.Again it's time to get a headstart on next year.Start giving juniors a taste or get in the market place and get the right sought of talent in here.

    Outside backs don't get me started we've been bog average for years this needs to change like yesterday last month last year 5 years ago.If Parra don't get at least 2 really good outside backs in here and a middle your talking tipping point for next year aswell.
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      Bear > Coryn Hughes May 20, 2026 at 7:57am

      

      Totally agree on all points mate, guymer is whilst energetic he cant bend the line and has little impact, walker at least adds variety, what have we to lose in throwing these miracle juniors in to learn their trade, they've been heralded for an age, its time to test the waters 
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        EA > Bear May 20, 2026 at 12:07pm

        

        Charlie is a back up 13. So he should be in nsw cup unless injuries which is what has happened this year.
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  Darren Munro May 19, 2026 at 7:21pm

  Sou d's like we have some big fish lined up for June 30. Dylan has been great but maybe his body is letting him down. His game and body maybe be more suited to super league. Might be some light yet for us suffering parramatta supporters. 
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  Mitchy May 19, 2026 at 8:08pm

  Yeah can see this being a contract for him to retire o; and yeah good on him.

  As others have said we had better have some decent signings in the pipeline for 27 or we are going to be in for more pain aka Clubber Lang styles...

  

   
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  Tin Tim May 20, 2026 at 5:49am

  No use sugar coating this, I see the Roosters are releasing a few players this year, and maybe a few in the future, I don't see them going at anything other than top talent. They are ruthless & will release any player to get their man, they recruit talent, not rejects from other clubs, we need to be better. 
• Shane May 20, 2026 at 9:05am

  Maybe looking at Connor Watson?
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    HH - Love You Iongi Time! > Shane May 20, 2026 at 9:22am

    I see him as a bit of a ball hog this year. Not distributing well. Goes hard but I doubt we go after him. 
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  Clintorian May 20, 2026 at 10:10am

  Geeze, if there's one player who deserves a contract it's Walker. Feels like our attack comes alive when he's on and our halves get connected to the ball much better. I don't see Hopgood, Guymer or Doorey as good Lock options, and are better suited to the forwards as runners. While Guymer does offer flexibility, he doesn't really break the line much and is easy to get down.