You need to be a member of 1Eyed Eel to add comments!
This reply was deleted.
More stuff to read
"I don't know why but i have this feeling this time next year we are all seeing Koina as our starting 13 in 2028 and demanding he extends. With Hopgood off-contract and a younger and cheaper option, probably one of the best middles for his age,…"
"I am not sure that he wont be in the 17, Ryles does like him, but again i would not be surprised if he is here in 2028 and sittting behind some juniors. I do wonder if the extension is only a year til 2028? If so then yeah makes sense having him at…"
"I agree as i felt Moretti, like Doorey, would be here for 2027 as that depth option with experience where if say Hopgood goes down for a week, you can bring either in no worries.
Ryles obviously loves him as Moretti was extended right after Ryles…"
Ryles obviously loves him as Moretti was extended right after Ryles…"
"Sort of, but also i think it is fair to give him another season to see how his body holds up. Being that size and playing regular starting footy at Prop can do a lot to a 21 year old. One more season where he only gets 12-15 games, then yeah."
Replies
I understand why they moved him to prop, his ball playing at lock was atrocious after coming back from his back injury. There was a few of us on here pleading for them to move him to prop to simplify his game and that worked.
He should start next season at lock but if his ball playing is still off in the first two rounds then moving him to prop is the only option. I would rather move him to prop than Williams if it came down to either of them.
Yep if he struggles then move him back to prop but don't resign him.
I hate any suggestions off moving Williams out of the backrow
The only reason people are suggesting moving Williams is due to Su'A, obviously, taking one edge spot next to Moses. Then you have Kautoga on the left with Luai where he is comfortable.
Can Kautoga be an impact forward? Sure i guess. Though i would not be surprised if we see Williams at Lock or Prop and Kautoga is the other edge starter. Not saying they should do that, just what i think Ryles might go with.
Yeah i agree he should start at Lock. He made Origin playing Lock. As you said he was moved to simplify his game and it worked.
Though i wonder what the plan is for 2028 onwards since Hopgood is off-contract in 27'. Do Parra extend him for a bit more money or do they go with Koina who is cheaper and could be better player in the long run? Rush mentioned how much he values pathways and bringing talent into FG to avoid losing them.
Also, i do agree he is a better fit at Prop than Williams who is the clubs best back-rower.
Sam Tuivita is a must, I'd be re signing him for another 4 years!!
Til 2030 at least. Him and Leniu are a nice counter balance in that Leniu is that high energy mad man, Tuivaiti is the bigger working middle who can pump out 50-55+mins and make over 30 tackles with 10+ more runs. I felt Tuivaiti was underwhelming this year, he started well. But of course, a full season in the NRL at Prop can be a shock to the system, i bet he comes back even stronger and prepared for FG. Ryles should start him.
These will be Rush's first signings. I think Sam and Williams will get done. Sam's management we're holding off and I heard they didn't see eye to eye with Jim.
It will be good to see Rush's name associated with a few good re signings
Is it just me or does Tuivita seem a little injury prone for a 21-year-old?
Sort of, but also i think it is fair to give him another season to see how his body holds up. Being that size and playing regular starting footy at Prop can do a lot to a 21 year old. One more season where he only gets 12-15 games, then yeah.
-
1
-
2
of 2 Next