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Posted by Offside on September 27, 2021 at 1:25pm

Next year Reed will be coming back from shoulder surgery after injuring it twice this year I think it would be unfair to expect 80 min efforts from him.

Currently we only have Nate Roche on the books who has had a injury plagued career.

Hopefully we find a suite back up I'm personally not a fan of having a 2 hookers in the 17 I'd rather a genuine utility.

One idea with merit that would suite us is starting Stone at 9 for the opening 20 then bringing Reed on for a middle forward and moving Stone into the middle similar to what Storm do. We won't loose anything in defense with Stone at 9 in fact we'd gain a bit then when Reed comes on we gain alot in attack.

I know Stones last game was highlighted by some mistakes but in fairness he had played more minimum there then originally planned due to waqa going for a HIA and I think fatigue played a part

Anyway just something think over as we go into another trophyless off season

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- Frank The Tank > Bear September 27, 2021 at 5:03pm
  
  Yes he's my preference
The Captain September 27, 2021 at 2:54pm

Mitch Rein makes sense, and is clubless right now.
Will 5150 September 27, 2021 at 3:20pm

Mitch Rein would be a great pickup.

Reed will bust his arse, we know that... but... he's not a big dude, injury history and operates as a tackling machine in constant collision with much larger guys... that spells difficulties for long term - be that just over the course of a season or over years. Reed will break if he keeps trying to play 80.

I think we have to go back to the Brad Drew / PJ Marsh days... was the best combo we had and worked a treat... need to run 2 9's and use them both each game with in theory half a half each subject to how the game is playing out. Bench of 2 middles, an edge and a genuine 9.
- Brett Allen > Will 5150 September 27, 2021 at 3:42pm
  
  I'd still want Reed playing the bulk of the minutes, but if we can give him 20-25 minutes rest each game OR say, every 4th or 5th game off, that'd work.
Trent September 27, 2021 at 3:44pm

He is also getting chased by the new expansion team
EA September 27, 2021 at 4:53pm

Apparently we are chasing Mitch rein which is good depth signing
AppEEL September 27, 2021 at 5:20pm

Definitely need a good quality back up hooker. Stone is out of the question in my opinion and there's only really currently Will Smith. Not sure if there are any quality juniors coming through and not sure if recruitment is looking around.
Trent September 27, 2021 at 5:59pm

Club has reportedly meet with mitch rein
- Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > Trent September 27, 2021 at 6:17pm
  
  Trent what have you heard On Marata? I'm hearing he's good as gone unfortunately.
  - Electric Eel > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst September 27, 2021 at 6:26pm
    
    WTF? Why? He has been one of our best. Look at the job he did covering centre, playing out of position. Just OMG!

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