Iongi 8 weeks, Doorey season

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Parraboy March 30, 2026 at 1:13pm

Shit go
- LB > Parraboy March 30, 2026 at 1:22pm
  
  I mean at least there is Joash, granted not on Iongi's level but a very handy back-up.
  - Eli Stephens > LB March 30, 2026 at 1:28pm
    
    Joash can handle it no drama, our front line defence needs to improve
- Zip zip > Parraboy March 30, 2026 at 1:50pm
  
  Damn, two of our best performers!
  
  Surely Ryles need to give Teacum Brown a go now.
  Also we need to throw the cheque book at BOTH Xerri and Tago, even if it means trading Russell, Penisini or the kids in reserves because clearly Ryles ain't giving any of them a go.
  - Eels tragic > Zip zip March 30, 2026 at 2:14pm
    
    Zip, I would prefer Timoko to Tago.
    - TolEllts > Eels tragic March 30, 2026 at 6:10pm
      
      Agree Tragic.
Longfin Eel March 30, 2026 at 1:46pm

Wow, 4 games in a 2 middles already gone for the season! Surely this would necessetate a mid-season purchse with salary cap dispensation? Hoping someone becomes available soon.
- LB > Longfin Eel March 30, 2026 at 1:56pm
  
  Issue is who for? The comp is starved of available middles as so many teams want one
  - Zip zip > LB March 30, 2026 at 1:59pm
    
    With the way the game is heading, I'd be looking for back rowers who can do some minutes in the middle. My forward pack would be full of hard running mobile back rowers
Clintorian March 30, 2026 at 5:00pm

Sucks for Doorey, he worked hard to get that first grade spot, earned it, and copped an ACL, it's a brutal sport. Hope he comes back strong and fit next season. This now looks like it opens the spot up for Moretti, and then Teancum comes in. If there's a silver lining in this shit sandwich, it's that Teancum gets a first grade opportunity after some impressive trial form.

Joash getting a crack is also something to be admired. Working hard in the shadows and biding his time, I really hope he makes the most of it and crushes it on the field. The short king fullbacks like Jye Grey, Trey Fuller, Keanu Kini have shown you don't need to be 6ft to make an impact on the game these days. Lucky we brought in Pezet to play 5/8 and still had Joash to cover FB, or then we'd be in deep shit.

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