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    Poppa > Mathew Clarke May 10, 2026 at 10:44am

    

    Matthew, I have been saying that wing is Peni's perfect position for 2 seasons (for the same reason's you espoused)......we must be rare birds because, everyone laugh's at me when I say it! 
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  Aracom May 10, 2026 at 11:44pm

  Couldnt agree more. We have done everything to support Penisis. Time for a change i think. 
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  Nightmare Off-Season May 11, 2026 at 11:29am

  

  Really like Samrani, seems like such a ’team first’ player as PT mentioned, and seems genuinely very popular amongst teammates.

  Him & Joash seem like essential top 30 players. Versatile, hardworking, selfless, Eels first.

   

  If Jordan was to be a starting centre in 2027, wonder if he’d better moved to the left next to Addo-Carr?

   

  It will help him defensively, and negates his lack of top end speed in a way having Josh next to him.

   

  Wouldn’t question Ryles on it, but imo Samrani isn’t a starting centre in a Grand Final team, though.

   

  He is a fantastic injury cover across multiple positions.

   

  With how the game is being played, it feels even more essential to have elite level speed in the outside backs.

   

  The Cows centres create chances from nothing, Khan-Perrira destroyed us purely through speed, Kini likewise, and even TDS’ showed the value of turning a small chance into a great line break through speed against the Cows.

   

  That TDS line break was a good indicator. Only Moses got there in support, over taking Samrani - thats not a shot at Jordan, he had the awareness to react quicker than anyone, but does lacks top end speed.

   

  Simmonson may not get back to his previous speed - fingers crossed - but is also getting on, Kelly & Penisini are all power, JAC is in his 30’s with a few seasons left. 

   

  Hopefully Samrani continues to improve & fill out, and possibly becomes a ‘Capewell' type player? 

   

  But if we are looking longterm with the goal of a premiership, it feels we need upgrades in the backs with speed in mind, and Samrani feels more top 17 / top 30 than starting at centre? Just opinion. 
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    Coryn Hughes > Nightmare Off-Season May 11, 2026 at 11:46am

    

    💯 I to like Samrani and believe he has the makings of a good backrower.

    Joash much the same that guy just wants an opportunity to make a difference his circumstances remind me a bit of Trae Fullers at the Dolphins.Don't think there starters anywhere but throw them in anywhere and they won't let you down both mentioned are keepers.

    Even a guy like Charlie Guymer whose looked over matched against superior opposition you just know he has the right mindset and will empty the tank for the side impact regardless he'll give you what he has.While he won't be a beater if asked as mentioned he'll play for the badge and give you what he has.

    Unlike the waste of space Matto earning huge dollars but for one reason or another is holding the club to ransom and stunting our cap & recruitment opportunities at the sametime.

    Yes we need upgrades but the guys we are talking about are keepers in your top 30.