Simple question, how much better off are we with our two new pack additions?
Its a fair loss losing Manu, he was in fine form this year, big workload, he will be missed.
Timmy is no loss, in fact as a team i think we will be a lot better off without his dreaming antics, its a huge bonus he's gone.
Matto is a great signing and will cover in work load for Manu, i wasnt too impressed with RCG last 12 months of footy, wasnt too impressed with his signing but im prepared to give him a go and hope he can get back to some good form.
They both bring new skills and should help give our pack some new dynamics.
RCG is a big improvement over Tim thats for sure, he has a few more skills in his bow than Tim and new blood is very important in a team.
RCG will hae a big point to prove to a new club, new team mates, new supporter base, lets hope he can really settle in and get back to where he was a few years back.
Hopefully he can work on his leadership qualities too and become a bit of a senior leader in the pack.
Are we starting to look a better team for next year? yes is my answer, im quietly confident we are in for a good year.
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We are stronger with RCG/Matterson. Ma'u gave his all but he did struggle with consistency. He never had a BAD game but he had games where he just chugged along. Matterson at 24 is younger taller and stronger than Ma'u but doesn't have the aggression. He and Lane could be a great backrow. Both can bust their upper boy through the line and sneak an offload.
RCG is an origin and test front rower when he's in the right head space
Matterson will come very close to playing origin again this year.
I will miss both Manu and Mannah as they've been such great servants of the game, however i think moving forward RCG and Matterson a much better option long term. They both have their best footy ahead of them, Mannah has retired and Manu only has a few years left in him.
So yes it's a great decision by the club and the fact that both the panthers and tigers are paying portions of their salaries is evern better.
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