Dylan Brown debuted for us at 18, Blaize was in a sg ball grand final then debuted the year along with Ethan Sanders, along with Matthew Arthur although he was still quite raw and for the raiders Ethan Strange debuted the next year after playing U19 state of origin then taking over from Jack Wighton. Lorenzo just went up to Jersey Flegg and killed it in his first game and could be in NSW cup by the end of the year.
We don't have to throw him in right away maybe a few months into the next year if he is receiving the proper development but I just don't think Sandon Smith will be the right choice for us and we can probably use the money elsewhere, it could also make our Juniors coming through like Lorenzo to maybe look elsewhere as they are around over a year for their Nrl Debut.
If we were to sign someone I'd be after Tyran Wishart and if we do maybe try and get him over a year early by transfer fee or player swap as he is on the same money as Galvin at the tigers. If Tyran Wishart does come over we can still put Lorenzo at 6 when he is ready and Tyran can play 9 or else with his versatility.
I feel like missing out on resigning Dylan Brown, then missing out on Lachlan Galvin, now we are after Sandon Smith shows that we are rushing the five eight signing instead of actually seeing the best half to match with Moses. Maybe we should wait till the off season and choose the best option for us long term even if we get them in 2027. I dont know what do you think?
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You snooze, you lose. If Smith, Wishart or Pezet are available now , you go for them now. I would sign Smith on a 3yr deal, Lorenzo won't be ready for another 12 to 18mths, by that time Dylan Walker could possibly retire, or go to ESL, then Smith capable of taking over from him as our 14. We don't need a superstar, just a steady hand, decent kicking and defensive game.
Oh I get it let sandon smith be a starter who is no doubt ibetter then anything we got and will keep improving then put him on the bench in a few years do you play super coach by any chance??
my preference would be Pezet. If we can't get him I wouldn't hate smith but I would prefer we made what we have fight it out in the preseason for the 6 jersey
Most of our juniors ain't ready nuttin shut ya mouth.
Do you plead with the psychiatrist to let you out, or do you sneak out?
I honestly think the shrink is out of the question, he is brain dead....straight to the cemetary, do not pass go, just bury him. Hang on, that might not do it, cremation means no chance of coming back.
If Lorenzo continues playing like he has past 2-3 games at Flegg level, it might be crazy to think of anyone else really for our Dyl Brown replacement.
I still don't see him debuting until this time next year, so we need someone to get us through the next 12 months maybe until end of 2026. That's why it's hard. I'd just give Volkman or Twidle a go.
Dylan Walker is a ready made stop gap for DB.
Lorenzo all the way. These kids will be unstoppable over the next few years!
Why is Lorenzo 14 this week for flegg after his performance last week?
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