Looked back on this thread and some of the potentials have been mentioned but I know there's 1 or possibly 2 that haven't been anywhere. I think the recruitment for this year and next has been outstanding considering how long they had for this current squad particularly. In a perfect world I would like to see another X factor player come into the spine and I think it would be a 9 but I'm not sure if there would be anything left looking at the announced and rumoured signings and that's why I would like to see Lino try the hooker role out u never know he could really be a lot better at it than he is at half but wether he would want to or they would want him to is another matter. I'm sure they have a plan.

[quote="Trojan Horse":1a9uvh0y]Still early days with Lino but he looks a different player this pre season. If that’s how he’s going to attack the season and play with smarts rather than relying on a step then he could have one of best years of his career. Let’s hope. If Walmsley has a good year and offers exactly what we need I have no qualms about quota used for that. Wingers are valuable especially the ones that convert opportunities. Walmsley has the nack for that and let’s not forget he’s a pretty decent full back too if needed. Seems most fans have already written off his spot in the team in 2026 before he’s pulled a shirt on but I’m going to back him to prove people wrong and earn a deal.[/quote:1a9uvh0y] Wholeheartedly agree re Walmsley.

[quote="homme vaste":38sdu1ss]Tyson Smoothy, hooker from Brisbane on his way to the mighty Trin for 2026. Anyone know anything of him?[/quote:38sdu1ss] Just seen he played in the grand final year before last.

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[quote="Trojan Horse":10mxpjoo]Still early days with Lino but he looks a different player this pre season. If that’s how he’s going to attack the season and play with smarts rather than relying on a step then he could have one of best years of his career. Let’s hope. If Walmsley has a good year and offers exactly what we need I have no qualms about quota used for that. Wingers are valuable especially the ones that convert opportunities. Walmsley has the nack for that and let’s not forget he’s a pretty decent full back too if needed. Seems most fans have already written off his spot in the team in 2026 before he’s pulled a shirt on but I’m going to back him to prove people wrong and earn a deal.[/quote:10mxpjoo] I’m not writing him off, I hope he scores 30 try’s this season I’m just saying my strategy with overseas quota players wouldn’t involve a winger unless it was someone scarily good. Walmsley is our player though and I hope he takes the league by storm!

Regards Lino, he's playing with far better players than he's ever had , which has allowed him to play a more structured style of play. But agree he looks a totally different player.