Thing for me is that I wouldn’t use a quota place on a winger unless it was someone extra extra special like Lesley Vainikolo or John ‘Cicka’ Fergusson. So while Walmsley has done great and he could be good again this season I’d rather use a quota spot on a spine player a front rower or maybe a top class centre

[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.