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| Quote: Hullrealist "2 quota spots to play with and the club hope Okunbor will make his move to Bradford permanent.
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Bailey Hodgson (fullback, Centre & wing)
Tristan Sailor (fullback & Half back)
Tesi Nui (Centre)
Jacob Allick (Back Row)
Riley Dean (half back)
A prop
3 quota spots used a ton of depth. Only place we’d be light is a rapid winger. Should we sign those 6, id be content that we’re moving in the right direction and could challenge for mid table obscurity.'"
Think I've seen Alick playing for Gold Coast a bit in recent weeks. Not sure if it's down to their injuries or if they think he is genuinly good enough. If it's the latter then might be hard to prise him away from there now, and likely a chance missed last year to sign him when he wasn't getting any first grade time.
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| Quote: Hasbag "Think I've seen Alick playing for Gold Coast a bit in recent weeks. Not sure if it's down to their injuries or if they think he is genuinly good enough. If it's the latter then might be hard to prise him away from there now, and likely a chance missed last year to sign him when he wasn't getting any first grade time.'"
Looks to me like he’s got the skill set to be a star in SL. I believe he’s off contract, so definitely a possibility.
The prop id go for is Matty English as seem surplus as Hudds
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| Quote: Hullrealist "Looks to me like he’s got the skill set to be a star in SL. I believe he’s off contract, so definitely a possibility.
The prop id go for is Matty English as seem surplus as Hudds'"
Ah fair enough if he's off contract we might stand some chance. Would potentially need to act quick before GC extend.
But I agree he looks a player that could do really well in SL.
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| Quote: Hasbag "Ah fair enough if he's off contract we might stand some chance. Would potentially need to act quick before GC extend.
But I agree he looks a player that could do really well in SL.'" If Holbrook didn't get the sack we would have got Alick instead of Ockunbor the past offseason.
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| Sounds like morgan smith will be moved on if were looking for halfback/hooker backup
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| Quote: Chris71 "Would agree 100%, and think it shows that Myler (whatever any thoughts were as fans on his appointment) seems to be handling the rebuild/overhaul of the club pragmatically and sensibly. He also seems very conscientious and willing to speak with a discuss things with the people that matter but most importantly listen to them. It would also appear he isn't afraid to make the tough decisions that are and will be needed on the road to recovery for the club.
As a fan that has wobbled and wondered about walking due to the utter despair I have felt, I find it reassuring that in Cartwright we have a Coach who has been and still is heavily involved at the top of the Australian game and although he doesn't officially start yet he is already very much an active and involved party to the current transition.
On your point re Sneyd I don't think it would be a stretch to assume that the decision on Sneyd was probably made more out of financial reasons than anything. If AP was having to cut back then its probably fair to say we most likely couldn't have given Sneyd a lengthy deal or brought in the players to build around that were needed such were the financial constraints at the time or looming up.
I think right here and now its a time to feel genuinely hopeful for the future and be positive about the changes being made.'"
Let's be honest, if sneyd had stayed at Hull he wouldn't be in the form he is now
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| Quote: The Hollywood Frasier "If Holbrook didn't get the sack we would have got Alick instead of Ockunbor the past offseason.'"
Connor Watson making origin and was supposedly close to joining also. As bad as Clark and whoever else was recruiting got it can’t help think it might have been a lot different had things played out differently.
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| Quote: DSJ1983 "Connor Watson making origin and was supposedly close to joining also. As bad as Clark and whoever else was recruiting got it can’t help think it might have been a lot different had things played out differently.'" He is an incredible utility but Watson would have been signed to play 7 and it would have gone as well as playing Nu Brown there I reckon.
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| Anyone get the feeling, with some of the signings we have made, it's not only to make us better short term, but also, as when this investment really kicks in and announced etc is when the money starts to really show in the signings we make?
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| Quote: Offy86 "Anyone get the feeling, with some of the signings we have made, it's not only to make us better short term, but also, as when this investment really kicks in and announced etc is when the money starts to really show in the signings we make?'"
I'm cautiously optimistic at this stage but until recruitment and retention is complete I've yet to make my mind up.
We have made signings for next season that are better than what we've got but I can't see us getting any where near the play-offs.
We need at least 3 more high quality signings to really make a statement of intent.
The thing that excites me most is the number of quality youngsters coming through that will hopefully provide the core of the team for the future but that will not happen overnight.
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| With the club openly prioritising a quality fullback and most fans identifying the need for a strike centre with some pace, I had a quick look at the out of contract NRL players in these positions. I'm not particularly familiar with NRL players and I'm sure plenty of these are beyond our reach but the thing that stood out for me was the lack of recognised fullbacks available given that the club are looking for 'quality' in this position. This obviously may not be accurate and I can't find a similar list for the QLD/NSW Cup comps. It still looks like our options are limited unless a player is released.
CENTRE
Euan Aitken, Paul Alamoti, Grant Anderson, Daejarn Asi, Zac Cini, Mathew Feagai, Max Feagai, Morgan Harper, Delouise Hoeter, Kayal Iro, Michael Jennings, Josiah Karapani, Krystian Mapapalangi, Taane Milne, Tesi Niu, Marion Seve, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jeral Skelton, Isaiah Tass, Valynce Te Whare, Izaac Thompson, Enari Tuala
22 players off contract
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Bailey Hodgson, Daine Laurie, Khaled Rajab, Leon Te Hau
4 players off contract
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| In terms of the full backs - first two no chance.
Last 2 not heard of ??
Lots of these guys are able to play across the back line though, likes of Harper, Niu, Tass would likely be within reach ?
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| Kayal Iro would be an unreal pickup
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| If we can bring in someone with a bit of speed and creative spark why does it matter if it’s at fullback or centre? I’m sure they’ll be looking at someone who can play fullback and a bit of 6 too, HDM mention a ‘creative fullback’ which fits with that. How many times are we likely to field our first choice 17? I know we do have a couple of decent options at fullback but Moy, Litten etc will get plenty of game time regardless when we inevitably have to switch things up a bit due to injuries and suspensions.
The off contract list is a good place to look but realistically we are not going to get someone who’s in an NRL starting 17 every week. With the NRL salary cap as competitive as it is I think it’s just as likely we’ll get someone who under contract and deemed surplus to requirements. I’m sure Clifford was contracted at Newcastle when he joined.
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| Yep, don't think contracts mean too much, Cartwright was under contract.
Of that list, would like Milne, Iro or Niu. Can't see Milne or Iro, so hoping for Niu with the Cartwright and Ese Ese connection.
For full back, Hodgson stands out with the Hull/family connection, but not sure he is what we need. Laurie would be great, but unlikely.
One player not on those lists who is out of contract is Perham, who nearly signed a while back, been in brilliant form at FB in the NSW cup, can play 6 too and is the type we look to be after.
Still hoping for Sailor, think if he fancies SL, we will have a good chance.
Keeping the Brisbane connection, I'd like the last 3 quota spots to be Sailor, Niu and Taupau.
I know Taupau will he 35, but still a great player and would offer great leadership skills for a year,
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