Purdue could succeed either Gutherson or Holmes and, according to ZT, he can also play in the halves. But my guess is that he may not want to play wing in 2027 while waiting for the old guys to finish their contracts.
Video of young Ah Kee on the linked page. My immediate impression is that even as a young fellow his passing game is already outstanding. He can really exploit a suddenly changed position with an unexpected pass in a way that I haven't ever seen before. Quick, quick hands. Talent. (excuse...
Speed is an issue. In that respect, our fullback will also be a problem, if not in 2026, then certainly in 2027. Champions often stay on a season too long.
I am usually against long contracts but it has been years since we had a good big name purchase. We were lucky to get Sua. Norman and Hunt were disasters. We missed Fonua Blake. Not a good look. Like we have the odor of failure. But you are right about outside backs. We need some marquee speed...
I suppose that signing Tino on big money would be a way of proving that we are serious about winning. This would be helpful with our other recruitment targets. And if he and our young guys can stay on the field next year, that is a very good looking pack. Atkinson would have a chance to show...
He will stay if asked. He bleeds red and white. But I have a nightmare. He goes to Easts. He plays wing and fullback between firsts and reserves. Teddy retires in two years. Cody follows him and proves to be the champion fullback we know he is. I wake up screaming.