Mug Fan
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Unfortunately we won't see much of Shadi till late in the season.
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Unfortunately we won't see much of Shadi till late in the season.
Mug Fan
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Unfortunately that's not going to happen. I think he will struggle to play regularly, his health can and does drop suddenly.
Ryan
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A shame but FFS, I wish he would concentrate on his health rather than playing for the Dragons. Everyone admires his determination but wants him to recover fully before he thinks about football.
TheRev
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I think playing for the Dragons was the motivation/purpose he needed to keep going during his recovery, I think he at least partially ticked that box today.. it wasnt NRL.. but he had people cheering his every touch..., and his kids were there on the field after the game..
Pretty impressive I thought after so long out, he moved the same as before he got sick.. but a few pieces missing.... he is probably going to have to be happy with something a few notches below first grade... perhaps still involved with the club too..
Ryan
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Fair enough. Good point.
Mailroomsgi
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Watched the highlights of the Steelers Matt’s game again, what stood out to me was Amone’s ball playing + PCM and Ollie Burton’s a left arm carry right arm fend (that’s pretty rare)
So many guys that could have a big future in that team, hopefully they can keep at least the blue chip talent (Meafou/Amone/Burton)
So many guys that could have a big future in that team, hopefully they can keep at least the blue chip talent (Meafou/Amone/Burton)
AyiosYiorgos
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Talent Talent Talent, we got 2nd rowers growing on tree's currently, will be a challenge to keep them all and a bigger challenge to keep the right ones as well. Good to hear about Amone and Ollie ( i carried the ball in my left as well with a right arm fend
).Try coming up with the potential pack in the next 3-5 years, you could literally get 2 -3 good packs with all the players we have currently, yes i know we will lose some and some wont make it, but still, lots of talent in the forwards..
RedVHeartbeat
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Saints Matts had their chances on Sat but too many errors at crucial times hurt them badly. Still clearly better than the older Ballers in ability, but they are hamstrung in attack by their smallish engine room. Most consistent I have seen this season are the livewire 5/8 Ah Kee, custodian Cody Field, tho he can fall off tackles and cant kick goals. Hooker Christian Mardini, Jakes kid brother Luki who has the same work ethic as his big brother, #16 Aydan Hoare and Phoenix Johns who resembles a young Stephen Crighton. I feel if Matts are to be finalists their brains trust have to bring more size into this pack, specially the middles.
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TheRev
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There is strength in pockets all over the place, but its also spread out, and thats sort of the double-edged sword of having 2 feeder teams.. twice as many players to blood, but the talent is hence diluted which can make winning more challenging.. but.. its a great way to have unearth perhaps 50-100% extra talent.. and that should lead to a stronger Flegg side.. which is why I was looking at that lineup yesterday and was a bit shocked as I thought our Flegg side would be a world beater this year (after having 2 killer SG sides in 2024)... but I dont think it is at all.. Hammoud being out on its own is huge... he was the captain/half potentially to guide them through to when Reed joined him... but now its 2 fringe halves.... plus 3-4 players are playing up in nsw cup (fair enough obviously) names like LKT, Tonga & Latu in particular.. plus there are plenty playing down for their 2nd year in SG..
A lot will come back to injury, were still yet to see 2 of our best forward prospects in that age range (DMeafou and Weatherall) even take the field.. and throw in CST... they should all be playing Flegg in the back half of the season.. Halangahu potentially as well.. not sure what they will do with him yet.. Nick and Egan surely r the cup 2nd rowers.. but I know they are trying to fast-track Jacob.. lets see how he goes tonight.
A lot will come back to injury, were still yet to see 2 of our best forward prospects in that age range (DMeafou and Weatherall) even take the field.. and throw in CST... they should all be playing Flegg in the back half of the season.. Halangahu potentially as well.. not sure what they will do with him yet.. Nick and Egan surely r the cup 2nd rowers.. but I know they are trying to fast-track Jacob.. lets see how he goes tonight.
Dragons Chris
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What happened to Hammoud?
Eric
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I see what you mean. He has to put on a lot of weight to make it back to the NRL. But I hope he can remain in the Cup team for the year and then asses it at the end of the year. I hope the club can continue to support him. Not only for his well-being but I think it puts the club is a good light to potential recruits and sponsors.
Is that Zac Lomax in the background? He was always a good club-man. I hope he goes well at Parra. Except in games against us.
jodragon40
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Good position to be in, in recent years we have appeared to have readjusted our juniors and pathways mentality and are now paying the necessary attention in this area.Talent Talent Talent, we got 2nd rowers growing on tree's currently, will be a challenge to keep them all and a bigger challenge to keep the right ones as well. Good to hear about Amone and Ollie ( i carried the ball in my left as well with a right arm fend
Try coming up with the potential pack in the next 3-5 years, you could literally get 2 -3 good packs with all the players we have currently, yes i know we will lose some and some wont make it, but still, lots of talent in the forwards..
Your right we won't and can't keep the majority not just because of the salary cap but kids want to make their dreams come true and pull on a 1sts jersey.
It is important that we have the right people in place to identify and target those kids we really want to keep. Time will tell whether we have been successful in this area.
jodragon40
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The big red V. I ask, who wouldn't want to be wearing that jersey.? I wish the kid well but the rigours of 1st grade footy and a compromised body can be telling and sometimes become deadly. So kudos to the kid for living his dream but family and personal welfare must always come 1st.
TheRev
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So just checking team lists, few changes for the Steelers SG team:
- Langdon in but Taufa out (Taufa out is a big one, hes their big middle)
- No DMeafou (this was the week he was aiming for).. still no Weatherall either
- Poor old Tomo still 18th man.. but tbf where do you fit him.
- Not sure who could come in for Kade Reed if he does end up in the Charity Shield
Eric
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Not the worst thing still winning most games without some of the big names. When or if they are all back on deck..... should be good.
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Dragons Chris
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Once again St. George off to a good start in SG Ball. Just wait 45 min for the great collapse to again begin.
Dragons Chris
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Ok. No collapse today. Just an early try and then all downhill. Not a big deal. After almost all of last years team moved up, this was always likely. All hopes for this year are with Illawarra.
st george tragic
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Does anyone know if Nathan Lawson is playing this week