jodragon40
Staff
Definitely agree we need an experienced game manager who has a point to prove
Recruitment and Retention for 2025
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Chris M
SGI NSW Cup
Close enough. Munster did it in a strong team and I think Penrith were on the way up also. We are in a hole. I don't think our 5/8 can pass while running. Maybe it would be better if he was the halfback. Either way, we need LKT to step up from round 1 next year. Unless a decent 5/8 can be recruited.
And I know Munster was a fullback at first. I think more difficult than 5/8 unless the 5/8 can't tackle which LKT can do.
DragonsTragic
SGI Jersey Flegg
Proof some of these journos don't watch the game:
Proszenko noted Sexton “has done a magnificent job” this season, but feels Canterbury’s poor form in the final weeks of the season indicated an upgrade at halfback might be exactly what Cameron Ciraldo’s side needs to take them to the next level.
“But if you look at that last game, I think that was a bit of a wake-up call to some of the club where it’s a game that they dominated (and) if they had an experienced guy like Ben Hunt, potentially that might have been the difference and just got them over the line against Manly,” he said.
When has Ben Hunt ever been the difference in a tough, close game?
Proszenko noted Sexton “has done a magnificent job” this season, but feels Canterbury’s poor form in the final weeks of the season indicated an upgrade at halfback might be exactly what Cameron Ciraldo’s side needs to take them to the next level.
“But if you look at that last game, I think that was a bit of a wake-up call to some of the club where it’s a game that they dominated (and) if they had an experienced guy like Ben Hunt, potentially that might have been the difference and just got them over the line against Manly,” he said.
When has Ben Hunt ever been the difference in a tough, close game?
Ryan
SGI NSW Cup
He played well in the game against Melbourne. But yeah, I get your point. Has happened far too rarely considering the money he is on. But he could have a bit more support with better go-forward for the forwards and faster outside backs.
Illusion
SGI Jersey Flegg
Exactly this ......... With him they have achieved records all for the wrong reasons ......... Even with two Rookies in the halves it cant get any worse ....... Just my opinion ..........
Chris M
SGI NSW Cup
It might be that Flanno wants Reed and LKT to be the long-term halves. But Reed needs a year in NSW Cup. If he signs another halfback, that halfback will want 2 or 3 years.
Just a theory.
Chris M
SGI NSW Cup
Bulldogs apparently not going to sack JAC because they would have to pay him out and he'd be able to sign with another club immediately. They want to get rid of him but only have to part of the money for his last year. Maybe they would be open to a straight swap with Lawrie.
Illusion
SGI Jersey Flegg
Yep that would be good for them Lawrie on the wing .......
RedV01
SGI NSW Cup
Broncos are going to have to let Staggs and/or Cobbo go. Dragons should make a play for Staggs. Cobbo is good but we have an entire backline full of big but not very fast outside backs.
RedV01
SGI NSW Cup
I think it might work better for Kyle to play halfback. Put away his running game and try to play more like Adam Reynolds.
jodragon40
Staff
Well 1 player that won't be pulling on the big red v is young Volkman. I don't know the ins and outs of how we treated him but we have been hit with a breach notice and a $40k fine suspended for 2 yrs. Paints a poor picture for those outside looking in.
Illusion
SGI Jersey Flegg
Id go for both Cobbo is a big improvement on what we have ........
jodragon40
Staff
Cobbo is lazy.
Illusion
SGI Jersey Flegg
Lazy maybe surely you can knock that out of him .........
AyiosYiorgos
SGI Jersey Flegg
Cobbo looks like to me he will get homesick
Illusion
SGI Jersey Flegg
Ok then no Cobbo ..........
AyiosYiorgos
SGI Jersey Flegg
Still take him
RedVictory
SGI Jersey Flegg
Cobbo is the sort of player I’d love to take a swing on. High risk but extremely high reward.
jodragon40
Staff
I'm not so sure. I had the pleasure to play with and coach some exciting aboriginal players, they would leave you in awe at what they could do on the park, run like the wind, tough as a buffalos hide, you wouldn't waste your time taking them high, you couldn't hurt their noggins. However away from the park and training things were different. One thing that was hard to get through to a great number was trying to change their mental mindset and some bad habits that would creep into their psyche. Just based on my own personal experiences and I'm not racist it's just the way it was in the 80s and 90s. May be different now but to my eye not much has changed.