Recruitment & Retention 2027

[BekB]

Hammoud played U19's in 2024... so would be 21, 22 next year.. thats almost old enough really to be first grade backup.. needs to play some cup obviously first (and stop getting injured).

Hodges I had to go searching cause I remember him just turning up in Flegg last year out of nowhere.. but he did play a few U19 games for Illawarra in 2024 also.. only off the bench though.. so he also would be around 21, 22 next year.. so again he will also be in cup and hopefully starting to prove himself.. need to remove ONeill out of the equation.. and wouldnt surprise me if LKT gets an offer elsewhere.. especially if we dont think hes the one.. problem is he has quite a few years experience on the other boys. Hodges could also potentially play 7 yet.. still tbd.. suppose Hammoud could also..

Watching Hammond play 7 in second half definitely made a difference ball speed alone was nice to watch. Marley just seems so clunky his passes go to ground a lot hospital balls I honestly don’t think he is improving but is younger 19 so a few more years in Flegg but Hodges and Shadi are a great halves pairing

 

[Dave03]

We desperately need to improve on the quality of our starting outside backs and depth for 27 & beyond. Abysmal right now.