GCRV
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Considering the amount of money he is on, Lucino Leilua should beat out a few of that top 10. Maybe he's overlooked because he's a local junior and not really considered an import.
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Justadragon
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Either way mate he's on his last chance for sure.
Ryan
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It'll take a extraordinary turnaround for the better for him to be offered half of what he is on now. I doubt they'll even make him an offer. Too many better, younger players coming through.
Justadragon
SGI NSW Cup
Maybe in ressies but nowhere near that coin, you never know the Bears maybe desperate enough to offer him something.
GCRV
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I don't think they'll want someone that lazy to start with. Unless he could turn himself into a prop.
Mailroomsgi
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I’m almost certain they’ll tell Luciano their not going to extend him
Backrow we are stacked, they’ll probably try extend Sua for another 2 years because 2026 is his final year (Perth will throw big money at him)
Lawrie and Cook’s final year as well IMO
Backrow we are stacked, they’ll probably try extend Sua for another 2 years because 2026 is his final year (Perth will throw big money at him)
Lawrie and Cook’s final year as well IMO
TheRev
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Rly curious to see what we get from Leilua.. needs a contract, heard another fan say they saw him out jogging this week... I bet he is considerably slimmer.. though hes obviously a solid dude (dont expect miracles).
Say we did cop 1 injury though to Egan or Sua.. would Leilua be next in? Flanno hasnt been super keen to get NickT in till this point.. but another preseason and who knows. Assuming no injuries though.. then the question is will Egan and Sua do 80mins each week? And hence do we need a 2nd rower on the bench perse.. or are we more after a bench middle who can cover 2nd row if someone went down? And either couchman could do that already.
I wouldnt mind Nick on the bench because he covers centre & 2nd row.. but only if he can also cover some minutes in the middle.. I feel like thats his role.. as a pure 2nd rower.. I think hes in NSW Cup with Halangahu, and waiting for injury.
Say we did cop 1 injury though to Egan or Sua.. would Leilua be next in? Flanno hasnt been super keen to get NickT in till this point.. but another preseason and who knows. Assuming no injuries though.. then the question is will Egan and Sua do 80mins each week? And hence do we need a 2nd rower on the bench perse.. or are we more after a bench middle who can cover 2nd row if someone went down? And either couchman could do that already.
I wouldnt mind Nick on the bench because he covers centre & 2nd row.. but only if he can also cover some minutes in the middle.. I feel like thats his role.. as a pure 2nd rower.. I think hes in NSW Cup with Halangahu, and waiting for injury.
Edward
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How good will Nick and Halangahu backrow be for NSW Cup? Reed halfback, Buchanan and Heidke centres. Going to be another big year for reserve grade.
Justadragon
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Then possibly Williams and maybe TPH (i like the kid) reminds me of a Jye Gray. I think we will be a real good show unless injuries derail us un NRL. I thought I read on here though that DA was bolstering the teams so we dont get slammed when injuries happen.
Dragons Chris
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TPH will probably play some reserve grade but not more than that.
Dragons Chris
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The halves, at least to start the year, will probably be Reed and LKT......... I certainly hope Reed isn't paired with another 5/8 who will do everything in his considerable power to stuff up Reed's game.
Justadragon
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God help him if KF is teamed up with him.
Edward
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TPH is good but seriously Jye Gray is significantly bigger than TPH. TPH is small for a guy on the street let alone first grade. He's done well to get as far as he has but I don't think he's going any further.
Justadragon
SGI NSW Cup
We have signed lots of plonkers mate and possibly still are, hope not though with DA there.
TheRev
SGI NSW Cup
Definitely slimmer.. gonna put some pressure on Egan and Sua.. or will he play bench and middle as needed, dunno but keen to see how his fitness is:
GCRV
SGI NSW Cup
Much thinner. I guess that means he won't be playing in the middle.
Silverdale Saint
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Justadragon
SGI NSW Cup
Yep agree Rev but why did it take so long to get him sorted out. I would not allow Sua or Egan to take a hit at his expense. He needs to show something in ressies. And if we are considering signing him anywhere near the money he’s on then we have really lost the plot.
GCRV
SGI NSW Cup
Doubt he will be re-signed. He's available now but it doesn't seem any club is interested.
Bottom line, this is an appropriate thread to talk about him.