Final Prop spot

[robbiea]

Alot claiming we wont miss Vave's defensive lapses ,but I dont see any acquisitions that come close to filling the gaping hole he left .He was massive in aggression and straight running.He lifted the team when he came on ,who is doing that now ?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Can Ben Barba play prop????

 

[king2213]

Don't know what his fitness or defence are really like,but he looks like he could fill a bench spot if needed...yes against lesser opposition but has athleticism,speed,leg drive,can pass before or in the line,looks willing...

i like the way the coach has his team playing.

can we get his coach as well ?

this is the long term Matagi solution

i like him 🙂

 

[swoop]

We have enough props for this year, why not wait til next year when both Matai and Stewart finish and buy a quality prop.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

We have enough props for this year, why not wait til next year when both Matai and Stewart finish and buy a quality prop.

They are probably thinking that, so maybe a budget one for a one year deal?

 

[bringbackbeaver]

Jake is a prop remember.

Sironen to lock.

Kapow can play prop too and is suited to limited mins footy IMO. More impact. Play the first 25-30 and then bring him back on 50-55mins in.

At the moment , this is the pack and bench that would likely start the season assuming the Sironen rumors are correct.

8. Lussick
10. Myles
11. Tapau
12. Sironen??
13. Trebojevic

14. Brown
15. AFB
16. Lawrence
17.

18 Meehan
19. Hopoate
20. Lane
21. Winterstein

To me we don't have a genuine prospect for the number 17 jersey wether it be a front rower or second rower. And if we start the year having to use any of Meehan, Hopoate, Lane or Winterstein then it is going to be a very very long season.

I would think Meehan/Hoppa should be ready for a first grade call up pending NRL registration. Worth a shot IMO

 

[TimmyQ]

Don't know what his fitness or defence are really like,but he looks like he could fill a bench spot if needed...yes against lesser opposition but has athleticism,speed,leg drive,can pass before or in the line,looks willing...

He's certainly a skilful beast! And let's face it we were very one out in 2016 and didn't really ask too many questions to the defence. That's why I was disappointed Mateo didn't come on. We need X factor all over the park so if it's not this bloke we need to keep looking. Against great defensive teams like Ure Melbournes unless u have a few tricks up your sleeve ure simply not gonna score enuff points. Some creativity in the forwards is something we need to address. (Oh and players coached to actually support the ball runner wouldn't go astray either)

 

[Stevo]

I would think Meehan/Hoppa should be ready for a first grade call up pending NRL registration. Worth a shot IMO

Maybe. But in my opinion if all of these unproven players are amongst or first choice rd1 team then we are ****ed.

 

[SLR5000]

He's certainly a skilful beast! And let's face it we were very one out in 2016 and didn't really ask too many questions to the defence. That's why I was disappointed Mateo didn't come on. We need X factor all over the park so if it's not this bloke we need to keep looking. Against great defensive teams like Ure Melbournes unless u have a few tricks up your sleeve ure simply not gonna score enuff points. Some creativity in the forwards is something we need to address. (Oh and players coached to actually support the ball runner wouldn't go astray either)

Mateo was never given a fair go .. He was great at fiveeigth when foran was hurt 2015 almost unstoppable with that offload .. This year we were crying out for some creativity he could have been the answer to a lot of our problems .. But wasnt even given 5 mins of game time in the entire season with all the injuries we had & the way our backline was functioning he should have been given a chance . We had nothing to lose.. I feel for the guy

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Mateo was never given a fair go

Did he earn a spot with a strong off-season so players like Green couldn't sneak under his guard?
Did he then set out to dominate as man of the match week after week in NSW Cup to force the coach's hand?

HE may have been injured for all I know but I would say the short answers are No and No.

Lets face it Mateo is a frustrating player, given his obvious talent. We all would have loved him to kick on here but when you say he didn't get a chance, sorry but I don't buy it.

 

[SLR5000]

Did he earn a spot with a strong off-season so players like Green couldn't sneak under his guard?
Did he then set out to dominate as man of the match week after week in NSW Cup to force the coach's hand?

HE may have been injured for all I know but I would say the short answers are No and No.

Lets face it Mateo is a frustrating player, given his obvious talent. We all would have loved him to kick on here but when you say he didn't get a chance, sorry but I don't buy it.

Couldnt be any more frustrating than watching your backline crabbing accross the field till your runners either run out of room or are given a poor pass .. I dont care how lazy he is he has ball skills & a great ability to offload & create 2nd faze .. He is to big to handle one on one out wide as bad as we were he deserved a chance . You cant have $500k sitting in the grandstand . Just saying

 

[greg o'connor]

Bugger, I though they might of found a nice spot in the grandstand to sit a $500k prop. Not naming any names NATE.

 

[JenEagle]

Mateo was pretty good under Tooves in 2015. He had some good games.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Was just chatting with Blacktown Workers on facebook enquiring about any news on front rowers for next year,was told that there will be be some news soon as they are in negotiations with some quality front rowers and will be announced when the green light is given.Might be some decent ones on the way or "quality" might mean okay for reserve grade...

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Kapow can play prop too and is suited to limited mins footy IMO. More impact. Play the first 25-30 and then bring him back on 50-55mins in.


I would think Meehan/Hoppa should be ready for a first grade call up pending NRL registration. Worth a shot IMO

I think Tapau is far more dangerous at second row, far, far more. His minutes as you mentioned are limited at prop and his general impact is also lessoned

 

[bringbackbeaver]

I think Tapau is far more dangerous at second row, far, far more. His minutes as you mentioned are limited at prop and his general impact is also lessoned

Yeah have to agree to disagree. He is a power athlete as opposed to an endurance athlete. Short spurts of power off the bench I think it probably more suited than having him out there for 80 mins.. IMO of course!

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Yeah have to agree to disagree. He is a power athlete as opposed to an endurance athlete. Short spurts of power off the bench I think it probably more suited than having him out there for 80 mins.. IMO of course!

At the end of the day he's good anywhere you put him in the forward pack

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Read somewhere on Facey that Sika Manu is in discussions!

Now there's bottom of the barrel for you!!

 

[Holmsey]

Read somewhere on Facey that Sika Manu is in discussions!

Now there's bottom of the barrel for you!!

He's not the worst but he's far from the best. He'd be cheap.

 

[double hoops]

Read somewhere on Facey that Sika Manu is in discussions!

I did post else where on here that Sika would be the most likely choice for that superleague backrow rumour.

Sika goes alright for depth. Better than Poo.