Lawton a gun
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I for one amThe ladies will be ecstatic ......
manly al
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A surprise to me with the 3 year deal but an indication no doubt of the confidence the club has in him as a capable , versatile , utility type competitor . No doubt also not in the higher contract value range but commensurate with his current worth . Also seems a good club man and relatively durable . Would seem a good call all round
manly al
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would certainly have a go but can"t see him at N R L centre level
He has played at centre for the Warriors at NRL level before. He was also an excellent running five-eight when coming through juniors as well. His passing game is pretty good too. Lawton is pretty much a complete footballer who won't let us down, regardless of what number is on his back.
It's an interesting proposition, and potentially even more interesting if we have Lawton and Schuster alternating between attack and defence on that left edge. i.e Lawton defending at backrow but attacking predominantly in the left centre position. Schusters attack last season was blunted by his defensive workload. This simple switch could resolve that quite easily. It's not going to happen but it's still a reasonable concept if Parker is injured.
We do seem to be heavy with utility players don't we? If Manase comes back someone's likely to end up in Blacktown. Particularly as e resigned Walker as well. Des may not be expecting Manase to come back. It's a shame. He has so much heart and so much talent.
Good extension I reckon , offers a lot to the team in this modern game.
I also note the Dolphins were apparently interested but good to see he’s more keen on a Premiership ring than a few extra $$$.
I also note the Dolphins were apparently interested but good to see he’s more keen on a Premiership ring than a few extra $$$.
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Remy
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Interesting. You would think Crocker will keep starting but does Lawton have a place on the bench yet? Walker is our super-sub and we saw in the finals, having two utility-type players on the bench is a bit of a waste and a bad tactic. Top teams have a big bench normally. Lawton just gonna be depth for now then?
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Was thinking the same, unless he has an off-season at hooker and unseats Crocker.
Pragmatically, I don't think he does. Walker will be 14. Absolutely no question in my mind that this is already locked in. I have Lawton, Davey and Bullemore competing for the 15 spot on the bench. Bullemore is my current pick for that spot. As much as I like Lawton there is no guarantee for him to be an automatic pick in 2022.
Croker will be the nine.
Except how often does our 'best 17' take the field in any given year? Maybe half a dozen times if we're lucky.
If Lawton isn't in the top 17 he'll be one of the first reserves, and therefore get plenty of NRL.
Bit of a Mitch Aubusson type, probably never hit the rep heights but certainly sufficient quality to figure in some premiership winning teams.
Boyle is necessary prop depth. Can't just go to kids as soon as one of your main guys is unavailable.
Off season training may decide whether Lawton or Bullemor makes Round 1 bench.
Tuipulotu could still surprise and advance quickly in the pecking order.
Yep we have plenty of flexibility in our squad that’s for sure.
I don't think Des would have 3 props on the bench which I agree with, will be interesting to see if he plays Shu the same with Davey , Bullmore,Burbo, Lawton able to play that edge
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