Ok - we got Levi - Top 17 ??

[deanm]

Levi leaves Knights to take up Manly offer

New Zealand international hooker Danny Levi has been released from his Newcastle Knights contract and is expected to sign with the Manly Sea Eagles.

www.nrl.com

 

[Bearfax]

Mate what if Parker and Suli fire in the trial?

Well Brad I guess it will come down to who is having the most impact on the game. Mind you I've always considered Parker a backrower, preferably lock. But it's just an opinion. I'm not saying Schuster is going to be 5/8 early in the season. However, despite Walker's efforts at 5/8, I think he's best suited at centre where his speed is an asset, and certainly doesn't display the range of ball playing skills Schuster seems to possess. Its up to Schuster to prove his junior talent can convert to the big game.. I think it wont be if, but rather when.

 

[globaleagle]

Source ?

Danny Levi granted immediate NRL release

Danny Levi released from Newcastle Knights NRL contract 2020.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

The nib Newcastle Knights have granted Danny Levi a release from the remainder of his contract.
The departure of the 24-year-old is with immediate effect.

 

[susan]

Strange no love for Guacamole on here
Has more upside than all of our young forwards
Be very surprised if he’s not a regular on bench by seasons end
Assuming they go with two props , a big backrower and second hooker he competes with JetSki and Waddel I suppose
Think he’ll end up being better than those guys ( both are going well though )but he’ll have to get the runs on the board so back end of year maybe, earlier if injuries
Will be a gun

 

[Will on the hill]

Strange no love for Guacamole on here
Has more upside than all of our young forwards
Be very surprised if he’s not a regular on bench by seasons end

Suspect Des and Co are trying to time it so Guacamole replaces Thompson some time in 2021.

 

[brad]

Well Brad I guess it will come down to who is having the most impact on the game. Mind you I've always considered Parker a backrower, preferably lock. But it's just an opinion. I'm not saying Schuster is going to be 5/8 early in the season. However, despite Walker's efforts at 5/8, I think he's best suited at centre where his speed is an asset, and certainly doesn't display the range of ball playing skills Schuster seems to possess. Its up to Schuster to prove his junior talent can convert to the big game.. I think it wont be if, but rather when.

Fair call but I can't see Hasler changing up the 6 with Walker improving along Dce and the way Parker and Suli finished off the year . Schuster does look like a freak though and if Walker struggles may find his way back out there and Schuster to 6 .

 

[double hoops]

Schuster at lock for game 1?

 

[maxta]

Schuster at lock for game 1?

Has the right body shape for lock and may well end up there....but to initiate him into NRL he is being more looked at as 5/8 and I think is a legitimate chance to be in Top grade early season.

 

[Spartan Eagle]

If fitness is the only issue with this guy then he's certainly in good hands with Des and Co. I'm sure he'll have his best year of footie playing with us.

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

1-13 as expected with the inclusion of Levi
14 Cust
15 Keppie
16 Sipley
17 Waddell (only slightly ahead of JetSki because he is a better middle option and Thompson and Siro play 80)

I think you’ll find that JetSki will be there based on form and, importantly, the backline positions he has covered very effectively.

 

[Ryan]

Jeez we have a spoil of riches this season. So much depth.

 

[Ryan]

Same as last year really. Great to see the juniors stepping up to the plate.

Premiership window is opening....

Totally agree mate, and I've noticed a lot of media outlets are claiming we are the "darkhorse" this coming season 🙂

 

[The Wheel]

Jeez we have a spoil of riches this season. So much depth.

How about a real YART to kick off 2020 Rhino

 

[manly al]

Croker may have a bit more versatility then Cust but will be an open question t until season "s start who may get the nod as a bench utility . Ipane probably just to be considered as a stand by 9 . Again a fit Guacamole should come into calculations during different stages of the season as of course will Waddel but jet Ski should get the initial bench back row spot . Paseka and Sipley for on going impact off the bench or Keppie and Boyle with their solid work ethic . Then Schuster waiting to show his undoubted talents in the back row sometime if the opportunity presents itself . interesting times ..

 

[Tragic Eagle]

IMO if Schuster is considered ready for a start in the top 17 it will be at 5/8. That is the position in which he has excelled in recent seasons.

 

[manly al]

IMO if Schuster is considered ready for a start in the top 17 it will be at 5/8. That is the position in which he has excelled in recent seasons.

Just hope that he will be a long term player for Manly but also seriously , a lot different playing as 6 in the under 18 "s then i st grade . Coaching staff seem to regarding him as a back row prospect now , as for the future , who knows .

 

[rmd]

Des won't play Schuster in the senior grade until he needs to. Schuster is very talented however, there's a massive leap from juniors to seniors in terms of contact, impact and the speed of the game.

 

[Will on the hill]

I think you’ll find that JetSki will be there based on form and, importantly, the backline positions he has covered very effectively.

You make a good point. My thinking was that we only need 1 utility and that should be Cust. If an outside back goes down he can slot into 5/8 and Walker pushes out to centre. If JetSki is picked his minutes will be limited unless there is an injury.

 

[double hoops]

I just notice ZDC appears on supercoach. Non top 30 players don't usually appear do they?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

So, has there been a club announcement yet or is it all still media beat up??