TagMonster
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I've had 48hrs to cool off after Saturday night and now have a surprisingly optimistic outlook on 2021. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel haha. I mean, looking forward at what I think our 2021 top 17 is (assuming injury and church dance free) it's a good team to build with:
1. T. Trbojevic
2. M. Harper
3. M. Suli
4. D. Walker
5. T. Funa
6. J. Schuster
7. D. Cherry-Evans
8. A. Fonua-Blake
9. M. Fainu
10. M. Taupau
11. J. Gosiewski
12. C. Sironen
13. J. Trbojevic
14. C. Cust
15. T. Paseka
16. S. Keppie
17. H. Olakau'atu
I could see guys like Saddler come through next year possibly and maybe even Ben Turbo if injuries hit hard again. A. Hopoate would be the replacement backline player as can slot on anywhere in the outside backs. Also give him a bit to develop with the team (assuming he is resigned).
The only change to the above I'd push hard for but know won't happen is swapping Tom and Funa as I feel the extra game miles is having a negative effect on Tom's fragile hammy.
Finally, depending on what Hoppa wants moneywise will dictate if he is on the replacement outside back or we need to fine someone new / slot in Miski
I'm excited by the names above and the youth coming through. Times are hard right now, but the future seems bright right now.
1. T. Trbojevic
2. M. Harper
3. M. Suli
4. D. Walker
5. T. Funa
6. J. Schuster
7. D. Cherry-Evans
8. A. Fonua-Blake
9. M. Fainu
10. M. Taupau
11. J. Gosiewski
12. C. Sironen
13. J. Trbojevic
14. C. Cust
15. T. Paseka
16. S. Keppie
17. H. Olakau'atu
I could see guys like Saddler come through next year possibly and maybe even Ben Turbo if injuries hit hard again. A. Hopoate would be the replacement backline player as can slot on anywhere in the outside backs. Also give him a bit to develop with the team (assuming he is resigned).
The only change to the above I'd push hard for but know won't happen is swapping Tom and Funa as I feel the extra game miles is having a negative effect on Tom's fragile hammy.
Finally, depending on what Hoppa wants moneywise will dictate if he is on the replacement outside back or we need to fine someone new / slot in Miski
I'm excited by the names above and the youth coming through. Times are hard right now, but the future seems bright right now.
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