Prop for 2024

[Ben]

We know we have almost $700k to spend on a prop next year and Flegler has signed with the Dolphins.
Who do we now turn our attention too?

Here is the list on off contract props for 2024
from Zero Tackle.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Logan Bayliss-Brow, Eddie Blacker, Morgan Boyle, Ethan Bullemor, Thomas Burgess, JJ Collins, Poasa Faamausili, Thomas Flegler, Jordan Grant, Wiremu Greig, Emre Guler, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Samuel Hughes, Josh Kerr, Josh King, Liam Knight, Spencer Leniu, Jordan McLean, Tepai Moeroa, Chris Patolo, Tukimihia Simpkins, James Tamou, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Martin Taupau, Luke Thompson, Alec Tuitavake, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Aaron Woods

 

[Disco]

Spencer Leniu top pick imo

And see value in Luke Thompson or Tom Burgess at the right price (circa 500k)

Eddie Blacker for a cheap option

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Leniu looks great among all the star Panthers playing 20 minutes per game flat out.
I wouldn't give him 700K, we've got Fifita to do that job now.

 

[Will on the hill]

No one jumps out. Maybe Leniu but I'd rather we put our faith in the young ones we already have like Fifita, Fainu and Tuitavake. We are gonna need extra cash to keep the likes of Guac, Koula, Weekes all of whom I see as more valuable.

 

[Woodsie]

Spencer Leniu ... goes hard ... leads by example and doesn't shirk the tough stuff ... and plays direct ...

 

[Will on the hill]

The problem with Leniu is that he is very comfortable at Panthers and probably wouldn't leave for anything less than a huge upgrade and a promise of a starting spot. If he has good management they'd encourage him to bide his time in the best team in the league, build his reputation and make his money at the backend of his career.

 

[robbiea]

I think Emre Guler is going to have a massive year for the Raiders this year.
Would take him over most of our current crop.
Get him on a good deal too.

 

[Adz]

We have enough money invested in middles unless we can move someone like Aloiai on if he bombs this year.
Money needs to be spent retaining elsewhere.
If we had to spend money I would take Leniu if he can prove he can actually do the job as a starter and not just off the bench.
Best player is Patolo from the Dogs and would be better value for money,real hard,tough nut.

 

[lsz]

Who is off contract the following year?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Still believe we are a Prop short , as to who??

Think we need to become a club they desire to come to first.

 

[Disco]

Who is off contract the following year?

Max Bradbury, Jesse Bromwich, Jesse Colquhoun, Mat Croker, Herman Ese'ese, Sione Fainu, Moeaki Fotuaika, Payne Haas, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Liam Henry, Peter Hola, Jaiyden Hunt, Royce Hunt, Jaimin Jolliffe, Valingi Kepu, Keaon Koloamatangi, Moses Leota, Ben Liyou, Makahesi Makatoa, Ata Mariota, Terrell May, Shaquai Mitchell, Francis Molo, Michael Molo, Jirah Momoisea, Zane Musgrove, Mark Nicholls, Ofahiki Ogden, Tevita Pangai Junior, Taniela Paseka, Franklin Pele, Aaron Pene, Ky Rodwell, Toby Rudolf, Jacob Saifiti, Pasami Saulo, Lindsay Smith, Tevita Tatola, Alex Twal, Jarrod Wallace

 

[08Dream]

Surely we jump on another extension for Morgan Boyle!

 

[philasophigas]

Agree with Will and Adz, we're going to have to hope one or two of Fifita, Fainu and Tuitavake go well and of course Paseka and Keppie need to go next level. If that happens we should be good. But it's definitely a weak point for us if not...

 

[castle eagle]

just buy a decent size mirror to put infant of paseka, think of the money we could save/put to other juniors coming through

 

[mosto]

If we can get NAS for 700K get it done

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

just buy a decent size mirror to put infant of paseka, think of the money we could save/put to other juniors coming through

Built like Tarzan , acts like Jane

Never been much different

 

[Eagle 1]

We know we have almost $700k to spend on a prop next year and Flegler has signed with the Dolphins.
Who do we now turn our attention too?

Here is the list on off contract props for 2024
from Zero Tackle.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Logan Bayliss-Brow, Eddie Blacker, Morgan Boyle, Ethan Bullemor, Thomas Burgess, JJ Collins, Poasa Faamausili, Thomas Flegler, Jordan Grant, Wiremu Greig, Emre Guler, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Samuel Hughes, Josh Kerr, Josh King, Liam Knight, Spencer Leniu, Jordan McLean, Tepai Moeroa, Chris Patolo, Tukimihia Simpkins, James Tamou, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Martin Taupau, Luke Thompson, Alec Tuitavake, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Aaron Woods

For sheer intimidation...gota be..Luke Thompson, although I think he'll be wanting around the 800k mark, but may settle for 700k.

 

[KaZa]

We need a prop. Our kids are all good second rowers.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

IMO Paseka's problem is the lack of footwork when about he is about to hit the line resulting in his being a sitting duck. Maybe he doesn't change direction much worrying about his previous knee injuries. But all he needs to do is step towards the gap between defenders at top pace when he is about to hit the line and his size and the momentum will prevent him from being folded back. When you are a big body running very upright you must hit space between defenders not run into their shoulders or straight into them. Additionally tacklers may fall and he he can make a break. I saw him do it off a kick off once against the Titans. All he needs is the correct technique.

 

[jbb/james]

IMO Paseka's problem is the lack of footwork when about he is about to hit the line resulting in his being a sitting duck. Maybe he doesn't change direction much worrying about his previous knee injuries. But all he needs to do is step towards the gap between defenders at top pace when he is about to hit the line and his size and the momentum will prevent him from being folded back. When you are a big body running very upright you must hit space between defenders not run into their shoulders or straight into them. Additionally tacklers may fall and he he can make a break. I saw him do it off a kick off once against the Titans. All he needs is the correct technique.

Agree, he gets legs tackled too easily . A step, some bumper bars, drop his weight. He needs some more bustle or thought at contact.

he can lack second phase play and thats a thought process he takes into his runs, so he doesnt look to position himself with a thought of offloading as much as he could. Tall solid players tend to slow just befire contact to position there legs to keep the defenders at bay, giving the player space with the hands

the lack of variation in his game makes defenders more confident to committ .

early on he was very mistake free in his work, with very few dropped balls. not sure if thats connected but he does hold on to the pill with gusto where many props use that arm and the ball as a bumper bar

Jason king had similar issues early until he got angry, but his body shape got him folded quite often. Paseks has more bulk in the mid making him harder to fold but a good legs tackle gets him too often

all good props develop something to keep them relevent. Very few can run through walls for a career