The purge is on!!

[Kiwi Eagle]

1/3 of the squad so far, will be an interesting shake up

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

1/3 of the squad so far, will be an interesting shake up

It’s really much more than a shake up, it’s a serious rebuild.

And to be honest rebuilds take time so whilst I hope for improvement in 2021 my expectations aren’t high.

 

[maxta]

It’s really much more than a shake up, it’s a serious rebuild.

And to be honest rebuilds take time so whilst I hope for improvement in 2021 my expectations aren’t high.

I expect an immediate competitive team as will have Schuster, Tom back in the spine with instant impact guaranteed.
The key again will be Fainu, who I believe will be back and then we have quality players in key position to threaten any opposition.
Important to just add quality over more fringe players imo....1 or 2 of Staggs, Brandon Smith or don't mind some venom with the Hetherington call at less expense, this is better than more depth players, that would get nowhere near a start at say Roosters, Penrith.
Apart from that, the Paseka, Guocomole types can jump a level and will, so personally expecting an "under the radar" prediction early, but as the season rolls on (injuries permitting), will be right in the Top 4-6 bmix imo.

 

[The better Robbo]

Saab
Foran
Hetherington
Davey
Cogger/ Lamb/ Peats

Hopefully Fainu cleared to play by Vlandys

That'll do

 

[The better Robbo]

Peats has put his house up for sale on the Gold Coast... where is he moving? Manly for a 1 year swansong?

 

[Budgie]

I keep reading that Fainu may be given permission to play by Vlandys. Is there one iota of evidence of pure speculation?
Link?

 

[robbiea]

It’s really much more than a shake up, it’s a serious rebuild.

And to be honest rebuilds take time so whilst I hope for improvement in 2021 my expectations aren’t high.

They never are !

 

[47MVEagle]

It’s really much more than a shake up, it’s a serious rebuild.

And to be honest rebuilds take time so whilst I hope for improvement in 2021 my expectations aren’t high.

The biggest positive I take out of it is the fact that it's happening.

Des finally has the opportunity to rebuild his way & appears to be taking that opportunity with both hands & running with it.

So far we know about who's leaving, I'm looking forward to finding out who's arriving.

 

[Ned]

I keep reading that Fainu may be given permission to play by Vlandys. Is there one iota of evidence of pure speculation?
Link?

I think it's more like wishful thinking

 

[mickqld]

It’s really much more than a shake up, it’s a serious rebuild.

And to be honest rebuilds take time so whilst I hope for improvement in 2021 my expectations aren’t high.

Beware the back ended contracts. One would hope we get a few good years before it all crashes down again.

 

[Disco]

I'd keep Levi over Peats

Peats is awful these days

 

[Woodsie]

I thought getting rid of Matt Parcell was dumb at the end of 2016 and I still think its dumb. I also believe as I did then that it had more to do with Barrett's personal relationship with Api, who if you remember he brought with him from Penrith, than it was because Api was a better player.

Mate I generally agree with you ... but Parcell had 9 games in which to impress .... he failed to even get above just OK ... thank goodness we kept Api ... and wish he was still here ...

 

[manlyfan76]

D C E is not the problem with the team under performing [ even with a weakened squad ]. Could guide the team around better in many games over the years but look at the disjointed and ordinary spine in particular that he has had for a good part of this season . Any good half would struggle at times with this situation . still puts a good input into tackling , top try from supporting Siro against the Titans [ who should be aiming mainly always for wider runs instead of the dead end into the ruck charges .] Sure that if he can have some better players on the paddock and around him , D C E will have less pressure on him and be better value ,

Just look at how Thurston went at cows until they got strike power all over the field.

 

[HoldenV8]

Mate I generally agree with you ... but Parcell had 9 games in which to impress .... he failed to even get above just OK ... thank goodness we kept Api ... and wish he was still here ...

I thought Parcell went better than just OK, but was given limited chances by Barrett who clearly preferred Api. His defence was better, his passing was better, his running was more direct. All Parcell didn't have was a personal relationship with the coach that had been brought with him from his previous club.

Just as a bit of a refresher on Barrett's coaching "talent" ... after Parcell was told he was free to leave, we basically signed Cam Cullen as his replacement. How'd that work out?

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Yeah, lots of pride was driving the things he has done. FMD, are you blind mate...he is a mercenary!
In the position he is in he is ONLY thinking about money.
The way he left us proves it is all about the money for him and I will not follow this club if he is allowed back!
Promise.

Damn... nice knowing you feathered friend. What new club will you start to follow instead? May i suggest the Warriors

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Off contract players I personally think would strengthen the side from 2020, offer some more game management in the halves, and more hard running mobile pack.

Foran
Saab (Garrick)
Bailey Siro
Jack Hetherington
Mitch Rein/Peats (Levi)

Jorge, Crocker purged

I dont mind Rein actually but he is quite injury prone isnt he? Yes to the rest mate! But if we sign foran isn't he supposed to play 9 ? Or back up 9

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Paul kent mentioned it is still on but will happen down the track

Have you heard about Griffin? He apparently let go Sailor.. there are some rumours going around about him. Saab and sailor... interesting

 

[HoldenV8]

In my personal opinion.....

Signing Kieran Foran to play dummy half would be the dumbest thing since America voted Trump as President. If we're going to sign him then it should be so he can reunite with Cherry in the halves.

We need a proper hooker / dummy half, not another converted 5/8.

 

[Shoe1]

Have you heard about Griffin? He apparently let go Sailor.. there are some rumours going around about him. Saab and sailor... interesting

Sailor looked zippy and creative in the one game I saw him play off the bench. I'm not sure what his position is though. I'd say he has more to offer than croker.

 

[nightster]

Off contract players I personally think would strengthen the side from 2020, offer some more game management in the halves, and more hard running mobile pack.

Foran
Saab (Garrick)
Bailey Siro
Jack Hetherington
Mitch Rein/Peats (Levi)

Jorge, Crocker purged

Peats please all the gods no! and Rein not much better ... but we are really hurting at 9 ... !!