Brookvale2015
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So it's Tapau, well I hope he plays second row!
Which big name forward about to sign?
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BoomStickBarbie
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Swap deal Ballin for Taupau
KeithSheldon
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Well considering he is more of a hard hitting lock, yes we definitely need him. We have back rowers but none of them are power based, they are all skill based or are workhorses. We need someone with punch and Taupau is that guy.
Brookvale2015
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He is overrated but still a great player.
The missing link
I think we can manage without a name 5/8 but our current forward pack lacks punch.
Great move if true
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Nordburg
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I just think he plays like a typical kiwi,when it suits them
Stevo
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Yes
Ryan
Journey Man
It's true. Just a few things have to fall in place. You can't just "trade" a player. Both sides and their managers have to agree.
If so we are back in business in 2016!!
Ryan
Journey Man
Far from certain though. One of the players involved has commitments outside of footy. These things are far from easy to work out.
I know if I were a Tigers coach and fan, I'd want a player at my club that wants to be there, and Ballin is a cracker. Remember though, he'd be coming off serious injury.
Brissie Kid
Bencher
I dunno if this below is poorly written or if it is trying to say Issac John is going to Manly.
Hooker Apisai Koroisau, who played alongside Tyrone Peachey in the halves in Penrith's final match of the season, has joined Manly. Another potential pivot, one-Test New Zealand international Isaac John, is tipped to follow suit.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/penrith-panthers/penrith-panthers-playmaker-jamie-soward-shopped-to-rival-clubs-20151010-gk5x8f.html
Hooker Apisai Koroisau, who played alongside Tyrone Peachey in the halves in Penrith's final match of the season, has joined Manly. Another potential pivot, one-Test New Zealand international Isaac John, is tipped to follow suit.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/penrith-panthers/penrith-panthers-playmaker-jamie-soward-shopped-to-rival-clubs-20151010-gk5x8f.html
As long as we don't end up with Soward
Or Farah.
brad
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Docker is a reasonably big name it has 6 letters.
Loobs
Living in the demountable.
Zorba said yesterday Killer doesn't want to play 6 and Barrett would like Api and Parcell on the field at the same time. If that's the case we still have one quality back too many. Hiku for all his faults is not a NSW Cup player. Same for Jorge (I am assuming Tom Turbo has a wing). Who is the odd man out there? Or are we not done yet?
Also, Ballin would have to carefully consider he'd be stepping into Farah's shoes. The only thing that might save him with the fans there is that he is also an unwanted legend at his lifelong club.
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