Your preferred 2024 side

[Wariuh]

1. Turbo
2. Saab
3. Garrick
4. Koula
5. Vaega / Paulo / Tui
6. Brooks
7. DCE
8. Paeska
9. Crocker
10. Lodge
11. Olakauatu
12. Schuster
13. Jake
14. GCKT
15. Sipley
16. Tuilagi
17. Ailoi
18. Burbo

 

[Frogz]

I feel Matterson is gunna turn into a regular bench first grader. Burbo I am not sold on yet.

 

[Disco]

My wanted side.......

1.T Trbojevic
2.Saab
3.Manu
4.Koula
5.Garrick
6.Brooks
7.DCE
8.Tino
9.Grant
10.J Trbojevic
11.Olakau'atu
12.Nikora
13.Murray

14.Schuster
15.Paseka
16.Bullemor
17.B Trbojevic

Seems reasonable 😂

 

[Ryan]

Realistically:

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jason Saab
03. Reuben Garrick
04. Tolu Koula
05. Jaxson Paulo
06. Luke Brooks
07. Daly Cherry-Evans

* Picks itself really, but then we go to the forwards

08. Jake Trbojevic
09. NEW
10. Taniela Paseka
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. NEW
13. Josh Schuster

14. Karl Lawton
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Sean Keppie
17. Matt Lodge

Released: Brad Parker, Cooper Johns, Latu Fainu, Morgan Harper, Ray Vaega, Aaron Woods, Ben Condon, Dean Matterson, Kelma Tuilagi, Lachlan Croker, Morgan Boyle, Samuela Fainu, Zac Fulton

Depth:

18. Christian Tuipulotu
19. Jake Arthur
20. Tommy Talau
21. Kaeo Weekes
22. Ben Trbojevic
23. Ethan Bullemor
24. Toff Sipley
25. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

 

[The Who]

As long as Turbo is in our team for the majority of the season we'll win more matches than we lose. Getting into the top eight is realistically what we can expect.

 

[Eagle thru 'n' thru]

1. Koula/Turbo
2. Jaxon Paulo
3. Turbo/Koula
4. Garrick
5. Saab
6. DCE
7. Brooks
8. J. Tapine
9. Croker
10. Jurbo
11. Olakau'atu
12. Liam Martin
13. Burbo

14. GCKT
15. Bullemor
16. M. Lodge
17. Paseka

 

[madmax]

Trbo
Saab
Koula
Garrick
Paulo
DCE
Brooks
Paseka
GKCT
Lodge / Sipley
Olakau’atu
Matterson
Schuster
Res: Croker, Jake, Keppie, Sipley / Aloiai

 

[MW66]

I would make a play for the Panthers ressies props. Either Blacker or Henry. Both big, mobile units. Blacker's try against Blacktown was impressive. Given Lodge is out for 1/2 2024 and apparently won't be in the cap we have a bit of room. $300k should get us Blacker!!!

Would also like Naufua Whyte from the Goosters who was rumoured on here a while back.

 

[Disco]

Released: Brad Parker, Cooper Johns, Latu Fainu, Morgan Harper, Ray Vaega, Aaron Woods, Ben Condon, Dean Matterson, Kelma Tuilagi, Lachlan Croker, Morgan Boyle, Samuela Fainu, Zac Fulton

Condon, Tuilagi, Croker and Fulton all under contract.

Now I dont disagree but like anything the devil is in the detail.

If we can get anyone to take Condon, Tuilagi or Fulton at their contract rate then perfect let em go.

I dont see value in us chipping in, perhaps a small % for Tuilagi pending ehat he is on but the other two I imagine are on near base so they go at full freight or go.

Croker has the same consideration but also the added factor of needing someone to replace him.

Jayden Berrell, Brandon Clarke, Jayden Nikorima, Nathaniel Roache, Jake Turpin re the current off contract 9s for 2024. None are better than Croker (though Turpin and Berrell could be useful squad options).

The worry is 2024 is not much better.

Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Lachlan Croker, Jake Granville, Mitch Kenny, Freddy Lussick, Peter Mamouzelos, Rua Ngatikaura, Jake Simpkin, Tom Starling, Billy Walters, Zac Woolford.

So we are in a tight spot there and have to look towards contracted players maybe wanting out or hoping Gordie kicks on.

Anyhoo.....agree that any of the 4 I'm happy to move on but the conditions have to be right.

 

[Disco]

In terms of affordable options we could bring in

1) Kayal Iro - off contract at the end of 2024 but stuck behind Ramien and Talaki and could look at a release. Hugely talented, should be playing firsts. Would walk into my 2024 Manly backline

2) Connor Watson - I know, I know, last thing we need is another crock.....its certainly a risky punt but the upside is there. Would be a great 14 option and with his history wouldn't command the world.

3) Naufahu Whyte - averages over 200m a game in reggies and a over 90% tackle efficiency. Young, hard middle forward with upside

 

[Sheikheagle]

In terms of affordable options we could bring in

1) Kayal Iro - off contract at the end of 2024 but stuck behind Ramien and Talaki and could look at a release. Hugely talented, should be playing firsts. Would walk into my 2024 Manly backline

2) Connor Watson - I know, I know, last thing we need is another crock.....its certainly a risky punt but the upside is there. Would be a great 14 option and with his history wouldn't command the world.

3) Naufahu Whyte - averages over 200m a game in reggies and a over 90% tackle efficiency. Young, hard middle forward with upside

I think Watson just resigned with the roosters.

 

[The '47ers]

Payne Haas, Damian Cook ,JFH......

 

[JakeyB789]

Realistically:

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jason Saab
03. Reuben Garrick
04. Tolu Koula
05. Jaxson Paulo
06. Luke Brooks
07. Daly Cherry-Evans

* Picks itself really, but then we go to the forwards

08. Jake Trbojevic
09. NEW
10. Taniela Paseka
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. NEW
13. Josh Schuster

14. Karl Lawton
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Sean Keppie
17. Matt Lodge

Released: Brad Parker, Cooper Johns, Latu Fainu, Morgan Harper, Ray Vaega, Aaron Woods, Ben Condon, Dean Matterson, Kelma Tuilagi, Lachlan Croker, Morgan Boyle, Samuela Fainu, Zac Fulton

Depth:

18. Christian Tuipulotu
19. Jake Arthur
20. Tommy Talau
21. Kaeo Weekes
22. Ben Trbojevic
23. Ethan Bullemor
24. Toff Sipley
25. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

This right here with the NEW spots being the key thing we need to address. I’d keep Croker as a depth player or even still part of the hooker rotation, but he can’t continue to play 80 minutes as we all know it isn’t sustainable. If Gordon isn’t the guy to rotate him with, then we need to sign someone because I think Lawton is too injury prone and slow now to fulfill that role.

I’d also keep Matterson as I like what I’ve seen from him so far and think he can be a useful NRL player. The rest (bar the Fainu’s who are leaving anyway) can all definitely go as they’ve made up the poor depth we’ve had to rely on so much recently with the countless amount of injuries we’ve had.

 

[40 nil]

It's unfortunate that Latu & Samuela are not in the mix. If there are no new signings, this would be my preferred 2024 team.

1. Turbo
2. Paulo
3. Koula
4. Garrick
5. Saab
6. Brooks
7. DCE
8. Jake
9. Croker
10. Paseka
11. Olakau'atu
12. Burbo
13. Schuster
14. GCKT
15. Bullemore
16. Sipley
17. Lodge

 

[Ryan]

It's unfortunate that Latu & Samuela are not in the mix. If there are no new signings, this would be my preferred 2024 team.

1. Turbo
2. Paulo
3. Koula
4. Garrick
5. Saab
6. Brooks
7. DCE
8. Jake
9. Croker
10. Paseka
11. Olakau'atu
12. Burbo
13. Schuster
14. GCKT
15. Bullemore
16. Sipley
17. Lodge

Honestly mate, that's the slowest, most lumbering group of plonking forwards in the entire NRL.May as well throw Condon, Boyle in there.

Where's Keppie?

Imagine them all in a race! It would actually be funny watching them attempt to run 100 metres flat stick.

We need new forwards and a new specialist 9.

 

[40 nil]

Honestly mate, that's the slowest, most lumbering group of plonking forwards in the entire NRL.May as well throw Condon, Boyle in there.

Where's Keppie?

It's not that different to your team, except you're hoping to add two recruits (unsigned as yet). Keppie can be good on his day, but is error prone, as is Aloiai. Also, I'd prefer GCKT over Lawton who has not impressed in his stints as dummy half.

 

[double hoops]

I would make a play for the Panthers ressies props. Either Blacker or Henry. Both big, mobile units. Blacker's try against Blacktown was impressive. Given Lodge is out for 1/2 2024 and apparently won't be in the cap we have a bit of room. $300k should get us Blacker!!!

Would also like Naufua Whyte from the Goosters who was rumoured on here a while back.

Blacker is worth a gamble on for sure.

 

[spider]

My side would be.
Turbo
Garrick
Best
Koula
Saab
Brooks
DCE
Paseka
Croker
Lodge
Olakau'atu
Shoe
Matterson
res, Jake, Sipley, Ben T, Bullemor
I don't rate Paulo at all.

 

[40 nil]

My side would be.
Turbo
Garrick
Best
Koula
Saab
Brooks
DCE
Paseka
Croker
Lodge
Olakau'atu
Shoe
Matterson
res, Jake, Sipley, Ben T, Bullemor
I don't rate Paulo at all

If available, Best would be a very positive purchase. As far as attacking no. 9s go, Ipape would be worth chasing. However, I think Flanagan is trying to secure him for the Dragons.

 

[Sheikheagle]

It's not that different to your team, except you're hoping to add two recruits (unsigned as yet). Keppie can be good on his day, but is error prone, as is Aloiai. Also, I'd prefer GCKT over Lawton who has not impressed in his stints as dummy half.

Agree. Lawton is all heart and but not a great dummy half. A good utility but unfortunately his body is failing him.