Official thread and signing news
Stanley is too big a risk. We've already been through it with him and nothing's changed. He's still injury prone.
Copley has more upside and hope we at least make a play at him or another good centre. Need someone to feed the Korobeast.
Copley has more upside and hope we at least make a play at him or another good centre. Need someone to feed the Korobeast.
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Re: 2014 Official thread and signing news
Postby blazza18 » Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:56 am
Does he have any ability other than being fast ?
Good point.
My ideal pick of all the centre/wing options that are off contract for the 2016 season is Daniel Vidot. He's got the size and ability to be a regular first-grade player and would benefit from a structured style of play where he knows his place. He also has that bit of aggro that could be harnessed and used a lot more effectively. I think he's going to the Bulldogs though so it's purely dreaming.
Postby blazza18 » Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:56 am
Does he have any ability other than being fast ?
Good point.
My ideal pick of all the centre/wing options that are off contract for the 2016 season is Daniel Vidot. He's got the size and ability to be a regular first-grade player and would benefit from a structured style of play where he knows his place. He also has that bit of aggro that could be harnessed and used a lot more effectively. I think he's going to the Bulldogs though so it's purely dreaming.
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tim lafai yeah would be good...but Copley is a good option as well as Blazza saysbula wrote:Apparently Tim Lafai is off contract. He wouldn't be a bad signing IMO.
Whispers Michael Jennings could return to Penrith, well why not Melbourne lol.
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Lafai re-signed with the bulldogs for 3 years last year. I doubt they would release him based on current form.bula wrote:Apparently Tim Lafai is off contract. He wouldn't be a bad signing IMO.
Whispers Michael Jennings could return to Penrith, well why not Melbourne lol.
There really are not a lot of quality outside backs off contract in 2016...
Mbye is contracted to the Dogs next year. Even if available, the Titans are in a better position (salary cap wise) to lure him. Also depends what position he wants to play.
Lafai - Contracted also.
Copley - Contracted but languishing in Intrust Cup. A possibility, but only if released by Brisbane.
Vidot is off contract and whilst I think he can play a solid role in any team, he is not what we need.
Brad Tighe is off contract. Meh.
Not much else on the market (not sure on SL). Makes it more surprising that we let Mahe go.
Mbye is contracted to the Dogs next year. Even if available, the Titans are in a better position (salary cap wise) to lure him. Also depends what position he wants to play.
Lafai - Contracted also.
Copley - Contracted but languishing in Intrust Cup. A possibility, but only if released by Brisbane.
Vidot is off contract and whilst I think he can play a solid role in any team, he is not what we need.
Brad Tighe is off contract. Meh.
Not much else on the market (not sure on SL). Makes it more surprising that we let Mahe go.
Pending his ability to defend in the frontline (and his contact) Munster should be a consideration. He seems to have his head screwed on and some football nouse which would hopefully mean the capability to transition.
More time in first grade can only benefit him. Otherwise in 2016 he goes back to QLD Cup.
He may not be a world beater at centre, but if his role is kept simple, I think he could be a handy stop-gap. Just focus on wrapping up his opposing centre and little else.
At least until a better option presents itself
More time in first grade can only benefit him. Otherwise in 2016 he goes back to QLD Cup.
He may not be a world beater at centre, but if his role is kept simple, I think he could be a handy stop-gap. Just focus on wrapping up his opposing centre and little else.
At least until a better option presents itself