2018 Playing Roster

[RobbieRoss]

The forward depth concerns me a little if injuries hit. Hopefully Kasiano proves me wrong and NAS take another step in his development. Think someone like Tui Kamikamica could have a real crack at a bench spot too. And yes to Smith off the bench.

Don't forget we get Welch back. Myles . Kasiano . P Kaufusi.Vincent L. Charlie Gallo. hope we get Groat too .. and any news re Hoffy and Sandor Earl?

[Scooter]

RobbieRoss I ran into the Hoffmans tonight. I asked Hoffy if there was any chance he would be in purple again next year. Hoffy said "Stay tuned." Melissa said "That would be the win wouldn't it."

The Storm played an updated departing players video at the Player of the Year Awards night last night and Charlie Galo was on it. I didn't get a chance to chat to Charlie so not sure where he is going.

[big_m]

I'll go:

1. Slater
2. The Fox
3. Scott / Blair (can't decide)
4. Chambers
5. Vunivalu
6. Munster
7. Croft
8. J Bromwich
9. C Smith (c)
10. Kasiano
11. F Kaufusi
12. Hoffman (sounds like its almost official)
13. Finucane

14. Asofa-Solomona
15. Glasby
16. Pat Kaufusi
17. B Smith

Only put kasiano as starter as it sounds like he came here to start instead of higher offers from other clubs to stay on bench. Think bellamy can make this happen with a tough preseason.

I think that team can go very close to back to back next season. Most of the team picks itself.

[Deadpool]

I'll go:

1. Slater
2. The Fox
3. Scott / Blair (can't decide)
4. Chambers
5. Vunivalu
6. Munster
7. Croft
8. J Bromwich
9. C Smith (c)
10. Kasiano
11. F Kaufusi
12. Hoffman (sounds like its almost official)
13. Finucane

14. Asofa-Solomona
15. Glasby
16. Pat Kaufusi
17. B Smith

Only put kasiano as starter as it sounds like he came here to start instead of higher offers from other clubs to stay on bench. Think bellamy can make this happen with a tough preseason.

I think that team can go very close to back to back next season. Most of the team picks itself.

Your missing Kenny Bromwich. And I would definitely prefer Scott over Blair, not really a fan of Blairs

[Storm Spirit]

I'll go:

1. Slater
2. The Fox
3. Scott / Blair (can't decide)
4. Chambers
5. Vunivalu
6. Munster
7. Croft
8. J Bromwich
9. C Smith (c)
10. Kasiano
11. F Kaufusi
12. Hoffman (sounds like its almost official)
13. Finucane

14. Asofa-Solomona
15. Glasby
16. Pat Kaufusi
17. B Smith

Only put kasiano as starter as it sounds like he came here to start instead of higher offers from other clubs to stay on bench. Think bellamy can make this happen with a tough preseason.

I think that team can go very close to back to back next season. Most of the team picks itself.

Your missing Kenny Bromwich. And I would definitely prefer Scott over Blair, not really a fan of Blairs

Cheyse is a fair player......and without Curtis coming though in leaps and bounds this year...I would have said go with Cheyse.

but it's going to be hard for Cheyse to dislodge Curtis now....

[Storm Spirit]

Cheyse as a back rower (as I think Mattpoet suggested ??) does interest me though.....

[yourhero]

Your missing Kenny Bromwich.

Is he someone that should have a guaranteed bench position though?

[Deadpool]

Kenny has been great for us off the bench. I wouldn't be surprised if next year he steps up and claims that left backrow spot

[blazza18]

Tried that this year and didn't work.

[steaming stormer]

I'll go:

1. Slater
2. The Fox
3. Scott / Blair (can't decide)
4. Chambers
5. Vunivalu
6. Munster
7. Croft
8. J Bromwich
9. C Smith (c)
10. Kasiano
11. F Kaufusi
12. Hoffman (sounds like its almost official)
13. Finucane

14. Asofa-Solomona
15. Glasby
16. Pat Kaufusi
17. B Smith

Only put kasiano as starter as it sounds like he came here to start instead of higher offers from other clubs to stay on bench. Think bellamy can make this happen with a tough preseason.

I think that team can go very close to back to back next season. Most of the team picks itself.

Your missing Kenny Bromwich. And I would definitely prefer Scott over Blair, not really a fan of Blairs

I think the bigger piece of the puzzle being missed there is Stimson! I love Hoffy, but I don't really see him in our best 17 - he's a depth player now surely. Good experience around the Club, but he's not in our best 17. I would have the below, and I don't see why we can't be right up there again when the whips are cracking!

1. Slater
2. Suli
3. Will
4. Scott
5. Fox
6. Munster
7. Croft
8. Jesse
9. Smith
10. Glasby
11. Felise
12. Stimson
13. Dale
14. Kenny
15. NAS
16. Kasiano
17. B Smith (assuming we go the utility route!)

That then gives us depth of:
Pat Kafusi
Ryan Hoffman
Ryley Jacks
Cheyse Blair
Nate Myles (I believe he's staying)
Jahrome Hughes
Christian Welch (huge opinion of this kid)
Tui Kamikamica

[Mattpoet]

1.Slater
2.Vunivalu
3.Chambers
4.Scott
5.Addo-Carr
6.Munster
7.Croft
8.J.Bromwich
9.C.Smith
10.Kasiano
11.F.Kaufusi
12.Stimson
13.Finucane
14.K.Bromwich
15.Asofa-Solomona
16.Glasby
17.B.Smith/Welch/Hoffman

[NevilleB]

1.Slater
2.Vunivalu
3.Chambers
4.Scott
5.Addo-Carr
6.Munster
7.Croft
8.J.Bromwich
9.C.Smith
10.Kasiano
11.F.Kaufusi
12.Stimson
13.Finucane
14.K.Bromwich
15.Asofa-Solomona
16.Glasby
17.B.Smith/Welch/Hoffman

Yep, this is the side. Good stuff

[big_m]

I think the bigger piece of the puzzle being missed there is Stimson! I love Hoffy, but I don't really see him in our best 17 - he's a depth player now surely. Good experience around the Club, but he's not in our best 17. I would have the below, and I don't see why we can't be right up there again when the whips are cracking!

1. Slater
2. Suli
3. Will
4. Scott
5. Fox
6. Munster
7. Croft
8. Jesse
9. Smith
10. Glasby
11. Felise
12. Stimson
13. Dale
14. Kenny
15. NAS
16. Kasiano
17. B Smith (assuming we go the utility route!)

That then gives us depth of:
Pat Kafusi
Ryan Hoffman
Ryley Jacks
Cheyse Blair
Nate Myles (I believe he's staying)
Jahrome Hughes
Christian Welch (huge opinion of this kid)
Tui Kamikamica

Didnt see a lot of the warriors last season but hoffy averaged approx 100m and 26 tackles a game. I like kenny but dont necessarily think he gets a bench spot ahead of that. Of course, hoffy is getting old and who knows what he offers next season.

[Itzbek the Purple]

As it's Croft's first full season at 7, i was thinking he'll get a significant amount of physical attention to ty and put him off his game. I know that Gavin Cooper does a lot of protection work for Thurston so I was wondering if we have anyone who could do the same thing for Croft. Or do we even need it?

[Storm Spirit]

As it's Croft's first full season at 7, i was thinking he'll get a significant amount of physical attention to ty and put him off his game. I know that Gavin Cooper does a lot of protection work for Thurston so I was wondering if we have anyone who could do the same thing for Croft. Or do we even need it?

He's so lima lima lima duck quick...they've got to catch him before they can whack him....