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Option C - Asomoko
Hope we see it at some point this year if Schiller can’t iron out the defensive lapses

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Nope, you’ve definitely got the wrong man on that one. I was effusive in my praise of his growth in that period and have said many times since that I don’t think it’s a coincidence at all that we had our most success in the period in which the head coach was the most controlled and deliberate with h...

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He let it go through to the keeper so well and then they got him with the ol change up pitch at the end
Tapine was having a good time with it too

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Except that’s exactly what he was in that period I spoke about He was extremely controlled and measured and was deliberate in his messaging re: officials and other things outside our control And it wasn’t as a result of winning, it was evident he had made a conscious decision to change his approach ...

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Hoppa's defence isn't good either! Can we put this myth to bed, please? 100% Hoppa is no better a defender than Schiller and he’s not even close to the same level of weapon/finisher Schiller is Stick with the kid He doesn’t concede tries like this at cup level, which means he’s not going to go back...

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I’m sure he himself was largely the same but his approach to public messaging was a complete departure from his norm in 2018- 19- 20.
And I don’t think it’s a coincidence that was our most successful period in his tenure

I honestly don’t think there is any reasonable disagreement to be had there.

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Wow - they are good numbers Yeah and again just going off the stats but to hold him to only 1 tackle break and 3 offloads tells me we did about as good a job keeping him quiet as you can But that the sort of player he is. A quiet game where he didn’t seem to impact the game was an edge (not a middl...

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They should keep Asi in the halves but Morgan Harper is one of the worst first graders going around
Tulagi should play centre in his spot
Kid is young but very talented which makes him 2/2 over Harper

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59% possession, 87% completion rates We outgained them by 500+ metres and they scored with 20 seconds left, kicked it from the sideline to force golden point, which we only won in the final 30 seconds of GP Boy I’m glad to have missed that one! I’d have been apoplectic watching that 12/13! We keep ...

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Blind speculation but I’ve felt all along he’ll be here this year once the paper work is officially lodged and I still believe it

No sauce just a gut feel that once the song is officially sung … all parties will be suitably motivated to work out a deal

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Big test for my OS streak
Going for 13/14. We got a big win over the broncos last year in the same boat, hoping history can repeat itself

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59% possession, 87% completion rates We outgained them by 500+ metres and they scored with 20 seconds left, kicked it from the sideline to force golden point, which we only won in the final 30 seconds of GP Boy I’m glad to have missed that one! I’d have been apoplectic watching that 12/13! We keep ...

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59% possession, 87% completion rates We outgained them by 500+ metres and they scored with 20 seconds left, kicked it from the sideline to force golden point, which we only won in the final 30 seconds of GP Boy I’m glad to have missed that one! I’d have been apoplectic watching that 12/13! We keep r...

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And back to Trey Mooney, last season he was 20 (twenty!) years old and had middles ahead of him who had played Test, Origin and Grand Final level football. If he loses his **** about not being regularly selected for First Grade until he's 21 then whoopee doo, get on with it and take your opportunit...

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not even remotely nervous
I’m still OS so we’re locked in to big win
looking to push the record to 11 wins from the last 12 games

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It’s an odd rumour But I wouldn’t completely dismiss it out of hand. The SC thing is a bit of a cottage industry but it’s weaved its way into the RL community in a way where some of these content creators do have access to “inside” information via their followers who offer them the goss If Strange i...

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You’re continuing to miss the key point CHN isn’t looking to obtain a medical retirement at this point in time. He’s doing everything in his power to obtain clearance to continue his career Until CHN himself comes to terms with his situation and is willing to work toward an outcome, then there is li...

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We just arrived in Hoi An today Spent the first 5 days in Hanoi, did Ninh Binh and a Halong Bay overnight boat cruise. The boat cruise was awesome and Hanoi was very cool. Really different sort of trip for us, the kids were a bit overwhelmed at first but warmed up. Hanoi was awesome but even only on...

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Just watched the Chevy Stewart jersey presentation - turns out Ethan Strange played a big part in getting Chevy down here and they are best mates. And the two of them are going to be a big reason why Sanders is coming I know Sanders and Chevy are pretty tight, I assume these lads have all been arou...

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I wouldn’t be remotely worried about the transition plan from Fog to Sanders as yet We still have to sign Sanders and he’s still got work to do on his game too I think those aspects of his game will come along sooner than most and anticipate he’ll be in the frame for FG by the back end of next year,...

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woooof
That’s one way to tell on yourself.

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It’d have to be a very significant pay cut Given he is no longer a first choice player for us and has multiple players in front of him with more on its way. Like 60% at least Again I think it makes more sense for each side to go their separate ways If he is going to cop a pay cut and there aren't o...

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It’d have to be a very significant pay cut
Given he is no longer a first choice player for us and has multiple players in front of him with more on its way. Like 60% at least

Again I think it makes more sense for each side to go their separate ways

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The Cotric news is pretty surprising Though it probably shouldn’t be. We’ve re-signed a few hookers and a front rower who were players I’d consider perfect examples of roster spots to be turned over Cotric is another. Savage, Schiller and Asomua are the future for our wing spots right now, anyone ou...

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He never said that, Nickman.

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Yeah we need to settle down a bit there

Let’s let strange keep finding his feet at FG before chucking him in at origin level

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IBG wrote: ↑April 11, 2024, 5:10 pm Was worried Temara would be off to the Warriors with the re-introduction of them into the comp. Fantastic news.

Yeah I was worried about Temara going to the warriors
So pleased to see her re-sign!

Two foundation players for us and excellent footy players

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This guy hasn't impressed me much, I watched the nsw cup game on the weekend and he is a long way off first grade. Has a few good traits for sure.. we should know by this time next week if he's gonna sign shouldn't we ? Just on this The first few games of cup by Strange weren’t particularly impress...

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And if that is the reason for their decisions I don’t think that’s unreasonable or spiteful It’s just the nature of the situation Why would they debut a guy and prioritise the development of a player leaving over a player in it for the long haul? I wouldn’t want us playing Ethan Strange in FG footba...

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Savage must be fullback.. his acceleration will beat the first defender and get us a lot of tries on the edge.. every coach would have him at fb.. I think he’d be a fine fullback But I always said and felt at worst he’d fail out to be a pretty good JAC style winger and I think we’re seeing that pla...

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Cook had played plenty of fullback in his time
He’s the guy you move to suit Sanders
Hell, you can chuck him back at fullback again and play Weekes at RH/ Sanders LH

Lot of ways to spin it. But Sanders due to his primary kicking is pretty ironed on as a LH imo

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What happens with a player like Cook if we did sign Sanders? If he wanted to play in the halves would he have to go back to Canberra Cup? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I like Cook He’s a good nsw cup player, and he’s got a really good feel for attacking football Cook should not be a considerat...

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Gutted I won’t be able to watch this game live
But thrilled to see this team. Hope Stewart and Mooney kick **** and take their opportunity with both hands

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If Rapana is out, I’d give Chevy a shot I think there is great benefits to a young player like him getting a taste of FG with no pressure and no expectation to hold the spot Gives him a chance to experience that level of football and know what this is like, so he can keep honing his craft and be all...

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That eels cup team is pretty bad They’ve brought a lot of kids up at the same time and had to replace them in flegg too with more kids at that level As a result both sides, who are typically pretty strong are struggling I wouldn’t worry too much about it. I’d love to get Sanders here this year in ou...

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