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Could be wrong but I had the sense that Vaughan didn’t leave Canberra on the best of terms
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Sid wrote: June 1, 2019, 2:05 pm Could be wrong but I had the sense that Vaughan didn’t leave Canberra on the best of terms
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I've seen you guys rubbish a return to home suggestion before for Lachlan Lewis how ever he would astutely a great foil for Wighton. His kicking game is pretty damn handy and he isnt afraid of making his tackles while still being effective enough.

He took on Sam Burgess and won that battle this year regardless that the bunnies won. The Bulldogs are just terrible this year and that isnt down to him. If Sezer is tot go early and perhaps to the doggies then bring back Lewis in return.

I know George William's is coming next year but I care more so about this year.
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I reckon Lewis is a dud honestly.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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julian87 wrote: June 5, 2019, 3:06 pm I reckon Lewis is a dud honestly.
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Haha
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The keyboard hero is back, The Rickman.

So when ever a newer poster starts a fair observational comment with depth to it you just turn it into illogical non factual feedback.

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Just a bit of banter dude. For me Lewis is a player I just never rated and sort of stumbled into first grade. I realize plenty disagree but that’s just my take.

I’ve been known to be very wrong though. I thought Josh Lewis would be a star.
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raider 86 wrote: June 5, 2019, 2:57 pm I've seen you guys rubbish a return to home suggestion before for Lachlan Lewis how ever he would astutely a great foil for Wighton. His kicking game is pretty damn handy and he isnt afraid of making his tackles while still being effective enough.

He took on Sam Burgess and won that battle this year regardless that the bunnies won. The Bulldogs are just terrible this year and that isnt down to him. If Sezer is tot go early and perhaps to the doggies then bring back Lewis in return.

I know George William's is coming next year but I care more so about this year.
I think the problem is we could only offer him a backup spot next year. I don't think he will jump at that.

If we could get him as the backup half for next year it would be a good get though.
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The issue is, he's only being used by the Bulldogs as a back up as well. I think he's a good young player. Will depend on which players remain in the halves however to determine if there's a spot.
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If he comes cheaper than williams than its an upgrade on our backup half.
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Lewis is a myth imo


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Dusty wrote: June 5, 2019, 7:18 pm Lewis is a myth imo


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It's hardly a lengthy mythology mate. Not exactly RR Martin or Tolkein or the Icelandic Sagas.

More a kid who we let go because he missed some tackles as an 18 yr old. Then I think he got injured and came back to play a few fill in games as Doggies half. Where he kicked ok and didn't get steamrolled.

That's about it. I think he's played less than 20 FG games at less than 20 years of age and his stats are actually decent, especially for a rookie.

I don't think we need him back as I think we need to stop recycling halves but it would not surprise me at all if he turns out to be an ok NRL footy player.
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I think he has potential. We're kidding ourselves if we think our current coach can develop him into a good to great player though.

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Whats jai arrows contract like i wonder. He and papa were a great combo
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Dusty wrote: June 5, 2019, 7:18 pm Lewis is a myth imo


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It's hardly a lengthy mythology mate. Not exactly RR Martin or Tolkein or the Icelandic Sagas.

More a kid who we let go because he missed some tackles as an 18 yr old. Then I think he got injured and came back to play a few fill in games as Doggies half. Where he kicked ok and didn't get steamrolled.

That's about it. I think he's played less than 20 FG games at less than 20 years of age and his stats are actually decent, especially for a rookie.

I don't think we need him back as I think we need to stop recycling halves but it would not surprise me at all if he turns out to be an ok NRL footy player.
Hahahaha a myth?

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gergreg wrote:I think he has potential. We're kidding ourselves if we think our current coach can develop him into a good to great player though.

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You mean the way he has developed Cotric and Wighton into Origin players?


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Brew wrote: June 6, 2019, 4:20 pm
gergreg wrote:I think he has potential. We're kidding ourselves if we think our current coach can develop him into a good to great player though.

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You mean the way he has developed Cotric and Wighton into Origin players?


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Brew wrote: June 6, 2019, 4:20 pm
gergreg wrote:I think he has potential. We're kidding ourselves if we think our current coach can develop him into a good to great player though.

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You mean the way he has developed Cotric and Wighton into Origin players?


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Brew wrote:
gergreg wrote:I think he has potential. We're kidding ourselves if we think our current coach can develop him into a good to great player though.

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You mean the way he has developed Cotric and Wighton into Origin players?


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He doesn't have a good history of developing halves, and there is over a decade worth of failure (in that respect) to back that up. That's precisely why he is converting a fullback into a half.

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gergreg wrote: June 6, 2019, 9:22 pm
Brew wrote:
gergreg wrote:I think he has potential. We're kidding ourselves if we think our current coach can develop him into a good to great player though.

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You mean the way he has developed Cotric and Wighton into Origin players?


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He doesn't have a good history of developing halves, and there is over a decade worth of failure (in that respect) to back that up. That's precisely why he is converting a fullback into a half.

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But he's developing into a nice half...
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Brew wrote:
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Brew wrote: June 6, 2019, 4:20 pm
gergreg wrote:I think he has potential. We're kidding ourselves if we think our current coach can develop him into a good to great player though.

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You mean the way he has developed Cotric and Wighton into Origin players?


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We’re apparently about to sign a 17 year old speed demon from the Chooks. Xavier Savage. That’s a footy player name right there. Hope he develops well.


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Danaman137 wrote: June 7, 2019, 10:40 am We’re apparently about to sign a 17 year old speed demon from the Chooks. Xavier Savage. That’s a footy player name right there. Hope he develops well.


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Anyone interested on taking a gamble on Ash Taylor? Obviously we don't know whats going on but a change of scenery might be what he needs and at least from the outside I think the club is doing a good job with supporting the younger players these days.

Although I suspect he will go to one of the lower profile, lower pressure environments like the Roosters or Brisbane.
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Where are you playing Wighton if we've got George Williams and Ash Taylor in the halves?
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zim wrote: June 7, 2019, 12:08 pm Where are you playing Wighton if we've got George Williams and Ash Taylor in the halves?
At 5/8 with current ash taylor behind sam williams at mounties
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I don't know to be honest. Maybe sign Taylor instead of Williams?
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edwahu wrote:Anyone interested on taking a gamble on Ash Taylor? Obviously we don't know whats going on but a change of scenery might be what he needs and at least from the outside I think the club is doing a good job with supporting the younger players these days.

Although I suspect he will go to one of the lower profile, lower pressure environments like the Roosters or Brisbane.
You might want to hold off on that.
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Danaman137 wrote: June 7, 2019, 10:40 am We’re apparently about to sign a 17 year old speed demon from the Chooks. Xavier Savage. That’s a footy player name right there. Hope he develops well.


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Even better we poached him from the Roosters apparently.

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Danaman137 wrote:We’re apparently about to sign a 17 year old speed demon from the Chooks. Xavier Savage. That’s a footy player name right there. Hope he develops well.


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Bailey and Oldfield have played well this year and deserve their place in the squad at bare minimum. We don't have a million a year to spend in a **** ash Taylor while we gave our halves and another Williams coming next year, squad is pretty much set for a shot at the title.

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