Preparing for 2019
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Preparing for 2019
This season is a write off.
My 2019 team.
1. Cotric
2.
3. Croker
4.
5. Rapana
6.
7. Sezer
8. J. Bateman
9. Hodgeson
10. Lui
11. Tapine
12. Whitehead
13. Papalii
14. Havili
15. Sutton
16. Murchie
17.
All blank positions = choose your own adventure.
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My 2019 team.
1. Cotric
2.
3. Croker
4.
5. Rapana
6.
7. Sezer
8. J. Bateman
9. Hodgeson
10. Lui
11. Tapine
12. Whitehead
13. Papalii
14. Havili
15. Sutton
16. Murchie
17.
All blank positions = choose your own adventure.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Cotric hasn't shown anything amazing at fullback... I really can't see it being anyone but Wighton with Cotric returning to the wing. Also Bateman starting? I would really hope we have a new 5/8 and a new prop on the books before the season is done...
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Wighton to centres,
Head coach: Donald Trump
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Somehow I don't think replacing a useless prick who is too full of his own abilities, but is a nice guy at least, with a useless prick who is too full of himself has the brain of a child and is a total **** will fix much...Danaman137 wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:34 pm Wighton to centres,
Head coach: Donald Trump
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Yes on trump
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Re: Preparing for 2019
I hope Im wrong but I believe crokers career is done for.... players rarely recover from 2 knee surgeries, wouldnt surprise me if he retires next year.
Re: Preparing for 2019
It's a dislocated kneecap..Lucky wrote:I hope Im wrong but I believe crokers career is done for.... players rarely recover from 2 knee surgeries, wouldnt surprise me if he retires next year.
Re: Preparing for 2019
Dont be too mislead by the mediaUltima wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:36 pmSomehow I don't think replacing a useless prick who is too full of his own abilities, but is a nice guy at least, with a useless prick who is too full of himself has the brain of a child and is a total **** will fix much...Danaman137 wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:34 pm Wighton to centres,
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Re: Preparing for 2019
1. Wighton
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. Bj
5. Rapana
6. Williams
7. Sezer
8. J. Bateman
9. Hodgeson
10. Papa
11. Tapine
12. Whitehead
13. Soliola
14. Havili
15. Sutton
16. Murchie
17. Lui
ok so imagine this, Paulo and Boyd are gone, slow and sluggish imo, in comes John Bateman and Sutton, dynamic offloading good defending players, forget the backs in 2019, if the fowards suck we wont make the 8, I honestly think we improve though.
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. Bj
5. Rapana
6. Williams
7. Sezer
8. J. Bateman
9. Hodgeson
10. Papa
11. Tapine
12. Whitehead
13. Soliola
14. Havili
15. Sutton
16. Murchie
17. Lui
ok so imagine this, Paulo and Boyd are gone, slow and sluggish imo, in comes John Bateman and Sutton, dynamic offloading good defending players, forget the backs in 2019, if the fowards suck we wont make the 8, I honestly think we improve though.
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Preparing for 2019
Next year is a right off as well. We won’t be a top 8 side either. TAB will have us as equal favorites for the wooden spoon with bulldogs
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Jeez things are looking grim.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Getting rid of Paulo and Austin is a step in the right direction but the majority of our issues stem from the top and with Ricky staying on as coach, it is hard to see a way out.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Don't drink the coolaid and think you're somehow enlightened.... The media doesn't have to even be involved, his direct communication with the world gives me enough for that call.Johno wrote: ↑July 29, 2018, 1:10 amDont be too mislead by the mediaUltima wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:36 pmSomehow I don't think replacing a useless prick who is too full of his own abilities, but is a nice guy at least, with a useless prick who is too full of himself has the brain of a child and is a total **** will fix much...Danaman137 wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:34 pm Wighton to centres,
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Re: Preparing for 2019
On the assumption no one else is coming to Canberra:
1-Cotric
2-Croker
3-Wighton
4-Leilua
5-Rapana
6-Sezer
7-Williams
8-Papalli
9-Hodgson
10-Knight
11-Whitehead
12-J.Bateman
13-Tapine
14-Lui
15-Murchie
16-Sutton
17-Havili
Ugh. Not great.
1-Cotric
2-Croker
3-Wighton
4-Leilua
5-Rapana
6-Sezer
7-Williams
8-Papalli
9-Hodgson
10-Knight
11-Whitehead
12-J.Bateman
13-Tapine
14-Lui
15-Murchie
16-Sutton
17-Havili
Ugh. Not great.
Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is just the train that's about to hit you.
Re: Preparing for 2019
Next year will be dismal for sure. Wighton belongs in the centres, if anything Rapana should be trialled at full back. With our dismal halves pairing of Sezer and Williams we are ginuwine contenders for the spoon. Also we have lost one of the best forwards in the comp in Boyd, with no one to replace him.
When you look at our team for next year, around half or more of the team are not NRL level.
Bateman
Williams
Sezer
Abbey
Oldfield
Baptiste
Havilii
Lui
Knight
Hingano
Ricky seems to think he can promote players from the state league and develop them into NRL first graders. In reality the opposite has happened, instanced by rep or near rep players such as Austin and Papalli being demoted.
When you look at our team for next year, around half or more of the team are not NRL level.
Bateman
Williams
Sezer
Abbey
Oldfield
Baptiste
Havilii
Lui
Knight
Hingano
Ricky seems to think he can promote players from the state league and develop them into NRL first graders. In reality the opposite has happened, instanced by rep or near rep players such as Austin and Papalli being demoted.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
The 'Fake media gives Trump a bad name' argument is quite absurd.Ultima wrote: ↑July 29, 2018, 11:40 amDon't drink the coolaid and think you're somehow enlightened.... The media doesn't have to even be involved, his direct communication with the world gives me enough for that call.Johno wrote: ↑July 29, 2018, 1:10 amDont be too mislead by the mediaUltima wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:36 pmSomehow I don't think replacing a useless prick who is too full of his own abilities, but is a nice guy at least, with a useless prick who is too full of himself has the brain of a child and is a total **** will fix much...Danaman137 wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:34 pm Wighton to centres,
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Re: Preparing for 2019
1. Wighton
2. Oldfield
3. Croker
4. Cotric
5. Rapana
6. Norman
7. Sezer
8. Sutton
9. Hodgson
10. Tapine
11. Whitehead
12. Bateman
13. Papali
14. Havilli
15. Soliola
16. Bateman
17. Murchie
2. Oldfield
3. Croker
4. Cotric
5. Rapana
6. Norman
7. Sezer
8. Sutton
9. Hodgson
10. Tapine
11. Whitehead
12. Bateman
13. Papali
14. Havilli
15. Soliola
16. Bateman
17. Murchie
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Re: Preparing for 2019
I've started preparing for 2019...
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Norman ain’t comingRaidernation wrote:1. Wighton
2. Oldfield
3. Croker
4. Cotric
5. Rapana
6. Norman
7. Sezer
8. Sutton
9. Hodgson
10. Tapine
11. Whitehead
12. Bateman
13. Papali
14. Havilli
15. Soliola
16. Bateman
17. Murchie
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Re: Preparing for 2019
We're in for a world of pain. Haven't upgraded anywhere, apart from maybe bench hooker (which was an unnecessary signing)and don't seem to be making any signings of note.
Williams and Sezer are going to be the worst halves pairing in the comp - which doesn't change much I guess, considering Austin and Sezer together are also the worst pair in the comp.
The only bright spot is a couple of young forwards coming through like Guler and Murchie, apart from that it's grim.
Williams and Sezer are going to be the worst halves pairing in the comp - which doesn't change much I guess, considering Austin and Sezer together are also the worst pair in the comp.
The only bright spot is a couple of young forwards coming through like Guler and Murchie, apart from that it's grim.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
I'd put a lock on Rapana, BJ, Papalli, Hodgson, Wighton (maybe), Whitehead and Tapine.
The rest, we wouldn't really miss if they were let go.
But of the likely squad, this is probably the team I'd want to see. Very much hopeful on the progression of Liam Knight. He has every opportunity to establish himself if he's good enough and if he wants it.
The rest, we wouldn't really miss if they were let go.
But of the likely squad, this is probably the team I'd want to see. Very much hopeful on the progression of Liam Knight. He has every opportunity to establish himself if he's good enough and if he wants it.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
I hope you accidentally omitted Cotric from that list. Not purposefully..yeh raiders wrote:I'd put a lock on Rapana, BJ, Papalli, Hodgson, Wighton (maybe), Whitehead and Tapine.
The rest, we wouldn't really miss if they were let go.
But of the likely squad, this is probably the team I'd want to see. Very much hopeful on the progression of Liam Knight. He has every opportunity to establish himself if he's good enough and if he wants it.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Embarrassing.... but yes accidental.Danaman137 wrote: ↑July 29, 2018, 3:43 pmI hope you accidentally omitted Cotric from that list. Not purposefully..yeh raiders wrote:I'd put a lock on Rapana, BJ, Papalli, Hodgson, Wighton (maybe), Whitehead and Tapine.
The rest, we wouldn't really miss if they were let go.
But of the likely squad, this is probably the team I'd want to see. Very much hopeful on the progression of Liam Knight. He has every opportunity to establish himself if he's good enough and if he wants it.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Wooden spoon
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Be strong boys. We'll be better next year.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
I'm not confident we will be.dubby wrote:Be strong boys. We'll be better next year.
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I'm settling in for another rebuild year.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
He has only had 1Lucky wrote:I hope Im wrong but I believe crokers career is done for.... players rarely recover from 2 knee surgeries, wouldnt surprise me if he retires next year.
I am sure he will be fine,
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Seriously Dubs, how? Which positions have we upgraded?dubby wrote:Be strong boys. We'll be better next year.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
1. Wighton
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. Leilua
5. Rapana
6. Williams
7. Sezer
8. Knight
9. Hodgson
10. Papalii
11. Tapine
12. Whitehead
13. J. Bateman
14. Havili
15. Murchie
16. Soliola
17. Sutton
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2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. Leilua
5. Rapana
6. Williams
7. Sezer
8. Knight
9. Hodgson
10. Papalii
11. Tapine
12. Whitehead
13. J. Bateman
14. Havili
15. Murchie
16. Soliola
17. Sutton
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2020: 1. Nicol-Klokstad 2. Cotric 3. Croker (c) 4 Leilua 5. Scott 6. Wighton 7. G. Williams 8. Papalii 9. Hodgson (c) 10. Sutton 11. J. Bateman 12. Whitehead 13. Tapine ----
14. Simmonson 15. Soliola 16. Guler 17. Horsburgh
14. Simmonson 15. Soliola 16. Guler 17. Horsburgh
Re: Preparing for 2019
Yeah I'm not sure what you are basing that on dubby. Even with an improve in attitude and football smarts, hard to see us climbing the ladder more than few places - at best.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
So you're suggesting Trump is doing a good job and it's just the media misleading us? Turn it up...Johno wrote: ↑July 29, 2018, 1:10 amDont be too mislead by the mediaUltima wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:36 pmSomehow I don't think replacing a useless prick who is too full of his own abilities, but is a nice guy at least, with a useless prick who is too full of himself has the brain of a child and is a total **** will fix much...Danaman137 wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:34 pm Wighton to centres,
Head coach: Donald Trump
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Re: Preparing for 2019
As far as I'm concerned, the roster is as follows:
Quality players who we need to keep: Cotric, Rapana, Hodgson, Papalii, Tapine, Whitehead, Havili (does his job)
Players who can be pretty good on their day but can be inconsistent: Wighton, Croker, Sezer, Soliola, L. Bateman
Happy to move on from: Leilua, Williams, Abbey
TBD: Knight, J. Bateman, Murchie, Sutton
I love Soliola and he is usually pretty solid but I think we may start to get diminishing returns.
So we have 7 players we can rely on to be elite and do their jobs. Not overly inspiring.
Quality players who we need to keep: Cotric, Rapana, Hodgson, Papalii, Tapine, Whitehead, Havili (does his job)
Players who can be pretty good on their day but can be inconsistent: Wighton, Croker, Sezer, Soliola, L. Bateman
Happy to move on from: Leilua, Williams, Abbey
TBD: Knight, J. Bateman, Murchie, Sutton
I love Soliola and he is usually pretty solid but I think we may start to get diminishing returns.
So we have 7 players we can rely on to be elite and do their jobs. Not overly inspiring.
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Re: Preparing for 2019
Im no fan but some of the stats seem compellinghrundi89 wrote: ↑July 29, 2018, 11:21 pmSo you're suggesting Trump is doing a good job and it's just the media misleading us? Turn it up...Johno wrote: ↑July 29, 2018, 1:10 amDont be too mislead by the mediaUltima wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:36 pmSomehow I don't think replacing a useless prick who is too full of his own abilities, but is a nice guy at least, with a useless prick who is too full of himself has the brain of a child and is a total **** will fix much...Danaman137 wrote: ↑July 28, 2018, 8:34 pm Wighton to centres,
Head coach: Donald Trump
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