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He’s been impressive, do we make him available for the NRL team?

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In a perfect world, I would love to sign a backrower but there’s no doubt that Rua deserves a roster spot. Hopefully we can upgrade him but also release someone to free up another spot.


   
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I said yes but it really depends if we are chasing someone else. If not then he is a definite yes from me. I think he has shown enough to be given the opportunity. 


   
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I voted yes but wouldn't be surprised if he was upgraded from a train and trial to a development contract..in the meantime

Wests Tigers have 3 development contract spots and 1 needs to be filled by June 30.. so that should be a minimum..


   
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No. I thought under the rules we could play him regardless.

Would look at the development or other upgrade option though so no one else can pinch him. Another example of poorly planned recruitment with him, Api, Liddle and Simpkin all under contract next year.

We are over subscribed in some positions and have no depth at others


   
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No. I thought under the rules we could play him regardless.

Would look at the development or other upgrade option though so no one else can pinch him. Another example of poorly planned recruitment with him, Api, Liddle and Simpkin all under contract next year.

We are over subscribed in some positions and have no depth at others

They can play from Round 1 only if the Club is covid affected.. not injury cover..


   
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I like this guys heaps, lock him up so he cant be poached.

Competes like a mad man.

 


   
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Not sold on the Api recruitment descision.


   
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Listening to yr poddy,

Simpkin plus Appi.

RUA is def a keeper

 

 


   
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With Liddle out now 4-6 games, not sure if Simpkin can play full 80mins so opens up that bench spot for Rua.

I prefer to keep Api as back row impact player 


   
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With Liddle out now 4-6 games, not sure if Simpkin can play full 80mins so opens up that bench spot for Rua.

I prefer to keep Api as back row impact player 

He would need to be upgraded to a top 30 contract.

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I think of we add Rua along with Hastings it could completely change the character of our team.

We are a team of nice guys. We lack that competitiveness and killer instinct.

But I think Hastings and Rua can bring that competitive energy, which the whole team might feed off 

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Api is a great Signing

Liddle is done guys and Simpkin still learning 

 


   
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Posted by: @frullens

I think of we add Rua along with Hastings it could completely change the character of our team.

We are a team of nice guys. We lack that competitiveness and killer instinct.

But I think Hastings and Rua can bring that competitive energy, which the whole team might feed off 

I'm worried about the amount of expectation being place on Rua after 2 trials.

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we can play rua after round 10 can't we even if he is not top 30 ?


   
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