Matt Eisenhuth
Matt Eisenhuth
His defence was definitely missed this year.
Matt Eisenhuth
His defence was definitely missed this year.
This is my whole point about our recruitment and retention. We replace players, we don’t build. Losing Eisenhuth did not result in us growing the roster. Our defence was weaker as you say. Papalii is a great signing but it’s cost us Leilua. We needed both to be seen as growing our roster
Matt Eisenhuth
His defence was definitely missed this year.
This is my whole point about our recruitment and retention. We replace players, we don’t build. Losing Eisenhuth did not result in us growing the roster. Our defence was weaker as you say. Papalii is a great signing but it’s cost us Leilua. We needed both to be seen as growing our roster
It’s a good point but I do see Papali’i as a big upgrade on Leilua. The sort of money Leilua wanted is really top line back rower money, and I don’t think he has the motor or the defence to warrant it. I’m hopeful we’ll see good things from Blore and Tuilagi this upcoming season.
Matt Eisenhuth
His defence was definitely missed this year.
This is my whole point about our recruitment and retention. We replace players, we don’t build. Losing Eisenhuth did not result in us growing the roster. Our defence was weaker as you say. Papalii is a great signing but it’s cost us Leilua. We needed both to be seen as growing our roster
At least with Papalili it is an upgrade and not just a replacement.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Matt Eisenhuth
His defence was definitely missed this year.
This is my whole point about our recruitment and retention. We replace players, we don’t build. Losing Eisenhuth did not result in us growing the roster. Our defence was weaker as you say. Papalii is a great signing but it’s cost us Leilua. We needed both to be seen as growing our roster
It’s a good point but I do see Papali’i as a big upgrade on Leilua. The sort of money Leilua wanted is really top line back rower money, and I don’t think he has the motor or the defence to warrant it. I’m hopeful we’ll see good things from Blore and Tuilagi this upcoming season.
It is ridiculous that we got Papalil'i for $600k while Leilua scored $700k, that man just won the lotto.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I agree withyour points @avocadoontoast and @garry . We just can’t keep losing first grade standard players as soon as we sign one. We don’t have enough at that standard. But yeah, don’t know the answer because Leilua not worth 700K
Its crazy mate, its not even overs by a little. It is too much by around $150-200k
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I reckon Darren Senter should get a mention.
Laffranchi is also somewhat the forgotten man of the 05 team.
Honorable mention for Simon Dwyer too who contributed a lot in his 35 games for us.
Darren senter is to me the obvious one from our early years. Very underrated.
I don’t think boof was underrated. Played for nsw and aus. Was on that trajectory when he was here, just a pity he left.
I reckon Darren Senter should get a mention.
Laffranchi is also somewhat the forgotten man of the 05 team.
Honorable mention for Simon Dwyer too who contributed a lot in his 35 games for us.
Darren senter is to me the obvious one from our early years. Very underrated.
I don’t think boof was underrated. Played for nsw and aus. Was on that trajectory when he was here, just a pity he left.
Senter was a tough player that is for sure.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Dene Halatau & Elijah Taylor . But in saying that I could add another for five players.
Dene Halatau & Elijah Taylor . But in saying that I could add another for five players.
I really liked what ET added when he first came across to the club, his link play at 1st receiver allowing Brooks and Moses to play a little wider had us playing the best football I have seen us play in the last 10 years.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
@garry I believe that we missed him this year, would you like for him to stay around the show the younger players what it takes make it in the NRL .
@kenny4517 Always worked hard in defence but I was starting to worry about his head knocks. Felt the same in Hodgo's last season.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Corey Thompson was underrated by many. Had more pros than cons and always put in 100%
