Originally Posted by
NZFan
That about sums it up for me as well DB. I'd only keep one of Peats and Rein though, I don't think we need both and should bring a youngster through off the bench to fill that role. I'd preferably keep Peats because I think he is a better defender and leader and Rein tends to gas a bit in games. In saying that though, Peats really needs to work on his passing to get back to where he used to be.
I'd also like to add a list of players that we need to get rid of if we are ever going to be able compete at NRL level.
Boyd - Massively overpaid and one dimensional.
Don - I've moaned about him enough but to some up he personifies mediocracy.
Latu & Stockwell - Not NRL standard. Taking up too much cap space.
Matthews - Obviously.
Roberts - He just cannot stay when Brennan goes. Sure he has had some good games this year but when he plays bad he is really bad. He demands so much of the ball so when he's off the whole team suffers. Not only that but during his first stint here he was detrimental for the culture of the team, so when he is no longer the teachers pet I can imagine him slipping back into those ways.
Others that would need to prove themselves very quickly:
Proctor - Yes he's been a plodder but he hasn't been working off a decent game plan or playing outside a permanent half. I actually think that if you can put a decent game in front of him then he will respond. But also he should be trialled on the left edge also.
Wallace - Should be dropped to the bench and told to improve his discipline (also should develop a fend!)
Peachey - If he improved his attitude and bought into the place he would make a great 14.
Taylor - Give him a decent coach and take his safety nets away from him (Eg. Roberts, Brennan) and I firmly believe he will bounce back.
The rest I am niether here nor there on. I like the additions of Whitbread and Arthars this year but niether are week in-week out first graders yet. They will be but they need to earn their stripes first.