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Still think we needed a hard running backrower (like a Te'o) but Corey Thompson on 160k a year would be a steal. Him on the right with Sami on the left and AJ at the back in 2021 is solid. Not to mention he would also be one of the few on our current roster that would absolutely bust his **** every week and give 110%.
Should still have enough cash available to sign a couple of good forwards and a centre in 2021 anyway
Hopefully that's what we end up paying for him and we get him up here for next week. Got us a poor mans Gordon.
Saab is an interesting one. We haven’t had a big bodied winger since Nene MacDonald. I think it’s really important to have at least one due to the momentum at the start of the set. He’s apparently out of favour at the Dragons but then again so is the coach so maybe it’s not a player issue.
I note that google lists him at 230 cm and 170 kg. Not even Dave Taylor was that big :laugh:
Thoughts on offloading Peats or Rein to broncos? They will be desperate for a hooker after that performance. Could solve our problem and finally give them some of our dead wood for a change....
If they're stupid enough to have them they can have a two for one comboQuote:
Originally Posted by elltee
We already have Pearson who does a good job when given the chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by willhelm
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We will even throw in T Roberts and S Boyd...…...Quote:
Originally Posted by indoallstars
Zerotackle has Pearson at 185 cm and 93 kg. Not even close to the monster that Saab is.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozynorts
Pearson has already reached his ceiling and leaves much to be desired unfortunately. I think it's obvious you need a rangy wing on at least one side of the field in the NRL. Saab fits the bill.Quote:
Originally Posted by willhelm
I would be trying to entice Xavier Coates back to the Coast who is a local junior and appears to be down the pecking order at the Drongoes
Imagine a backline of:Quote:
Originally Posted by Whats Doing
1. AJ
2. Saab/Sami
3. Kelly
4. Young
5. Coates
Actually looks like a backline
I don't think Saab is any better than the alternatives we already have. If you are looking for a point of difference go and watch the trial where GL played and pay attention to the carries that he made from our own line. He got limited opportunities but I thought he was very impressive.
He also had the most post contact metres and tackle breaks in the NSW Cup last year.
That's pretty weak if you ask me. Comapre that to most backlines running around this weekend and that lot compares poorly.Quote:
Originally Posted by willhelm
Tino looking great for Melbourne tonight
Big improvement on what we’ve currently got. I hope you’re not expecting overnight miracles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mexican titan
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The recent rule changes around tackling players in the air has made tall wingers more valuable than ever. GL would be good for metres (not sure how Saab goes with this) but he’s only 177 cm.Quote:
Originally Posted by NZFan