Great post Titanic and a good debate starter.
Agree re fullback and centres but I can't accept Taylor and Fogarty as the future halves. Fogarty has shown little and other than Taylor's game against the Broncos he has been poor. The first half on Saturday was good but he went missing when we needed him to take control in the second half. I can't wait to get rid of him, or reduce his salary substantially. I think we need a decent experienced half and agree with the support for Maloney.
As for the forwards I can't get wrapped in Ese Ese at all. I watched him closely yesterday and he is a plodder to me and not worth anything more than about $300k. Hipgrave will never be a smart NRL player, gives his all but I want a bloke that doesn't gives away penalties or late tackle 6 agains. As for hooker we need one badly, and probably a major priority, along with a half. But where are they.
Thanks for your lead T.
Great post Titanic and love the alternative perspective MT.
I agree that our halves aren’t where they need to be but think Fogarty does more than he gets credit for. His off-ball work, defensive stature and offensive control is very good and for a player on minimum wage, I’m ok with it. He lacks the creativity and flair to take that next step though IMO.
I think we really need premier 9. Look what Harry Grant has done to the tigers.
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TITANS COULD LOSE GUN JUNIOR
The Titans are in danger of losing one of their best young prospects in utility Kea Pere.
A Junior Kiwi and Queensland U-20s representative, Pere can play centre, wing and second-row.
Formerly in the Storm system, he has spent the past two seasons with the Titans and is a member of the club's development squad.
But several Sydney clubs have Pere in their little black books and the Titans are struggling to get him to re-sign for 2021.
https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/mole-ca...5-93429a22218b
Honestly, Pere has probably been a bit underwhelming and we have better players in the same age group and position. He was great coming through the juniors but hit his ceiling fairy early.
I’m all for retaining talent but it’s silly to think we should be re-signing every young player on our books.
He’s recently changed management as well which is usually an indication that the new manager has some leverage with certain clubs.
^^^^ I was also wondering whether his new manager has fed The Mole this too. Good stuff HS.
With bellyache saying he's calling it a day when his contact is up next year, but may be open to a part-time consulting role, I'd be happy to swap him out for Mal?
Lol ... he would argue that he doesn’t touch recruitment, the cap or boats in the garage ... love him though.
Four reasons to escape to Queensland: Sun, Surf, Sand & the Titans.
I believe his children live on the gold coast? I think that's why he's been linked with us in the past. Pretty sure he's said before he's going to retire here?