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Alex Ross (28)
Preseason hasn’t started here has it? If he’s able, why not get in a double preseason to get in shape?
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Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Yeah - nah.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
I’m more concerned with this photo
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Guess Hooper is only around for one more season?
The more I think about it the signings of both Latu and Nadolo are difficult to understand, unless they're playing for peanuts. Even then I would've preferred the continued development of the hookers we have and one or two of the wingers who're leaving.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Latu is worth the roll of the dice IMO. Significantly better than Horton and definitely on peanuts.
Nadolo I'm not huge on. We've got pretty good outside backs.
Rugby Head
Ted Thorn (20)
Latu will bring some X factor to the forwards, if he can stay card free, he is certainly an upgrade on Porecki/ Horton. I'd imagine Nadolo would be more so in a Jamie Roberts type role in mentoring the younger guys coming through. Some stints off the bench could be very handy too.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Yeah I agree. He's not done as a player but his current contract would be replaced by a younger version of the same player and see how they develop.
Froggy
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
I can't see how Latu is an upgrade on Porecki, currently the best hooker in the country. Horton maybe, but then Vailanu is also an upgrade on Horton. I've said it before, but Latu would benefit from staying out of high profile sport and getting some help to sort his personal issues.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Porecki to start, Latu on for the last 25 mins. I could see it being quite effective.
Mahe the 3rd Hooker in the squad with plenty of game time as Latu due to be suspended by week 3
Mahe the 3rd Hooker in the squad with plenty of game time as Latu due to be suspended by week 3
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
X-factor is an apt description, you just don’t know whether he is going to go for a red card or not
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
He will be card free for a good 8 weeks at a time.
Just might not be able to take the field during those 8 weeks due to a ban for tackling someone high, late and in the air or whatever other brain explosion takes him at the time.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
Because he's still contracted to them...
qwerty51
Stirling Mortlock (74)
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Just in time to win Super Rugby if I have my dates correct
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Interesting - is it common for players to arrange their contracts like this? Strange the Tigers would be happy for him to leave halfway through a season.
For example I think Bryce Hegarty is all done over there and will be back for the full Super Rugby season with the Force.