5 into 4 doesn't work.

[Bates]

I’d like to clarify that the thrust of this thread was meant to highlight Billy Smiths great performance and how that has potentially created selection headaches next season.

[BillyBonkers]

what is wrong with you

Bates has asked a reasonable question, stock standard for this forum.
Good win against the bunnies, all is well.

[Water boy]

Dominic penis hands needs to work on his handling and defence. Awful signing.

[Rooster_6]

Means Robinson can finally justify carrying a winger on the bench.

In all seriousness though it is a small issue as it means we have an imbalanced squad with too much cap tied up in out back 5. Ideally you want your excessive talent tied up in the forward pack where there is more regular injuries, suspensions and rotation.

But it's a 12 month issue as we all know Suaalii moves on at the end of next year. If the right opportunity popped up for the club I think you could make a case for moving on Suaalii a year early but I just don't know what that case is.

Maybe an elite teenage outside back who would be happy to be a rotation player until Toops retires. Or an elite teenage prop who would be happy to be a lower grade player until JWH retires.

[BillyBonkers]

I think it'll be Billy Smith that misses out.

Young is not coming here to play ressies. I think he'll get first shot. I personally think we should get rid of JS a year early to avoid Billy Smith leaving but if that doesn't happen, I can't see us paying 700k to a 21 year old to play ressies.

The other 2 in the backline Joey M and Toops pick themselves.

We get injuries though and it will only be 1 season we have those 5 given JS is leaving so i think all 5 will play big roles next season.

If we are talking Rd1 though, assuming everyone is fit, itll be Toops, Young, Manu, JS. I specifically recall Robinson and Young saying he wanted to play centre and that being a big reason to come to Easts. Makes it even more likely that Billy misses out.

I would be disappointed if Billy Smith left, If I had to pick between Young and Smith, I'd lean towards Billy....my opinion.
Thankfully it is others to decide.

[Noosa Rooster]

Dominic penis hands needs to work on his handling and defence. Awful signing.

Enjoy the off season. Just in case you're unsure, it started last night.

[Bates]

5 into 4 does go. Injuries always happen.

Mickie, commiserations on last night.

It’s great to have depth but you haven’t thought this one through mate.

I can’t see Suaalii who’s on $750k next season playing Reggies or Manu or Dom Young who Robbo entertained at his Eastern Suburbs home and promised him an opportunity to one day play centre

[Bates]

Knights do favour their left side in attack but Young on the right side is doing just fine - 39 tries in 48 games - 2023 - 22 games - 21 tries / Averages 147 running metres / 29 line breaks / 97 tackle breaks / 4 ty assists

Ponga just like Latrell Mitchell favour their left side in attack hence why the Knights score most of their points down that side.

I followed Ponga's progress closely when he was a junior and he's now once again leaving defenders for dead just like his did back in the juniors.

[Team Evil]

Who cares what you think, you are a negative death riding fool. I am surprised you resurfaced today, or didn't you check the result - WE WON - so unfortunately you can't peddle your negative shit about the club today mate. Crawl back in your dark corner.

LOL tell us how you really feel.

[Thirteen]

Knights do favour their left side in attack but Young on the right side is doing just fine - 39 tries in 48 games - 2023 - 22 games - 21 tries / Averages 147 running metres / 29 line breaks / 97 tackle breaks / 4 ty assists

Typical of you to just look at stats. Stop being such a robot all the time. Look a AJ. Has brilliant stats, up there with top try scorers every season. Will most likely be the NRL all time leading try scorer. Yet he is nowhere near origin or Australian selection and wouldn’t be in the top 10 wingers in the game.

[Team Evil]

I’d like to clarify that the thrust of this thread was meant to highlight Billy Smiths great performance and how that has potentially created selection headaches next season.

I agree, Smith has impressed me immensely.

So glad he has managed to spend some time on field, He reminds me of a young Ryan Cross.

[Bates]

Who cares what you think, you are a negative death riding fool. I am surprised you resurfaced today, or didn't you check the result - WE WON - so unfortunately you can't peddle your negative shit about the club today mate. Crawl back in your dark corner.

How about stepping up and debating the topic ya coward?????? All you do is call people names like some school kid and then disappear.

[Thirteen]

Dominic penis hands needs to work on his handling and defence. Awful signing.

Shouldn’t you be watching cricket or something now that your off-season has begun.

[Bates]

Pauga looks like he has a bit of toe, hopefully he re-signs as he is the perfect backup

Pauga will be a fantastic replacement when Sir Toops retires.

[The Brain]

W have lacked fepth last few years so next year we will be much better off