I can't recall being this excited about a new season..

[Guest]

I don't expect us to win the comp, but seriously - if we don't make the eight this year, something is very, very wrong. The only weak link we seem to have is Friend, but hopefully he becomes motivated by being officially labeled as part of the 'leadership' group.

When we are scoring 30 points almost every week Everyone will be in love with Jake Friend and his 50 tackles per match

I have a feeling you're right, Mr Walker.

[Guest]

that middle of cordner, JWH, friend and kennedy is full of workhorses. they have it covered. even guerra will roll his sleeves up

Potentially mate but need to see it first. JWH and Marty in for big years. What's Evans work rate like?

[Guest]

whilst were all getting excited about the attacking potency we will have next year, i hope robbo works on a goal line defence and brutality while we hold the opposition in their own red zone. two aspects of defence i think we lacked last year

[Guest]

whilst were all getting excited about the attacking potency we will have next year, i hope robbo works on a goal line defence and brutality while we hold the opposition in their own red zone. two aspects of defence i think we lacked last year

thats robbos strength as a coach - structure and defence thats why signings like SBW and jennings are all the more exciting as they are the sorts of players that can lift a well structured side to the next level by adding that layer of unpredictability and x-factor

[Guest]

Fark a smile Coggy will have a full blown stiffy for a week.

And that's without the Viagra.

I'm pole vaulting around the house ATM..

Lol.

[Guest]

Welcome MJ! My feelings about you are that you are a huge talent, but I have massive reservations about your attitude. Please have pride in the jersey & be a team player, watch your off field activities, because a certain RL commentator with cardinal coloured cheeks, will be on your arse from the minute you turn up at Moore Park, he'd love to do a Carney on you & see you at the Guppies, so enjoy the East but please respect the club & it's glorious history, good luck.

Beautiful, B.A.... Just beautiful.

[Guest]

thats robbos strength as a coach - structure and defence thats why signings like SBW and jennings are all the more exciting as they are the sorts of players that can lift a well structured side to the next level by adding that layer of unpredictability and x-factor

oh ok, i didnt know that, which makes it even better.
im counting down the days!

[stephenj]

interesting times, do we still need to sign a name prop? imagine how brian smith must be feeling watching these big names now signing on at easts?

[Guest]

interesting times, do we still need to sign a name prop? imagine how brian smith must be feeling watching these big names now signing on at easts?

I wouldnt mind seeing us replace FPN with a prop with a bit of experience/who is seasoned to really stiffen us up the middle but that said, I dont mind seeing us try and let the young talents we have establish a pack of their own.

[Guest]

interesting times, do we still need to sign a name prop? imagine how brian smith must be feeling watching these big names now signing on at easts?

no, i think were set for squads and signings.
prop stocks currently sit at jwh, kennedy starting; moa, tasi bench; evans, napa rotation and ailomai if needed.
fpn can be released for cap space as far as im concerned

[Funky Chicken]

I believe the departures almost outweigh our new recruits.

Brian Smith
Brian Smith junior - I have forgotten his name
Matthew Elliott
Mose Masoe
BJ Leilua
Braith Anasta

That is a lot of crap no longer with us.

Don't forget Sam Perrett, worlds slowest winger.

[Guest]

Don't forget Sam Perrett, worlds slowest winger.

no that title belongs to skinny byrne. scott sattler can back me up on that one.
i didnt think perret was that slow. perrett ran past matai in the round 25 game against manly in 2010. he made him look like he was going backwards

[Guest]

FPN is a waste of space and having SBW's brilliance will only allow him to hide even more. He played 19 games last year for an average of 16 tackles and 10 hit-ups; and this is as a lock/second rower! Out of all players in 2012, he sits 172nd for tackles and 165th for hit-ups; sitting behind players like: Sione Lousi, Joseph Paulo, Clint Newton, Cameron Ciraldo (just to name a few). Cordner and Guerra are streaks ahead of him.

[Rooster_6]

Probably get a few people who disagree with me but I reckon our 2010 recruitment was better.

Still it's a solid team we've put together, how we go will depend a lot on how much of their potential the youngsters can realise this season and if they can start turning that into consistent performances.

[Guest]

Probably get a few people who disagree with me but I reckon our 2010 recruitment was better.

Still it's a solid team we've put together, how we go will depend a lot on how much of their potential the youngsters can realise this season and if they can start turning that into consistent performances.

2010 was a good recruitment year, but what happened to them?
Conn... forced retirement due to injury
Linnett... Cowboys
Carney... Sacked
Leilua... Sacked
Graham... Titans

I think JWH is the only player still with us, which is a shame, because I'm a fan of Conn/Linnett/Graham/Carney.