2010 Thread

[novice chook]

OK, so what's Conn now done in order to be given a spot in the 17??

If anything he has less right than Cherrington to be placed up the pecking order!

He's a NSW & Qld Cup player who's biggest claims to fame are being caught for forging medical scripts and taking part in a recent music video clip for some Aussie singer who's name escapes me. And believe me it was not his footballing talent that scored him that role.

Again, he's another bloke who should be starting with the Jets and proving himself there before being considered for anything else.


NC

[Guest]

OK, so what's Conn now done in order to be given a spot in the 17??

If anything he has less right than Cherrington to be placed up the pecking order!

He's a NSW & Qld Cup player who's biggest claims to fame are being caught for forging medical scripts and taking part in a recent music video clip for some Aussie singer who's name escapes me. And believe me it was not his footballing talent that scored him that role.

Again, he's another bloke who should be starting with the Jets and proving himself there before being considered for anything else.


NC

He was bought for the specific purpose of replacing Fitzgibbon. I assume he will get first shot.

[novice chook]

He was bought for the specific purpose of replacing Fitzgibbon. I assume he will get first shot.

Maybe under Farkwit Fittler who recruited him. That may change under Brian Smith (I hope).


NC

[stephenj]

after seeing fpn play for the kiwis this morning hes shaping as a starting prop now?

[theGman]

LOL sorry mate. I'm just putting him in the full-strength NYC side as that's where I think Smith will start him next season. But I think he should get a shot at centre in Round One. He is a big centre and is capable of creating things for his wing man.

NYC 2010

Gains:

Olomanu Usini - Parramatta Eels SG Ball
John Leiataua - Parramatta Eels SG Ball
Hughie Stanley - Lower Clarence Magpies
JP Du Plessis - SA Rugby
Reece Jaegar - St Mary's College, Gunnedah
Lou Goodwin - Red Bend College, Forbes
Jake Grace - Red Bend College, Forbes
Joseph Leilua - St George Dragons SG Ball
Tim Burrell - Canterbury Bulldogs SG Ball
Keanu Te Kiri - Palm Beach Currumbin State High, QLD *
Henare Wells - Keebra Park High, QLD*

Rumoured Gains:

Pakisonasi Afu - Canterbury Bulldogs NYC

Losses:

Andrew Clayton - Brisbane Broncos NYC

Retained:

Matthew Hands
Brad Murray
Cheyse Blair *
Olireti Samuelu
Jacob Miller *
Dane Atkinson *
Fine Moeakiola
Isaac Maliota
Samuel Brunton
Ryan Williamson **
Ben Jones **
Jake Friend **
Tufuga Sa
Boyd Cordner */**
Ethan Lowe
Jack Littlejohn
Anthony Gelling
Grant Nelson
Jerome Leolahi
Andrew Haines
Tom Pelo
Samson Manu'a

Released:

Cyprian Ale

Unsure:

Dane Cordner

* SG Ball eligible 2010
** Although full-time squad 2010, still NYC eligible


That's just about all I know at the moment. We're assembling a very, very strong side for next season. If we field anywhere near a full-strength side, we'll be one of the top sides next year.

My full-strength NYC side 2010

1. Cheyse Blair
2. Hughie Stanley
3. Ryan Williamson
4. JP Du Plessis
5. Fine Moeakiola
6. Brad Murray
7. Ben Jones
8. Isaac Maliota
9. Samuel Brunton
10. Pakisonasi Afu
11. Boyd Cordner
12. Joseph Leilua
13. Jerome Leolahi (c)

14. Tom Pelo
15. Olireti Samuelu
16. Ethan Lowe
17. Samson Manu'a

That is a great NYC team. I included Ben Jones in the NYC side because I just can't see him getting a run in the top 17 in first grade. No doubt he is a good player but there's just no room to fit him in so I'd play him at 7. He needs to constantly be touching the ball to be used effectively. He played there in SG Ball and was their best player by far. I didn't include Jake Friend because I don't think there is even the slightest chance of him going back to the NYC next year. And if Ryan Williamson, Boyd Cordner, JP Du Plessis, Joseph Leilua and Fine Moeakiola don't move up to NRL during the year, this side will be very dangerous.

Thanks Footy for a very comprehensive update as usual.
Q. I didn't see Asopeli Fine's name anywhere? Is he still contracted or??
Q. What can you tell us about Tim Burrell from the Dogs? They rarely let good one's escape. I do hope we get their giant Pakisonasi Afu.

BTW, i pretty sure we parted ways with Dane Cordner because he would be over 20 next year.

Cheers.

[Guest]

Thanks Footy for a very comprehensive update as usual.
Q. I didn't see Asopeli Fine's name anywhere? Is he still contracted or??
Q. What can you tell us about Tim Burrell from the Dogs? They rarely let good one's escape. I do hope we get their giant Pakisonasi Afu.

BTW, i pretty sure we parted ways with Dane Cordner because he would be over 20 next year.

Cheers.

Sorry I forgot about Asipeli Fine. Yes he is still contracted with us although he will start in SG Ball before moving up to NYC after that season is finished. Tim Burrell is a frontrower who IMO is a good player although needs to be developed a bit more. He played one NYC game for us in Round 23 and injured himself, getting surgery on his knee. He originally hails from the country. And Pakisonasi Afu is a monster. If we get this kid, he will run rings around the other NYC sides next season. Very explosive player and has a tonne of speed. I'm pretty sure Dane Cordner is eligible for NYC next season, as he was playing NSW CHS Under 18 in 2008.

[melon....]

OK, so what's Conn now done in order to be given a spot in the 17??

If anything he has less right than Cherrington to be placed up the pecking order!

He's a NSW & Qld Cup player who's biggest claims to fame are being caught for forging medical scripts and taking part in a recent music video clip for some Aussie singer who's name escapes me. And believe me it was not his footballing talent that scored him that role.

Again, he's another bloke who should be starting with the Jets and proving himself there before being considered for anything else.


NC

id rather have given Sean Rudder a shot first....there...I said it.

[Guest]

Sorry I forgot about Asipeli Fine. Yes he is still contracted with us although he will start in SG Ball before moving up to NYC after that season is finished. Tim Burrell is a frontrower who IMO is a good player although needs to be developed a bit more. He played one NYC game for us in Round 23 and injured himself, getting surgery on his knee. He originally hails from the country. And Pakisonasi Afu is a monster. If we get this kid, he will run rings around the other NYC sides next season. Very explosive player and has a tonne of speed. I'm pretty sure Dane Cordner is eligible for NYC next season, as he was playing NSW CHS Under 18 in 2008.

Asipeli is a waverly college kid, one of a couple from their first XV that have signed long term deals with the roosters. He is a promising centre for his age.

[Guest]

Asipeli is a waverly college kid, one of a couple from their first XV that have signed long term deals with the roosters. He is a promising centre for his age.

can i ask if you know who the other 1st 15 waverley blokes are contracted with us apart from asi?

[Guest]

can i ask if you know who the other 1st 15 waverley blokes are contracted with us apart from asi?

cant remember his name but he is a big unit forward, one of waverley's best. i can get the name for you if you want it.

the other good thing with these kids from waverley is that not only are they talented but they are also rooster fans themselves.

[TheLoneRooster]

cant remember his name but he is a big unit forward, one of waverley's best. i can get the name for you if you want it.

the other good thing with these kids from waverley is that not only are they talented but they are also rooster fans themselves.

And that is something that money can't buy.

As for Dane Cordner, I really would have liked him to stay for his qualities as a good honest player and also because I like the symmetry of brothers playing together. And from what somebody else wrote about both Dane and Boyd, they are uncommonly tough, and that is something I would like to see the Roosters hang on to for as long as they can.

[Kingbilly]

Jack Wallace maybe ?
I also saw a kid play for Cranbrook this year, their fullback, wonder if the Roosters are looking at him. No idea of his name and although he may need to bulk up he really impressed me with the way he ran their side around the park. Cranbrook were reasonably ordinary but this kid impressed me with his organisation.

[Guest]

Jack Wallace maybe ?
I also saw a kid play for Cranbrook this year, their fullback, wonder if the Roosters are looking at him. No idea of his name and although he may need to bulk up he really impressed me with the way he ran their side around the park. Cranbrook were reasonably ordinary but this kid impressed me with his organisation.

if we want a good young fullback, they dont come much better than charlie wakim in the CAS comp. Top class player and way better than the cranbrook kid.

As for the other waverley kid, I think it is wallace btw - he is a great player - plays prop in union but is built more for league. Aside from him they dont really have anyother expceptional forwards that would be suited to league from memory.

[Guest]

And that is something that money can't buy.

As for Dane Cordner, I really would have liked him to stay for his qualities as a good honest player and also because I like the symmetry of brothers playing together. And from what somebody else wrote about both Dane and Boyd, they are uncommonly tough, and that is something I would like to see the Roosters hang on to for as long as they can.

completley agree mate but im 99% sure that dane has been cut lose. He does still have a year of NYC left in him from memory as well. As you say uncharacteristically tough, no-nonsense and a real aggressor. Also has a big heart, massive workrate and is quite nimble for a frontrower - cut out for the modern day game imo

[Guest]

its not wallace. if it was an easy name like wallace then i would be able to remember it. its not an easy name to remember.

i thought dane cordner should be kept as well, hope he is.