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I reckon Ryles has probably got one year left in him as a starting forward, or one and a half - two years as a bench forward. Depending on how well our young guys progress, we may see him move back to the bench later in the season to prolong his career and quality.
As to re-signings over the next two seasons, priorities in my opinion are:
SKD
Linnett
Perrett
Cherro
JWH
Myles
Leilua
Cordner
Masoe
J. Carney
Tasi
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The rest can probably leave. Mini, Conn and Anasta are tough one's, especially Anasta and Mini. They are all really good players, but I'm not sure they have a spot unless they have another great year this year. Mini is starting to get on a little and I'm not sure he can keep up as a first grade player after this year, especially with his physical, bumping running style. If we kept him I most definitely wouldn't be upset, but I don't want him to go out on the wane. He deserves far better than that.
Anasta is another one that is really tough. I can see a role for him around Origin time, and I think he brings another attacking dimension to our side with his ball playing skills as well as his experience. But if him staying means we lose a Cherrington, Cordner or Leilua then I think that is wrong. These guys are the future, and we need to be looking at long term success with what we have. If he was 26 then I would be keeping him, but he's not and this time next year he will be 30. He's been a great servant of the club but unless he has another great year then it is time for him to move on.
Conn has some similarities to Anasta and I've enjoyed seeing him grow as a player. I think he would be valuable around Origin time over the next couple of years when possibly Aubusson and likely Myles heads away. I also think he would provide some experience while our young guys grow. If he stays though, then we may just start losing the guys we have put a tonne of effort into. He won't struggle to find a club and he will get paid far better than what he can here and is likely to see more game time. Again if he has another great year keep him, but if how well he plays is at a similar level to one of our young guys, then move him on.
As to re-signings over the next two seasons, priorities in my opinion are:
SKD
Linnett
Perrett
Cherro
JWH
Myles
Leilua
Cordner
Masoe
J. Carney
Tasi
Friend
The rest can probably leave. Mini, Conn and Anasta are tough one's, especially Anasta and Mini. They are all really good players, but I'm not sure they have a spot unless they have another great year this year. Mini is starting to get on a little and I'm not sure he can keep up as a first grade player after this year, especially with his physical, bumping running style. If we kept him I most definitely wouldn't be upset, but I don't want him to go out on the wane. He deserves far better than that.
Anasta is another one that is really tough. I can see a role for him around Origin time, and I think he brings another attacking dimension to our side with his ball playing skills as well as his experience. But if him staying means we lose a Cherrington, Cordner or Leilua then I think that is wrong. These guys are the future, and we need to be looking at long term success with what we have. If he was 26 then I would be keeping him, but he's not and this time next year he will be 30. He's been a great servant of the club but unless he has another great year then it is time for him to move on.
Conn has some similarities to Anasta and I've enjoyed seeing him grow as a player. I think he would be valuable around Origin time over the next couple of years when possibly Aubusson and likely Myles heads away. I also think he would provide some experience while our young guys grow. If he stays though, then we may just start losing the guys we have put a tonne of effort into. He won't struggle to find a club and he will get paid far better than what he can here and is likely to see more game time. Again if he has another great year keep him, but if how well he plays is at a similar level to one of our young guys, then move him on.
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