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  • #16
    His dad and uncle are rumoured to be in line to coach there.
    ..it’ll be interesting to see

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    • #17
      Originally posted by ChookMaster View Post

      He has said it is off the mark...
      that's the walker bros coaching the warriors - they are being interviewed though and will have no regrets I assume if signed to coach or not signed - with Sam Walker though he signed a 2 year deal - 2020/21 and I assume would not be free to sign with other clubs till Nov 1 2020 if not extended by the Chooks or given permission to negotiate with other clubs.

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      • #18
        I guess the problem is if flanno continues to develop there is no way Helens dropped. so he's have to wait for keary to retire in about 2026.

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        • #19
          The concern for me is where would the kid play in our top team before his contract is up end of next year?

          Keary is at the peak of his powers and I can see him running around for atleast another 3-4 years.

          Kyle Flanagan is coming along nicely and has a big future in the game.

          So if the Walker Bros end up taking over a First Grade team in the next couple of years, be it the Warriors or another Club you can’t blame the kid for following.

          In saying that he looks a freakish talent and would be a real shame if he’s not a long term Rooster.
          Last edited by Lydon; 07-19-2020, 06:48 PM.

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          • #20
            People don't get it, Walker is not guaranteed to be the next half in first grade.
            Both Lam and Coby Thomas have played against men, infact both playerd (or selected) in sanctioned international games . Lam for PNG and Thomas for South Africa.

            I am not knocking the kid, I hope he does become the next great half for us, but the crap being written about him is ridiculous, as I said let him play against men before giving him a rap
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            • #21
              I seriously doubt that young Sam and his family is expecting him to walk into the NRL in the next couple of years. They signed with the Roosters because the believed it was the best club for him to develop his talent long term, not because they saw it as the easy path to the top grade. Have a look at what the club have already done for him.......he went to Europe with the team for the WCC, he's been taken into our bubble and had the rare opportunity to train and learn from some of the best coaches and players in the NRL. I can't see him leaving us any time soon, regardless of where his father is coaching

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              • #22
                Originally posted by King Salvo View Post
                300k mmm that's a lot so what is the upgrade value- Nikorima was signed for a similar amount I recall
                Walker...
                Current contract is 300k - 2years.

                He's young...also skinny.
                Cleary is big...killing it at top of the ladder.

                Flanno must be our 7 going forward.
                He's good, very good....top goalkicker.

                Flanno is one half, Keary the other.
                If Walker is as good as said, he could be trained to be able to play 6 or 7 with ease.

                First grade is not the juniors.
                In FG you have to be able to stop Kikau...our team has not been able to do that yet.
                Last edited by bondi.boy; 07-20-2020, 08:31 AM.

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                • #23
                  Maybe he can go out on loan...? Does that arrangement allow the other team to subsidise part of the salary?

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by Lydon View Post
                    The concern for me is where would the kid play in our top team before his contract is up end of next year?

                    Keary is at the peak of his powers and I can see him running around for atleast another 3-4 years.

                    Kyle Flanagan is coming along nicely and has a big future in the game.

                    So if the Walker Bros end up taking over a First Grade team in the next couple of years, be it the Warriors or another Club you can’t blame the kid for following.

                    In saying that he looks a freakish talent and would be a real shame if he’s not a long term Rooster.
                    But possibly one head knock away from been finished too..I hope nit
                    Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe

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                    • #25
                      Surely after the performance of Lam in the last couple of weeks, he would be ahead of Walker at this stage in the pecking order?

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                      • #26
                        I agree with HC that he is being groomed as Keary's successor.

                        Keary may only have 2 or 3 years left in the game due to his head knocks. One bad head knock could force him out completely.
                        Born and bred in the eastern suburbs.

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by Bruce Pickett View Post
                          Surely after the performance of Lam in the last couple of weeks, he would be ahead of Walker at this stage in the pecking order?
                          As a bench utility or dummy half back up sure, but I doubt Walker was ever an option there anyway. It wouldn't change the coaching staff's opinion about who would be a long term halfback. Lam looks to me a better dummy half prospect than a halfback at this level anyway. He has a good nuggety build and not afraid to make some tackles and has some good footwork and passing ability.
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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Cockadoodledoo View Post

                            As a bench utility or dummy half back up sure, but I doubt Walker was ever an option there anyway. It wouldn't change the coaching staff's opinion about who would be a long term halfback. Lam looks to me a better dummy half prospect than a halfback at this level anyway. He has a good nuggety build and not afraid to make some tackles and has some good footwork and passing ability.
                            Yep, Verrills and Lam look like the combination of the future.
                            Born and bred in the eastern suburbs.

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by Kingbilly View Post
                              People don't get it, Walker is not guaranteed to be the next half in first grade.
                              Both Lam and Coby Thomas have played against men, infact both playerd (or selected) in sanctioned international games . Lam for PNG and Thomas for South Africa.

                              I am not knocking the kid, I hope he does become the next great half for us, but the crap being written about him is ridiculous, as I said let him play against men before giving him a rap
                              If you've seen him play King he is way above anyone...just has to get his body right for the rigors of first grade
                              Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe

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                              • #30
                                Going to the Warriors?
                                Pro football.
                                Thanks for the memories, best wishes.

                                Big is better, he's very young and very small...not likely to be able to stop Kikau.


                                We should use the money on bigger players...must be another Freddy out there.
                                Last edited by bondi.boy; 07-20-2020, 07:29 PM.

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