2021

[The Corner Post]

In terms of recruitment, we don't need to make any big changes.
In the last three seasons we have won two and then come fourth. We still have an exceptionally great team.
We have depth, we have a good mix of young and old players. I think our existing system will see players emerge throughout 2021. Perhaps just go after some young players for depth in positions like prop and hooker.
Imagine being a team like the Broncos trying to rebuild in 2021. Given there were no lower grades there aren't a lot of players to choose from and every team will be going after the available players.

[Bondicigar]

If NRL changed to NFL style of play Marshall would be idea - wouldn't have to defend in that case

Haha Yeah fair point

[Noosa Rooster]

The NEW game shouldve suited butcher ..either he played busted or didnt give a shit.

If he didn't give a shit he would have been out on his arse real quick. I'm sure Robbo would have seen that. I thought he was going fine until his rib injury and then wasn't the same when he came back so I'd go with playing busted.

I'm not sure we need to make too many personnel changes - for 14 of the last 18 rounds we were on fire. Sure we lost a few and got touched up by Storm and then the Rabbitoh debacle but overall I thought we were in with a great chance.

New year with a few more rule changes and plenty of time to get a game plan together to cover them, returning troops and hopefully a lower tier competition and I'm confident we can be back on top.

[OMR]

In terms of recruitment, we don't need to make any big changes.
In the last three seasons we have won two and then come fourth. We still have an exceptionally great team.
We have depth, we have a good mix of young and old players. I think our existing system will see players emerge throughout 2021. Perhaps just go after some young players for depth in positions like prop and hooker.
Imagine being a team like the Broncos trying to rebuild in 2021. Given there were no lower grades there aren't a lot of players to choose from and every team will be going after the available players.

You think we need depth players at hooker? How about Friend, Verrills and Lussick? I agree with the prop idea though, hopefully Fifita and Faamasili and Bailey can develop a bit but snapping up an extra prop wouldn’t hurt.

[King Salvo]

In terms of recruitment, we don't need to make any big changes.
In the last three seasons we have won two and then come fourth. We still have an exceptionally great team.
We have depth, we have a good mix of young and old players. I think our existing system will see players emerge throughout 2021. Perhaps just go after some young players for depth in positions like prop and hooker.
Imagine being a team like the Broncos trying to rebuild in 2021. Given there were no lower grades there aren't a lot of players to choose from and every team will be going after the available players.

Chooks have a lot of dummy halves - Friend/Verills/Lussick/Lam- Not sure if Lam has been re-signed and if so what position do they feel he is better suited to - utility i suppose - dummy half and halves- Props - JWH/SST (MCL not a ACL)/ Collins/Safita/ Liu (can also play Lock ) /Poasa

[milanja]

listed players off contract,

Jamil Hopoate, Jordan Kahu, Richie Kennar, Rhys Kennedy, Issac Luke, Sean O'Sullivan, Izaia Perese, Ben Te'o, Ilikena Vudogo

9 players off contract

RAIDERS


Kurt Baptiste, Matt Frawley, Sebastian Kris, Michael Oldfield, Jordan Rapana

5 players off contract

BULLDOGS




0 players off contract

SHARKS


Bryson Goodwin, Cameron King, Kayleb Milne, Scott Sorensen, Cruz Topai-Aveai, Braydon Trindall

6 players off contract

TITANS


Dale Copley, Keegan Hipgrave, Tyrone Roberts

3 players off contract

SEA EAGLES


Albert Hopoate, Luke Metcalf

2 players off contract

STORM


Sandor Earl, Cooper Johns, Brenko Lee, Marion Seve, Cameron Smith

5 players off contract

WARRIORS


Lachlan Burr, Jackson Frei, Albert Hopoate, Adam Keighran, Taane Milne, Isaiah Papali'i, Leivaha Pulu, Nathaniel Roache

8 players off contract

KNIGHTS


Brodie Jones, Josh King, Mason Lino, Tautau Moga, Tyronne Roberts-Davis, Connor Watson

6 players off contract

COWBOYS


Tukimihia Simpkins

1 players off contract

EELS


Andrew Davey, Rhys Davies, Haze Dunster, David Gower, George Jennings, Jaeman Salmon, Will Smith, Ray Stone, Brad Takairangi, Peni Terepo

10 players off contract

PANTHERS


Caleb Aekins, Dean Blore, Tyrone May, Brayden McGrady, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak

5 players off contract

RABBITOHS


Tom Amone, Cory Denniss, Kurt Dillon, Ky Rodwell

4 players off contract

DRAGONS


Billy Brittain, Kaide Ellis

2 players off contract

ROOSTERS


Jake Friend, Drew Hutchison, Matt Ikuvalu, Lachlan Lam, Brett Morris, Josh Morris

6 players off contract

WESTS TIGERS


Benji Marshall, Sam McIntyre, Alex Seyfarth

[Johnny Brass]

Not a lot of talent from those off contract at other clubs , pickings are pretty slim.
Tyrone May is an interesting one at the Panthers he has been very good as that utility player and kept the promising Matt Burton out of the team.
We are going to need a utility player who can cover numerous positions with Aubo retiring.

[King Salvo]

I did hear that Davey the Parra player was told he wouldn't be offered a new Contract and said fair enough as i will be signing with Manly - 2 year deal in any case. If they are cutting 11 players as well as replacing Jennings they must have some in their lower grades being promoted as not a lot on the market of players whose contracts expire 31/10/2020 - Maybe looking at those players whose contracts expire on 31/10/2021 and are able to field offers from 1/11/2020?

[Johnny Brass]

I just read Tyrone May had re signed with the Panthers for a year , I'm a day late and dollar short as usual.

[NorfolkStreetKid]

No one in those listed that we need. All we need is another PROP, A young one. I think the Faarma might come good and if so we are sweet. . SBW might be a chance for another year, and if he doesn't want much then we could let Sitili or Butcher go, or both. Fifita looked good to in his brief appearances so could develop into something. We don't need a half, Flanno is good and will get better, and then we have Walker who could be anything. Billy will be a star at centre rotating with the Moz boys. Sam to share the load with Jake will be a big help too. If Suuali does want to play for us I hope we grab him.

Into the future, Imagine this team

Teddy/ Manu
Suuali/ Moz/ Toupolitu
Smith / Moz
Manu/ Moz
Toups/ Iku
Keary/ Teddy/Lam
Flanno/ Keary/ Walker

JWH/Lindsay/ Fifita
Friend/ Sammy/ Lussick
TKO/Faarma
Cords/Baker/ Moretti
Angus/SBW/Butcher/ Sitili
Rads/Liu

Thats 30 players or 29 if we don't get Suuali, 28 if we don't get SBW, if so then there is still so room for another 2 youngsters from the ones we have already, or some new ones. Still a top 4 team.

[Easts75]

I just read Tyrone May had re signed with the Panthers for a year , I'm a day late and dollar short as usual.

Very very good player, perfect utility

[doves07]

Not a lot of talent from those off contract at other clubs , pickings are pretty slim.
Tyrone May is an interesting one at the Panthers he has been very good as that utility player and kept the promising Matt Burton out of the team.
We are going to need a utility player who can cover numerous positions with Aubo retiring.

Tyrone is a grub

[ccfc bondi]

What about that centre guy pretending to be a fullback who's injured at the moment? I heard his contract was for one year, with the "You Can Trust Us To Undertake a Thorough Internal Investigation" club having the option for next year.

[NorfolkStreetKid]

What about that centre guy pretending to be a fullback who's injured at the moment? I heard his contract was for one year with the "We Will Undertake a Thorough Internal Investigation" club having the option for next year.

Not while Uncle Nick walks and breathes

[Rooster1908]

What about that centre guy pretending to be a fullback who's injured at the moment? I heard his contract was for one year with the "We Will Undertake a Thorough Internal Investigation" club having the option for next year.

He would need an enema or colonic irrigation from the internal investigation plus dipping in a sheep dip to even remotely remove the stench