Worried2Death
It's a bit difficult to discuss next year's top 30 when the recruitment page consists of Alex Glenn, zoo animals and Mother Teresa, too many huge holes the ISP boys can't possibly fill. Be interesting to read who people think could step up though.
Fair dues
Mods if this thread is premature then please delete
It was just a thought that it would be good to see who guys are tipping to come through from isp
Tragic
How does the top 30 work? If we have someone like Adam Blair on a 650k contract does he have to be top 30 or could we use him outside the top 30 in a mentoring role? Adam Blair - Wrestle and Niggle Coach
SK wouldnt do that to AB but might be a way to get the poor trainers we hear about out of the top 30, whoever they are.
SK wouldnt do that to AB but might be a way to get the poor trainers we hear about out of the top 30, whoever they are.
Bushman
Contributor
Smith said 2 spots left on the 30, what am I missing cause I get 3 with Luke gone?
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
| 2020 GAINS Joshua Curran (Sydney Roosters, 2021), Kodi Nikorima (Brisbane Broncos, 2022) |
| 2020 LOSSES Blake Ayshford (retired), Solomone Kata(Melbourne Storm), Ligi Sao (Hull FC), Chris Satae (Hull FC) |
| RE-SIGNED Karl Lawton (2021), Agnatius Paasi(2022), Jazz Tevaga (2021) |
| OFF CONTRACT 2019 Issac Luke |
Teams often name 29 to start the season.
Either that or it's an upgrade from development.
Either that or it's an upgrade from development.
Bushman
Contributor
My minds a bit hazy, thinking back they may of upgraded someone when Kata was let go?
Smith said 2 spots left on the 30, what am I missing cause I get 3 with Luke gone?
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
2020 GAINS
Joshua Curran (Sydney Roosters, 2021), Kodi Nikorima (Brisbane Broncos, 2022)2020 LOSSES
Blake Ayshford (retired), Solomone Kata(Melbourne Storm), Ligi Sao (Hull FC), Chris Satae (Hull FC)RE-SIGNED
Karl Lawton (2021), Agnatius Paasi(2022), Jazz Tevaga (2021)OFF CONTRACT 2019
Issac Luke
I get 30 minus Ayshford, Luke, Sao and Satae. So 26. Then I assume Pompey will be brought into the 30 and one more upgrade already decided - possibly Turner?
Bushman
Contributor
Add Kata to that list to make 25 then Curran and KN signed so 27 makes 3 spots free.
Must of upgraded someone, Fuck knows.
mt.wellington
Warriors Orange Peeler
Bryan Smith confirmed that we have 28 players on our list. One of the remaining spots is a hooker and the last they will leave just incase someone comes up on the market like most clubs will do...
bruce
Contributor
A bit like having a fleet of 28 cars, when you are a trucking company. Not that it is Smiths fault. My guess he is doing what smart people do when in a hole, climb out not dig deeper. So building young talent is what he can do, stuff the rest of it. That was Watson's fault.
mt.wellington
Warriors Orange Peeler
No idea but it'll be easy to tell once preseason starts which juniors have been upgraded. Any kid under 20 training fulltime need to be on a fulltime contract...
