Our surplus of backrowers probably means someone like Tohu Harris or Ben Murdoch-Masila are going to spend more time in the middle. Katoa also spent time there in the back end of the year.
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Our surplus of backrowers probably means someone like Tohu Harris or Ben Murdoch-Masila are going to spend more time in the middle. Katoa also spent time there in the back end of the year.
NZWarriorsFaithful
remember gus said we signing a forward so hopefully one or a couple more
snake77
He did well in 2020 when most of our middles were injured. Really regressed this year so 2022 was going to be case of trying to get more out of him. Can understand the clubs position of not rushing to extend him past 2022.
We are seeing a change in how the club goes about things. Previously if you were here already it was likely you would be re-signed and we'd get maybe 1-2 players coming in. They seem to be a bit more reserved it extending guys and wanting to wait to see assess their form.
Hopefully we see a few signings announced soon.
We are seeing a change in how the club goes about things. Previously if you were here already it was likely you would be re-signed and we'd get maybe 1-2 players coming in. They seem to be a bit more reserved it extending guys and wanting to wait to see assess their form.
Hopefully we see a few signings announced soon.
snake77
My main concern with this is after making the finals in 2018 they were talking about having the squad they want and pushing for bigger things in 2020. After 2019 fell apart I Think I then heard 2021 was going to be the year.
Think 2022 was then meant to be the year the squad is where POS wants it.
The mid year signings last year of Walsh, Lodge and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak have helped. We have Johnson and Pene coming in so 2022. Hopefully a few more.
Hopefully with the rumours of us going after a few players from November 1st for 2023 its a case of 2022 big improvement make the finals and 2023 contend for a premiership.
Kestrel84
Rippin' and a Tearin'
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FYI the lyrics in this song were clearly written about POS. Dude gets what he needs when he needs it, then cuts the deadwood and moves on to the next. What a pro.
Ever Hopeful
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I'm pleased to have Jamayne Tounua-Brown move on as he should not be part of our future plans. I was also pleased when he came in and performed above expectation last year when we really needed someone to pitch in and help out after the chaos of pre-season prop injuries and covid.
Thanks mate, good luck at your new club.
Thanks mate, good luck at your new club.
Billyspleen75
Most interesting part of that article..
Despite losing Taunoa-Brown, the Vodafone Warriors have a strong core of middle forwards in Tohu Harris Harris, Addin Fonua-Blake, Matt Lodge, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Bunty Afoa, and Aaron Pene plus rookies Tom Ale and Jackson Frei while Bayley Sironen and Josh Curran are also options at loose forward.
Ben Murdoch-Masila is seen as a middle forward..
And we have Frei and Ale in the squad..
Despite losing Taunoa-Brown, the Vodafone Warriors have a strong core of middle forwards in Tohu Harris Harris, Addin Fonua-Blake, Matt Lodge, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Bunty Afoa, and Aaron Pene plus rookies Tom Ale and Jackson Frei while Bayley Sironen and Josh Curran are also options at loose forward.
Ben Murdoch-Masila is seen as a middle forward..
And we have Frei and Ale in the squad..
Fonzie
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snake77
Easy mistake to make as I often refer to him as a little forward.
The statement about the middle forwards is to show they have depth when releasing someone, probably helps with the casual audience who might be worried with them losing a player.
Glad to see Ale is still in the mix as his status was unknown. Hopefully he can just concentrate on his rehab. Frei I haven't seen much of besides those few first grade appearances.
The others listed as options isn't a surprise as we have seen it, can also throw Katoa into the list.
The other guys will likely see more time in the middle if they insist on playing Aitken as a second rower. I'm still mixed on that yes he was good filling in but would prefer to keep him as a centre who fits in when needed.
Five&Last
Thank god for that, now do Kodi.
5 spots left in the top 30 now.
I think POS is clearing the decks for major moves for 2023 season (e.g. Manu, Nuikore, etc). Maybe he’s going to front load some of the current contracts to get more cap space.
As far as 2022 goes, I don’t think there will be too many moves. Probably promote from within for those spots and keep one or two open in case anything pops up mid season.
Interesting about Frei. I thought for sure he would be gone. His stats in Redcliffe this year weren’t anything great. But POS is a huge fan. Signed him straight to Top 30 out of Roosters 20’s. Apparently he’s one of the hardest trainers and often players don’t come right from ACL until their second season fully recovered. He also has the height that POS covets. Not at all unhappy about choosing to go with the cheaper and harder working Frei over guys like Evans and Jamayne Tounua-Brown.
5 spots left in the top 30 now.
I think POS is clearing the decks for major moves for 2023 season (e.g. Manu, Nuikore, etc). Maybe he’s going to front load some of the current contracts to get more cap space.
As far as 2022 goes, I don’t think there will be too many moves. Probably promote from within for those spots and keep one or two open in case anything pops up mid season.
Interesting about Frei. I thought for sure he would be gone. His stats in Redcliffe this year weren’t anything great. But POS is a huge fan. Signed him straight to Top 30 out of Roosters 20’s. Apparently he’s one of the hardest trainers and often players don’t come right from ACL until their second season fully recovered. He also has the height that POS covets. Not at all unhappy about choosing to go with the cheaper and harder working Frei over guys like Evans and Jamayne Tounua-Brown.
AlexM
Lol , wtf, usually we are never this Ruthless with contracts.
Something bigs in the pipe imo.
Something bigs in the pipe imo.
Bangbros 2023
Mr Frank White
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You guys are really big on Harris. I was a little critical of him this year. Mostly because I was so big on him.
Personally I think it might be time to move on..
Personally I think it might be time to move on..
Bangbros 2023
Maybe time for you to move on frank
(jokes!!!) My only problem with Harris is that he can't play a full season.Technically Frei and Ale are contracted until November 1 so there may not be much weight to the article regarding their chances of being on board next season
I think there was a link on this part of the forum about a club telling four players they can move on. There was some discussion if it was the Warriors or not. Well two have gone in the last week - two more to come???
Five&Last
Neither were on the departing players list like Isaiah Vagana who was told he wouldn’t be re-signed.
Things may have changed since then though for Frei and Ale
I don't know yet how high are the sand dunes in Redcliffe? Need to see some preseason dune running first.
Ryaan
The moles reporting we lost Jamayne Tounua-Brown due to salary cap issues forcing our hand surely can’t be right?
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