2014 NSW Cup Thread

Ahh, that's means if Leilua or Gagai get injured or picked for rep teams we are relying on Quinn (he will do the job but he won't be anything above average).
 
so our backline is looking like
Sione Mataútia
Chanel Mataútia
Pat Mataútia
Dale Clacherty or James Elias maybe
Josh mantellato

I hope Stoney found a few Fijian wingers when he was over there putting all their young players through their paces.
 
so our backline is looking like
Sione Mataútia
Chanel Mataútia
Pat Mataútia
Dale Clacherty or James Elias maybe
Josh mantellato

I hope Stoney found a few Fijian wingers when he was over there putting all their young players through their paces.

Or:

1. Sione Mata'utia
2. Josh Mantellato
3. Pat Mata'utia
4. Timana Tahu
5. Chanel Mata'utia

And Whitchurch if he has been signed.
 
Dobson/Minto halves combo? Or Roberts/Minto? Either way seem like decent back ups,

Roberts will get first crack you'd imagine but handy to have those two back ups.

So thus far:

1. Sione Mata'utia
2. Josh Mantellato
3. Pat Mata'utia
4. Timana Tahu
5. Chanel Mata'utia
6. Michael Dobson
7. Matt Minto
8. Toka Likiliki
9. Travis Waddell
10. Mitch Frei
11. Clint Newton
12. Zane Tetevano
13. Matt Hilder

14. Tyler Randell
15. Anthony Quinn
16. Patrick Vaivai
 
I'd love to take Newton out and replace him with Sims and same for Tapine with Quinn. Good looking team considering the talent we've lost.
 
I'd love to take Newton out and replace him with Sims and same for Tapine with Quinn. Good looking team considering the talent we've lost.

Yeh you could add Tapine. I put Sims in first grade. I think this Fiji campaign will really shape him.

I still think we are down on depth.
 
Roberts will get first crack you'd imagine but handy to have those two back ups.

So thus far:

1. Sione Mata'utia
2. Josh Mantellato
3. Pat Mata'utia
4. Timana Tahu
5. Chanel Mata'utia
6. Michael Dobson
7. Matt Minto
8. Toka Likiliki
9. Travis Waddell
10. Mitch Frei
11. Clint Newton
12. Zane Tetevano
13. Matt Hilder

14. Tyler Randell
15. Anthony Quinn
16. Patrick Vaivai
That team looks better than what I previously thought with Smith, Adams, Pete, Kev Davis leaving (Pretty much our spine all season). It will be quite exciting to see what form Sione brings at fullback, the depth looks quite off though... Throughout the season that will be our weak point, especially with Toka, Josh and maybe even Newton filling in for first grade.
 
I think you're scaring people there a bit Alicia! If we had no injuries there could be guys like Fa'alogo, Houston, Sims, Cuthbertson & McKinnon playing down in reserves. So there's a few good options when injuries arise. So much so that I'm actually worried we won't see enough of Sims, Toka & Tetevano.
 
Really hope Bennent isn't done with recruiting, especially our depth in the backs. I can see McManus being picked again as he played pretty good in game 3, Boyd will almost certainly make it, then Aku and Dane are on the verge of cracking the side.... Doesn't look to good

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Wouldn't mind signing Ben Roberts.... As a center but
 
Gagai or Mantellato at fullback for Boyd during Origin. And depending who does get picked for Origin, have Quinn and Tahu back in the side.

Pass on Roberts.
 
According to the tele today Minto played halfback this year, but is mostly a ball playing fullback and could be a long term replacement for Boyd.
 
Is that why Wayne is signing players up just for a one year contract? To see how they develop and then if he likes what he sees he'll renew their contracts like Gagai, Leilua etc?
 
Is that why Wayne is signing players up just for a one year contract? To see how they develop and then if he likes what he sees he'll renew their contracts like Gagai, Leilua etc?
Could be.. Could be just a stop gap for a year until other players come on to the market as well?? Maybe a bit of both, if they step up and prove themselves they stay ;)
 
My guess is still that Minto will play in the halves with Dobson. Who would fill in at half other than them?
 
My guess is still that Minto will play in the halves with Dobson. Who would fill in at half other than them?
Tyler Randell was our best 5/8 last year and is still here i think.
Tom Rouse was the best under 18s player in Australia 3 years ago and his preferred position is 5/8.
 
Randell is still here and his contract will end at the of the 2015 season..... No news if Rouse is staying or is gone?
 
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