Forward Depth.

[King Salvo]

You judge a young forward on one or two first grade appearances, yet you're open to the idea of giving Pearce another 200 games to prove his critics wrong?

Cannot see Collins being a regular NRL player- we have had similar players such as him that many on here would not rate at all as NRL standard - Dallas Hood/ Scott Logan/ Marty Kennedy for an example - all three better players than Collins though at the same time.

[Thirteen]

both listed as 184 cm

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2bHuxOUUAAoH65.jpg

look similar

Not correct. I’ve stood next to Butcher and there’s no chance he is 3cm shorter than me. At least a head shorter.

[blooster]

There is no doubt we need another big bopper.... 1 or 2 injuries will leave us bleeding uncontrollably. Its the biggest missing puzzle piece.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Being under 6ft doesn't make you small.

Butcher is a solid build with a low centre of gravity...not unlike a brick outhouse to use the vernacular.

He can still make the grade...im more concerned with his mobility.

[Mickie Lane]

If the Chooks dont have Radley on the bench interchanging with Friend then I believe he is another who will find another club.
He to me shows as much talent as what Latrell does. Absolute madness if Keary or Pearce play off the bench & Radley gets left out.

[BUDDY]

I think Matto might end up being one of our front rowers.
Robbo has played him there before. He is big enough, defends well, can bend the line and can play long minutes.

[Half time]

If the Chooks dont have Radley on the bench interchanging with Friend then I believe he is another who will find another club.
He to me shows as much talent as what Latrell does. Absolute madness if Keary or Pearce play off the bench & Radley gets left out.

Radley will be a long term player for us, you don't need to worry.

[Half time]

I actually think a lot (not all but a lot) of clubs don't have great depth in the forwards.

[eddie]

Cannot see Collins being a regular NRL player- we have had similar players such as him that many on here would not rate at all as NRL standard - Dallas Hood/ Scott Logan/ Marty Kennedy for an example - all three better players than Collins though at the same time.

Comparing dancing dallas and Logan to Collins is a bit harsh. It's like you wanna put his career to death before it starts.

MK.................I don't like to talk about him atm.

[PeeGee]

We need more 'go-forward', and not relying on the back 3 carting the ball up 1 hit-up after the kick (off). NAPA & JWH need to get their enthusiasm back. Sorry not nure if NAPA ever had any.

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

Surely Radley needs to be developed with some game time this year. If either Pearce or Keary leave I'd have him on the bench

Can we swap Napa for someone who can bend the line back, rather than turn his back on it.

Serious concerns about JWH atm. I'm worried that he will become a more rocks than diamonds style forward. Hope I'm wrong.

[Thirteen]

We need more 'go-forward', and not relying on the back 3 carting the ball up 1 hit-up after the kick (off). NAPA & JWH need to get their enthusiasm back. Sorry not nure if NAPA ever had any.

Even with great go forward we still need the wingers to carry strong from our own end. That’s the job of wingers today. Otherwise what else are they doing? They may as well go play Yawnion.

[PeeGee]

Even with great go forward we still need the wingers to carry strong from our own end. That’s the job of wingers today. Otherwise what else are they doing? They may as well go play Yawnion.

Yeah fair enough. Actually, Really looking forward to next season. A lot of unknowns and changes with several teams.

[Mickie Lane]

No mention of Butcher. Probably wise as he is just too small to crack it in the NRL.

If he's got the ticker he'll make it.

[stephenj]

sst looking very good in that joke of a world cup!