Official Braydon Trindall

[Milkshark]

Two years ago people were saying he'll be gone if we don't start him then. He's still here.

He played a pretty good game while we were dominant, he has played a few other pretty good games. He was outplayed by Moylan last night (imo) so should we really not keep Moylan on a good price for Trindall? I don't think he has been that good.

I don't see a Storm or a Roosters picking him up to start anytime soon, if he wants to leave for an opportunity at a pleb club anytime soon so be it.

Yep but 2 years ago he was untried at 7.

I'm just saying some club will take him before we are ready to give a position mate, that's all

 

[HaroldBishop]

Yep but 2 years ago he was untried at 7.

I'm just saying some club will take him before we are ready to give a position mate, that's all

Yeah probably

 

[bort]

Yep but 2 years ago he was untried at 7.

I'm just saying some club will take him before we are ready to give a position mate, that's all

Yeah I know, it's not like he is some crazy talent who singlehandedly just beat the Storm though.
Right now Moylan is playing better and we can get him on a good price, we also have other promising youngsters who are 18+ months away from being NRL ready.

Only reason to prioritise Trindall now would be if Fitz sees him as a much better partner for Hynes.
By all reports Hynes and Moylan love their partnership together and Fitz does see Hynes as a (developing) halfback.
Hynes has only started two more games in the halves than Trindall has and Trindall certainly hasn't killed it every single game he plays at half.
Hynes polled 2 votes playing as our 7 just last week.

Trindall currently signed for next year anyway. IMO he's a player who would be wise not to race off to sign by mid November unless someone throws stupid money at him. Better to get into first quarter of next season and see how things are playing out.
Otherwise he risks being Metcalf mk2 - frozen out of Sharks NRL side and watching your **** new club keep signing competition for you

 

[BurgoShark]

Yeah I know, it's not like he is some crazy talent who singlehandedly just beat the Storm though.
Right now Moylan is playing better and we can get him on a good price, we also have other promising youngsters who are 18+ months away from being NRL ready.

Only reason to prioritise Trindall now would be if Fitz sees him as a much better partner for Hynes.
By all reports Hynes and Moylan love their partnership together and Fitz does see Hynes as a (developing) halfback.
Hynes has only started two more games in the halves than Trindall has and Trindall certainly hasn't killed it every single game he plays at half.
Hynes polled 2 votes playing as our 7 just last week.

Trindall currently signed for next year anyway. IMO he's a player who would be wise not to race off to sign by mid November unless someone throws stupid money at him. Better to get into first quarter of next season and see how things are playing out.
Otherwise he risks being Metcalf mk2 - frozen out of Sharks NRL side and watching your **** new club keep signing competition for you

Yeah - I don't think one game changes anything. He's still an above average replacement half, but would be a below average starter (currently). I think he understands his role with the team. He's a full time member of the NRL squad who is going to sometimes play Cup, sometimes play bench, and be first man in whenever one of the starters is out. It's still a good job to have. Thousands of others would walk a mile over broken glass for the #17 jersey and 10-20 minutes off the bench in an NRL team.

 

[Sparkles]

Can we remove the OWB tag now

I might need to apply to two date rule, SF
But I do have a candidate in mind, so it might be a good time to look at the vote

 

[Capital_Shark]

He won't be waiting until Nicho or Moylans contract has finished.

Anyone snapping at him will have to offer a starting role or pay big money to a backup. I don't think anyone is hunting him after 1 game. If they are good luck to him & them.

 

[MrDravid]

Anyone snapping at him will have to offer a starting role or pay big money to a backup. I don't think anyone is hunting him after 1 game. If they are good luck to him & them.

From memory the reason he re-signed was there weren't any bites.

 

[bort]

From memory the reason he re-signed was there weren't any bites.

Braydon Trindall the next big thing got no offers and Chad Townsend the worst halfback ever to play NRL no other club would ever signed is a rich man

 

[egg]

He's been improving even in his bench role.

Self belief and realising that he just needs to play his role.

Fitz is trying to build his confidence. His comments in the presser, "I believe in him", were made for a reason.

Disillusioned with Jesus ?

 

[BurgoShark]

Disillusioned with Jesus ?

Either that... or he is worried that if he stops believing in him, Trindall will stop putting presents under the tree.

 

[Sparkles]

Disillusioned with Jesus ?

What position does he play?

 

[BurgoShark]

What position does he play?

Not sure. I think he went to Super League. Is apparently coming back soon.

 

[Sparkles]

Not sure. I think he went to Super League. Is apparently coming back soon.

Heard he was spending some time out of the game. Geez the judiciary was tough on him

 

[Wiz]

Yeah I know, it's not like he is some crazy talent who singlehandedly just beat the Storm though.
Right now Moylan is playing better and we can get him on a good price, we also have other promising youngsters who are 18+ months away from being NRL ready.

Only reason to prioritise Trindall now would be if Fitz sees him as a much better partner for Hynes.
By all reports Hynes and Moylan love their partnership together and Fitz does see Hynes as a (developing) halfback.
Hynes has only started two more games in the halves than Trindall has and Trindall certainly hasn't killed it every single game he plays at half.
Hynes polled 2 votes playing as our 7 just last week.

Trindall currently signed for next year anyway. IMO he's a player who would be wise not to race off to sign by mid November unless someone throws stupid money at him. Better to get into first quarter of next season and see how things are playing out.
Otherwise he risks being Metcalf mk2 - frozen out of Sharks NRL side and watching your **** new club keep signing competition for you

I feel like it’s only a matter of time before he gets a start somewhere, there must be a long term plan with Trindall and there is a reason why he keeps getting picked and it wouldnt be because Fitz wants him to play for the jets- Otherwise Fitz would keep him at NSW cup

It’s a good position for the club to be in at the moment but also one that should be handled well because he can easily be a pretty good halfback at NRL if given a decent amount of time there, his defence has improved ten fold already

 

[Milkshark]

That's the question I also have, why is he being selected on the bench? For what purpose? Moylan cover? Maybe. Utility? He isn't a utility.

The club surely has a plan for him, I'd just like to understand what that is.

 

[Sparkles]

That's the question I also have, why is he being selected on the bench? For what purpose? Moylan cover? Maybe. Utility? He isn't a utility.

The club surely has a plan for him, I'd just like to understand what that is.

Fitz must have wondered why too. He played 80 for the Jets last week, and would have again this week if he wasn't needed for Nicho, I suspect.

 

[BurgoShark]

That's the question I also have, why is he being selected on the bench? For what purpose? Moylan cover? Maybe. Utility? He isn't a utility.

The club surely has a plan for him, I'd just like to understand what that is.

I would guess that it is so that he can learn to play in the NRL, develop good pro athlete habits, be around the team, get better defensively and at communications and effort areas.... all while not being burdened with the pressure of being the halfback..

I feel like a broken record, but...

Cooper Cronk played 2 full seasons from the bench
Luke Keary played 2 full seasons from the bench
Ben Hunt played 4 full seasons and almost 100 games from the bench

Sometimes the best way to develop an NRL halfback is to turn him in to a solid NRL depth player first.

 

[bort]

Fitz must have wondered why too. He played 80 for the Jets last week, and would have again this week if he wasn't needed for Nicho, I suspect.

Fitz has mostly preferred to keep spine cover on the bench, last week he specifically said he wanted Trindall doing 80 in Jets ready to cover for Nicho this week.

 

[apezza]

Braydon Trindall the next big thing got no offers and Chad Townsend the worst halfback ever to play NRL no other club would ever signed is a rich man

And called into the SOO squad!

 

[CrazyMatt]

Absolutely cannot complain at all about this guys game on Thursday. He did everything that was asked of him and more. Some brutal defence to boot.