Official Lachie Miller

[CrazyMatt]

Was going to give a thumbs up until “or they use Tracey”.

You know they probably would.

 

[CHOGM]

Provided we don’t end up having much use for a third string fullback

There is that yes

 

[HaroldBishop]

If they gel, individually theyre good players. Worth a try rather than move your best attacking weapon at fullback to the halves, which has failed before

Has also worked before.

 

[Western Sharkie]

You know they probably would.

Probably, but I can’t give that a thumbs up.

 

[Sparkles]

I’m guessing Iro becomes the third string fullback if Will and Dykes go down, or we shift one of the wingers, or they use Tracey.

Or give Ronnie a crack if we're getting that deep into the depth. Tracey to wing.. would be fun

 

[Six Again]

I’m guessing Iro becomes the third string fullback if Will and Dykes go down, or we shift one of the wingers, or they use Tracey.

Maybe why they resigned the forum favourite , Hiroti

 

[Deleted member 2543]

Siteni Taukamo is an option

Yeah - once he is healthy. Cap rules say that before rd11 Tracey, Hiroti, Taukamo would all play ahead of Iro.

 

[snowman]

So we traded a third choice fullback for one of the best front row prospects in the game. On paper at least. Prospects don’t always deliver, but they never do if you don’t have any. This is great for us.

genuine question - is he one of the best front row prospects in the game?

 

[stalefish]

im picking Iro will get promoted into the top 30 in Millers spot before season kick off

 

[stalefish]

genuine question - is he one of the best front row prospects in the game?

he was one of six props playing age group origin, so make of that what you will

then again Oregon also did..

for a prop to dominate at age group level means he already has a physical edge over his opposition. now all he needs to do is learn the skillset of a modern day prop and how to handle the game speed. could take years balancing muscle building and stamina to handle the rigours of nrl. i think a man fully shells out at about 22-23 years old

 

[snowman]

he was one of six props playing age group origin, so make of that what you will

then again Oregon also did..

for a prop to dominate at age group level means he already has a physical edge over his opposition. now all he needs to do is learn the skillset of a modern day prop and how to handle the game speed. could take years balancing muscle building and stamina to handle the rigours of nrl. i think a man fully shells out at about 22-23 years old

Not a bad spot to be in with him and Felix.

Although, we had Clayton and Vave and neither amounted to ****

 

[Gumby]

Not a bad spot to be in with him and Felix.

Although, we had Clayton and Vave and neither amounted to ****

Omg Clayton was meant to be the biggest thing since sliced bread.

 

[bort]

he was one of six props playing age group origin, so make of that what you will

then again Oregon also did..

for a prop to dominate at age group level means he already has a physical edge over his opposition. now all he needs to do is learn the skillset of a modern day prop and how to handle the game speed. could take years balancing muscle building and stamina to handle the rigours of nrl. i think a man fully shells out at about 22-23 years old

Are you using Oregon as an example of what you wouldn’t want a junior rep prop to become?

Oregon is 23 (even your post has said he’s only just shelled out) with 72 NRL games to his name which is no slouch in a position which typically hits its best after mid 20s and even later
He’s played NRL and World Cup grand finals

Have a look at our other props we are (for the most part) happy with
BHU 4 years older 80 games
Rudolf 3 years older 66 games
Hunt 4 years older 36 games

Don’t have be excited about Oregon for 2023 but feels harsh to use him as a negative example. Bradbury better get moving quite quickly if he wants to be better than Kaufusi by same age.

 

[Sparkles]

Are you using Oregon as an example of what you wouldn’t want a junior rep prop to become?

Oregon is 23 (even your post has said he’s only just shelled out) with 72 NRL games to his name which is no slouch in a position which typically hits its best after mid 20s and even later
He’s played NRL and World Cup grand finals

Have a look at our other props we are (for the most part) happy with
BHU 4 years older 80 games
Rudolf 3 years older 66 games
Hunt 4 years older 36 games

Don’t have be excited about Oregon for 2023 but feels harsh to use him as a negative example. Bradbury better get moving quite quickly if he wants to be better than Kaufusi by same age.

I think if he plays and trains hard, he'll be a very first grader. Just like Hiroti...

 

[bort]

I think if he plays and trains hard, he'll be a very first grader. Just like Hiroti...

You’d have to define what a very first grader is for me

Hiroti has a lot of catching up to do if he wants to match Kaufusi career though.

 

[stalefish]

Are you using Oregon as an example of what you wouldn’t want a junior rep prop to become?

Oregon is 23 (even your post has said he’s only just shelled out) with 72 NRL games to his name which is no slouch in a position which typically hits its best after mid 20s and even later
He’s played NRL and World Cup grand finals

Have a look at our other props we are (for the most part) happy with
BHU 4 years older 80 games
Rudolf 3 years older 66 games
Hunt 4 years older 36 games

Don’t have be excited about Oregon for 2023 but feels harsh to use him as a negative example. Bradbury better get moving quite quickly if he wants to be better than Kaufusi by same age.

yo i simply used oregon as an example of a junior representative. i never said it was a negative.

kaufusi is an astute signing, he's coming into his prime. he's an effort player who does all the basics well. like you say he's vastly experienced for his age and has been taught by a few coaches. no off field drama and a dedicated attitude. he'll add alot to the squad even if it isnt just from going up the guts.

fitz didnt sign him a year out for shyts and giggles

 

[Six Again]

Miller's Release Finally Officially Announced but no mention of trade or " thanks for your efforts " type statement -

" The Sharks have granted Lachie Miller's request for a release from the final year of his contract.

Contracted to the Sharks for the 2023 NRL season, Miller will now take up an opportunity at another NRL club.

The 28-year-old Miller, who joined the Cronulla club last year after representing Australia at rugby sevens, debuted at the Sharks in round 11 of the 2022 season and went on to play seven games in the top grade. "

 

[Sparkles]

Knights haven't even given him a jersey.. geez...

Miller joins Knights a week before trial against his old club

The outside-back has joined Newcastle until the end of 2025.

www.newcastleherald.com.au

 

[CHOGM]

genuine question - is he one of the best front row prospects in the game?

I just figure if he’s playing under 19’s origin, he’s one of the best at this stage. That’s a decent pool of young players to be picked from.

 

[Sparkles]

genuine question - is he one of the best front row prospects in the game?

He was probably the best performing prop at the top level of his age group, as you know. What were you looking for here?