Teig being signed by panthers is a good discussion point? how so?
Each to their own - I don't think Panthers have the money for Teig but I don't mind a discussion about any player leaving/being out for long term injury. Think it is interesting to have a chat about how we would adjust for different things, what different depth looks like etc
Moved this from Williams thread because it is more Teig relevant (or, lack thereof)
I’d say Talakai goes to edge and we get a centre would be the better option
Personally feel we upgrade both positions that way provided we get a decent centre
I think he’s adequate cover for edge during a game but not sure about permanently?
Every chance Talakai goes to the edge and we buy a depth/bench back rower. Wade/Williams can also provide cover from bench, which Talakai may need for a bit as it is a much larger defensive workload, he may not be able to be an 80 minute backrower.
Iro or Ronnie (via SS) go to centre.
Although would also explain the rumoured interest in Averillo
Potential centres off
Paul Alamoti, Grant Anderson, Jake Averillo, Waqa Blake, Braidon Burns, Jed Cartwright, Jarrod Croker, Brendan Elliot, Oliver Gildart, Morgan Harper, Patrick Herbert, Peta Hiku, Mawene Hiroti, Matt Ikuvalu, Thomas Jenkins, Brian Kelly, Tautau Moga, Tesi Niu, Brad Parker, Adam Pompey, Ethan Quai-Ward, Gehamat Shibasaki, Billy Smith, Tommy Talau, Jenson Taumoepeau, Enari Tuala, Corey Allan, Albert Hopoate, George Jennings, Dean Ieremia, Hymel Hunt, Tyrone Peachey
Potential second rowers off
Dane Aukafolau, Fletcher Baker, Billy Burns, Bryce Cartwright, Michael Chee-Kam, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Tyson Frizell, Tyrell Fuimaono, Jack Gosiewski, Wade Graham, Jack Johns, Brodie Jones, Sam McIntyre, Taniela Sadrugu, Apisalome Saukuru, Alex Seyfarth, Tariq Sims, Bayley Sironen, Chris Smith, Scott Sorensen, Joseph Vuna, Corey Waddell, Clay Webb, Teig Wilton, Tyrone Peachey
Not a lot of sure things there by any stretch.
You could maybe sign Averillo to compete with Tracey/Iro/SS/Atkinson/Hiroti for left centre and get one of half a dozen bench level second rowers to back up Talakai. Or you leave the options we have for centre as there is enough decent competition there hopefully someone stands out, and get a couple of the bench edges and make them earn the jersey a bit more. Also having a couple of them leaves door open to move Talakai back to centre if they looked okay and he didn't.