snowman
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if he is staying then he is a bit part player, he cannot be in our strongest 17
although, we are dumb AF if we elect to keep him for another year
although, we are dumb AF if we elect to keep him for another year
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Dont think he is required depth to be honest. By next year either Hazelton or Colquhoun are going to be ready to be given some games if there are injuries.
Need 4 props & 4 lock/second row per game (allowing 2 props & 1 lock/second row on the bench)
Already Signed Props - Rudolf, Hunt, BHU, Kaufusi, Hazelton, Colquhoun - 6 props meaning 2 extra to cover injury
Already Signed Locks/2nd Row - Finucane, Mcinnes, Nikora, Wilton, Williams, (Colquhoun & Talakai if needed) - 5 locks/second row (potential of up to 7), meaning potentially 3 extra to cover injury
CrazyMatt
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Just seems the only person who’s opinion actually matters in this situation seems to rate what he brings to the side. I really think your going to see Wade in his starting 13 round 1 next season barring injury. Me and you might not agree with that but we’re just fans at the end of the day.
Nobody is required depth until you require them
Assuming first choice 17 at start of season current included middle of 8 Toby 10 BHU 13 Finucane 14 Williams 15 McInnes 16 Talakai 17 Hunt/Fifita
with depth of Fifita/Hunt, Tolman, Colquhoun, Hazelton
What actually ended up happening was Fifita 22/Hunt 19 games and Tolman 21
Colquhoun 4 and Hazelton 1 and Graham/Teig also rotating into middle at times.
So guys outside first choice 17 played somewhere around 50 games in the middle, including near full seasons from the next two guys in line.
Fifita and Tolman both out, Kaufusi in, one more I think makes sense although that person could sit anywhere from starter to fighting with Colquhoun/Hazelton. Graham could replace Tolman as depth middle.
At the moment your list looks like it has Colquhoun and Hazelton potentially playing around 40 games between them which might be a bit much. Although I think Williams would take 20+ of those off them.
We do also have Martin (dev list) floating around somewhere but not sure how he's coming along.
I'd lump middles/locks together personally and have edge separate.
We all know when the coach doesn't agree with commentors he is wrong.
Or at least he is when he doesn't agree with me....
Wade recognised with prestigious RLPA award
Sharks skipper Wade Graham has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 Dennis Tutty Award, an RLPA honour recognising leadership, commitment to his fellow players and service to the game.
Western Sharkie
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Wade has now managed almost everything in the game.Wade recognised with prestigious RLPA award
Sharks skipper Wade Graham has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 Dennis Tutty Award, an RLPA honour recognising leadership, commitment to his fellow players and service to the game.www.sharks.com.au
A good time to take a step back perhaps?
He would of announced his retirement by now. He’s going around again next year. Just hope it’s not for us.
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I'd like to hear something like this
Newtown Jets coach Greg Matterson is proud to announce his marquee signing for 2023 is Wade Graham on a one year contract , after the Sharks disclosed that Wade would not be re-signed now that the 2022 season is over.
Sources say Wade would be on approximately 150K and be would be offered the Captaincy with bonus's should the Jets take out the Premiership that year .
Newtown Jets coach Greg Matterson is proud to announce his marquee signing for 2023 is Wade Graham on a one year contract , after the Sharks disclosed that Wade would not be re-signed now that the 2022 season is over.
Sources say Wade would be on approximately 150K and be would be offered the Captaincy with bonus's should the Jets take out the Premiership that year .
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Teig might find himself the unlucky one in all of this unless we keep Talakai in at centre. Which I don't really want to have to do.
If Talakai did stay centre, then Wade and Teig interchange. McInness for Finucane. BHU for Hunt. Kaufusi for Toby? Though that's a four forward bench...
Feels like you need another 80 minute player in that mix so you can carry a utility, which really should be one of Wade or Teig. Teig is only 22 and surely Wade only has one year left in him if he's staying.
Fitz has a really interesting pre-season in front of him... there's a queue of players for spots and not many have locked theirs down this year. Feels like another rebuild year ahead!
If Talakai did stay centre, then Wade and Teig interchange. McInness for Finucane. BHU for Hunt. Kaufusi for Toby? Though that's a four forward bench...
Feels like you need another 80 minute player in that mix so you can carry a utility, which really should be one of Wade or Teig. Teig is only 22 and surely Wade only has one year left in him if he's staying.
Fitz has a really interesting pre-season in front of him... there's a queue of players for spots and not many have locked theirs down this year. Feels like another rebuild year ahead!
SF
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You have to wonder whether Teig actually wants to stay past next year? He has been great at getting on with things without any fuss after they dumped Morris, but I can't imagine he feels any huge loyalty to the club either. Would be a good Nov 1 signing for the Dragons
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It's a good point, though I think I heard somewhere that he has a bit of a man crush on Wade... quick google search turned up this article, which makes it sound like he might favour staying https://www.youngwitness.com.au/story/6849264/proud-coach-morris-hands-nephew-nrl-debut/
I don't imagine we'll be able to hold all of these guys back from first grade opportunities elsewhere. It'll just be a matter of who we're happy to lose
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It really shouldn’t be hard. Wade should be shown the door - Fitz first and biggest mistake was putting Wade straight back into the starting line up and shifting Teig to the bench.. Fitz basically left himself no choice..
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I don't disagree mate. I think Fitz found himself in a tricky situation (as tricky as the Tricky situation) at the time with it being the club captain. Teig's great early form has really made this harder than you would have thought it would be because really, Wade should have walked back into his starting spot, and without a firing Teig it would be a no brainer.
Tiger Shark
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Doesn’t sound like he’s going anywhere
www.triplem.com.au
Wade Graham | Why Sharks 'Missed The Mark'
Wade Graham has given a brutally honest assessment of where it all went wrong for his Cronulla Sharks team at the end of the season.
Super Impose
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In his mind he is not going anywhere I guess ..Doesn’t sound like he’s going anywhere
Wade Graham | Why Sharks 'Missed The Mark'
Wade Graham has given a brutally honest assessment of where it all went wrong for his Cronulla Sharks team at the end of the season.
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He'd back himself to have a big preseason and wind back the clock next year. Whether it happens or not is another question...
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Wade will be re-signed, he's captain, they'll keep him on for atleast another year 
if they were going to let him go they would've tapped him on the shoulder already. If they do re-sign, needs to be made into a ball playing lock, let Wilton make that left edge his own
if they were going to let him go they would've tapped him on the shoulder already. If they do re-sign, needs to be made into a ball playing lock, let Wilton make that left edge his own
sharkboy18
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What has happened to our fomer strong 2nd rower who was injured all year, Jack Williams who'd always been pretty strong for us?