Who Should We Look At For 2015?

[Born&bred]

Haha

 

[SJTB]

Go have a beer and relax.

Looked desperate, but it wasn't. Tone doesn't convert great over text, more of a cmmmmmmmmon, give me something with a half smile lol.

would love just to read the smallest bit of good news, thats all i need.

because its clearly all about me

 

[Gards]

Gal talent scout

HE might be out injured for six weeks but Origin skipper Paul Gallen is not just sitting around doing nothing.

Instead he’s taking an active role in the Sharks’ recruitment planning, helping out coach Peter Sharp and CEO Steve Noyce in identifying talent for 2015.

Steve Renouf on Shane Flanagan, Broncos chances 4:56

Former Bronco Steve Renouf shares his thoughts on Shane Flanagan's potential contract extension at the Cronulla Sharks, as well as how the Broncos will fare in Friday night's clash with the Roosters at Suncorp Stadium.

The trio met during the week to draw up a hit list of possible recruits. They have good money available with the departures of Andrew Fifita and Michael Lichaa plus the salary-cap increase.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/whats-the-buzz-michael-lichaa-has-invested-in-the-sharks-future-despite-defection-to-bulldogs/story-fndujljl-1226862022179

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

throw a wad at jake friend. that sharpens us up in our go forward straight away.

josh mansour - he can find the line

josh mcrone - good half/utility option

mat srama - if we cant get friend

promote brown and holmes. get gagan ready too.

gal to prop (i know i know). add grant. re-sign d fifita to play from the bench.

 

[1990 sharkie]

throw a wad at jake friend. that sharpens us up in our go forward straight away.

josh mansour - he can find the line

josh mcrone - good half/utility option

mat srama - if we cant get friend

promote brown and holmes. get gagan ready too.

gal to prop (i know i know). add grant. re-sign d fifita to play from the bench.

mate you need to be our recruitment officer!! All great buys!
Jake friend will make up for having an average half back

 

[sharkyboy]

throw a wad at jake friend. that sharpens us up in our go forward straight away.

josh mansour - he can find the line

josh mcrone - good half/utility option

mat srama - if we cant get friend

promote brown and holmes. get gagan ready too.

gal to prop (i know i know). add grant. re-sign d fifita to play from the bench.

If only it were that easy.

We will be lucky to land one.

And it'll be playing holmes and brown because they are already here.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

If only it were that easy.

We will be lucky to land one.

And it'll be playing holmes and brown because they are already here.

thats why i said promote. neither r first graders.

 

[1990 sharkie]

I cant wait for their promotions tbh real excited to see them in first and I reckon their skills are ready now they just gotta get use to the players.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

I cant wait for their promotions tbh real excited to see them in first and I reckon their skills are ready now they just gotta get use to the players.

Hence the need for a better reserves comp.

There is no segway from 20's to firsts. You either bust in from 20s (dugan, barba, milford) or go play nsw cup. Some of the opposition arent training in nrl clubs with all thE gear and personel.

Needs to be a 16 team 3 tier comp for the nrl.

Some 20 year old props need another year or 2 to develop physically, going from 20s to a comp playing against blokes who will never get close to the nrl wont get them ready either

 

[evertonshark]

Hence the need for a better reserves comp.

There is no segway from 20's to firsts. You either bust in from 20s (dugan, barba, milford) or go play nsw cup. Some of the opposition arent training in nrl clubs with all thE gear and personel.

Needs to be a 16 team 3 tier comp for the nrl.

Some 20 year old props need another year or 2 to develop physically, going from 20s to a comp playing against blokes who will never get close to the nrl wont get them ready either

Completely agree with that, the nrl apparently makes a decent profit so it needs to fund a better reserve grade competition as a lot of clubs are already financially struggling. It'll keep a lot of players in the game that would normally leave the nrl system as I'm sure it'd be difficult to earn a living as a reserve grader. It would only strengthen the comp in the long term.

 

[sharkyboy]

Completely agree with that, the nrl apparently makes a decent profit so it needs to fund a better reserve grade competition as a lot of clubs are already financially struggling. It'll keep a lot of players in the game that would normally leave the nrl system as I'm sure it'd be difficult to earn a living as a reserve grader. It would only strengthen the comp in the long term.

And aren't the NRL complaining about a lack of talent or some ****?

I saw a title in the daily telecrap but i try to not read their crap.

Better reserve grade comp = better and more talent.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

No reason it cant happen.

Its needs too. Reserve graders need to be competing against other prospective first graders. With nrl training experience etc.

 

[Born&bred]

Hence the need for a better reserves comp.

There is no segway from 20's to firsts. You either bust in from 20s (dugan, barba, milford) or go play nsw cup. Some of the opposition arent training in nrl clubs with all thE gear and personel.

Needs to be a 16 team 3 tier comp for the nrl.

Some 20 year old props need another year or 2 to develop physically, going from 20s to a comp playing against blokes who will never get close to the nrl wont get them ready either

This is the point - kids can't cut it at prop until well into their 20s.

This is why the old system was so superior with UNDER 23's as the junior comp.

 

[evertonshark]

Unfortunately I don't see the nrl doing anything about it, as long as they've got their record tv deal they think the game is perfect.

 

[Bigberm]

throw a wad at jake friend. that sharpens us up in our go forward straight away.

josh mansour - he can find the line

josh mcrone - good half/utility option

mat srama - if we cant get friend

promote brown and holmes. get gagan ready too.

gal to prop (i know i know). add grant. re-sign d fifita to play from the bench.

mate you need to be our recruitment officer!! All great buys!
Jake friend will make up for having an average half back

It would make more sense to blood brown and holmes into nsw cup against men...its obvious that they a class above others in 20s. Test them out in reserve grade to help with there development

 

[Henchmann]

If only it were that easy.

We will be lucky to land one.

And it'll be playing holmes and brown because they are already here.

I read somewhere both Holmes and Brown are off contract at end of season?

 

[Sir Chadley]

I read somewhere both Holmes and Brown are off contract at end of season?

I know Holmes is still with us for a few more years but not sure about Brown. Does anyone know?

 

[sharkyboy]

I read somewhere both Holmes and Brown are off contract at end of season?

I think so, but we are looking at locking them up.

 

[vicsharkfan]

I know Holmes is still with us for a few more years but not sure about Brown. Does anyone know?

Just checking with my mother in law she knows everything, I'll report back soon...

 

[hitman124]

We should be conservative in our recruiting next year, there simply isn't enough superstar players coming off contract to warrant massive spending. With a bit of luck, I think we have the roster to give the comp a shake next season, then recruit big in 2016(assuming there is talent available)