Seems an odd fit, just upgrade Wong
Keppie told to leave, replaced by Tigers Alex Twal
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The Chooks are in the business of winning competitions and know the difference between a player with 82 NRL games including big finals experience plus Origin, and a 10 game NRL rookie.
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Each to their own, if Crichton and Sitili move on I can see merit in it but you currently have a logjam of backrowers in Angus, Sitlilli, Butcher bros, Wong, Radley, Whyte and Brown.
Its not the first spot where I'd drop 800k atm.
Particularly when I think Wong will be a bit special.
Seems the unlimited salary cap bulldogs now want Twal.
Does any club want Keppie?
Does any club want Keppie?
Heckenberg
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I don’t think it’s the worst if he stays with us. He’s still relatively young and this might fire him up. Not that that’s ever been his problem.
TheSoaringEagle2023
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Wong would be a gun signing.
Looks like Gussy is trying to build two teams lol, He is the new Nick Politis mark 11
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Who manages Twal? Same as coach and his 2nd string gang?
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Sounds like it is definitely a possibility that he will swap with keppie. Gus Gould apparently spilled the beans. Pretty much up to Alex where he wants to go. Either us or the flea bags.
JakeyB789
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Sounding more and more likely this will go through
No issue with Keppie going but don't think Twal helps us at all tbh. Yeah he works hard and is a solid defender but he doesn't have really have any punch in attack, doesn't bend the line, doesn't offload or ball play and would be another coming from the back to back spooners. Tigers fans not being too upset with him potentially leaving should tell you all you need to know, I know people want us to improve our stocks up front but Twal isn't even an upgrade on the current crop
No issue with Keppie going but don't think Twal helps us at all tbh. Yeah he works hard and is a solid defender but he doesn't have really have any punch in attack, doesn't bend the line, doesn't offload or ball play and would be another coming from the back to back spooners. Tigers fans not being too upset with him potentially leaving should tell you all you need to know, I know people want us to improve our stocks up front but Twal isn't even an upgrade on the current crop
Must admit I'm a bit 50 50 on Twal especially after the Kelma T let down this season. Appreciate he was one of their better performers in a well beaten side, but it's a case of once bitten twice shy.Sounding more and more likely this will go through
No issue with Keppie going but don't think Twal helps us at all tbh. Yeah he works hard and is a solid defender but he doesn't have really have any punch in attack, doesn't bend the line, doesn't offload or ball play and would be another coming from the back to back spooners. Tigers fans not being too upset with him potentially leaving should tell you all you need to know, I know people want us to improve our stocks up front but Twal isn't even an upgrade on the current crop
Bomb Voyage
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I take Twal over Keppie anyday, so win win
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Stewbojevic
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Twal won’t revolutionise our team but he’s more consistent than Keppie. Hard worker who doesn’t miss many tackles. An upgrade in my opinion.
The way I see it, we’re trying to get small upgrades across many squad spots. Lots of small improvements will result in a big improvement overall.
I like the thinking at least. Whether it works is another question.
The way I see it, we’re trying to get small upgrades across many squad spots. Lots of small improvements will result in a big improvement overall.
I like the thinking at least. Whether it works is another question.
Agree, the squads taking on a more competitive look on the field and for positions. Also their doesn't seem to be any big time players coming of contract, not that we could afford one anyway. The only one that comes to mind is the Sths forward who's asking big dollars.
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