The Keepers -2025 Edition

[Rocky]

My current views - only considering our current Top30 squad

The views aren't necessarily purely on talent - more if we had a mini rebuild who would I prioritise in keeping around

Non-Negotiable Keepers

1) Haumole
2) Hoppa
3) Koula

Keepers

1) Paseka - injured and inconsistent but still our best prop
2) Bullemor - brings the energy
4) Walsh (hasn't played a game of FG but don't want to lose him given the wraps)

Up for debate about being a Keeper

1) Garrick -
2) Simpkin - is there more upside?
3) Navale - no idea how good he can be (or even is right now, given he never gets minutes)
4) Talau - he should be a starter in our backline IMO

They can stay at the right price

1) TKO (if wasn't 34 he would be a keeper)
2/3/4) Turbo/Burbo/Jake (going to be some polarising opinions here...id personally keep them all on much reduced coin)
5) Clayton Faulalo (for backline depth)




The rest of them I wouldn't miss

Thoughts?

 

[The '47ers]

Debate and change is the right way forward, we can't just be stagnant with our current roster.

 

[Disco]

I agree with the sentiment that we need a freshen up but of course the consideration is player contracts and quality of potential replacements.

 

[manlyfan76]

I wouldn't complain with this

We need two props, a back tower, a lock, a hooker. All must be Quality then fill in with what we have..
Then our backs will be competitive.
Not sold on Saab.

 

[Wombat64]

I agree with the sentiment that we need a freshen up but of course the consideration is player contracts and quality of potential replacements.

Not trying to be a dickhead but how do clubs like the Roosters, Bulldogs, Eels etc clear their deadwood? We seem to be nice guys and keep our duds but those other clubs seems to be more ruthless about it and somehow manage to do it.

 

[Tomay]

Not trying to be a dickhead but how do clubs like the Roosters, Bulldogs, Eels etc clear their deadwood? We seem to be nice guys and keep our duds but those other clubs seems to be more ruthless about it and somehow manage to do it.

They probably get a game of golf, a coaching assistant role and some media gigs as they leave.

 

[Brookie1973]

Not trying to be a dickhead but how do clubs like the Roosters, Bulldogs, Eels etc clear their deadwood? We seem to be nice guys and keep our duds but those other clubs seems to be more ruthless about it and somehow manage to do it.

You need proactive movers and shakers like Politis and Gould. Footy men who know the ins and outs with wide connections. We used to have one - Bob Fulton. I like Mestrov, but he is nowhere near as well connected across the game. We are therefore at the mercy of player agents to get things done ie no chance.

 

[Rocky]

I wouldn't complain with this

We need two props, a back tower, a lock, a hooker. All must be Quality then fill in with what we have..
Then our backs will be competitive.
Not sold on Saab.

Saab i have been really high on in the past - but he just has too many errors in his game for mine

 

[R3]

Yeh I love Saab, but his 2025 form makes me think twice if he’s going to keep advancing on his potential.

This year I see he’s enjoying new hairstyles,
But those cornrows don’t make him Steve Matai