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Hi All,

Let's use this thread for general discussion about the Titans 2023 Season.

Ladder position, coaching discussion, general questions, week to week chat and anything else that doesn't fit into the other dedicated threads on here.
 
Extremely sad news overnight with the passing of Liam Hampson during a trip through Europe with Brimmo and some other friends. He was one of AJ’s best friends and close with other members of our NRL squad.

Some of your might remember Liam who attended Keebra Park, played for Tweed through the Qcup, and most recently played with the Redcliffe Dolphins. A great footballer and by all accounts a terrific young bloke.

Cannot imagine what those boys who were with Liam, and his family, are going through right now. Just devastating.

RIP.
 
In relation to the World Cup, do we think the 84-0 score line this morning invalidates having 16 teams (4x4) in the tournament?
It's currently 24 Group games followed by finals, taking five weeks.

If there were 12 teams (4 groups of 3), we could halve the number of group games and shave off a week from the tournament and improve the quality.
 
Couldn't agree more ... reduce the Cup comp and increase the international calendar to bring those nations up to par ... I suggest NRL clubs "adapt" a nation.
 
Anyone watched NZ’s last 2 games? From what I’ve read on reddit they’ve looked clunky the last 2 games and people are looking forward to Hughes being back in. Makes me a bit nervous for our hopes of Foran at 7.
 
This is exactly why I’d go with a halves pairing of sexton and Foran. Sexton has a great kicking game and also shift AJ to centre and play a Joey manu type of role and he is also a strong defender. He showed in origin when he locked down turbo at centre and with him and jojo in the centres we will definitely strengthen our defence.
 
Blade07 said:
This is exactly why I’d go with a halves pairing of sexton and Foran. Sexton has a great kicking game and also shift AJ to centre and play a Joey manu type of role and he is also a strong defender. He showed in origin when he locked down turbo at centre and with him and jojo in the centres we will definitely strengthen our defence.
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Yeah maybe that could work, I was originally on the AJ to centre train but after his last few games this year I think he needs to be getting the ball as much as he can. If we play him at centre the coaching and execution from Foran and Sexton would have to be top notch to get him involved enough.
 
Blade07 said:
This is exactly why I’d go with a halves pairing of sexton and Foran. Sexton has a great kicking game and also shift AJ to centre and play a Joey manu type of role and he is also a strong defender. He showed in origin when he locked down turbo at centre and with him and jojo in the centres we will definitely strengthen our defence.
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If we a playing someone not named AJ in the halves it will be Boyd not Sexton.
 
Hey all, I know we usually have a dedicated pre-season thread so I wanted to ask if you would find it more beneficial/easier to navigate if we either:

a) just consolidated all general pre-season questions/discussion/etc. into this General Discussion thread
b) had a dedicated pre-season thread as usual

Easy enough either way, just let me know which you'd all prefer :)
 
HS - I think just consolidate it all into a)

It's like the rumours, signing thread, is the main thread for all the new Titans news (even if it's not directly related to signings).
 
indoallstars said:
HS - I think just consolidate it all into a)

It's like the rumours, signing thread, is the main thread for all the new Titans news (even if it's not directly related to signings).
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lonegull said:
a) for me consolidated all into one
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Titanic said:
a) for me too, until it changes :fight:
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mdrew said:
Consolidated for me too
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Thanks guys, we'll keep it all in this thread

Next Tuesday November 1 I believe is day 1 for all of the younger crop, train & trialists etc
 
Some off contract players I'd consider for 2024. I left out some good players for specific reasons like Reece Robson (already have Verrills), Jeremiah Nanai (unproven/overvalued), and Spencer Leniu (unproven/overvalued). It could be argued that players like Stephen Crichton and Liam Martin will be overvalued but those two in particular I see as high benefit/cost ratio for our squad because Crichton is a tall back/high percentage goalkicker and Martin has that hardnosed attitude we've missed since Birdy was sacked. It's obviously subjective though so would appreciate others' input.

Broncos
Thomas Flegler (prop)
Cory Paix (hooker)
Jordan Pereira (wing)

Raiders
Adrian Trevilyan (hooker)

Sharks
Jayden Berrell (hooker)
Royce Hunt (prop)
Teig Wilton (second row)

Knights
Brodie Jones (second row)
Dominic Young (wing)

Warriors
Bunty Afoa (prop)

Cowboys
Peta Hiku (centre)
Jordan McLean (prop)

Eels
Will Penisini (centre)
Maika Sivo (wing)

Panthers
Eddie Blacker (prop)
Stephen Crichton (centre/goal kick)
Liam Martin (second row)
Scott Sorenson (second row)
Soni Luke (hooker)
Brian To'o (wing)

Dragons
Josh Kerr (prop)

Roosters
Fletcher Baker (prop)
Adam Keighran (utility back/goal kick)

https://www.zerotackle.com/full-list-every-nrl-player-who-can-negotiate-for-2024-from-today-124981/
 
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