Recruitment and retention

[Red]

100%. I actually spent a fair bit of time with some of the Broncos, including Dave, right around when Wayne was at the end of his 2nd stint and then when Henjack took over. Wayne was starting to get Dave on a decent track, but once Henjack took over it was all over. It's not so much a reflection on the coaches, but rather player attitude. The thing with Te Whare is that with the limited amount I know about him, I feel he has the capacity to work hard and thrive, especially under Wayne, whereas guys like Dave didn't. I really hope so, because it would be an awesome story and so good for the club if this happens.

Didn't Henjack take over at the end of Wayne's first stint?

 

[DolphinLungren]

Milf was good again in the second half, wasn't he?

He had some good attacking touches, especially that try assist, but I feel having him and Teague on the bench meant we lacked impact and forward momentum when the starting forwards and injured Aitken came off. If Milf wasn't on the bench, I feel Lemelu could have just slotted straight into center when Aitken went down, and the team dynamic with another forward on the bench could have helped sustain our 1st half domination more. From the last few weeks, it would be hard to drop Nikorima to reserve who has played outstanding, or replace Katoa with him. It's a hard one.

 

[DolphinLungren]

Didn't Henjack take over at the end of Wayne's first stint?

Yeah sorry, his first stint. I keep forgetting Wayne only left and came back once lol. Feels like more.

 

[DolphinLungren]

Yeah sorry, his first stint. I keep forgetting Wayne only left and came back once lol. Feels like more.

When Henjack came in to replace him, he ruffled so many feathers amongst the playing group.

 

[Chris]

He had some good attacking touches, especially that try assist, but I feel having him and Teague on the bench meant we lacked impact and forward momentum when the starting forwards and injured Aitken came off. If Milf wasn't on the bench, I feel Lemelu could have just slotted straight into center when Aitken went down, and the team dynamic with another forward on the bench could have helped sustain our 1st half domination more. From the last few weeks, it would be hard to drop Nikorima to reserve who has played outstanding, or replace Katoa with him. It's a hard one.

I agree. I think Milf should be the 5/8 or not in the 17.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Valynce played a blinder. Could save us some cap space on another centre

 

[Jetty]

Valynce played a blinder. Could save us some cap space on another centre

Aitken!!! In the first half, IMO best on field.

 

[DolphinLungren]

Aitken!!! In the first half, IMO best on field.

100%, he goes under the radar all the time, guys a gun.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Look, I have watched him (Aitken) closely over many years being an ex-dragon's supporter.

Yes he is playing well now. He is great in defense. He has no idea in attack, and bringing his winger into the game properly.

You guys are watching him now, and he is going well. I just don't trust it. However, I hm happy to go along with you guys for now because he is showing good form. I hope it last for his dolphin career.

 

[Jetty]

Look, I have watched him (Aitken) closely over many years being an ex-dragon's supporter.

Yes he is playing well now. He is great in defense. He has no idea in attack, and bringing his winger into the game properly.

You guys are watching him now, and he is going well. I just don't trust it. However, I hm happy to go along with you guys for now because he is showing good form. I hope it last for his dolphin career.

Very strong ball runner. Not the greatest ball skills but not completely absent either.

 

[DolphinLungren]

Look, I have watched him (Aitken) closely over many years being an ex-dragon's supporter.

Yes he is playing well now. He is great in defense. He has no idea in attack, and bringing his winger into the game properly.

You guys are watching him now, and he is going well. I just don't trust it. However, I hm happy to go along with you guys for now because he is showing good form. I hope it last for his dolphin career.

I used to watch him closely before when I played SuperCoach as he was always in my team and ran up great stats when he played for the Dragons. He seemed to consistently get a lot of tackle busts, metres and assists, but not in a flashy way so he never stood out I guess.

 

[Josh]

I used to watch him closely before when I played SuperCoach as he was always in my team and ran up great stats when he played for the Dragons. He seemed to consistently get a lot of tackle busts, metres and assists, but not in a flashy way so he never stood out I guess.

He's stood out in multiple games this year. Not the quickest of centres but with Isaako, Niu and the Hammer in the backs, he can get away with it.

I was equally impressed by his defence last week.

 

[DolphinLungren]

He's stood out in multiple games this year. Not the quickest of centres but with Isaako, Niu and the Hammer in the backs, he can get away with it.

I was equally impressed by his defence last week.

Yeah his style really fits well into our team structure and the players around him. He is also very good value for what he delivers, I don't believe he takes up much cap space.

No doubt Wayne realised both of these and got him in. He was almost at the end of his playing days at the Warriors.

 

[Chris]

Yeah his style really fits well into our team structure and the players around him. He is also very good value for what he delivers, I don't believe he takes up much cap space.

No doubt Wayne realised both of these and got him in. He was almost at the end of his playing days at the Warriors.

Anyone know if Aitken is looking at time on the sideline and if so, how long? I hope Wayne was comfortable with the halftime score and sat Aitken out of the second half was a precaution.

 

[Dolph]

Rumour going around that Roosters, via a third party (so they can deny it) shopped Sam Walker to the Dolphins but Wayne said, "no thank you". If this is true, I agree with Wayne fully.

 

[Josh]

Rumour going around that Roosters, via a third party (so they can deny it) shopped Sam Walker to the Dolphins but Wayne said, "no thank you". If this is true, I agree with Wayne fully.

Broncos should take him. Reynolds body will struggle to keep going for much longer.
I'd prefer we go with Katoa or Sullivan.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Rumour going around that Roosters, via a third party (so they can deny it) shopped Sam Walker to the Dolphins but Wayne said, "no thank you". If this is true, I agree with Wayne fully.

I heard they were up here having a chat. Not sure if it was a no thank you.

 

[Josh]

I heard they were up here having a chat. Not sure if it was a no thank you.

Rumour he met with Wayne but Wayne denied it. Rumour a third party approached Wayne about it but was knocked back hasn't been denied by anyone.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Rumour he met with Wayne but Wayne denied it. Rumour a third party approached Wayne about it but was knocked back hasn't been denied by anyone.

Yeah, I am not sure they are allowed before June 30.

I don’t know the rules. However, denying it would be the normal response whether they met or not.

 

[Chris]

Yeah, I am not sure they are allowed before June 30.

I don’t know the rules. However, denying it would be the normal response whether they met or not.

If an approach to us has been made, it would have to be with the Roosters permission otherwise it would be against the rules.