Is Proctor back? I'd love to see him get a run in the team proper.
I feel like when we've been forced to pick the newbies, alongside the "proper" squad, they've florished. If they get chucked in with the B team each time it doesn't give them the best chance to shine.
Roigard, DMac, Clarke, Jordie/ALB, Proctor, Jordan/Telea, Love
Would love to see that.
(up the Canes)
What's the point in TJ getting a shot? He's gone after this year.
@nostrildamus Proctor needs work defensively? What?
DMac and Roigard should be our halves pairing. That game made it clear.
Jordan made some poor decisions too. Seemed pretty gassed.
Would have preferred DMac at 10.
Happy for Roigard.
Personally I'd have straight swapped Lakai in at 7.
Not a huge fan of Sevu at test level but I guess he's the logical replacement in that squad if you're straight swapping for Telea.
@Canes4life yup. I said earlier that signing guys like Hohepa is nonsensical. Unfortunately it's played out.
Earns a contract? I can't understand it.
@Canes4life that's great news re: Harkin.
I am a bit miffed that the Canes brain's trust have decided he's good enough for a training contract, but not a proper contract, when you consider who was selected ahead of him.
My concern would be another team loses a 10, snaps him up, and they're in his ears for a contract next year.
The general consensus seems to be he's the unluckiest player not to make any squad.
@Canes4life given injuries are going to happen, hopefully Harkin gets a run at some stage this year and makes it not even a question about giving him a contract proper.
@Canes4life I wonder if Perofeta did but Blues wouldn't release him from final year of contract? Could be on his way in 26-27 season perhaps?
Yea I wish Preston all the best. We can't keep em all. A bit like the Howden situation.
@Canes4life haha I've said that to my mates in the group chat a few times. Who would have thought the Canes would have the starting AB tighthead and reserve in an AB 23! Good stuff.
Re: Godfrey - yes absolutely agree he should be our 10 based on the current squad. Love to remain at 15.
Cashmore to cover 10 from the pine.
Hohepa you'd think is 3rd choice? He actually has the most Super experience at 10. It would be a very Canes move to have him as the starter.
I'm guessing should any of those 3 go down, they bring Harkin in (he's presumably WTG).
Does anyone know if they name the wider training groups formally anywhere? Can't find em.
Canes4life can you post up your 23? You're usually on the money.
I think we're a bit underwhelmed with the additions, but I think we still put out a really good 15, and 23 most weeks.
Hohepa was shite for the Canes, shite for the Saders, and somehow got a contract lol. Weird selection that one.
Harkin hasn't shown up elsewhere yet, so, with Cameron named, but being out all season as I understand it, I wonder if he's in the squad via the WTG?
I'm hoping he isn't picked up elsewhere tbh. If he's WTG he may get in the squad at some point.
@Steven-Harris I'd have liked Preston but obviously we have Roigard, and a promising Viljeon, so missing out on Kyle doesn't sting as much. Him and Hotham would be in the 23 most weeks at the Saders I'd imagine.
Hohepa and Eneri are both dud signings. I don't see them even pushing for the top 23.
Tis why Harkin not signing is disappointing as he would contend for a spot imo.
We can put out a strong 23 with that squad. As usual with a Canes squad though some real dud signings.
I think I specifically mentioned Hohepa earlier in this thread as the type of dud signing we want to avoid.
No Harkin is absolutely criminal. Riley Hohepa? **** me.