Forwards to acquire
Blake Leary: Leary should be back in the next week and should slot into Manly’s pack straight away. He is the only decent forward for the Maroon and White’s and is worth four points a week when healthy.
Ben Creagh: Creagh has managed four straight workhorses playing in the front row for the Dragons. I was concerned he couldn’t keep it up with the return of Frizell, Thompson and De Belin but still managed to scrape 41 involvements against Souths. You’ll hate yourself for having him in your squad, but appreciate his versatility as a FR/BR.
Corey Parker: Parker is dual-listed, has a high workrate, will see more work with McGuire gone, kicks for the top-of-the-table Broncos and is a threat for more as an offload-machine. If you need more convincing than that, I can’t help you.
Paul Gallen: For the first time in memory Gallen is playing for the Sharks post-Origin. I think he will be keen to show that he can have his cake and eat it too by leading the Sharks to a mediocre eighth place finish and first week finals exit. And I’m happy to try and ride that out.
Luke Douglas: Douglas has been in beast mode for the Titans over the past month, recording over 50 involvements in three out of his last four matches. The only concern is how much time he spends lining up behind the goalposts in this rubbish outfit.
Adam Blair: Blair should see more minutes and work with McGuire out. He has three workhorses and a 39 in the last five matches and should at worst continue that type of production. A handy & versatile FR/BR pickup.
James Segeyaro: I have Segeyaro and am down on him myself. But that probably just means it is time to strike and try and steal him. Injuries have limited his effectiveness all year, but with Koroisau leaving Penrith for Manly at years end I can’t see Ivan Cleary keeping him on the bench for long. Segeyaro would be someone to try and put lowball, feeler-type offers out for and just see how you go.
Ryan
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