Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:54 am  

Seth wrote:

The impact of his kick returns in themselves should have a big impact on us. Creating some disruption from the backfield, making yardage, breaking a couple of tackles and getting a quicker ptb on play one is something we struggle for and that impacts what the forwards are carrying the ball into. 6 and some explosive pack addition next please.

Agreed, the disruptive backfield plays have really been a point of difference for saints in their successful period, and while he is good anyway, it’s made such a big difference to Walmsley.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:13 am  

Great first step.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:41 am  

Happy with this one and hope he’s signed to be a full back. One established half back at an absolute minimum is essential. Could risk Myler/Sinfield in the other half for a year but preferably not.

Have we heard anything more about Fusitua? For the right money I would keep him around. He looks good bringing the ball out but injuries are going to be a gamble.

I presume Tetavano will be leaving which means we could probably do with another front line prop.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:49 pm  

I'm not sure I'd want Myler anywhere near halfback unless its in an emergency.

I am pleasantly surprised by Miller signing. He's quick and elusive and could be genuinely exciting in SL. Next priority is a top class halfback.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:35 pm  

Jrrhino wrote:

Really happy with Miller signing, I've watched a lot of Knights games because there my team in NRL and at start of season when Knights weren't doing so well Lachie Miller was there best player hands down. He'll be great at Super League I think we'll see him mostly at Full back but he can easily step into halves hope he turns out to he a successful signing for us because he has all the attributes to do so.

Is Ponga staying at the Knights then jr?

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:44 pm  

ryano wrote:

Is Ponga staying at the Knights then jr?

I don't know personally but he's got like 5 year's left on his deal and on mega money so it appears he's staying put at Knights for the moment, he's in fine form at the minute.

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:47 pm  

Also fun fact for everyone, every season Leeds have Signed a player from Newcastle Knights the Rhinos have gone onto win the Super League or a trophy that year.

Danny Buderus- 2009- Grand Final & LLS

Ben Cross- 2011- Grand Final

Adam Cuthbertson- 2015- Treble Winners.

Lachie Miller- 2024- ???

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 3:22 pm  

Looking forward to having him, hoping he's got a bit of Jai Field about him

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:22 pm  

He looks quick and v safe under the kicks.

Having him and a fit Fusi ( praying,I know) bringing it back early tackle will help our pack

Re: IN 2024 | Lachie Miller - Expires: 2026 OQ : Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:36 pm  

He’s averaging over 150 run metres per game