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Shane Savage

Post: # 1699368Post outside66 »

I've got a feeling that the Macho Man might be getting ready for another change of scenery. Koby Stevens thought that Savage had re-signed when asked at the final banner-making night but nothing has come out from the club.

Personally, I rate Savage and I think that we're a better team with him in it. Our halfback line is arguably the most deep in the comp when you consider we have Roberton, Savage, Webster, Gilbert, White, McKenzie, and Rice is expected to take the next step in 2018. Obviously not all can play in the one team and it goes deep even with a few injuries.

Savage has a young family and I reckon other clubs would be willing to offer him a better contract than us at the moment.

I think he will be a key player in getting a big deal done. I reckon he might be heading up to Queensland or potentially joining Johannisen as part of a 'packaged' deal...

Does he stay or does he go? If he's gone, what would you be 'happy' with?


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Shane Savage

Post: # 1699402Post SemperFidelis »

He really worked hard at the back end of to comment a spot in the team. Can't see him as anything other than bottom 6 long term, but if he's bottom six and playing like the last few weeks, we're in good hands.

He may well be trade bait but I wouldn't want to lose him unless it is part of a very very good deal for the club.


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Re: Shane Savage

Post: # 1699406Post saintsRrising »

When he came back into the team he was in our Top 5 players most weeks. So it would be odd if not retained and moreso with Joey retired.


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Re: Shane Savage

Post: # 1699574Post repta »

Savage has a great penetrating kick that is a great weapon. He doesn't have to play of half back. Essentially he is just an outside release player. A designated kicker. He has his faults... re turn over but that happens when you take the game on.
In a side rawr is desperate for outside mid fielders there is a place for him. I dont believe have the tank for the mid field. But could be used forward.


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Re: Shane Savage

Post: # 1699592Post MickThomas »

repta wrote:Savage has a great penetrating kick that is a great weapon. He doesn't have to play of half back. Essentially he is just an outside release player. A designated kicker. He has his faults... re turn over but that happens when you take the game on.
In a side rawr is desperate for outside mid fielders there is a place for him. I dont believe have the tank for the mid field. But could be used forward.
There's enough inside players, as you say, and we are desperate for quality outside runners with great kicking skills- like him.
He's essential going forward


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