Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[rugbygoated]

Rumours going around that Sitili Tupouniua is on the outer at the Roosters and Tigers are one of the clubs interested in him for next season. With Siua Wong, Crichton, Butcher bros, Connor Watson who can fill in at 2nd row it kind of makes sense. Personally not a fan of the signing given his injury troubles but he has good potential a bit like Luciano Leilua

Sitili Tupouniua now given permission to talk to other clubs as he is not valued there with Butcher bros, Siua Wong, David Fifita, and possibly Crichton there next year. Don't be shocked if we make an offer for him

 

[Buttface]

Sitili Tupouniua now given permission to talk to other clubs as he is not valued there with Butcher bros, Siua Wong, David Fifita, and possibly Crichton there next year. Don't be shocked if we make an offer for him

He’s broken.

 

[crazycat]

Coaches watch game tape. We pass a lot and with depth. Benji clearly has got a plan which the players have to adapt or be replaced. It’s going to be a long season it’s what Ciraldo did with the dogs defence last year. I believe he’s in the right track with Luai coming.

Hate the new forum. REsponding to TYGA "

Benji clearly has got a plan which the players have to adapt or be replaced. It’s going to be a long season it’s what Ciraldo did with the dogs defence last year. I believe he’s in the right track with Luai coming."

I believe Benji has a plan with attack, but I just don't see it with Defense.
Look defense takes work and it won't be an overnight change.
Particulalry as I see our backline changing a lot, players won't be able to practise knowing the people besides them.

 

[rugbygoated]

He’s broken.

That is the big issue with him. It's affected his games with more errors, less confidence, etc. He was a great player before his ACL. I think he would be a good buy at the right price

 

[The-moP]

That is the big issue with him. It's affected his games with more errors, less confidence, etc. He was a great player before his ACL. I think he would be a good buy at the right price

And Adam Doueihi isnt .. ?? I dont believe we can afford to keep AD on our books .. too much of an injury risk .. what we desperately need is a big hard running forward .. someone who make something out of nothing .. we have Stefano who sometimes runs hard does and bends the defense line .. Sam Fainu is showing great signs of being our best forward .. not sure if Creichton is that payer .. could Jordan Millar be this player in the next few seasons .. ?? but we need a good forward .. !!

 

[Tom Shines]

That is the big issue with him. It's affected his games with more errors, less confidence, etc. He was a great player before his ACL. I think he would be a good buy at the right price

How much is the right price ? he is under contract until the end of 2027.. so I would be very wary of any commitment of that length regardless of how little he might cost

 

[Conbat07]

Need to punt Bateman and use the $$$ on Angus Crighton

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Need to punt Bateman and use the $$$ on Angus Crighton

Its that easy.

 

[Conbat07]

Its that easy.

I know its not, whats your suggestion hero?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I know its not, whats your suggestion hero?

It’s not going to happen. He wants to play at a marquee club.

 

[Tom Shines]

It’s not going to happen. He wants to play at a marquee club.

Tell him to be patient … we have a lot of juniors… we will be a marquee club soon

 

[Vicious]

Tell him to be patient … we have a lot of juniors… we will be a marquee club soon

Sitili Tupouniua now given permission to talk to other clubs as he is not valued there with Butcher bros, Siua Wong, David Fifita, and possibly Crichton there next year. Don't be shocked if we make an offer for him

Tell him he can play alongside Luai and Bula what more could he ask for,

 

[ancient_magpie]

And Adam Doueihi isnt .. ?? I dont believe we can afford to keep AD on our books .. too much of an injury risk .. what we desperately need is a big hard running forward .. someone who make something out of nothing .. we have Stefano who sometimes runs hard does and bends the defense line .. Sam Fainu is showing great signs of being our best forward .. not sure if Creichton is that payer .. could Jordan Millar be this player in the next few seasons .. ?? but we need a good forward .. !!

Jordan Miller is starting in koe.he will be ready for first grade next year.

 

[Vicious]

Jordan Miller is starting in koe.he will be ready for first grade next year.

He can certainly skittle some defenders when he runs the ball AM.
As soon as he can get fit enough to not be a defensive liability he will be an asset at NRL level.

 

[Juice]

it's been a bleak season, but Miller's rise thru the grades has been so much fun to watch, given he was virtually down and out at the beginning of November.

if he keeps this up he'll have a bench spot in first grade for R1 2025.

What happened in November mate?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

He can certainly skittle some defended when he runs the ball AM.
As soon as he can get fit enough not be a defensive liability he will be an asset at NRL level.

If he is the future and stays injury free surely he gets a run at some stage this season even for a 10min spurt. Would add more value than how Benji uses some of our bench forwards of late.

 

[The Chad]

The current 1st grade squad lacks that power forward that bends the line. Miller looks very promising.

Sione Fainu hopefully fills a similar role.

Starting to see a few of the junior prospects developing. The likes of Fa'agutu & Luke & Kit Lualili'i are starting to progress along. Makasini will be fast tracked I assume. Sukkar is in the squad now.

At a time where it's easy to get depressed about the team- seeing these guys progressing offers hope. Our success will come from the introduction of these athletes into our squad- not from outside the organisation.

 

[Buttface]

That is the big issue with him. It's affected his games with more errors, less confidence, etc. He was a great player before his ACL. I think he would be a good buy at the right price

You listed all those issues and still want him? No offence RG but I’m glad you’re not in charge of recruitment.

 

[balmain boy]

Would I want Tupinoua, at 600k for 3 years, hell no.
No more than 200k on a one year deal with options based on performance.
But of course that wont get him to us

 

[Tom Shines]

Tell him he can play alongside Luai and Bula what more could he ask for,

good news … You will be thrilled ..Richo saying he is keeping one of the limited roster spots next year open for Doueihi …