Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Wearyfan22]

Crazy Katauga and Blore left because they felt their pathways were blocked...

Just shows sometimes sticking it out for a year or 2 might be the right thing to do careerwise (hope the Large bros take note)!

 

[magpies forever]

"Benji said in a recent match press conference that the players have been told what to do and theyre not.... "
Benji lost the players????...

Nope, its the stupid ones, marginal and non performers we here in the forum have been mentioning for some time.

Part of our previous bargain basement player acquisition strategies results

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

So Benji is the real deal???

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Irregardless of Isaiah leaving, it is positive the rumour wasn’t leaked.

It’s an improvement, and in house business done in the background.

This and the Turuva signings are examples.

It’s a good sign the leaks could be finally over.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

AJ Brimson extends until 2030

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

which is why we should offer him a long term contract, not necessarily big money. I have no doubts Galvin will be valuable as a half, lock, centre, even second rower. Can't overthink this

his manager should advise hom to wait and chase the big bucks and potentially the big teams
no rush for Galvin to sign an extension

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Richo loves to follow his tried-and-true formula. Maybe his UK visit is to partly find the next Sam Burgess circa 2009.

The name that has popped up in the iPap thread is 19yo Junior Nsemba, Wigan backrower, some regard as England's best league prospect in ages along with Jack Welsby.

Predicting what Shaun Wane's England rugby league squad could look like

As we approach the midway point in the season, attention is turning to England's Test with France - as well as what may happen in the autumn.

www.loverugbyleague.com

 

[Todd Packer]

his manager should advise hom to wait and chase the big bucks and potentially the big teams
no rush for Galvin to sign an extension

I understand when people are disappointed with the club and bag it but I really can't fathom comments like this that actively WANT the club to fail.

 

[BAGNF05]

Latu can cover the halves and 9. He's the perfect 14 rolling forward and keeps pressure on our halves. Plus, his bro is playing well and we don't want to rock that.

Quality competition for spots is very important.

What we don't need is another one in Sullivan. Latu would be my choice.

It’s a catch 22. People are saying he’s no good playing out of position. If so, move on.

 

[Demps]

Alec Tui at the Dragons is a Papalii clone and would come at a fraction of the cost.

Israel Leota (winger) & Xavier Willison, both at the Broncos are the ones we need - early release targets, both guns. Broncos need to get that cash to extend Payne.

Angus would be a huge signing if we could get it done and I wouldn't be mad at Sitili either or as well, he's quite the player. Heard commentators compare him to SBW, not sure about that but he can definitely find the line.

Preston Riki, overlooked backrower at Penrith - looks great in cup and ready to go for first grade, I'd take a punt on him also.

And we keep throwing his name up, but, centre at the warriors... Ali Leiataua

 

[stephen]

I think we're used to that

Yeah. Our "big names" play like no names anyway.

 

[BAGNF05]

Well, have to say it seems theyve had enough. Remember Benji said in a recent match press conference that the players have been told what to do and theyre not, so changes will be made. Wish I could find the quote but I know it was recent. In the end actions / inactions have consequences. Good on Benji and Richo.

In the Dolphins presser. Sounded like a direct reference to Naden’s consecutive horrors.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Alec Tui at the Dragons is a Papalii clone and would come at a fraction of the cost.

Israel Leota (winger) & Xavier Willison, both at the Broncos are the ones we need - early release targets, both guns. Broncos need to get that cash to extend Payne.

Angus would be a huge signing if we could get it done and I wouldn't be mad at Sitili either or as well, he's quite the player. Heard commentators compare him to SBW, not sure about that but he can definitely find the line.

Preston Riki, overlooked backrower at Penrith - looks great in cup and ready to go for first grade, I'd take a punt on him also.

And we keep throwing his name up, but, centre at the warriors... Ali Leiataua

No more clones... no such thing....

 

[Sully]

It seems like the clubs who have been interested has been name dropped, and no matter how hard we try and stop leaks, they obviously still come out. We would have heard about it by now

Turuva was not mentioned until we signed him as a target so who knows

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Thats the thing....

 

[HowDugWT]

If the club feels some players need to be moved for success well I won't argue. The MSN article indicates Richardson is off to the UK or ate least talking to clubs about moving players on. Obviously there is a plan.

In this modern day it still baffles me that a CEO still have the time to hop on a plane and go over to the UK when they can just jump on a zoom call.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Lucky it wasn't Singapore Airlines

 

[Ermo]

Maybe he’s gone over to bring Noffa home? 🤔

 

[BAGNF05]

In this modern day it still baffles me that a CEO still have the time to hop on a plane and go over to the UK when they can just jump on a zoom call.

Richo is an old school operator. Invited Inglis’s parents to his contract negotiations. Knows footy.

 

[weststigers]

Feel like people are making a bigger deal of this than it really is.

Why would our CEO fly to England for a maybe trip? Something is brewing and I doubt nothing comes out of it. Time will tell I guess.