Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BAGNF05]

We’ll see how it unfolds

KP was inconsistent before JH arrived and provided a steady half back role.

Yeah he didn’t score and setup all the tries like KP did.

But the biggest value in any team in the NRL is having a steady organizing half who can get the team around and kick to the corners in the 5th

With teams quite even and momentum so hard to pull back and lots of tries now from the rules, having a half who can just pass and kick can grind the other team down.

That’s my point.

I’m not in love with JH. I know he’s slow and a downer for team mates.

But he grinds teams down, with boring, predictable plays, which then allows KP to do his thing.

My guess is he’ll be back in the team… because he’s a competitor and Newcastle before he came along didn’t have that in the team.

Happy to be proven wrong but let’s come back to this debate by round 15 and see where the knights are

Organising half is also a myth. All the best “organising halves” people refer to had brilliant team mates to organise.

A half back is primarily responsible for executing the game plan but he needs his teammates to fulfil their role if he hopes to be successful.

 

[marzie]

I have watched highlights of his play and he is very impressive.

Any chance you could link the highlights here? 🙂

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Any chance you could link the highlights here? 🙂

They are on this forum probably in the Pathways thread.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Seems to be a lot of info coming out of a club with 'No Leaks'?
Another kid into the top 30 next year by the looks....

It’s not really a leak if the Head of Pathways has been quoted in the article haha

 

[Tucker]

Chalk and cheese mate…
Thought Galvin was probably a bit eager - but from what I’ve seen, he’s very tenacious… and looks like he’ll kick scratch and crawl for a win.
He’ll just need to find that balance and calm inside himself…
He pulled through the line plenty I thought, had some nice touches and plenty of things to improve on as you’d expect (and he seemed aware of)

He actually reminded me a bit of a Jono Thurston… not the game / skill obviously, but just that desire to be in everything / everywhere…
giving 110% on every play and trying his guts out to change the result…
he’s got a way to go, but there’s a lot to like - he’ll be hard to hold onto!!

It’s not chalk and cheese at all.
I’m very impressed he held his own at his age and experience level. He wasn’t afraid to take grown men on and stand his ground in defence. Bravo.

However, as a first grade 5/8th he must be judged on results, as a first grade 5/8th. I thought he was busy, but not much happened around him after our first try.

 

[TYGA]

your definition of "under the radar" and recruitment managers definition may vary significantly.

Maybe but not long term established first graders is what I’m referring to.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Looking ahead to players off contract this year we need to be active for under the radar players. Our best signings were players on the cusp at other clubs looking for an opportunity.

2024
Trey Mooney, James Schiller, Kayal Iro, Preston Riki.
2025
Israel Leota, Xavier Willson, Tula Tuphua, Leo Thompson, Tyrone Munro.

Wouldn’t say no to Schiller, May or Billy Smith

Can’t see Knights letting Leo go but Butcher (getting zero nrl time atm), Wilson & May in the forwards ticks a few boxes for us.

 

[BZN]

I'm an old Maggie myself too mate but I fell in love with WT's from day dot

I became a WT from the day dot as well, but the Love took time to grow.

 

[Tigrr2]

Tigers are looking like a mess again in 2024 and are still deep in recovery from the hiring of Madge and Sheens era debacles. They are in urgent need of two big hard forwards instead of the likes of Seyfarth and Bateman. Sam Fainu should be the lock with Pole an impact forward and already the team would be better. If Benji and coaches can’t see this it’s concerning and offers little hope for fans going forward. Hopefully Sione Fainu replaces Seyfarth on the bench asap. If possible chase the May brothers at all costs.

 

[teddy23]

Egan Butcher surely must be getting frustrated.

He’s behind Wong, Tupouniua, Critchon and Nat Butcher. Don’t see how he locks down a spot.

He’s a starting calibre player right now. I’d be giving him a call and trying to get him to take Seyfarth’s spot in the team or at least make it onto our bench.

The kid is a diamond in the rough.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Egan Butcher surely must be getting frustrated.

He’s behind Wong, Tupouniua, Critchon and Nat Butcher. Don’t see how he locks down a spot.

He’s a starting calibre player right now. I’d be giving him a call and trying to get him to take Seyfarth’s spot in the team or at least make it onto our bench.

The kid is a diamond in the rough.

Would take him and Billy Smith straight up.
They both would improve us.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Could Samuela be our lock down-the-track?

Could Samuela be our lock down-the-track?

I think so.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

We aren't chasing any junior it's one of our own Heamasi Makasini. Club seems to be doing whatever it can to keep him here long term which is great news !!! Kid is a absolute gun.

And a fantastic goal kicker.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I think that’s Makasini from our Harold Matt’s team.

He is

 

[Tiger Stripes]

thankful the club is working overtime on Makasini. an absolute cannot miss youngster. the kid is elite. I'm talking Folau-level talent.

His 5/8 partner in the rep. games (city and union) is Onitini Large who also gets plenty of wraps. As well his younger (Large) brother who plays hooker.

 

[Snidest 0]

Chris Faagutu is the future at lock - Samuela can play edge or prop.

He is

 

[Buttface]

Bit better than that imo, quite often plays at a higher intensity in short spurts. That would indicate stamina the problem.
But definitely not dynamic and if that equals plodder then you are correct and I’m wrong.
Let’s take another look this weekend as he’s coming off the bench.

You were correct the first time Hal. He’s a plodder and is even better in reggies than off the bench. The fewer mins spent on the NRL paddock the better he is for us.

 

[weststigerman]

thankful the club is working overtime on Makasini. an absolute cannot miss youngster. the kid is elite. I'm talking Folau-level talent.

He's been rated highly for a while. Do you think he's overtaken Large as the top u/17 player at the club?

 

[ezybro]

Did Ritchie actually post that roadmap of there strategy to turn club around, for members only on their website? Would like to see it if anyone knows

 

[Kelce68]

He's been rated highly for a while. Do you think he's overtaken Large as the top u/17 player at the club?

Definitely not.

But Makasini is still up there with our best prospects.