Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[earl]

I’m not saying we can’t attract players, but you have to take into account the circumstances. For a player like May to leave a club in the midst of a potential dynasty and come to a club like us is unfathomable.

Mate. It can happen. I'm not stating in this specific instance it will happen but we should feel confident in recruiting players if we can pay their salary.

The salary cap is far from perfect but we can sign quality players. I think if anything our retention is more of an issue. We seem to only retain players if we pay the maximum amount that another team will pay. Aloiai, Tuilagi and Luc are good examples of retention problems. I'd argue Nofo is in the same boat.

 

[earl]

At the 500k dragons are apparently offering? No way

I’d take him at 350k max

It always comes back to money. Tedesco on 2 million isn't a good deal.

 

[hank37w]

Keith Lulia

and he was given way too much credit because I'm pretty sure it was only 4 trys.

 

[hank37w]

This player was pretty good, everything a winger should be - super quick, strong, a great finisher from all parts of the field and prepared to put his body on the line in defence. Why wasn't he signed to a long term contract?

He was criticised for his defence at the time but he went in really hard and had no fear of hurting himself or the opposition players.

All he really needed was to be taught some tackling techniques and reads and I think he ended up okay in that department after he left us.

Just another one that got away. God we are dumb.

 

[WT2K]

Unfortunately nothing that I feel is worth sharing at this point in time. Sheens has taken control of all player movement (with consultation from Madge) and does not share too much. However, based on how the club has operated previously, this is a good thing. Rather than just going after anyone that is available, it finally looks like they are intentionally targeting players of need - much like the acquisitions of Api and Papalii. It's a waiting game at this point to see who comes available before the June deadline and at the end of the season.

Best thing I've read in sometime re WT recruitment process.

 

[finnzo]

Said this a few times but Mitchel dun from the cowboys is the 1 we should be after currently out with an acl he’s a tall skilful back rower at the cowboys

 

[Tim Sheens]

Said this a few times but Mitchel dun from the cowboys is the 1 we should be after currently out with an acl he’s a tall skilful back rower at the cowboys

Maybe, though don't we currently have two players out long term because of their second ACL injuries and another rehabilitating alongside them that has also been ruled out for the season.

 

[Spacecub]

It will take significant improvement on the field first. Players just won’t flock because of the coach.

Something needs to change GNR, we all gave maguire the benefit of the doubt because he inherited ivans roster, but its his roster now and he's put this team inline for our first spoon

 

[1eyedmel]

I get what you are stating. I think you are being unrealistic.

If we offer a player 300k and he is being offered 150k by his current team I reckon that player will come.

We also have advantages getting players from Sydney clubs because they are already located here. That is why we got Tamou and I'm sure it played a role in getting Api and Papalli as well. They don't have to relocate their families.

I think May is a realistic chance, as when To o comes back from injury its back to regies for May. Now that he has got a taste of first grade the realisation of being stuck behind To o might have him thinking of going elsewhere. Make him a good offer,as I don't know if we are resigning Tommy Talau for next year.

 

[rex2ce]

Will Flanno bring his needles and his bodgy accountant??????

Who cares as long as we win, we’ve had enough practice at losing

 

[Bones]

I think May is a realistic chance, as when To o comes back from injury its back to regies for May. Now that he has got a taste of first grade the realisation of being stuck behind To o might have him thinking of going elsewhere. Make him a good offer,as I don't know if we are resigning Tommy Talau for next year.

He’ll switch sides and Staines will be dropped surely.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I think May is a realistic chance, as when To o comes back from injury its back to regies for May. Now that he has got a taste of first grade the realisation of being stuck behind To o might have him thinking of going elsewhere. Make him a good offer,as I don't know if we are resigning Tommy Talau for next year.

May won’t be going back to reserve grade

 

[SeanT]

May won’t be going back to reserve grade

Yeah Staines will be dropped I think

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Yeah Staines will be dropped I think

It’s a no brainer

 

[Rusty]

Boys just your thoughts....
If / when Madge gets the tap on the shoulder and with all this "talk" in relaton to Lucy moving to the Cows early, whats your thoughts on Valintine Holmes as an alike replacement?
But the kicker is Madges replacement is Flanigan and Valintines draw card.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Boys just your thoughts....
If / when Madge gets the tap on the shoulder and with all this "talk" in relaton to Lucy moving to the Cows early, whats your thoughts on Valintine Holmes as an alike replacement?
But the kicker is Madges replacement is Flanigan and Valintines draw card.

The Cows wouldn’t give any player to get Luc half a season early, let alone Holmes.

 

[Viking Warrior]

Boys just your thoughts....
If / when Madge gets the tap on the shoulder and with all this "talk" in relaton to Lucy moving to the Cows early, whats your thoughts on Valintine Holmes as an alike replacement?
But the kicker is Madges replacement is Flanigan and Valintines draw card.

Don't think this will happen imo to many moving parts. Drinkwater for Lucy is more imaginable unless you have good oil?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I don’t expect this to popular, but idk why we don’t enquire about Jarrod Croker. Clearly out of favour, and may not play first grade at the Raiders again. He could plug a hole for a year or two in a position we are ridiculously weak in. Plus he’s a gun goal kicker, another plus.

 

[Eternal Tiger]

Will Flanno bring his needles and his bodgy accountant??????

Is that the same bodgy Accountant that Pascoe used when he screwed us with the Farah deal, the one where he didn't keep the paperwork in his office?? 🤔🤔

 

[Cobarcats]

No to Jarrod Croker. He's another one running on busted knees and too old.
He would struggle in a side like ours.