Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

weststigerman said:
Curious who is taking these spots?

I count 25 here:
Shawn Blore
Luke Brooks
Adam Doueihi
Oliver Gildart
Jackson Hastings
Asu Kepaoa
Apisai Koroisau
Daine Laurie
Jacob Liddle
Ken Maumalo
Zane Musgrove
David Nofoaluma
Joe Ofahengaue
Isaiah Papali’i
Tyrone Peachey
Alex Seyfarth
Jake Simpkin
Tuki Simpkins
Starford To’a
Junior Tupou
Alex Twal
Stefano Utoikamanu
Sione Fainu
Rua Ngatikaura
Fonua Pole

Are there more dev players joining this?
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unsure what the plan is with Tumeth and O'Kane, but I know Saukuru is on a 2 year development deal. I'd say O'Kane will probably get a top 30 deal, hard to say with Tumeth's injury whether or not they'll upgrade.

keep in mind Lids and Simpkins have been told to look elsewhere which might free up a couple spots.
 
jrtiger said:
unsure what the plan is with Tumeth and O'Kane, but I know Saukuru is on a 2 year development deal. I'd say O'Kane will probably get a top 30 deal, hard to say with Tumeth's injury whether or not they'll upgrade.

keep in mind Lids and Simpkins have been told to look elsewhere which might free up a couple spots.
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Always thought Development deals were always at least 2 years
- Sometimes with a top 30 option in 2/3rd year?

I see Liddle going to Roosters - I know Teddy rates him....
Their young guys are struggling somewhat.
 
WT2K said:
Phone call between him and Madge has taken place recently
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The one thing I really like about Madge, is he seems to have a very good eye for talent.

If there’s a slight chance we can sign Angus Crithcon, you don’t blink or hesitate

Papalli and Crithcon (23 and 26) would potentially be the best back row paring in the comp imo

Tupouina and the Butcher brothers are making noise, heard rumours that Chooks really don’t want Hass however have an eye on David Fifita come November 1st so we’ll see what happens…
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
On the flip, it may help us if he doesn't make the squad to Magic Round as he may feel a long way down the pecking order.

I'm predicting IN: Mulitalo & Hiroti with their 7 being

1 Tracey
2 Katoa
3 Hiroti
4 Talakai
5 Mulitalo
6 Moylan
7 Hynes

Trindall on interchange as Utility.
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Good call. Someone else pointed out he's on a development contract as well.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
On the flip, it may help us if he doesn't make the squad to Magic Round as he may feel a long way down the pecking order.

I'm predicting IN: Mulitalo & Hiroti with their 7 being

1 Tracey
2 Katoa
3 Hiroti
4 Talakai
5 Mulitalo
6 Moylan
7 Hynes

Trindall on interchange as Utility.
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Even shift Mulitalo to centre and bring in Ikavalu… the sharks have outside backs coming from everywhere
 
balmain boy said:
He's only on a Development contract, can't see one players getting suspended for a week or two changing his position in the pecking order, i'm sure they have other fullbacks in their top 30 who'd get a run ahead of him.
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The fullback for NSW Cup whom came back from rugby 7’s Lachie something is first in line. Think he has been playing 5/8 recently for them.
 
WT2K said:
Interesting. He's scum but I'd have no issues here. Too many choir boys in WT pack.
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With Tamou and Mika moving on, Lodge for the right price could be good business.

Taking away his off field history. His on field efforts have been consistent:

121 mtrs, 43 post contact mtrs & 2 offloads a game averages over last 2yrs.
His tackle efficiency is around the 90% & his error rate (handling/penalties) aren't high.
He has aggression which we really lack outside of Musgrove in the forwards as well.

Wouldn't be against it and TBH would prefer Lodge over Thompson as well.
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
With Tamou and Mika moving on, Lodge for the right price could be good business.

Taking away his off field history. His on field efforts have been consistent:

121 mtrs, 43 post contact mtrs & 2 offloads a game averages over last 2yrs.
His tackle efficiency is around the 90% & his error rate (handling/penalties) aren't high.
He has aggression which we really lack outside of Musgrove in the forwards as well.

Wouldn't be against it and TBH would prefer Lodge over Thompson as well.
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Tamou isn’t going anywhere? Lodge another plodder
 
balmain boy said:
He's only on a Development contract, can't see one players getting suspended for a week or two changing his position in the pecking order, i'm sure they have other fullbacks in their top 30 who'd get a run ahead of him.
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I could see them putting Hynes at fullback, Trindall/Metcalf into the halves over bringing Dykes up a grade. Magic round is a huge scene to give someone their debut at fullback.
 
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