Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[earl]

And we kept Brooks on a salary larger than all three of those blokes

He was paid significantly less. There is no need to make up stories about Brooks contract. He has one year left. It's a non issue.

His performances matter. Let's see how he goes today.

 

[Newtown]

Why would we lend our players to an opposition team? What do we get out of it?

CHN having a blinder off the bench. Has been in and out of the team this year due to form and the stacked Raiders pack. He’d be great for us

He is a so much better fullback than Laurie.

 

[jadtiger]

I know someone pretty close to the Manly setup. Says Schuster is trouble and a massive meathead

I have heard the same

 

[diedpretty]

So they have JAC 650,000, Thompson 750,000 Pangai 650,00 Jackson 600,00Flanagan 350,00 Allen 350,000 I don’t know if these are correct but that’s what’s been said that’s 3,350,00 million of there cap for 6 players , so that leaves 290,000 for each of the remaining 24 players 🤔🥴

you forgot Kikau and Mahoney - both would be on 600k +

 

[GNR4LIFE]

you forgot Kikau and Mahoney - both would be on 600k +

Mahoney is overrated. I remember being at a family BBQ, before the 2020 season and Covid, and overhearing my Parra supporter cousin going on about how he was the next Qld hooker. Suddenly Harry emerged, and Mahoney can’t even get a bench spot.

 

[weststigerman]

He is a so much better fullback than Laurie.

I think they’re talking about the backrower. CNK played NSW Cup.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

This is the "ferrari" we should be chasing for our future fullback role! Benji style steps in there!

Unfortunately he is contracted until end of 2024 at the Storm, but will be stuck behind Papenhuyzen when he returns next year. Fonua Pole must be mates with him, as he posted highlights on his instagram.

 

[diedpretty]

News Corp understands Storm officials have also held talks with the Tigers over whether they would consider lending Melbourne any outside back for the remainder of the season – Storm coach Craig Bellamy and Tigers head of football Tim Sheens have a relationship dating back more than 30 years to their time together in Canberra.

Winger Ken Maumalo is believed to be of interest to the Storm, although their priority remains the electrifying Walsh, with discussions around Campbell proving fruitless at this stage.

I’d be happy for that to happen even take nofo might help him develop his defence

Did you see Melbournes defence out wide last night - they are a rabble. Nofo would fit in well.

 

[Twodogs]

What no d#$khead policy? No such policy ever existed.

Not in practice, at least.

 

[Tigers_Wests]

BENJI MAKING MOVES

Incoming Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has reportedly contacted Roosters superstar James Tedesco about returning to Concord.

The Tigers announced this month that Marshall will take over Tim Sheens as the Tigers head coach in 2025 and he’s wasted no time on the recruiting front.

Marshall has already sounded out Eels superstar Mitchell Moses and now also wants his former Tigers teammate Tedesco to return.

Marshall has made his intentions to Tedesco clear via text, according to the SMH.

However the same report said Tedesco’s management claimed they have not heard from Marshall or the Tigers.

Tedesco is contracted at the Roosters until the end of 2024.

 

[Twodogs]

This is the "ferrari" we should be chasing for our future fullback role! Benji style steps in there!

Unfortunately he is contracted until end of 2024 at the Storm, but will be stuck behind Papenhuyzen when he returns next year. Fonua Pole must be mates with him, as he posted highlights on his instagram.

Sheensy would be wetting himself over these videos.

 

[Krammy]

Sorry if this has already been discussed but I read on another site today that Nathan Brown has been signed by us for 2023. The article was mainly discussing Aaron Wood's possible return and had the Brown reference tagged on to the end. For me I would be happy if Brown came. He is like 29 or maybe thirty, but he still has a huge motor. I think we have really missed players like this since ET and Eisenhuth left us. They did not offer a lot in attack, but were always covering holes in defence - Brown reminds me of this. Thoughts??

 

[versa]

BENJI MAKING MOVES

Incoming Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has reportedly contacted Roosters superstar James Tedesco about returning to Concord.

The Tigers announced this month that Marshall will take over Tim Sheens as the Tigers head coach in 2025 and he’s wasted no time on the recruiting front.

Marshall has already sounded out Eels superstar Mitchell Moses and now also wants his former Tigers teammate Tedesco to return.

Marshall has made his intentions to Tedesco clear via text, according to the SMH.

However the same report said Tedesco’s management claimed they have not heard from Marshall or the Tigers.

Tedesco is contracted at the Roosters until the end of 2024.

I would blow my load

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I would blow my load

Really? He’ll be 32 in 2025.

 

[batboy]

Really? He’ll be 32 in 2025.

He's not looking to bring him back in 2025 mate,
Roosters have a "World class" Fullback to replace him with - Right now....
And another one coming in a couple years behind him.

By taking Tedesco now - We'd actually be helping the Roosters with their succession plans.

 

[davey_farrell]

Sorry if this has already been discussed but I read on another site today that Nathan Brown has been signed by us for 2023. The article was mainly discussing Aaron Wood's possible return and had the Brown reference tagged on to the end. For me I would be happy if Brown came. He is like 29 or maybe thirty, but he still has a huge motor. I think we have really missed players like this since ET and Eisenhuth left us. They did not offer a lot in attack, but were always covering holes in defence - Brown reminds me of this. Thoughts??

I would not say no to Brown, got a big of agro which we desperately need, as long as its not overs id be in for Brown

 

[versa]

He's not looking to bring him back in 2025 mate,
Roosters have a "World class" Fullback to replace him with - Right now....
And another one coming in a couple years behind him.

By taking Tedesco now - We'd actually be helping the Roosters with their succession plans.

My thoughts exactly. It 💯 would be for next season.

 

[Milky]

I don’t see Roosters letting Tedesco go

They aren’t doing that well in the halves department and would be silly to fiddle further with the spine

If the halves had clicked, sure, but don’t see it happening right now

Re Brown, apparently he isn’t doing that well fitness wise, not excited

Bring back Moses and Tedesco though

 

[Kaito]

look out for Skelton coming through the dogs reserve side

Round 17: 8 runs, 76m, 5 tackle busts in 21 minutes
Round 18: 19 runs, 189m, 10 tackle busts, 2 tries 2 line breaks in 80mins
Round 19: 14 runs, 239m, 1 try 1 line break, 15 tackle busts in 80mins
unreal numbers

Big Will Skelton's cousin, was a beast in the Aussie 7's circuit. Didn't make the transition to XV a side and couldn't get a look in. Would definitely keep my eyes out on him those numbers he's putting up don't suprise me at all. Dogs are stacked for outside backs and he's only on a train and trial deal. It will be interesting to see what they do, especially if they land Crichton.

 

[hsvjones]

He's not looking to bring him back in 2025 mate,
Roosters have a "World class" Fullback to replace him with - Right now....
And another one coming in a couple years behind him.

By taking Tedesco now - We'd actually be helping the Roosters with their succession plans.

I would love it to happen but extremely unlikely as he is the Captain.