Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BAGNF05]

We signed anyone? Can't be arsed checking twitter

Our centres who we haven’t settled on all year because the busted one plays every third week, apparently they’re good for two more years 😂

 

[balmain boy]

He is only a kid played 31 games and not in a row coming back from major injury he is only upside and will be amazing after a full off season offer him 300K ayear for 3 years

If we wanted him we'd have to offer 600k minimum.

 

[bythebeardofzeus]

Tyson averaging 105m & 94% tackle efficiency in ‘22, an off year.


Compared to our current backrow options:
Kelma 64m & 90%
Garner 75m & 93%
Seyfarth 41m & 94%
Pole 95m & 98%
Joffa 124m & 93%

It’s a no-brainer really, whether we get IP or not.

 

[tigertye]

Shuster is overweight and error prone you know the droppsies

I get Owen Craigie feels about this kid. Has the skills to be a superstar on pure raw talent, but I don’t know if he has the commitment off field to turn that into a great career. He came back super unfit and seems To have a bit of a chip on his shoulder. He’s too big for a long term 5/8, but could make a great back rower or ball playing lock.

 

[Tigerbenb]

Only seen schuster play once. He’s not a 6.
So obviously he’s unfit, overweight with an attitude problem, and we want to sign him to our environment ? Disaster written all over it.

Josh Feledy? A centre, any wraps on him or ? I have no idea

 

[tigertye]

Only seen schuster play once. He’s not a 6.
So obviously he’s unfit, overweight with an attitude problem, and we want to sign him to our environment ? Disaster written all over it.

Josh Feledy? A centre, any wraps on him or ? I have no idea

Feledy had some good wraps on him from others on here. Looks well built. Not sure if he’s been injured, but otherwise (and I could be wrong on this) he seems to have been banished by Manly from what I’ve seen for most of the year after he signed with us. No idea why they didn’t release him sooner considering they didn’t seem to be using him.

 

[KingRobbie]

Feledy had some good wraps on him from others on here. Looks well built. Not sure if he’s been injured, but otherwise (and I could be wrong on this) he seems to have been banished by Manly from what I’ve seen for most of the year after he signed with us. No idea why they didn’t release him sooner considering they didn’t seem to be using him.

He's only 17/18 and the SG Ball (U/19's) season finished months ago.

The only age comp still ongoing at the moment is Flegg (U/21's) so it's a big step up in age, hence Manly not picking him.
Just an age thing rather than a banishment, I assume.

Making his debut off the bench for our Flegg team this weekend apparently.

 

[The SHADOW]

Cronulla are in a battle to resign their backline 1 to 5 as of November 1.
Tied only till the end of 2023. B Xerri is also back from suspension.
How will Cronulla handle this ? Who could be our main target , should we go shopping in the shire ?

Id make a play for Xerri, he needs a change of park. Would be a smart pick up that could deliver more than what we offer. Redemption deal.

 

[The SHADOW]

A recruitment drive without asking for to much , should no high quality players be available on the market . Xerri , Guler and JHoskings would be ideal without busting the bank.

 

[The SHADOW]

We should target players on big contracts that are unhappy with their current club. Would be nice if players had their contracts diverted to us for 60% of the real value. eg Fifita and his brother in a package deal would be a good deal.

 

[The SHADOW]

It took the likes of Asotasi , Crocker and Fletcher to finally see South’s turn their fortunes around, from cellar dwellers to challengers. IPap is very similar value to the WT as Asotasi was for Souths. We are building well. Keep IP at all costs.

 

[The SHADOW]

We need to hold onto all our halves unless replacement halves are found first.
This is non negotiable. With the signings of AK & IP , we can’t waste a year.

 

[1eyedmel]

Instead of choosing between Brooks & Madden how about going for someone like

Braydon Trindall ​

Yes to Trindall from me,have mentioned him before, however I would still resign Madden and offload Brooks.

 

[1eyedmel]

Shuster is overweight and error prone you know the droppsies

Would fit in nicely then.

 

[1eyedmel]

Fainu is in your list twice, so we have an extra spot to fill.

Joe o did activate his contract for 23 a while back.

 

[The SHADOW]

The bulldogs are still to upgrade or resign M Burton. J Kiraz is another to target. Rock the boat and get one. It can help Gus with cap room should they lose either, no way they can match an offer we throw their way.

 

[1eyedmel]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1556855758444441600

Sounds good, but who is the new signing.

 

[The SHADOW]

Idk if Semi Radradra is available , if he was I’d offer him the FB position and $900k per year. Selling point Api. He would light up the place , a real entertainer, but could also strengthen the spine. Just a thought.

 

[Don Kershane]

Yep, agree on the style & size of players today vs 2005. But The Roosters threw Walker into the mix pretty much as soon as they could last year and I reckon he's smaller than Alfie Langer! And yes, Suaalii, was actually kept back for most of last season but has found a home on the Wing since Round 6 and looks a superstar in the making. Billy Smith is the one who has copped the career changing injuries over the past 2 years.

Keary though is a match to match proposition though and I fear Walker being a target might end up the same.

 

[diedpretty]

Here’s a rumour that I can across from a very very good source, the dogs leadership group want to keep hooker Marshall-king at belmore they have asked Gus to see if it can be done

So they can sign his brother as coach.