Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

THE_POM said:
Mixture of good/bad news:

Few questions asked about junior players signed up, the following below names have committed to the club.

Kade Hill
Luke Laulilii
Kit Laulilii
Jordan Miller
Tallyn Da Silva
Tajh Colquhoun
Livai Saukuru
Apisalome Saukuru Development Deal 2023
Kitione Kautoga Development Deal 2023
Michael Tannous & CJ Mundine (being discussed for other development spots for 2023)

Re-signing News:

As well reported Adam Doueihi has put contract talks on hold for the time being, this is not going down well with some management & don't want to get involved in a bidding war.

Joe Ofahengaue's management recently rejected latest contract offer, Dolphin's & Storm in frame, not looking good.

Brandon Tumeth & Fa'amanu Brown re-signing should be announced soon.

Tommy Talau will be one Train & Trial deal over the off-season (Similar To Roberts last off-season), has had offers from 1 other club but want's to return the faith.

Jackson Hastings: Important meeting scheduled in the next week where the 1st official contract offer is expected to be presented. Confidant a deal will be done.

Madden looks all but done to the Panthers.

Gildart, Peachey, Simpkins, & Liddle all expected to be gone over the off-season as previously reported.

Player Signings:

Cameron Munster has not been discussed or met with the club, salary cap suicide to tie up that much money in one player in the hope they are the savor.

Phoenix Crossland is being discussed as a replacement signing for Madden to cover in the halves.

Jason Batman: Discussions have been had but the transfer fee has all but killed this from happening, unless it drops a fair bit it won't be happening.

Jack Murchie, Matt Doorey & Jackson Topine have all be discussed in recent recruitment for forward depth.

Aaron Woods looks less likely to join the club, "positive" discussions had a few weeks ago but crickets since (hopefully stays that way)

Charlies Staines is a good chance to come on board for 2023 but only if Panthers come to the party. Club is willing to match his salary at Panthers over 2 years if Panthers put in $150k for year 1 & 100k for year 2. So far this has been well received.

Nathan Brown similar to the above in relation to Eels coming in the with the right $
Don't see this deal coming through.

Clubs main priority for 2023 recruitment is a experienced (not old) starting 2nd rower.
Hopefully able to sign one for 2024 & gain an early release.

Andrew Fifita: Nothing has been officially mentioned about making a play for him. Personally would prefer him over Woods.

As for November 1, Liam Martin & Dylan Brown as going to the be the clubs Number 1 targets.
The club will not sit idle & wait for Doueihi, if he's not willing to commit then the club is prepared to offer a decent deal for Brown (Benji is a big fan). A impact forward is also on this list, but not willing to blow the budget. Hoping the young forwards coming through can fill this need.

Fans won't want to hear this but 2023 salary cap wise is going to be about getting it in an even healthier position for 2024, so the right kids can be kept & a chance to bring in the better players we need, unless a big fish "like Brooks" was moved on & cleared a large amount of money not expecting a big fish signing as such for 2023.
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OK. Travel plans for next year get higher prioritisation.
Not shooting the messenger - updates always appreciated.
 
THE_POM said:
Mixture of good/bad news:

Few questions asked about junior players signed up, the following below names have committed to the club.

Kade Hill
Luke Laulilii
Kit Laulilii
Jordan Miller
Tallyn Da Silva
Tajh Colquhoun
Livai Saukuru
Apisalome Saukuru Development Deal 2023
Kitione Kautoga Development Deal 2023
Michael Tannous & CJ Mundine (being discussed for other development spots for 2023)

Re-signing News:

As well reported Adam Doueihi has put contract talks on hold for the time being, this is not going down well with some management & don't want to get involved in a bidding war.

Joe Ofahengaue's management recently rejected latest contract offer, Dolphin's & Storm in frame, not looking good.

Brandon Tumeth & Fa'amanu Brown re-signing should be announced soon.

Tommy Talau will be one Train & Trial deal over the off-season (Similar To Roberts last off-season), has had offers from 1 other club but want's to return the faith.

Jackson Hastings: Important meeting scheduled in the next week where the 1st official contract offer is expected to be presented. Confidant a deal will be done.

Madden looks all but done to the Panthers.

Gildart, Peachey, Simpkins, & Liddle all expected to be gone over the off-season as previously reported.

Player Signings:

Cameron Munster has not been discussed or met with the club, salary cap suicide to tie up that much money in one player in the hope they are the savor.

Phoenix Crossland is being discussed as a replacement signing for Madden to cover in the halves.

Jason Batman: Discussions have been had but the transfer fee has all but killed this from happening, unless it drops a fair bit it won't be happening.

Jack Murchie, Matt Doorey & Jackson Topine have all be discussed in recent recruitment for forward depth.

Aaron Woods looks less likely to join the club, "positive" discussions had a few weeks ago but crickets since (hopefully stays that way)

Charlies Staines is a good chance to come on board for 2023 but only if Panthers come to the party. Club is willing to match his salary at Panthers over 2 years if Panthers put in $150k for year 1 & 100k for year 2. So far this has been well received.

Nathan Brown similar to the above in relation to Eels coming in the with the right $
Don't see this deal coming through.

Clubs main priority for 2023 recruitment is a experienced (not old) starting 2nd rower.
Hopefully able to sign one for 2024 & gain an early release.

Andrew Fifita: Nothing has been officially mentioned about making a play for him. Personally would prefer him over Woods.

As for November 1, Liam Martin & Dylan Brown as going to the be the clubs Number 1 targets.
The club will not sit idle & wait for Doueihi, if he's not willing to commit then the club is prepared to offer a decent deal for Brown (Benji is a big fan). A impact forward is also on this list, but not willing to blow the budget. Hoping the young forwards coming through can fill this need.

Fans won't want to hear this but 2023 salary cap wise is going to be about getting it in an even healthier position for 2024, so the right kids can be kept & a chance to bring in the better players we need, unless a big fish "like Brooks" was moved on & cleared a large amount of money not expecting a big fish signing as such for 2023.
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Thanks for that info Pom both good and not so good. We will all just have to wait and see the outcome of discussions with prospective players It does appear from what you have said that Doueihi is going off us a bit I suppose you can't blame him or any of the others, we just have to start to win games, that's the only way players will be interested in coming to this club, they all want to be winners it seems
 
mikey said:
OK. Travel plans for next year get higher prioritisation.
Not shooting the messenger - updates always appreciated.
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I’ve cancelled my holiday to Queensland for an Antarctic South Pole Scott trek experience.

I’m raiding pounds near my home in Western Sydney for huskies, but all I’m finding is pit bulls and ferrets.

@THE_POM is a hero.
 
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pawsandclaws1 said:
Was it Corey Parker who commented that he was always an impact forward at the Broncos and this has changed at WTs. It was an interesting observation to make especially considering we lack impact forwards.
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using that rationale could the same apply to Woods when he played for Australia but now on the self preservation plan.
I just think it happens as players get older( with some exceptions like JWH etc) they come into first grade with no regard for life or limb but over time leave it someone younger.
Problem is our younger are not throwing themselves at the line.
 
tigeress said:
Thanks for that info Pom both good and not so good. We will all just have to wait and see the outcome of discussions with prospective players It does appear from what you have said that Doueihi is going off us a bit I suppose you can't blame him or any of the others, we just have to start to win games, that's the only way players will be interested in coming to this club, they all want to be winners it seems
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“We have to win games,” isn’t they have to win games for us. No pride in so many cases, for both the jersey and themselves.
Douhei is starting to sound like a sook. I want 5/8, I won’t sign. Jacko won’t shut up and is getting so much attention,
I would have thought his attitude should be the club took care of me, I know I can contribute and pay them back and now lead the team.
Looking forward to seeing how he plays this Sunday with the c next to his name.
 
PJ2 said:
I'd say simpler ones exist. Play x games (like Woods at drags this yr), make rep team incentives.
There needs to be more tho.
100% of salary for win, 30% for loss.
Betcha we'd win a lot more
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I’ve been toying with this in my head since last round. How do you motivate the crop of young players throughout the NRL when they can’t make finals? A lot of clubs seem to be tapping out. Even the broncs who have a chance still do t show up.

I’ve come to the conclusion that the good players would gravitate even quicker to the better sides because who’s going to play for a reduced wage if you lose all the time?
 
Adam Doueihi said:
Im only allowed to have 5 good games a season so I've been preserving them, just wait.
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You could have 25 good games if you learnt to make the break and then feed your backline. However if you want to play like a backrower then move there. Mind you, a little passion in defence does not hurt in either position. Good luck with that.
 
Tiger-ferret said:
I’ve been toying with this in my head since last round. How do you motivate the crop of young players throughout the NRL when they can’t make finals? A lot of clubs seem to be tapping out. Even the broncs who have a chance still do t show up.

I’ve come to the conclusion that the good players would gravitate even quicker to the better sides because who’s going to play for a reduced wage if you lose all the time?
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Yeh good point.
Maybe extra money incentives for 2 yrs taking a bottom 8 team into the the finals?
 
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