Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Halbrowne61]

The Knights are arguably the most dysfunctional team in the NRL. Pointless changing the coach because the players run that club. Nathan Brown nailed what was going on up there. Albert Kelly is a very good player. The only reason he's not better regarded is because he let himself down earlier in his career. Always been a very dangerous footballer. But until he went back to the Broncos he was 20lbs overweight. Fought his way into the team the hard way. The club did the dirty on him letting him go.

Well obviously Sheens and Co have seen something coz that is a name we never mentioned. Interesting to see what eventuates !

 

[hank37w]

Pearce?

Off.

. . . . . . . and while you're at it, don't call me Shirley

 

[ovoevo]

Williams would still be a good option in the NRL. I thought another NRL club may have tried to sign him.

The abuse Williams took from Ricky's media puppets was terrible. The kid had done it tough living thousands of miles away from home with a young kid on the way. Loved the fact that some of his teammates came out in the media and stood up for him because I've never heard a single complaint about Williams' professionalism before or since. He's not had a great season for Warrington - but only because he returned to a totally dysfunctional team run by a second-rate coach who let the situation at the club boil over. You'll struggle to find any halfback with a better short kicking game. Lethal.

 

[supercoach]

95% of recruitment talk has been around beefing up our forwards, and that has plenty of merit. Sheens has been quoted that we will be playing a attack based game in 2023 and beyond and that is also good to hear. My concern is our backline. Okay having forwards that can create second phase play and dent the defence will help, but Iam not sure how our current backline will respond. Certainly need at least one class back in our recruitment drive.

Also 99% of the pathway kids getting raps are forwards, Not hearing much about backs.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

The abuse Williams took from Ricky's media puppets was terrible. The kid had done it tough living thousands of miles away from home with a young kid on the way. Loved the fact that some of his teammates came out in the media and stood up for him because I've never heard a single complaint about Williams' professionalism before or since. He's not had a great season for Warrington - but only because he returned to a totally dysfunctional team run by a second-rate coach who let the situation at the club boil over. You'll struggle to find any halfback with a better short kicking game. Lethal.

I thought he did really well at the Raiders. I'd like to see him back in the NRL. Thanks for the information.

 

[ovoevo]

Well obviously Sheens and Co have seen something coz that is a name we never mentioned. Interesting to see what eventuates !

I imagine he will be very cheap. A great short-term option while you are looking for longer-term replacements. I mean, even as a squad player he's good value at the price he'll likely demand.

 

[hank37w]

Barry? No need for a plural.

But there was more than 1 of them Gibb brothers.

 

[Stevec]

Welsby would be a good fullback for us

Has anyone shown any interest in Penrith's NSW cup grand final Full Back
Isaiah Longhi don't think he's going to get Nrl time with Dylan Edwards there ?

 

[earl]

Certainly need at least one class back in our recruitment drive.

I reckon we need one class spine player in the halves or fullback. I'd prefer fullback. I like Laurie but I think we could do better. You could even move Laurie to the halves if Brooks and Doueihi continue to under perform.

Welsby is the type of signing I'd love to see us get.

 

[tony soprano]

He's a very weird player because at various points in a game he'll appear in the fullback, stand-off, loose forward and the centre position. And he's usually the best player in all of them. As has been mentioned - highly unorthodox. Scares defenders because he can go off script at any point. Modern coaches hate those guys because you can't set a pattern to shut them down. Just wait till he gets his man body because he's only just 21. Not physically mature. He'll be another Wighton - but with better hands.

What his contract situation?

 

[ovoevo]

What his contract situation?

He's contracted at Saints for another couple of years. But contracts mean nothing these days. Especially when the NRL has so much money swilling around. Thing is, Saints are extraordinarily well off in terms of halfbacks. The scrum half, Lewis Dodd, is the most talented number seven I've seen come through in decades. And he's only twenty. They also have another kid in the reserves, young Harry Robertson, who might be better than all of them. The guy is a physical monster. I do know a lot of NRL chairmen and CEOs are over here looking at talent. We've never been this well off, really. With COVID cutting into the spending cap we've been forced to rely on youngsters a lot more - and it's really paying off. I doubt you could get Welsby for next season. But I do think he will be available in twelve months. But you'd have to initiate dialogue now because that's what the rest of the NRL talent scouts will be doing.

 

[WT2K]

Welsby looked the goods v Samoa. Some classy touches. Sign him up Timmy

 

[WT2K]

After months of speculation, it can be revealed the 2023 salary cap will be at least $11 million, well above the projected $10.4m - giving rise to the prospect of the NRL’s first $1.5 million player. (DT)

 

[ovoevo]

Welsby looked the goods v Samoa. Some classy touches. Sign him up Timmy

Waiting twelve months would be the smart option, IMO. Let him finish maturing physically before moving to the NRL. The Knights recently acquired the services of young Will Pryce from Huddersfield (son of Leon Pryce who was a GB player) and Kai Pearce Paul from Wigan. Pryce is absolutely electric off the mark and KPP is a monster centre/second row. But for me they are just a bit too young. Rumour has it Pryce has been given guarantees by Newcastle. Not sure about the sense in that. But it's Newcastle - so what do you expect?

 

[Tigers_Wests]

After months of speculation, it can be revealed the 2023 salary cap will be at least $11 million, well above the projected $10.4m - giving rise to the prospect of the NRL’s first $1.5 million player. (DT)

At this point of the year, it gives more money to clubs and less players to spend it on. A lot of front loading will be going on I reckon.

 

[LUPO]

I think all the Samoans missed their “daddies”.
Promised so much but failed to deliver.
Watch for the bounce from them next match.

Sualii not a fullback.... Shown up in last line of defense

 

[ovoevo]

Sualii not a fullback.... Shown up in last line of defense

Someone needs to tell him you only get the $10m ARU bag after you perform - not before.

 

[ovoevo]

At this point of the year, it gives more money to clubs and less players to spend it on. A lot of front loading will be going on I reckon.

If there's one thing I've learned about money it is that more of it doesn't necessarily mean a better competition. I saw what happened in the SL over here when millions were injected into the game by Murdoch and it all went into the back pockets of some very ordinary players. To use the words of Alex Ferguson - there are too many "Big Time Charlies" in the sport. I also think adding more teams to the competition can only have a detrimental effects. You are spreading the talent pool too thin.

 

[Scare]

Someone needs to tell him you only get the $10m ARU bag after you perform - not before.

Wallaby’s have and always will suck he would fit right in

 

[BAGNF05]

Someone needs to tell him you only get the $10m ARU bag after you perform - not before.

Don’t forget how young this kid is. Still looked unstoppable at times. In 2 years you would have to think he’s the games biggest star.