Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Not 100% sure but i think we have 27 players now in our 2023 squad (after latest release of Gildart). Anyone have an accurate current list - there’s a few of the younger guys whose deals confuse me.
 
Odessa said:
I think he will be an excellent reserve grade player who can lend a hand here and there
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This the same Will Smith that played for the Eels and wanted to shirtfront and push everyone who tackled him? Kinda like Cody Walker everytime he gets tackled or someone gobs off at him...
 
Lidcombe_Magpie2 said:
Plus Sailor and Tiquiri and Korobete and Rodgers and Tahu, but they are all backs
Oh and include Lewis and Stuart as well
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When I was a kid every second no6 was x rugby, because they could pass both sides and kick with both feet. Also rugby was a amateur game so they were a easy target. As it has been said rugby forwards are high risk signings, very few ever get close to NRL level. Of course I guess it depends on the players background. Many played both games growing up so the transition is a tad easier
 
OzLuke said:
This the same Will Smith that played for the Eels and wanted to shirtfront and push everyone who tackled him? Kinda like Cody Walker everytime he gets tackled or someone gobs off at him...
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Will Smith has been around.

Knights, Penrith, Gold Coast & Eels.

He strikes me as a perfect back up player that can cover multiple positions.

Pretty talented player but never really solidified himself in first grade.

I've seen him carve up Koori KO comps.
 
Demps said:
Will Smith has been around.

Knights, Penrith, Gold Coast & Eels.

He strikes me as a perfect back up player that can cover multiple positions.

Pretty talented player but never really solidified himself in first grade.

I've seen him carve up Koori KO comps.
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Peachey Mark 2.0
 
supercoach said:
When I was a kid every second no6 was x rugby, because they could pass both sides and kick with both feet. Also rugby was a amateur game so they were a easy target. As it has been said rugby forwards are high risk signings, very few ever get close to NRL level. Of course I guess it depends on the players background. Many played both games growing up so the transition is a tad easier
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Plus the halves develop the skill of clearing the ruck fast.
Union has fallen so far..when raving about a third rower who makes 14 tackles per game and misses 1 in 5 , as some kind of Herculean feat.
 
TigerSJ said:
Not 100% sure but i think we have 27 players now in our 2023 squad (after latest release of Gildart). Anyone have an accurate current list - there’s a few of the younger guys whose deals confuse me.
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Yes mate, 27/30 filled at the moment.

2023 Roster
1. Daine Laurie
2. Ken Maumalo
3. David Nofoaluma
4. Brent Naden
5. Junior Tupou
6. Asu Kepaoa
7. Starford To'a
8. Charlie Staines
9. Triston Reilly
10. Adam Doueihi
11. Luke Brooks
12. Jackson Hastings
13. Alex Twal
14. Stefano Utoikamanu
15. Fonua Pole
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Tukimihia Simpkins
18. Sione Fainu
19. Apisai Koroisau
20. Jake Simpkin
21. Rua Ngatikaura
22. Isaiah Papali'i
23. Shawn Blore
24. Joe Ofahengaue
25. Brandon Tumeth
26. Tommy Talau
27. ??? (Pretty sure it’ll be Apisalome Saukuru)

INS
- Apisai Koroisau (Penrith)
- Isaiah Papali'i (Parramatta)
- Triston Reilly (Upgraded)
- Rua Ngatikaura (Upgraded)
- Fonua Pole (Upgraded)
- Brandon Tumeth (Upgraded)
- Charlie Staines (Penrith)
- Apisalome Saukuru (???) (Upgraded)

OUTS
- Luke Garner (Penrith)
- William Kei (Presume retired/park footy)
- Jock Madden (Brisbane)
- Henry O'Kane (Unannounced)
- James Tamou (North Queensland)
- Kelma Tuilagi (Manly)
- Jacob Liddle (St. George Illawarra)
- James Roberts (Retired)
- Zane Musgrove (St. George Illawarra)
- Tyrone Peachey (Penrith)
- Oliver Gildart (Redcliffe)
 
OzLuke said:
This the same Will Smith that played for the Eels and wanted to shirtfront and push everyone who tackled him? Kinda like Cody Walker everytime he gets tackled or someone gobs off at him...
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Yes but what you mentioned I think is a Parramatta thing with the way they are coached would be great playing 5/8 in reserve grade or a 15 Spell in first grade if there is no Nu Brown played over 50 first grade games plays hooker halfs and fullback has played wing and centre mid game because of injuries what more could you want from a fringe player on the super cheap contract
 
Stevec said:
Yes, and Peachy had the odd MOM performance at the Gold Coast and same at Penrith before he came to us and like many didn't perform
At the time I thought Peachy would be a good signing and was disappointed
Re Will Smith we have to stop signing those who can't get a contract
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I think Peachy will have a cracking season at Penrith next year he looked totally lost at the Tiger's
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
Have no issue with either being used as a last resort but if they are regulars our recruiting & retention hasn’t been great - unless they have a break out year.
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After round 13 he can play unlimited first grade games on a reserve grade contract I think that's right will be very handy
 
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