Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Lee's fedora said:
At the end of the year with the Newcastle negotiations the club and brooks management came to the agreement that if he didn't leave the club for Newcastle that Brooks would be guaranteed to be at the club in 2024 brooks isn't going anywhere soon
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Why would Brooks want to stay at a club where he's despised by fans, ridiculed by the media and he plays like crap and his game keeps regressing.

A fresh start is his only chance of success and happiness
 
I wouldn't read too much into the "Mitchell Pearce said no" story.

What we do know as it has come from Sheens' mouth in today's presser is that there is no secret we are after an experienced half (confirming our interest in Munster, Moses & Pearce).

So I would say that Mitchell Pearce is definitely on the table for next season (2024). In Pearce's quotes today, he said he is not leaving, he is under contract (which is referring to this season) and Catalans has an option for next season but are willing to discuss that with Pearce. Mmmmmm!

I can smell a Mitchell Pearce here in 2024 to be that experienced half. AND THEN we bring in George Williams for 2025 & beyond when he is definitely off contract.

Here is an interview George did today in the UK with the pertinent quotes:

“I’m not too sure what will happen in the future, I’m really enjoying my time at Warrington, I’ll definitely be here this year and next year, I’m really enjoying it. The fan base have been unbelievable in the last six weeks, and who knows what will happen in the future.

“I definitely wouldn’t write it off. You’ve got to explore your options, but I’ve got 18 months left on my contract, we’ll see what the future holds.”

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/george-williams-keeping-options-open-over-nrl-return

So I'm speculating Mitchell Pearce is in discussions re. 2024 (with another option as an experienced half being Aidan Sezer) & then George Williams for 2025-27.

Another option may be Chad Townsend in 2024 if Cowboys are willing to release him a season early if they see their future spine being Chester - Dearden - Drinkwater and we can offer a player in return (Twal, Nofa perhaps).
 
liltiger said:
We need to do something, after calming down I figure it will help us win more games, climb the ladder and be more attractive to any future signings. But as a player your in a bad spot when in your last contract year your club have to go and send am sos to a 34 year old to help you do your job.
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We were always up the creek with the ridiculous contract Madge gave Brooks. He never looked like being a player worth the amount we're paying him and to get rid of him we would have been paying Over $500k for him to be elsewhere
 
AdelaideTiger said:
Wighton solves none of our halves woes but I reckon he would be a good option for us at fullback, would obviously depend on size and length of contract but he is better than most players is available over the next couple years.
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Wighton outside of a controlling half like Pearce and you start to look promising
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Interesting at 1:25 in this video of Tim's presser today, he said that, "We don't stop recruiting in the middle of the year either. We've just moved a couple of players too."

www.foxsports.com.au

‘What do you think?’: Sheens grilled over bombshell $1.5m Pearce move in tense presser

‘What do you think?’: Sheens grilled over bombshell $1.5m Pearce move in tense presser
www.foxsports.com.au www.foxsports.com.au

So we know about Ken Mamaulo that we've moved. Who is the other??????
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Please be Brooks
 
I reckon we should go hard for Dodd, he just got an Australian agent. He’s obviously thinking of coming to Australia he’s 21 and looks to have something. Not much on offer than him, if St. Helens don’t want too, offer a trade for brooks. If Croft is doing well in England, brooks will go great!
 
Alltheway said:
I reckon we should go hard for Dodd, he just got an Australian agent. He’s obviously thinking of coming to Australia he’s 21 and looks to have something. Not much on offer than him, if St. Helens don’t want too, offer a trade for brooks. If Croft is doing well in England, brooks will go great!
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Wouldn't mind forming a partnership with St Helens.... of some kind.

We send em players, Tumeth type players to develope, etc.


Looking at their roster;

I'd take Welsby, Dodd and Hopoate.
 
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