Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[The Chad]

Shades of Jamal Idris

Idris got fat, lost interest in the game & left the NRL to travel the world.

Schuster gets hurt a lot.

 

[Needaname]

Doggys have released 3 players in the last 24 hours.

Kyle, Andrew D and some dude called Brandon Clarke from their top 30

They're cooking something up 🥓 🍳

Maybe they are making sure they have a legal salary cap.

 

[tony soprano]

Kyle Flanagan signs with Manly effective immediately according to News Corpse

How many halves do they want.

 

[Demps]

Maybe they are making sure they have a legal salary cap.

I think Gould is up to something.
With all their injuries - they release 3 top 30 players.

Some expected movement....

 

[BalmainJnr]

Idris got fat, lost interest in the game & left the NRL to travel the world.

Schuster gets hurt a lot.

Time will tell. I would be happy to be proved wrong.

 

[TigerLove]

I think Gould is up to something.
With all their injuries - they release 3 top 30 players.

Some expected movement....

Releasing 3 top 30 players means that they still have 41 players in thier top 30 squad 🤭.
They went crazy with the signings before the players were all registered.

 

[Needaname]

I think Gould is up to something.
With all their injuries - they release 3 top 30 players.

Some expected movement....

Don’t forget they have signed Stephen Critchton for next year along with Xerri. I remember Davey commenting last year when leaving manly although he had an agreement with Canterbury he was quiet vocal about the lack of transparency about the salary cap. Gould was also going off about it being rediculous that the NRL took so long to make a decision. Anyway, maybe Gould and the bulldogs over estimated it.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I think Gould is up to something.
With all their injuries - they release 3 top 30 players.

Some expected movement....

They are busted. They wouldn’t get much cap relief from the 3 leaving given its 9 weeks in already so chunks of payments have been made for this year.

Maybe they promote some kids and see what they are made of - it is that time of the year for cup player promotions, but it’s Gus so you never know. Hope its nothing big.

 

[The Chad]

I've been advocating the need to add a winger of late. If Nofa can play like tonight on a more consistant basis, they idea could be shelved.

Or, Junior Tupou could move to the centres beside To'a & you add Daniel Tupou outside him. That jumping ability out wide.....

To'a is looking for like a damaging runner with every game.

 

[liltiger]

Kyle Flanagan signs with Manly effective immediately according to News Corpse

Phew, was starting to worry we might have picked him up.

 

[tigerap]

They are busted. They wouldn’t get much cap relief from the 3 leaving given its 9 weeks in already so chunks of payments have been made for this year.

Maybe they promote some kids and see what they are made of - it is that time of the year for cup player promotions, but it’s Gus so you never know. Hope its nothing big.

Gus IS up to something...expect something before June 30

 

[boonboon]

Also the contracting period start in November so half the contract money has been paid by now. Good time to sign players for this yr if you have cash as it's half a contract

 

[bptiger 0]

Ben Hunt at 7 for 3 years with Taafe at 6 with the idea of grooming Taafe to move into the 7 when Hunt retires appeals to me. It's a short term fix mixed in with a long term plan. Taafe also a good goal kicker.

Watched the south’s nsw cup yesterday, Hawkins looks the goods as well , he has no path way at south’s , would be a good buy

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Watched the south’s nsw cup yesterday, Hawkins looks the goods as well , he has no path way at south’s , would be a good buy

Hawkins a better option at 7 that taafe, would like to see a 7. Hawkins 6 Brooks combo in 2024

 

[Red88_Tiger]

Gus IS up to something...expect something before June 30

Think Gus is ahead of other clubs. I would also guess that they got a bonus to go quietly especially if not moving to another club.

 

[Stevec]

After this win im happy we have our FB (Bula) We have 2 quality wingers ( Tupou and Nofo )
Toa is getting better each week and Naden is good but need to get the odd rash action out of his game. Would like one top class center to go with Toa and Naden need 3 for depth
Whether we like it or not Brooks and Wakeham are our halves .
Weve got a good pack and depth in forwards throw in a top class center and half or 5/8 then we've got good backline and depth in the backs
3 cup players interest me Laurie ,Saukaru and Boyling note we comfortably beat Penrith in Cup

 

[Sunnycoast_tiger]

Hawkins a better option at 7 that taafe, would like to see a 7. Hawkins 6 Brooks combo in 2024

Taafe would make a great 14 for us. Happy with a Hawkins/ Brooks half’s combo.

 

[tony soprano]

Taafe would make a great 14 for us. Happy with a Hawkins/ Brooks half’s combo.

Taffe can look good in the second receiver role.

Laurie vibes at fullback tho.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Taafe would make a great 14 for us. Happy with a Hawkins/ Brooks half’s combo.

taafe is the perfect 14

 

[Todd Packer]

Spare a thought for Daine Laurie when you go to church this morning.
The poor bloke's seen Bula claim his fullback spot for the rest of the year last night, but worse than that his beloved Panthers were beaten.
You have my thoughts and prayers Daine