Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

full80 said:
I'm sorry you missed it Tony. Was pretty low-key but was a buzz to be in the place and around fans who care (too much maybe) about our club. Mostly spoke to the women's NRL players, who were really impressive young people. Went on a tour with Sarah Togatuki and Fonua Pole. Biggest revelation was how great it is for the women's NRL players to have access to these facilities and their own seperate areas (which doesn't happen at other clubs). Made a big difference to not have to pay for outside gym memberships etc while still juggling work and NRL. A lot of the players use the place just to find a calm place away from life. Might have been a better mood if our recent seasons weren't so grim. No coaches, which was disappointing but players (Talau, Seyfath, Junior Tupou) were friendly and spent ages taking photos. Good night.
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One more thing I remembered. It was obvious how much the players respect Api and love him as a leader. Fonua spoke about how he is relaxed guy but when he runs on, 'he switches it on', and keeps them all focussed, which he said was good for all the young forwards.
 
WestsEffTheRest said:
Sheens was doing a good job before he was moved to Head Coach. Wayne is also 10x the coach that Sheens ever was.
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The facts don't support your first sentence.

Sheens arrived end of 2021. We finished 13th before he arrived.

Since Sheens arrived we finished last, 4 points behind the second last team and this year we are currently again 4 points behind the second last team.
 
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kade7 said:
im expecting an announcement tomorrow for sullivan

i mentioned morris about a month ago, basically wanted the lead assistant role, interest from both parties

furner expected to exit stage left, no word on any other assistant
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Any reason for the delay in announcing, and is there a similar delay with Sezer or is more to be done on that?
Also please say theres no truth to the moylan rumours.
 
Coastie_Tiger said:
Coastie_Tiger said:
Any reason for the delay in announcing, and is there a similar delay with Sezer or is more to be done on that?
Also please say theres no truth to the moylan rumours.
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Any reason for the delay in announcing, and is there a similar delay with Sezer or is more to be done on that?
Also please say theres no truth to the moylan rumours.
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Wouldn’t the delay be the cooling off period? And kade said in and earlier post his heard nothing about Moylan so hopefully not happening
 
88 said:
1-2 good new assistants will be crucial to helping Benji and the team succeed. So I’d love to see a young guy like Morris with good connection with the players and modern thoughts along with maybe a more mature addition to add some steadiness and also round out the appeal for managers to recommend their players come to us.

Benji to head coach, maybe Robbie to front office and space for 2 new assistant coaches?
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Morris and Cronk
 
kade7 said:
im expecting an announcement tomorrow for sullivan

i mentioned morris about a month ago, basically wanted the lead assistant role, interest from both parties

furner expected to exit stage left, no word on any other assistant
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Furner being punted or leaving , feel he has improved our defence
 
Update:

- Bradman Best and Justin Olam are two names being thrown around. Benji is a big fan of either prospect. The belief from Bradman Best's camp is they're hoping for 800k which has turned us off a little, will still be discussions heading into November 1st.

- The club are in discussions with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki's from the Cowboys management team to bring him over in 2024, as the Cowboys have invested heavily in the second row position with Leilua and Nanai combining for $1.5 million and are clearing cap space for Dearden as Titans are circling. The club also have an eye on Helium Luki as there's some noise he may request a release soon. Cowboys hoping to keep both players but may be an uphill battle.

- I posted a while ago that Franklin Pele's management had approached us to gauge interest, then a couple of days later he signed with Hull FC. I was told we had rejected him and choose to priotitise Pole, Twal and Blore as potential bench props in 2024 along with our juniors coming through. I believe the club are looking to bring Pole off the bench as an impact prop similar to Spencer Leniu in 2024.

- Matt Moylan hasn't been in negotiations with the club and will not be pursued, the belief is Cronulla are shopping him to Super League and he'll be there in 2024.

- The club have turned there attention fully towards John Morris as an assistant coach option, I posted that it was between Holbrook and Morris about a month ago. Holbrook rejecting us has now led a clear path to who the club would like as our assistant coach in 2024. Benji and Farah playing a big role. However, reports are John Morris is enjoying his time at Rabbitohs and will not be an easy pursuit. Could go either way.

- Nick Meaney will be targeted once the November 1st deadline approaches.

- Junior Tupou is currently undergoing negotiations to stay at the club with early positive signs, however there's belief he may test his value come November 1st and he won't be short of suitors. Melbourne and Newcastle seen as a strong possibilities.

- Blore seems set to re-sign at the club on a 2 year deal, the club have apparently fully backflipped and will offer him an extension if all goes well once the season is complete. My source has been pretty strong on Blore remaining from day 1 but always a little hesitant, he reckons it's now imminent barring anything last minute.

- Lastly, I didn't get much info on the Sheens situation besides that has been tension with Sheens and the front office ever since McDonnell was sacked behind his back and Sheens standing down wasn't a shock at all. However, the club are fully committed to Benji and have complete trust he can do the job. There was a report that Benji is the next target to be axed and that couldn't be further from the truth. Benji has complete control over all football operations and apparently all parties involved coaches, players and board all believe it's the right move. Expect a statement backing Benji if those reports continue... maybe even potential legal actions which Pascoe/Lee are contemplating.

Hope you guys enjoy - sorry for the delay.
 
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