Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

I don’t know how they do it but every off season I some how convince my self next year will be different haha could this be the year?

Api as captain an elite level fullback good young talented half’s 2 strong defensive backrowers some Mongrel up front a coach who has recently played a knows how to win?

Or will it be another disaster will we be saying why did this club run with the most inexperienced coaching staff in the hole comp.

I really hope this works

The problem is, the things you are pointing out are things we had this year and still finished last. At least this time last year, we had the allure of daring to dream with Api, Pap and Klemmer not having played a game yet.

 

[earl]

The problem is, the things you are pointing out are things we had this year and still finished last. At least this time last year, we had the allure of daring to dream with Api, Pap and Klemmer not having played a game yet.

We have Fainu, Sullivan and Galvin coming through. The problem is Brooks right now is better than those guys. We are hoping those guys come good and become a lot better than Brooks but will it happen and if so will it happen next year ?

It's hard for next season to be worse than this one.

 

[finnzo]

We have Fainu, Sullivan and Galvin coming through. The problem is Brooks right now is better than those guys. We are hoping those guys come good and become a lot better than Brooks but will it happen and if so will it happen next year ?

It's hard for next season to be worse than this one.

Plus I think it was pretty evident sheens was past it his game plans had zero structure. Once benji took abit more control things started to improve

2 years in a row our seasons have been over after 3 rounds I’m just hoping we can at least keep the dream alive for most the season

 

[GNR4LIFE]

We have Fainu, Sullivan and Galvin coming through. The problem is Brooks right now is better than those guys. We are hoping those guys come good and become a lot better than Brooks but will it happen and if so will it happen next year ?

It's hard for next season to be worse than this one.

Unproven kids mate. Things can always get worse. Not many would have thought we could go backwards this year either. I have less than zero faith in the administration of this club to get us on the right track.

 

[earl]

Unproven kids mate. Things can always get worse. Not many would have thought we could go backwards this year either. I have less than zero faith in the administration of this club to get us on the right track.

I agree they are unproven. It's hope. They are gun juniors though.

 

[PabloX]

Just a quick comment re Nofa .Without defending him I do think in recent times part of his demise is the lack of a straight running centre able to set up their winger as required. When he went to Storm and was paired with Olam he had what he so desperately needed, unfortunately I think Okam is also going downhill at a rapid rate.
I’d like Benji to devote some time to the way centres run and how to set up their winger.
More basics that unfortunately our guys just can’t master.

The last time Nofa looked good was when Benji was there setting him up for a heap of tries. He has never looked good in D unfortunately

 

[Glenji95]

No doubt at Klem's age he will trigger it.

He might but also might think he’s not up to it anymore by 25. Could also be with the young middles we have coming through he might not want to block their path after 25. I can see him playing on till 26 but if he’s ready to hang it up after 25 then I ain’t worried.

 

[Tito Santana]

My fear with signing Luai is we have all these kids coming through and have paid a fair price for Latu. Are we then going to break the bank for this guy? The young kids will be out the door.

Secondly, what’s his role going to be coming here? He’s not a game manager and we all saw how Sheensy tried to play Benji at 7 for years to which he finally realised he’s a ball runner and ball player.

If we’re going to break the bank for halves we need a half back albeit I like Sezer.

I’d be trading Olam for Blore and Stefano for AFB.

As always, Arriba!!

 

[Tucker]

AFB and Stefano would be one of the most dangerous starting prop rotations in the league.

Why would you presume Stephano could ever be considered a top prop?
He has still shown nothing

 

[Roar_Power]

He might but also might think he’s not up to it anymore by 25. Could also be with the young middles we have coming through he might not want to block their path after 25. I can see him playing on till 26 but if he’s ready to hang it up after 25 then I ain’t worried.

Isn't he on $800k a season? He'd still be playing at 58 on that sort of contract.

 

[Tucker]

The other best prop on the planet is the Kiwi captain. JFH

Leota is just as good.

 

[Glenji95]

Isn't he on $800k a season? He'd still be playing at 58 on that sort of contract.

I know this year he was getting paid that much but Knights I believe also chipped in. Don’t know if he’s getting paid that next year but he would probably be on 650K minimum he wouldn’t be on less then that.

 

[tony soprano]

Scott fulton has a connection with founa-Blake previously luring him to manly. WT have showed interest.

 

[twentyforty]

We have Fainu, Sullivan and Galvin coming through. The problem is Brooks right now is better than those guys. We are hoping those guys come good and become a lot better than Brooks but will it happen and if so will it happen next year ?

It's hard for next season to be worse than this one.

Our problem is that those 3 you mention are 5/8s and Brooks is a 1/2. We have Sezer. So far we have possibly the worst halves options of all 17 teams. Just saying, I’m not getting my hopes up too high but anything can happen during 8 months of footy.

 

[earl]

Our problem is that those 3 you mention are 5/8s and Brooks is a 1/2. We have Sezer. So far we have possibly the worst halves options of all 17 teams. Just saying, I’m not getting my hopes up too high but anything can happen during 8 months of footy.

Sezer is on a one year contract. Maybe he'll have a huge year for us next year but I can't help but think the other 3 are the guys we need to come good.

I'm pretty sure Sullivan played a lot of 7 and Galvin and Fainu might be able to do it.

I'm fine with it and I'd probably prefer not to get Luai but next year assuming a good run with injuries we'll find out if Sullivan and Fainu are up to it. I think Galvin needs more time.

 

[ancient_magpie]

Our problem is that those 3 you mention are 5/8s and Brooks is a 1/2. We have Sezer. So far we have possibly the worst halves options of all 17 teams. Just saying, I’m not getting my hopes up too high but anything can happen during 8 months of footy.

Who told you Brooks was a half.Ask Sheens why he got the flick.

 

[twentyforty]

Sezer is on a one year contract. Maybe he'll have a huge year for us next year but I can't help but think the other 3 are the guys we need to come good.

I'm pretty sure Sullivan played a lot of 7 and Galvin and Fainu might be able to do it.

I'm fine with it and I'd probably prefer not to get Luai but next year assuming a good run with injuries we'll find out if Sullivan and Fainu are up to it. I think Galvin needs more time.

Gee, I don’t know mate? We don’t need Luai if those guys are any good, we need a half. Sullivan has about 16 games on his resume and possibly only 4 as a half. Brooks had a brilliant debut at 18, and his combo with DCE is top 5 imo.

 

[twentyforty]

Who told you Brooks was a half.Ask Sheens why he got the flick.

Can you be more specific? What has Sheens got to do with Brooks leaving?

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Gee, I don’t know mate? We don’t need Luai if those guys are any good, we need a half. Sullivan has about 16 games on his resume and possibly only 4 as a half. Brooks had a brilliant debut at 18, and his combo with DCE is top 5 imo.

Luai is NOT a half either....play him without Cleary running the side and he'll hop skip and jump sideways all game...Surely we can entice George Williams over for 2025 and beyond

 

[Tito Santana]

Gee, I don’t know mate? We don’t need Luai if those guys are any good, we need a half. Sullivan has about 16 games on his resume and possibly only 4 as a half. Brooks had a brilliant debut at 18, and his combo with DCE is top 5 imo.

If Brooks can’t shine in that team he never will - and I’m doubtful he will. For he will continue to be reveered as a fraud by Tito.