Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Bones]

Bradman Best rejected us quietly quite a while ago. He was always remaining at Newcastle.

For what it’s worth - I got a text today from a friend saying that the Olam deal is done. I guess we’ll find out soon.

Blore very open to the idea of going to Melbourne. Probably will be the swap.

Melbourne originally also asked for Junior Tupou but was denied quickly by our management. Expect to see Melbourne put a bid in very soon I reckon. They like him a lot apparently.

Do Melbourne need another winger? I would take both Coates and Warbrick over Tupou.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I hope you’re right. The best we can hope for is he gets motivated and finds some sort of form again. As it stands no one is going to take over his contract so even if we release him we are still going to lose on the deal.

Maybe he can find something to repay the enormous financial outlay we’ve made in him.
Extra training , sprint work etc, and having players inside who can use him correctly.
Coz he does know where the tryline is !!!
Come on Nofa, work extra hard in the off season and prove us all wrong !

 

[Roar_Power]

Bradman Best rejected us quietly quite a while ago. He was always remaining at Newcastle.

For what it’s worth - I got a text today from a friend saying that the Olam deal is done. I guess we’ll find out soon.

Blore very open to the idea of going to Melbourne. Probably will be the swap.

Melbourne originally also asked for Junior Tupou but was denied quickly by our management. Expect to see Melbourne put a bid in very soon I reckon. They like him a lot apparently.

The newspapers suggest a $100k per season difference in our offer vs the Knights. After tax, those extra dollars get soaked up pretty quickly with city living. Doubt he was ever intending to leave unless pushed.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Is it just me, or was anyone else a little surprised/disappointed that Tristan Reilly got the flick.
Whilst it took him all season to get in the Firsts I thought there was some potential to build there, and he could certainly tackle ok.
Wonder where he might end up ?

 

[tigermate]

They ain't exactly banging the door down to join the tigers.

Good move for all parties.

Got a back up fullback and he's our best winger on the roster.

Some of yas will never be happy 😂

You’re right… but it doesn’t mean you’re right.

Haha.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

I hope you’re right. The best we can hope for is he gets motivated and finds some sort of form again. As it stands no one is going to take over his contract so even if we release him we are still going to lose on the deal.

I think alot of the sideways stuff was due to the lack of structure from the inside backs.

Defensively, he has been better lately.

Can't remember when at Melbourne was he outside Olam?

 

[hammertime]

That's not what > means. It means better then.

Yes, I also did 1st grade math.

It's also used as an arrow head on blogs.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Do Melbourne need another winger? I would take both Coates and Warbrick over Tupou.

Maybe they see him as a centre? We may see him as the same with Staines re-signing.

 

[TigerSJ]

I think this latest movement means that Olam will come. Still hoping for further improvements to the top 30 squad yet to follow. Guys like Tumeth, Simpkins, AJ could be shuffled for upgrades that would see us with an overall strengthened group.
I feel that things are still stirring in the background and Benji is trying to give himself the best possible chance he can to succeed. Still not going to be easy!

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Bradman Best rejected us quietly quite a while ago. He was always remaining at Newcastle.

For what it’s worth - I got a text today from a friend saying that the Olam deal is done. I guess we’ll find out soon.

Blore very open to the idea of going to Melbourne. Probably will be the swap.

Melbourne originally also asked for Junior Tupou but was denied quickly by our management. Expect to see Melbourne put a bid in very soon I reckon. They like him a lot apparently.

Well Junior hasn’t resigned yet, hopefully stays. Swap Junior for Asofa?

 

[Fainu Brothers]

I think this latest movement means that Olam will come. Still hoping for further improvements to the top 30 squad yet to follow. Guys like Tumeth, Simpkins, AJ could be shuffled for upgrades that would see us with an overall strengthened group.
I feel that things are still stirring in the background and Benji is trying to give himself the best possible chance he can to succeed. Still not going to be easy!

In Benji we trust the squad seem behind him. 2025 we play finals again

 

[Halbrowne61]

Ballin was worse

But for different reasons, Ballin was wounded almost his entire time with us, so a big difference.
And let’s not forget that Nofa has scored 100 tries for the club, that’s not too shabby but now Staines has re-signed I can see Nofa playing NSW Cup(which he will hate) but his pay packet will stay the same.

 

[Pbulk]

The newspapers suggest a $100k per season difference in our offer vs the Knights. After tax, those extra dollars get soaked up pretty quickly with city living. Doubt he was ever intending to leave unless pushed.

He also has some pretty good 3rd party deals up there. Newcastle always the most likely unless we offered big overs.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

700k for Best. Now that‘s good business.

If he stays fit

 

[Tito Santana]

I think alot of the sideways stuff was due to the lack of structure from the inside backs.

Defensively, he has been better lately.

Can't remember when at Melbourne was he outside Olam?

I’d play Noffa in the front row. He’s the same build as Sam Moa.

Make him earn his nom noms.

 

[Moh]

Is it just me, or was anyone else a little surprised/disappointed that Tristan Reilly got the flick.
Whilst it took him all season to get in the Firsts I thought there was some potential to build there, and he could certainly tackle ok.
Wonder where he might end up ?

He won't see first grade again IMO.

 

[Lestronge]

Bradman Best rejected us quietly quite a while ago. He was always remaining at Newcastle.

For what it’s worth - I got a text today from a friend saying that the Olam deal is done. I guess we’ll find out soon.

Blore very open to the idea of going to Melbourne. Probably will be the swap.

Melbourne originally also asked for Junior Tupou but was denied quickly by our management. Expect to see Melbourne put a bid in very soon I reckon. They like him a lot apparently.

If ever there was a club with a “type” when it comes to wingers it’s the storm .
Tall , athletic types who can dent the line .
We will have to pay overs to keep Tupou I think . The lure of the storm might be just too much to overcome with loyalty alone .

 

[gregjm87]

They ain't exactly banging the door down to join the tigers.

Good move for all parties.

Got a back up fullback and he's our best winger on the roster.

Some of yas will never be happy 😂

By what metric do you rate Staines our best winger? I don't see him as any worse but certainly, thus far, no better.
Having said that I don't mind his signing. It doesn't move the needle but I do think Staines in, Reilly/BWM out is an improvement to the quality and balance of our roster. Just a question of what were paying him, moreso 25 than 24, before I'd actually call it a 'good' decision.

 

[Demps]

By what metric do you rate Staines our best winger? I don't see him as any worse but certainly, thus far, no better.
Having said that I don't mind his signing. It doesn't move the needle but I do think Staines in, Reilly/BWM out is an improvement to the quality and balance of our roster. Just a question of what were paying him, moreso 25 than 24, before I'd actually call it a 'good' decision.

The other options are

Nofo - cooked
Tupou - raw

 

[Bigscreentv]

Is it just me, or was anyone else a little surprised/disappointed that Tristan Reilly got the flick.
Whilst it took him all season to get in the Firsts I thought there was some potential to build there, and he could certainly tackle ok.
Wonder where he might end up ?

I’m surprised- he’s actually a 5 8 and quite a good one. He played centre and wing for us but not his best positions.