Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

Very unlikely. All I know is that Luai met with Dolphins Recruitment Officer Peter O'Sullivan (Sean O'Sullivan's dad) and no official offer was made. Worth mentioning I think

I reckon Phins are loading up for a big play on Jack Welsby (not Luai) under his former coach Woolf.

 

[rugbygoated]

If you get Terrell you’ll most likely get Taylan too. I’d sign them both in an instant.

Either wouldn’t break the bank as well.

100%. AFB is a great player but he's hit his peak and is nearly 30. Also have to wonder is Tigers the club he can thrive in? He fits in well at the Warriors culture. Don't think he is what we need tbh. Our forward pack isn't in desperate need of him like the Bulldogs who only really have Max King whose best position is lock

 

[Mistymuzzle]

Hey buddy … if they are going to buy a lottery ticket … I’m not gunna get excited about it..,

List for me the “any numbers of players” who have moved to the NRL with no RL background at 28 and have been successful…

Jonathan Davies, Scott Gourley were both over 25 when they switched, Solomon is 27.

 

[jrtiger]

Must really be getting all offers on the table asap to make a decision and then go into the 10-day period. So possibly at the earliest there is an announcement first working day after Christmas!

I think he's using our offer as a yardstick for what he can get out of other clubs. if we are indeed his preferred destination, he's definitely shopping himself around to try and milk more coin out of us before finally accepting the offer.

it feels like he is leaving, but where to I'm not sure. if he truly wants to play halfback and be the man then the Dogs and WT make sense. Redcliffe have Katoa who is the traditional 7 archetype. Penrith obviously have Nathan.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I had heard Luai's initial meeting with the Dogs was hopeless and that neither party were left enthused by what transpired. Laundy is typically Gus' way of getting players back to the negotiating table.

I reckon Luai had made up his mind to come to Tigers weeks ago but Black Money just doing what agents do and trying to get his salary up.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

If you get Terrell you’ll most likely get Taylan too. I’d sign them both in an instant.

Either wouldn’t break the bank as well.

I had thought if we get Luai, good chance we could get Taylan too (which then could mean Terrell).

 

[jrtiger]

I reckon Luai had made up his mind to come to Tigers weeks ago but Black Money just doing what agents do and trying to get his salary up.

can't blame the bloke for doing that. may as well get every possible penny he can if he's leaving a side that's just won a third straight premiership.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

So let me get this right, if the master plan comes off ...

INCOMING Luia, Fonua-Blake, May brothers x 3
OUTGOING Douehi, Nofa, Blore, Klemmer & 1-2 others that we may not foresee

 

[jrtiger]

So let me get this right, if the master plan comes off ...

INCOMING Luia, Fonua-Blake, May brothers x 3
OUTGOING Douehi, Nofa, Blore, Klemmer & 1-2 others that we may not foresee

I can't see us landing the May brothers to be honest. I rate Taylan pretty highly but I reckon you're more likely to see Terrell head to Penrith if anything, especially if they lose Luai. he fills the Leniu role almost seamlessly.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I can't see us landing the May brothers to be honest. I rate Taylan pretty highly but I reckon you're more likely to see Terrell head to Penrith if anything, especially if they lose Luai. he fills the Leniu role almost seamlessly.

Are we even trying? It’s a waste of time talking about it if they aren’t even on our radar.

 

[jrtiger]

Are we even trying? It’s a waste of time talking about it if they aren’t even on our radar.

we certainly haven't been linked with them. only Terrell has been linked with a move away from his current club. I don't think Taylan nor Penrith would be inclined to do a deal anytime soon given he's only just coming off an ACL.

 

[Tom Shines]

Jonathan Davies, Scott Gourley were both over 25 when they switched, Solomon is 27.

You sure?


Gourley was born in 1968 and played for St George in 1990..

When did Jonathan Davies play in the NRL?
Solomon turns 28 in two weeks

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Jonathan Davie

The dude from Korn?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

The bass guitarist.

 

[teddy23]

I can't see us landing the May brothers to be honest. I rate Taylan pretty highly but I reckon you're more likely to see Terrell head to Penrith if anything, especially if they lose Luai. he fills the Leniu role almost seamlessly.

May isn’t getting his spot back easily with the emergence of Turuva…. Both May brothers are Western Sydney boys too so doubt they’d leave Sydney.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Should be in the Penrith thread......

 

[jrtiger]

May isn’t getting his spot back easily with the emergence of Turuva…. Both May brothers are Western Sydney boys too so doubt they’d leave Sydney.

don't see them leaving Sydney either, but there is a vacancy in the Penrith backline and May will likely fill it. McLean's not ready for consistent first grade and I don't think Cole's up to it either.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Penrith thread

 

[Tito Santana]

Who gives a rats about his age as long he is performing at a high level. There has been any number of players peform at that age. You really are glass half empty sort of person

100% this! Goanna for PM!

 

[Jane the peanut]

May isn’t getting his spot back easily with the emergence of Turuva…. Both May brothers are Western Sydney boys too so doubt they’d leave Sydney.

May played a bit of centre in the lower grades. I think he trials for Crichton's spot. Mclean brothers coming through are the ones to watch.