Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

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I think we will see a very different attitude from Naden in 2024. He had a train wreck of a season last year and badly let the team down. Benji and co won't stand for any ill discipline. IMO he is destined for a good solid year. He owes his teammates and fans that much at least.

I agree, he will be a mainstay for us at centre if he can stay on the field

 

[426Tlgerland]

So who do we go after to replace Fulton , any ideas , whispers ,

 

[Demps]

Tommy Talau linked with...
Jess Sergis.

 

[batboy]

Tommy Talau linked with...
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It's too high off the ground to feed itself mate....
Obviously got a thing for nuffy centres... 😂😂

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Tommy Talau linked with...
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More than a link. Looks like they have agreed to terms

 

[Demps]

It's too high off the ground to feed itself mate....
Obviously got a thing for nuffy centres... 😂😂

The papers are calling him a winger 😅

 

[Vicious]

So who do we go after to replace Fulton , any ideas , whispers ,

Just my opinion, but it makes more sense that the core coaching staff in Benji, Morris and Farah should be in control of our recruitment and retention with assistance from Shane Richardson when required,
We only really need someone with their hands on the pulse to do the recruitment and retention for our pathways up until and including Jersey Flegg.

 

[Curly_Tiger]

I agree with your post and totally disagree with those who can't see the upside in Toa.

So many on here throw out "he had one good game" which simply isn't true. He has had many good Centre games and has had many more good moments where you see what he "could" bring on a regular basis if he snaps out of his laziness. His Cowboys game was so unbelievably good that when he just has a normal decent game for a centre it's considered below average.

Considering how badly we have lacked genuine tackle busters and players with the ability to make a break out of nothing, I'm baffled at how many can't see what this guy could bring.

He frustrated me enormously the back end of the year, but im not that closed minded that i forget just how easily he beats his man one on one. He needs to be worked with in a few areas, mainly keeping his head in the game and his effort, but if he sorts that out we have a genuine game breaker.

I don't think he had as many laziness problems as Tupou who rarely chases to rectify his errors

Toa seems to give a stuff, I recall him hitting the ground with his fist after missing a tackle for a try. Sure he has a missed tackle in him but he does come again

I still think he's got big upside for us at centre and at worst is probably one of our best wingers, think he played wing for Tonga v the Poms and he can get the ball across in tight situations but not the tallest obviously if we are committed to bigger bodies on the edges

 

[Curly_Tiger]

So who do we go after to replace Fulton , any ideas , whispers ,

Richo and Benji

 

[Demps]

I don't think he had as many laziness problems as Tupou who rarely chases to rectify his errors

Toa seems to give a stuff, I recall him hitting the ground with his fist after missing a tackle for a try. Sure he has a missed tackle in him but he does come again

I still think he's got big upside for us at centre and at worst is probably one of our best wingers, think he played wing for Tonga v the Poms and he can get the ball across in tight situations but not the tallest obviously if we are committed to bigger bodies on the edges

Believe it or not,

Coming through the juniours - Toa was considered a better prospect than Bradman Best.

He made first grade and in my opinion, has remained under the radar... other than the Valentine Holmes domination.

2024, needs to be break out year for him.
I believe he's up to the task.

 

[Juice]

Brandon Wakeham signs for Blacktown workers

 

[watersider]

Tommy Talau linked with...
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At least one of them is good at rugby league.

 

[Curly_Tiger]

Brandon Wakeham signs for Blacktown workers

Scott Fulton's first signing at his new gig

 

[Tom Shines]

Believe it or not,

Coming through the juniours - Toa was considered a better prospect than Bradman Best.

Sorry .. cant believe it… that’s just too wild… Toa has played 1 decent game in his NRL career … he may not be in First Grade if/when Olam gets here

 

[Camel2281]

Given Tupou is leaving I’d think it makes sense exploring what the Dolphins might be open to giving up to get him now
They have a ridiculously strong set of outside backs
Isaako, Farnworth, Averillo, Niu, Aitken, Hammer, TeWhare
Even Niu or Aitken might be improvements for us

Niu I'd take. Definitely no for Aitken

 

[Kaito]

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She'd older than him too. He's her toy boy bro
lmao. Summer fling, I give it a few months b4
she gets bored and kicks him 2 the curb haha

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Just my opinion, but it makes more sense that the core coaching staff in Benji, Morris and Farah should be in control of our recruitment and retention with assistance from Shane Richardson when required,
We only really need someone with their hands on the pulse to do the recruitment and retention for our pathways up until and including Jersey Flegg.

Warren McDonald where are you.......

 

[SeanT]

He really needs to show something this year .

Needs to bulk up. maybe another preseason will help

 

[Kaito]

Believe it or not,

Coming through the juniours - Toa was considered a better prospect than Bradman Best.

Yep. I remember him having good games for
the Knights too b4 coming over. Consistency
& maturity has always been the issue. Big year
from him coming up I hope. He's got the tools

 

[Camel2281]

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Bloke is punching well above his weight