Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[SeanT]

If Luc is worth 900, Fifita is worth 2 million.

Wonder what his manager is in because he aint wprth over 500k tbh.

Cant defend for the life of him and gets gassed 50 min in.

 

[Tom Shines]

Guys he’s a good player , will be real handy. In my personal opinion only, way better than toa, or anything else we have - well apart from a fit and focused olam. Just don’t place Mitchell, holmes, talakai expectations on him.

High praise… I note he is 23 … any reason why he hasn’t made it already ? Late bloomer ?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

High praise… I note he is 23 … any reason why he hasn’t made it already ? Late bloomer ?

And if Richo wasn’t here, he still wouldn’t have a contract.

FYI, not saying there was anythimg untoward about his signing, but his manager took advantage of a personal connection, and if it wasn’t for that, where would he be?

 

[WestsTigers4VR]

And if Richo wasn’t here, he still wouldn’t have a contract.

FYI, not saying there was anythimg untoward about his signing, but his manager took advantage of a personal connection, and if it wasn’t for that, where would he be?

On a t&t with Brisbane Broncos

 

[Tigerbenb]

High praise… I note he is 23 … any reason why he hasn’t made it already ? Late bloomer ?

Pretty tough going cracking into the Melbourne storm line up. Worked a lot on his defence. He improved every year in q cup. Fins and cows offered him train and trial deals as well.

 

[Tigerbenb]

And if Richo wasn’t here, he still wouldn’t have a contract.

FYI, not saying there was anythimg untoward about his signing, but his manager took advantage of a personal connection, and if it wasn’t for that, where would he be?

Fair point, negative way too look at it, think u might find a lot of managers using connections to their advantage ? shhesh lucky we beat all them clubs signing toa, big race that one .

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Fair point, negative way too look at it, think u might find a lot of managers using connections to their advantage ? shhesh lucky we beat all them clubs signing toa, big race that one .

Of course. Not saying there is anything wrong with it. Just pointing out the reality.

 

[Hbom]

Anyone know who our external recruitment targets are for next year?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Anyone know who our external recruitment targets are for next year?

I would hope an outside back. Not sure there is much quality available. Would have said we should go all out for Manu, but he’s off to France.

 

[Tom Shines]

Anyone know who our external recruitment targets are for next year?

we got him already - Luia…

We are looking at who is going to be available in 2026 now … I see Reece Walsh is on the market for 2026 ..

 

[GNR4LIFE]

we got him already - Luia…

We are looking at who is going to be available in 2026 now … I see Reece Walsh is on the market for 2026 ..

Push him out to the wing?

 

[Hbom]

Heard we got someone for 25. Sorry don't know who or position. I am trying to work out who it might be.

 

[LeichhardtTiger]

Heard we got someone for 25. Sorry don't know who or position. I am trying to work out who it might be.

It never ages

 

[Tom Shines]

Push him out to the wing?

Or Bula to center ?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Or Bula to center ?

If Bula continues on the ascent, I wouldn’t screw around with him.

 

[Tom Shines]

If Bula continues on the ascent, I wouldn’t screw around with him.

Yeah …I’m kinda kidding ,,, I dont think the Tigers are paying $1.3m a year for Reece,..

 

[crazycat]

Look I don’t like how he left the club and think he is a lazy player with a heap of potential - that aside. He isn’t a lower wage adhoc squad depth player, he is a mid tier forward value wise - $225k is below what he should earn.

Imagine he would be more a 350k-450k in todays market player roster wise. He is coming off a low season & dui charge.

For him to be released I assume a financial agreement was made with the cowboys also so this year he would have coverage to sign lower but next year he would be in the mid tier forward price range.

Can only think the $900k talk is over 2yrs or something. Zero chance he gets anything close to that. He isn’t a premier game breaking forward.

Nah,

1. Buttface you are kidding at 225k.
Look L Luc could ask for 400-550k just because of the forward shortage a lot of teams are having.
If someone like Souths, Cronulla or even Warriors had the money... he would be a nice pickup. A forward who has reasonable output that can score tries.

St George or maybe Easts who are missing gaps, may offer more*.

I have no idea why the Cowboys offered him such big money initially, they are clearly trying to rectify their mistake and hang onto their juniors now.

A front rower who has some ball skills and can score tries is worth something. But were not talking a player at Anthony Watmough's level.

*Easts 100% under the table.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

If you are talking about players off contract in 2025 then the 2 I have heard that we have at least made attempts for are Finefeuiaki and Turuva

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

If you are talking about players off contract in 2025 then the 2 I have heard that we have at least made attempts for are Finefeuiaki and Turuva

Given our lack of yardage, fast wingers & blockbusting backrowers, these 2 MUST be top of our external recruitment priority list. Very much doubt they will leave their current clubs but we have to have a crack!

 

[boonboon]

Given we are losing Tupou, Alaimalo is on a 1 yr deal and we let Nofa go it's wingers where we need to either see youngsters come through or recruit for next yr. I prefer youngsters coming through as you normally don't want to spend much on wingers