Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Vicious]

We still need another NRL ready centre in the mix I reckon.

Jake Averillio, Bailey Simonsson and Isaiah Tass all available.
If we really want an attacking threat on our right edge, two players contracted to the Sharks but not getting a look in with their NRL team while at full strength in Kade Dykes and Sam Stonestreet would be ideal for us. Both are prolific try scorers in NSW Cup, both have the big, tall, strong & fast physiques that all teams are looking for in their outside backs, both are athletic and good under the high ball. I actually think Dykes will eventually become a top class fullback or 5/8 but has had his progress stalled by injuries. The Sharks would not be keen to give either of them up, but offer the right contract and funnier things have happened.

 

[Bones]

The Titans suck and are never going to challenge for a premiership. But I’d take Gold Coast over Bondi. Bondi is so overrated it’s not funny. The GC coastline is the best in the world.

Are you a bikie? 😂

 

[weststigerman]

I'm just going off what Richo has said in a couple of interviews, referring to Turuva is a centre for us.

Hadn't seen Richo directly quoted in saying he's a centre, but have seen Turuva himself play the centre thing down a bit.

 

[weststigerman]

Naden will not be our NRL centre moving forward, I like watching him when he’s on, but his D is terrible, and in every position he has played and has a brain explosion every second week. Hard to believe he’s got any brain cells left to ignite he’s had so many explosions. We needed him when we got him, but he was always gunna be a stepping stone to a more reliable centre. He should have always been on a short contract and never extended but our roster management is as poor as our on field D.

If Olam is the other centre and Turuva/Staines are on the wings who do you have in front of Naden?

 

[Tom Shines]

If we get Doueihi tn remain with us for 150 k or even double that, than he will provide value for money and will not be our problem.
Our 2025 squad desperately needs to cut 4-5 players currently signed and replace them with much better options to give us any chance of making the top 8 in 2025.

Putting the cart before the horse …cut the players first and then we’ll see…. Also we might want to take a look at him first when he comes back later this year after being off for 14 months before we sign him?

 

[Curly_Tiger]

Nofo has been released from his Salford contract

It’s really quite odd the way he went from a much loved player who gave his all to a seemingly disinterested player who lacked effort, enthusiasm and motivation
I blame Lee with that crazy contract, it was all downhill from that point
.... and now this, Salford letting him go
I seriously hope he’s okay, something is not right

 

[Vicious]

If Olam is the other centre and Turuva/Staines are on the wings who do you have in front of Naden?

Turuva not good enough defensively to play centre, blind Freddy can see that.
Let Turuva and Bula battle it out for the fullback spot and the one who misses out to play on the wing.
Unless we see a dramatic improvement, than Naden has to go and the jury is still out on Staines & To’a also.
Still some good talent that can be recruited to play centre & wing for us if we have a look and act fast.
We also need an extra genuine NRL quality edge forward and a genuine NRL quality middle forward, it’s a harder task finding then at the moment and that’s just if we retain Stef as we will need more than one middle if he departs.

 

[Vicious]

Putting the cart before the horse …cut the players first and then we’ll see…. Also we might want to take a look at him first when he comes back later this year after being off for 14 months before we sign him?

No successful teams cut the players first, they sign the new players then work out who they are offloading.

 

[Tom Shines]

No successful teams cut the players first, they sign the new players then work out who they are offloading.

Well we aren’t a successful team so shouldn’t be a problem

 

[InBulaWeTrust]

Bennet GONE. Gus with resign now with chooks and thus GONE. Talagi GONE. I hope no more

 

[hammertime]

If another club is happy to pay more then credit to him - unfortunately I doubt anyone would take that risk at this current moment.

I think it’s a fair deal it’s a 1 year contract. He has the ability to showcase whether or not he’s worth more and get his market value up the following year. If he comes back both this (good coin) and next year and plays good football following 2025 who’s to say he can’t command 600-700k at another club.

It's the right base. But they could meet a bit closer in the middle and add some incentives to his contract next year based on how many 1st grade games he plays. So maybe he could earn up to $350k.

If he is still adamant about playing in the halves, he needs to move on.

 

[Suzie-Q]

800k min, probably 850k - 900k to come to us.

 

[AdelaideTiger]

I’m not sure what you’re watching. the only reason he does struggle occasionally defensively is down to conditioning. when he runs out of gas that’s when the issues arise, but with improved conditioning it won’t be an issue.

he made 25 tackles last week with 2 ineffective. yes Sharpe made a break on his inside, but again that’s down to conditioning. his workrate on both sides of the ball is immense for a man of his size.

He's still just a kid, I know props are starting in grade earlier these days but the top props are still veteran campaigners who are more developed physically and have developed all areas of their game, short passing games, quick feet, off-loading etc...
I'm usually sceptical of kids his size being able to make the jump to play against men, but so far the signs look good.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Hadn't seen Richo directly quoted in saying he's a centre, but have seen Turuva himself play the centre thing down a bit.

Turuva actually says in this pod that he wants to play centre (understands Bula has stanglehold on fullback) and thinks he's been signed to play centre. About 13:30 mark.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Nothing wrong with that.... is there??? At centre. Turuva

 

[tigerbenji]

De Belin I reckon would be a pretty’s good pick up. Cuts people in half and had a 2 year layoff so in good shape. Also brings the mongrel to the back row.

I like De Belin but think he stays @ the Dragons or goes to England.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Isn't free speech great!!! Enjoy it.

 

[Tiger Tarl]

Turuva actually says in this pod that he wants to play centre (understands Bula has stanglehold on fullback) and thinks he's been signed to play centre. About 13:30 mark.

Api working double time as our recuitment officer! Another reason to love him. Thanks Captain.

 

[Demps]

Turuva actually says in this pod that he wants to play centre (understands Bula has stanglehold on fullback) and thinks he's been signed to play centre. About 13:30 mark.

Underrated podcast this, by an underrated player.

Enjoy this content.

 

[Buttface]

If Olam is the other centre and Turuva/Staines are on the wings who do you have in front of Naden?

At this club? The next NRL ready centre we buy.