Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[king_sirro]

He's actually always been known as a highly erratic player, with turnstile defence and brain snaps. Think a younger Naden.
I'd pass, unless we offload Staines and Naden and can't find anyone better.
Stronger teams can cover these errors,we historically can't

I agree he has been like that. However I think he has put a consistent 2 years together now without all the poor stuff. He looks super committed. Not my first choice outside back signing, but wouldn't be upset of we did approach him.

 

[tigertragic]

Interesting to see Simonsson on the market. I think he'd fit us perfectly for the right money. Can play centre or wing (which we need), is one of Parra's most consistent in an underperforming team this year too. He is short though

POSITION	Winger
WEIGHT	97 kg
HEIGHT	188 cm (6' 2")
DATE OF BIRTH	18/02/1998 (26 years old)
ELIGIBILITY	New Zealand
PLACE OF BIRTH	Mona Vale, NSW

 

[Kaito]

As a few other alluded to, if it was in the slightest way true it would need to be for 2025, no point waiting on an ageing injury proned fullback to turn 30 before signing him.
As many know I don’t believe Bula can deliver what we need as a fullback anytime soon, so I believe signing a star quality fullback would improve us dramatically as a team, but if it was not an option for 2025, I’d be very hesitant in replacing a young improving fullback in Bula, with someone who is ageing, heavily relies on their speed but slowing down etc

As much as you would like 2 think it's true that we're
getting someone 2 replace Bula, its not happening
haha. The discord dweebs made it up, that's why
the posts were taken down I'd hazard a guess...

 

[Kaito]

I'd have a serious look at Jordan Petaia. Off contract

 

[weststigers]

I'd have a serious look at Jordan Petaia. Off contract

Jordan Pereira?

 

[Kaito]

Jordan Pereira?

Haha no, Petaia from rugby union. He's pretty special.
Roosters signed Nawaqanitawase. This guy has is
better than him, just had more set-backs. We would
also get salary cap dispensation for '25 if we sign him

 

[The Chad]

When you're 3/4 line reads:
Staines
Naden
Olam
Alaimalo


I know I'd feel much better with:

Cotric
Simonssen
Olam
Turuva


And I don't think it would be impossible to put together either..

 

[Kaito]

Their aren't any good outside backs off-contract...

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Haha no, Petaia from rugby union. He's pretty special.
Roosters signed Nawaqanitawase. This guy has is
better than him, just had more set-backs. We would
also get salary cap dispensation for '25 if we sign him

Was a report a couple of months ago that the Dragons were into him with Lomax leaving & he would consider NRL.

 

[weststigers]

Haha no, Petaia from rugby union. He's pretty special.
Roosters signed Nawaqanitawase. This guy has is
better than him, just had more set-backs. We would
also get salary cap dispensation for '25 if we sign him

Whatever happens between now and next season, we will see some signings.

We are heavy on centres right now, so I wouldn't be surprised if Turuva fills a wing spot until, or if, a better option comes along.

Everything depends on which players will get released from their contracts early. There's no real talent off contract that will move the dial for us.

Maybe this guy is good, but I doubt he changes much for us. Where our club is at the moment, we need an established NRL player. We are not the Storm or the Roosters where we can plug a hole with a project player and cover for him while he learns on the job.

 

[Kaito]

Was a report a couple of months ago that the Dragons were into him with Lomax leaving & he would consider NRL.

A wallaby for around 450-500k (with cap dispensation)
wouldn't be crazy. He's big only 24, 6"3 103kg and
is brutal in contact but has finesse in his game too,
great in the air, covers everywhere in the backline.
He would be a coup. Will probably go to Japan rugby
if he doesn't re-sign with QRU. Was just putting it
out there. I think Simonsson will likely go to the chooks,
the papers are saying there is a 4 way battle and
that he's waiting for a new coach to be announced,
Wouldn't be a bad replacement for Sua'ali'i at Easts

 

[weststigers]

When you're 3/4 line reads:
Staines
Naden
Olam
Alaimalo


I know I'd feel much better with:

Cotric
Simonssen
Olam
Turuva


And I don't think it would be impossible to put together either..

What do we see in Cotric?...he's kak

Big Sivo seems to be injury free again. I'd prefer him simply for yardage and finishing. Just for 2 years.

 

[weststigers]

A wallaby for around 450-500k (with cap dispensation)
wouldn't be crazy. He's big only 24, 6"3 103kg and
is brutal in contact but has finesse in his game too,
great in the air, covers everywhere in the backline.
He would be a coup. Will probably go to Japan rugby
if he doesn't re-sign with QRU. Was just putting it
out there. I think Simonsson will likely go to the chooks,
the papers are saying there is a 4 way battle and
that he's waiting for a new coach to be announced,
Wouldn't be a bad replacement for Sua'ali'i at Easts

With cap discount, he could be a good squad player like Alaimalo...if he excels, then that's a bonus I guess. What is the cap dispensation btw?

 

[tigertragic]

Watching a super league replay (catalans v st Helen’s) a commentator talked about the tigers clean out
Bateman - but not interested in coming home currently
Naden - some interest by clubs
Sullivan - would come at 180,000 pound (say 360,000-400,000), not sure if that takes into consideration of any tigers top up- but some interest by clubs

 

[Kaito]

With cap discount, he could be a good squad player like Alaimalo...if he excels, then that's a bonus I guess. What is the cap dispensation btw?

Yeah 4 sure. Would take Alaimalo's/Tupous place
he's basically a hybrid of the 2. Agree what you said
about project players though and not being in the
position as other clubs to slop them in our system
like Warbrick @ Melbourne who hit the ground running.

It could just all be posturing from V'landys, he had
beef with the ARU recently when they poached Sua'ali'i.
I don't know what the exemptions are, don't think
the NRL do either but apparent the ARL commission
met and discussed it already. There's an article
I just read from November last year, it's free here:

‘We’ve got enough talent’: Club bosses wary of NRL’s cap relief for rugby raids

Andrew Abdo insists the NRL can keep salary cap exemptions for cross-code poaching coups fair across the competition. Clubs are questioning how, and if the moves are needed at all.

www.google.com

 

[GNR4LIFE]

All the good stuff about our huge new signing has been removed!

Just going to make it even more of a surprise when it happens.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Watching a super league replay (catalans v st Helen’s) a commentator talked about the tigers clean out
Bateman - but not interested in coming home currently
Naden - some interest by clubs
Sullivan - would come at 180,000 pound (say 360,000-400,000), not sure if that takes into consideration of any tigers top up- but some interest by clubs

We wouldn’t be topping up any player going to the UK.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

When you're 3/4 line reads:
Staines
Naden
Olam
Alaimalo


I know I'd feel much better with:

Cotric
Simonssen
Olam
Turuva


And I don't think it would be impossible to put together either..

Simonsson is a beast winger but Naden out performs him at centre. That's not to say Naden is good, just that Simonsson should never ever be near a centre slot.

Edit: This should be our 3/4 line next season. It also gives a Makasini or a Large a chance to start in 26. Either as a straight swap in for Olam, or if Staines is still struggling in 25 they can get a start on his wing.

2. Simonsson
3. Olam
4. Turuva
5. Staines

 

[Ecto-1]

Reedy just mentioned on MMM that Simpkin will be announced to leave within a week or 2.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Reedy just mentioned on MMM that Simpkin will be announced to leave within a week or 2.

Sounds like maybe he is in the start of his 10 day cooling off period. Wonder who he is signed with.