Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[hank37w]

Honestly don’t mind this as I feel like Naden does a lot more for the culture and vibes at the club then alot of people are willing to give him credit for

He also adds some experience to our cup team

And to be clear im not saying Naden should be playing nrl week in week out

He's done a fine job of modelling our Indigenous jersey for a couple of years, even had some input into the design.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I reckon it means at least one of those we want to move on (Sullivan or Naden) will be moving on. Just a gut feel.

With the shortage of halves in the NRL, Sullivan would find a berth at another club. Naden is also handy depth,

 

[hank37w]

With AD re signing it’s another roster spot gone. Salary cap is not the issue it’s roster spots and we are already top heavy in the halves department. Of course if it is true he has re signed

Oh, he signed alright.

 

[Odessa]

With the shortage of halves in the NRL, Sullivan would find a berth at another club. Naden is also handy depth,

Well mate the guy who told me Cook is off to Saints which I posted here the other week is the same guy who told me Naden and Bateman to England which I posted here before chatter about it and is the same bloke who told me South's want Bud for the Right Price

So who knows

 

[Juice]

Well mate the guy who told me Cook is off to Saints which I posted here the other week is the same guy who told me Naden and Bateman to England which I posted here before chatter about it and is the same bloke who told me South's want Bud for the Right Price

So who knows

I’m sure there would be a few teams that would take a punt on Sullivan at ‘the right price’ the problem is going to be no one will want to pay anything over $250k for him

 

[Odessa]

I’m sure there would be a few teams that would take a punt on Sullivan at ‘the right price’ the problem is going to be no one will want to pay anything over $250k for him

Your very close

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I’m sure there would be a few teams that would take a punt on Sullivan at ‘the right price’ the problem is going to be no one will want to pay anything over $250k for him

Maybe that’s also a reason we are clearing cap space this season as well. To payout some deals before November from existing cap space so it doesn’t carry over into following year under “mutual agreements” - benefit is roster and cap space for next few seasons.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Well mate the guy who told me Cook is off to Saints which I posted here the other week is the same guy who told me Naden and Bateman to England which I posted here before chatter about it and is the same bloke who told me South's want Bud for the Right Price

So who knows

Thanks mate.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I’m sure there would be a few teams that would take a punt on Sullivan at ‘the right price’ the problem is going to be no one will want to pay anything over $250k for him

Probably the top 30 spot is of importance to WTs.

 

[BAGNF05]

So that’s 2 players now we want to offload who have said no. Idk how we’re going to be signing anyone else of significance for 25.

Magpies should be stronger next year

 

[JB9918]

AD on minimum $150K. That's exactly what he was offered. Richo would have not upped it, no way. Good for depth but yes it is another roster spot.

If Naden & Bateman do go that's 2. Ipap gone already. Stefano who knows? I think we pay out Tumeth & possibly 1 or 2 more.

Roster spots will come it's just who do we sign & what are the priorities?

If Stefano goes definitely a front rower & I would suggest another outside back. Iro from Cronulla is the one for me.

1. Bula
2. Someone in the roster
3. Iro*
4. Olam
5. Turuva
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Stef or new signing*
9. Korosaui
10. Klemmer
11. Sam Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Tallis Duncan? Doueihi? Unsure
14. Da Silva/Sezer/Sullivan/ L Fainu/Mason
15. Pole
16. Twal
17. Miller/Matamua

We have fair utility/halves utility options.

Be interesting is Sezer stays or gets an offer elsewhere.

 

[Roar_Power]

AD on minimum $150K. That's exactly what he was offered. Richo would have not upped it, no way. Good for depth but yes it is another roster spot.

If Naden & Bateman do go that's 2. Ipap gone already. Stefano who knows? I think we pay out Tumeth & possibly 1 or 2 more.

Roster spots will come it's just who do we sign & what are the priorities?

If Stefano goes definitely a front rower & I would suggest another outside back. Iro from Cronulla is the one for me.

1. Bula
2. Someone in the roster
3. Iro*
4. Olam
5. Turuva
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Stef or new signing*
9. Korosaui
10. Klemmer
11. Sam Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Tallis Duncan? Doueihi? Unsure
14. Da Silva/Sezer/Sullivan/ L Fainu/Mason
15. Pole
16. Twal
17. Miller/Matamua

We have fair utility/halves utility options.

Be interesting is Sezer stays or gets an offer elsewhere.

Cant see Cronulla letting Iro go now he has a fulltime gig in the centres

 

[AceofSpades]

Cant see Cronulla letting Iro go now he has a fulltime gig in the centres

Yep. Don't see them letting him go especially now he's the reason Talakai is on the bench as a utility

 

[Flippedy]

AD on minimum $150K. That's exactly what he was offered. Richo would have not upped it, no way. Good for depth but yes it is another roster spot.

If Naden & Bateman do go that's 2. Ipap gone already. Stefano who knows? I think we pay out Tumeth & possibly 1 or 2 more.

Roster spots will come it's just who do we sign & what are the priorities?

If Stefano goes definitely a front rower & I would suggest another outside back. Iro from Cronulla is the one for me.

1. Bula
2. Someone in the roster
3. Iro*
4. Olam
5. Turuva
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Stef or new signing*
9. Korosaui
10. Klemmer
11. Sam Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Tallis Duncan? Doueihi? Unsure
14. Da Silva/Sezer/Sullivan/ L Fainu/Mason
15. Pole
16. Twal
17. Miller/Matamua

We have fair utility/halves utility options.

Be interesting is Sezer stays or gets an offer elsewhere.

I hope Sezer stays. I would rather Sezer/Luai partnership to start the season. i actually think they would compliment each other well. Galvin is still a learner, imo and Fainu is always injured.

 

[JB9918]

Yep. Don't see them letting him go especially now he's the reason Talakai is on the bench as a utility

Very interesting he has no contract for 2025 now. I would say they want to use the funds from Royce Hunt to resign him.

 

[Spartan117]

I doubt the contract value.

It's private and neither party would be releasing this detail.

I like AdamD. He is a competitor and still only 25

 

[The-moP]

Looking forward to seeing this Manasaki.

Heamasi Makasini .. ??

 

[hammertime]

I doubt the contract value.

It's private and neither party would be releasing this detail.

I like AdamD. He is a competitor and still only 25

Agree. Who wouldn't sign someone like that for a low price? Along with that he loves the club - we need that influence.

 

[Tiger Tarl]

2026 team
1. Bula
2. Laulili
3. Mason
4. Makasini
5. Willett
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Stefano (Im staying hopeful)
9. TDS
10. Miller
11. Seyfarth
12. Samuela Fainu
13. Kit Laulili
14. Latu Fainu
15. Pole
16. Matamua
17. Si.Fainu

Based off future players. No signings. SG ball players couple of KOE and some currents.

Api is signed until the end of 2026. I think he deserves to play out that year before retiring. But the youth factor is looking very positive.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Cant see Cronulla letting Iro go now he has a fulltime gig in the centres

Fitzgibbon doesn't let anyone go. He keeps his squad together except for medical retirements.