Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[The Chad]

Avoid Barrett.

Ryan Carr as suggested, makes sense. Dean Pay would be good too. Mary McGregor wouldn't be awful.

I'm still thinking Anthony Griffin might offer the right level of experience plus the history of junior development/link to Wayne Bennett style that might suit Benji's needs.

They need additional strength coaching.

 

[tig_prmz]

Just saw on FB that To'o asked for release to join us?

Any truth to this?

 

[The Chad]

Is this real or bull ? Had it send to me . Sounds too good to be true

Not a chance. It would be plastered all over NRL news outlets if true.

 

[TigerVinnie]

Just saw on FB that To'o asked for release to join us?

Any truth to this?

it's photoshopped.

 

[Kelce68]

Have a bit of insider info on this one & let's just say Blore going was all Fulton.

It was entirely Fulton.

Papali'i and Bateman being on the books didn't help the situation as it appeared the edge stocks were a strength at that point.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Avoid Barrett.

Ryan Carr as suggested, makes sense. Dean Pay would be good too. Mary McGregor wouldn't be awful.

I'm still thinking Anthony Griffin might offer the right level of experience plus the history of junior development/link to Wayne Bennett style that might suit Benji's needs.

They need additional strength coaching.

Hopefully we go through a standard application & interview process to identify the most suitable candidate.

I like your suggestions, Carr, Pay, McGregor, Griffin and perhaps add Steve Georgallis, left-field Joe O'Callaghan (Rabbits, hired in Richo era) and top of my list Brett White.

Not sure about Demetriou, could be a bit testy the relationship between Morris & him after last year.

PS. Looks like Carr is under contract for 2025 at Dragons on further research - link.

 

[coivtny]

Trent Barrett apparently not in future plans for Jason Ryles which means he will obviously be shown the door. Reckon Richo gets him in here for a bit of experience or steer clear of him?

My view he steers well clear. Not a fan of Barrett at all.

 

[Kelce68]

Staines is an NRL winger and with Luai he will see more and better ball. I am unsure as to why Staines attracts so much enfilade fire as he is a genuine first grader who doesn't lack courage.

Had a real crack on the weekend too. Particularly out of the backfield.

One of the few of late that has been running with purpose.

It's no coincidence that with he and Luke (errors aside) on the weekend, there weren't many sets where we were pinned in our 20.

 

[BAGNF05]

Staines comes in for a disproportionate amount of heat on this forum. Not perfect but as you say he is an NRL quality winger.

If he was on 300K and competing with others for his spot, getting our sets off to decent to good starts okay.

He was on a rumoured half a million per season and gets thrown around when he carries the ball. You need a Mulitalo or Xavier Coates who can break a game open for that sort of money.

Our wingers are the worst.

 

[Tom Shines]

The POM confirmed it apparently

John Bateman confirmed it ?

 

[Tom Shines]

If he was on 300K and competing with others for his spot, getting our sets off to decent to good starts okay.

He was on a rumoured half a million per season and gets thrown around when he carries the ball. You need a Mulitalo or Xavier Coates who can break a game open for that sort of money.

Our wingers are the worst.

His first contract might have been around $500k …. Not his second that he just signed past offseason …. Closer to $300

 

[TillLindemann]

John Bateman confirmed it ?

Yeah mate, they have a personal connection going back a while - To'os brother works with Frank Walker and helped out Bateman with a job back in the UK

 

[Tom Shines]

Yeah mate, they have a personal connection going back a while - To'os brother works with Frank Walker and helped out Bateman with a job back in the UK

Can he get Spencer Leniu as well?

 

[happy_tiger]

I wouldn't. He'd be heavily targeted in our side along with the rest of our short players who couldn't cover for him.

Is it true
He asked Penrith for a release in 2025

 

[Juice]

Yeah clubs have been knocking each other over to sign him since he got the boot.

Wasn’t he coach when NZ beat Australia in a huge upset? Wasn’t he the guy that took NSW to victory after being down 1-0? If you think he won’t be on top of the list for the next club that sacks a coach you are delusional…

 

[426Tlgerland]

Trent Barrett apparently not in future plans for Jason Ryles which means he will obviously be shown the door. Reckon Richo gets him in here for a bit of experience or steer clear of him?

Please no , we need an experienced winning coach , Griffin , could be one for sure ,

 

[Canadian Club]

Knights having cap issues and need to offload some players.

Wouldn't mind one of the Saifiti's to potentially replace Stef and Frizell to replace Papali'i.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Staines comes in for a disproportionate amount of heat on this forum. Not perfect but as you say he is an NRL quality winger.

He is one guy who really has a go , he takes the dirty hit ups while a few of our guys just sit back , I would go fo another winger and bring Staines in to a centre spot closer to Luai next year , good ball to him and he could be a great centre as he is fast and has plenty ticker , Olam and Staines in centres
Turuva on one wing , bring in a new big body winger .
then add a tuff prop and back rower / Lock

 

[426Tlgerland]

Knights having cap issues and need to offload some players.

Wouldn't mind one of the Saifiti's to potentially replace Stef and Frizell to replace Papali'i.

Frizell is a yes for me , 2 year deal only

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Frizell is a yes for me , 2 year deal only

Good mates with Benji