Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Couldn't score points to save ourselves earlier in the season. Now we seem to be scoring big points on a semi-regular basis. What's encouraging is it is being done with a bunch of players out injured.

Hopefully we can make it 7 wins for the year against Parra and avoid the spoon.

Some positive signs from our younger players, albeit with the errors that come with promoting youth.
 
BalmainJnr said:
It’s the player manager talking to the media part and Richo’s previous comments on same.
Good to see you woke up happy after our win last night.
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Over joyed , just saying u just can’t have a one rule policy, yes if it comes from ur camp , but u can’t expect to have everyone else outside ur organisation to do the same , it’s just commonsense
 
Tiger_Yoshi said:
Before we sign any externals, we MUST resign Pole and Sione Fainu… both are gun forwards
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Be surprised if Fainu leaves, the boys look very happy and are helping each other develop. But he needs to stay. Can see a difference in the middle when he is on.

Pole I’m not convinced about, Storm want him but it’s up to Richo to close the deal out.
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
Be surprised if Fainu leaves, the boys look very happy and are helping each other develop. But he needs to stay. Can see a difference in the middle when he is on.

Pole I’m not convinced about, Storm want him but it’s up to Richo to close the deal out.
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Hope it doesn’t go the same way as Stepo then , wonder way it’s taking so long , u would have thought it would have been done months ago
 
Mighty_Tiger said:
Be surprised if Fainu leaves, the boys look very happy and are helping each other develop. But he needs to stay. Can see a difference in the middle when he is on.

Pole I’m not convinced about, Storm want him but it’s up to Richo to close the deal out.
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I thought our attack and defence improved when Klemmer was off and to a lesser degree [defence wise] when Stef was off.
Fact or imagined? Anyone else pick up on that?
 
Tiger Stripes said:
IMO he is getting better, in particular his defence. More head on tackles.
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Faatape is like a 75% tackler meaning he misses 1 in 4 tackles. that's a real problem when your a solo defender out wide. If he improves that he has a bucket tonne of potential. Like many have said a full preseason and a body build up and that could change. But I don't think he can be a first choice for us if we are serious until his defence is fixed.
 
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Tigerbenb said:
Faataape is a player , first season in a new completion, structure etc. give him an off season, I will bet my left nut he will be very good for us. Relax.
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I think based on how he's improved this last month that he's now well ahead of To'a, Naden and Feledy on the depth chart.

given the lack of spots I don't think we're going to be able to give him a top 30 deal, but I'm hopeful he'll repay the faith we had in him by giving him a full-time deal and he takes another year as a development player before moving into the top 30 come 2026.
 
Tiger_Yoshi said:
Even taking into account retaining Pole and Sione Fainu we have 1 spare top 30 spot left… and that includes Sullivan and Naden
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Pole is already contracted for next year. If he extends he won't effect any spots. He can't be on the roster twice.

We currently have 3 spots, 2 if Fainu extends.

We only have 1 player option (Tumeth) and if he try's to activate it we will inevitably just pay him out.

Sezers mutual option will only be picked up if the club can move on Sullivan, or if Galvin ends up getting his release.
 
InBulaWeTrust said:
I came on the forum for the pure reason to say what a great game faaataape had, i'd be agreeing to say top 30 deal in 2026, he will be a beast and a competentent replacement for Olam then
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No way top 30, he needs to stay on a Dev contract for another year. We don’t have the spots.
But yeah he goes ok.
 
Looking at the last couple of weeks from a different perspective we can make some calls for 25 and beyond.
  • Having AD on the paddock in defence is like having two blokes off in the bin. Enough said; I trust Richo finds him a new home over the off season.
  • Alaimano can defend - ne needs someone inside him that can defend as well. He has development potential.
  • Bateman off the paddock hurts our edge defence; however, our attack becomes more structured. Until we know more about who is coming in he is a keeper (just). I think he is worth another season as Luai has the potential to unlock him in attack - they are the types that feed off each other.
  • The pillow with eyes will not be missed. He is too inconsistent which is a liability on both sides of the ball. We do need to find a consistent metre eater to replace him though.
  • Klemmer is not much more than a toiler now; but will be OK if we can find a quality replacement for Stef.
  • Sezer is not required; like the bloke but the option is not worth renewing unless it is on a Cup contract for depth.
 
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