dazza65
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Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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weststigers
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Mate am always happy if they accelerate into consistent first grade players. Either way, if they are good enough, they will not be held back by anyone we sign in those positions. Galvin showed that this year as did Sam Fainu.
Tiger-ferret
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If Montoya is our depth then we are tracking great.
Agree completely.
I think we are a hard fanbase to please atm.
Not every signing will be a top tier signing.
We want a squad with genuine first grade depth. This is the perfect signing to meet that criteria.
He is currently ahead of faatape and feledy. Competition for spots is a necessity.
Tiger-ferret
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Only if he’s still performing better than them
Lets be real if he signs for 2 years he blocks no one. He buys them time to develop and not be rushed. Luke should never have played NRL this season but did because our depth sucked. He was rushed and made costly mistakes.
If what is being discussed is true he comes for 2yrs on a reduce wage as a squad player it’s a good pickup.
Although Jeral Skelton has good qualities, he also has some question marks about his game such as being a little bit slow off the mark, so I don’t think he’s an automatic selection in our side, he will need to earn it.
Charlie Staines has been our best winger this season, but his defence has been suspect and he hasn’t been breaking enough tackles, so his starting position will be under threat.
Turuva has played mainly as a winger for the Panthers, but he was apparently offered the opportunity to play as a centre when signing with us,
I agree someone like Sam Stonestreet would be great, but he’s not off contract until 2026 and I’m predicting the Sharks will prioritise him over Sione Katoa.
We also have the emerging Heamasi Makasini, but he has not long turned 17, no need to rush him into a regular NRL starting spot, give him time and let him earn it.
For these reasons Marcelo Montoya on a small contract subsidised by the Warriors would be a great addition to our side as an experienced, tall, strong and fast left winger.
Charlie Staines has been our best winger this season, but his defence has been suspect and he hasn’t been breaking enough tackles, so his starting position will be under threat.
Turuva has played mainly as a winger for the Panthers, but he was apparently offered the opportunity to play as a centre when signing with us,
I agree someone like Sam Stonestreet would be great, but he’s not off contract until 2026 and I’m predicting the Sharks will prioritise him over Sione Katoa.
We also have the emerging Heamasi Makasini, but he has not long turned 17, no need to rush him into a regular NRL starting spot, give him time and let him earn it.
For these reasons Marcelo Montoya on a small contract subsidised by the Warriors would be a great addition to our side as an experienced, tall, strong and fast left winger.
GNR4LIFE
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Have you seen Sam play? He has the potential to be a brutal edge backrower. Why would you want to blunt him by throwing him into the middle?
A line up something like this looks like a big improvement to our 2024 roster;
- Jahream Bula / Heath Mason
- Jeral Skelton / Charlie Staines
- Sunia Turuva / Starford To’a
- Justin Olam / Josh Feledy
- Marcelo Montoya / Luke Laulilli
- Lachie Galvin / Adam Doueihi
- Jerome Luai / Niwhai Puru
- David Klemmer / Sione Fainu
- Api Korisau / Talyn Da Silva
- Daniel Saifiti / Tim Johanssen
- Jack Bird / Tony Sukkar
- Samuela Fainu / Billy Burns
- Jack Williams / Alex Seyfarth
- Latu Fainu / Tristan Hope
- Fonua Pole / Kit Laulilli
- Alex Twal / Chris Faagatu
- Royce Hunt / Jordan Miller
If you’re adding players that we haven’t even signed for next year to your fantasy football side…
You should add some more good ones.
yeahcaz
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Gotta agree strongly. Samuela is the ideal build for the modern day front rower and he’s incredibly athletic. He will look even better next year with a full pre season in that position
We are supposedly close to signing Montoya and we are supposedly looking for at least one, possibly two more middles in Corey Horsburgh and Kobe Hetherington.
I don’t see either of those two coming, but would be happy if they do, particularly Hetherington who I believe is very under rated.
Saifiti dominated the Storm forward pack a few weeks back, was very good again today. He is only 28 keeps himself in very good condition and would be a great addition if slightly subsidised by the Knights.
Williams is off contract, obviously looking for a starting spot and a pay rise otherwise he would have already te-signed with the Sharks.
that kid is better than Leggo ,n , Stephano 2 boot,very agile 4 a big boy
crazycat
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Saifiti is worth a think.
I wonder how he and Klemmer got along? Honestly it's slim pickings and we need a forward who can put in.
The problem is the game has changed. It has gone faster and Saifiti isn't exactly suited to modern league as Klemmer isn't exactly suited. But we can't have a walk over forward pack...
Worth a think.
I've heard that Bateman is just adamant that he doesn't want to come back. He just wants to cancel his contract. Means we won't be due having to pay him
400k is not a high salary under the current cap. It's less than 1/30th of the current cap meaning it's below average salary
Turuva will play centre if Montoya comes
Chipofftheoldblock
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Agree with everything you have said in the above mate.
I would take Saifiti in a heart beat - him/Hunt and Klemmer in rotation is decent and improves the go forward.
Hetherington and Williams are the 2 guys you get to add toughness, big game minutes and a culture of hard work and grit.
Massive fan of Williams who could be the guy who transform the forward pack by giving him the opportunity to lead like a Paul Gallen or Dale Finucane.
Williams is the type of player that the Storm go and get and transform him into a superstar. This is the type of player that can change the work ethic of the club and leave a lasting impression throughout the club while not breaking the bank.
