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Apparently we are in talks with a PNG Hunter player and another from the FIJI rep side. In regards to Leo Thompson, we were in talks with his manager, but Leo himself turned us down immediately, he never even came to view our Training Centre .. :-(
Olam & Api/Turuva connections paying off.

Shame about Thompson but we will land a big forward soon enough.
 
Brooks looked ok when he came on against a Kumuls team already burnt out.
As a comparison Liddle did too.
Nothing to skite about from his fans.
I think the point being made is Galvin should have never ever been selected in that rep side ahead of Brooks at 5/8.
Brooks earned his call up through a great year with Manly. When he got on the field, he showed he belonged at that level.
Lachie looked slow, lethargic, confused….way way out of his depth.
I wish they’d leave this kid alone to develop properly.
 
Apparently we are in talks with a PNG Hunter player and another from the FIJI rep side. In regards to Leo Thompson, we were in talks with his manager, but Leo himself turned us down immediately, he never even came to view our Training Centre .. :-(
Wow, goes to show how far we have fallen as a destination club. A bit shocked given Leo and Benji are both New Zealanders. Thought that may have been a pulling card for us.
 
Apparently we are in talks with a PNG Hunter player and another from the FIJI rep side. In regards to Leo Thompson, we were in talks with his manager, but Leo himself turned us down immediately, he never even came to view our Training Centre .. :-(
Due to our lowly standing in the NRL we are always forced to go left field with our recruitment and hope to find a diamond among a field of rocks. We badly need two experienced hard forwards who will tackle all day. No more work in progress players please
 
Apparently we are in talks with a PNG Hunter player and another from the FIJI rep side. In regards to Leo Thompson, we were in talks with his manager, but Leo himself turned us down immediately, he never even came to view our Training Centre .. :-(
I'd say Thompson knows exactly his destination as does the UK forward from the Knights and it is not WTs.
 
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Shane Flanagan and the Dragons are reportedly interested in Tigers gun Adam Doueihi’s services, with veteran playmaker Ben Hunt’s future up in the air.

Red V powerbrokers reportedly granted Hunt permission to talk to rival clubs, effective immediately for the 2026 season.

However, the SMH is reporting it’s looming likely the 34-year-old has played his last game for the Dragons, despite conversations beginning regarding a contract extension earlier this year.


Doueihi, 26, has reportedly been discussed as a potential target, with the Lebanese international a free agent from November 1.

Should the Tigers be willing to release him from the final year of his contract, Flanagan would reportedly be interested in recruiting him for the 2025 season.


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The versatile star, who can play five-eighth and in the centres, is reportedly earning around $350,000 next year, signing a one-year extension in June.

He’s been plagued by injuries across his 94-game career, with an ACL rupture his most recent long-term sideline stint.

Doueihi looms unlikely to win a spot in the halves under Benji Marshall, with Jarome Luai, Lachlan Galvin, Jayden Sullivan and Latu Fainu all contracted in 2025.

Meanwhile, for Hunt the Dragons’ move marks a significant U-turn from the club, who previously declined their marquee man’s requests to be released from his contract.

An internal end-of-season review reportedly informed Hunt that his performances weren’t up to standard, and should the club get something in return, they’d reportedly be willing to allow him to depart before the 2025 season.

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RABBITOHS AND KNIGHTS SWAP OFF

The Rabbitohs and Knights’ potential player swap between Lachlan Ilias and Jackson Hastings have reportedly been called off after talks between the clubs.

Ilias reportedly made contact with incoming coach Wayne Bennett, who gave him positive news regarding his future at the South Sydney club, according to The Daily Telegraph.

The master coach reportedly informed him there’s still a place for him with the Rabbitohs if he is willing to see out his current contract, which expires at the end of the 2025 season.

Bennett, meanwhile, has previously worked with Hastings in the Great Britain side in 2019, but he reportedly had no desire to move Ilias on.

The 24-year-old endured a tumultuous 2024 season, suffering a nasty leg injury in reserve grade after being dropped by the NRL side.

Hastings reportedly had one year left on a contract worth around $800,000, having also been dumped by coach Adam O’Brien.
 
Shane Flanagan and the Dragons are reportedly interested in Tigers gun Adam Doueihi’s services, with veteran playmaker Ben Hunt’s future up in the air.

Red V powerbrokers reportedly granted Hunt permission to talk to rival clubs, effective immediately for the 2026 season.

However, the SMH is reporting it’s looming likely the 34-year-old has played his last game for the Dragons, despite conversations beginning regarding a contract extension earlier this year.


Doueihi, 26, has reportedly been discussed as a potential target, with the Lebanese international a free agent from November 1.

Should the Tigers be willing to release him from the final year of his contract, Flanagan would reportedly be interested in recruiting him for the 2025 season.


Kangaroos gear up for Tonga clash | 02:44
The versatile star, who can play five-eighth and in the centres, is reportedly earning around $350,000 next year, signing a one-year extension in June.

He’s been plagued by injuries across his 94-game career, with an ACL rupture his most recent long-term sideline stint.

Doueihi looms unlikely to win a spot in the halves under Benji Marshall, with Jarome Luai, Lachlan Galvin, Jayden Sullivan and Latu Fainu all contracted in 2025.

Meanwhile, for Hunt the Dragons’ move marks a significant U-turn from the club, who previously declined their marquee man’s requests to be released from his contract.

An internal end-of-season review reportedly informed Hunt that his performances weren’t up to standard, and should the club get something in return, they’d reportedly be willing to allow him to depart before the 2025 season.

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WHISPERS: Bulldogs favourites to poach Kiwis enforcer as Knights fight rival bids

‘CAN’T KEEP BOTH’: Cobbo linked with $1m Cowboys switch amid Broncos squeeze

‘TWICE OUR SIZE’: Fiji men take on Tonga women in ‘weird’ opposed training session


Cleary's idea for World Club challenge | 00:38
RABBITOHS AND KNIGHTS SWAP OFF

The Rabbitohs and Knights’ potential player swap between Lachlan Ilias and Jackson Hastings have reportedly been called off after talks between the clubs.

Ilias reportedly made contact with incoming coach Wayne Bennett, who gave him positive news regarding his future at the South Sydney club, according to The Daily Telegraph.

The master coach reportedly informed him there’s still a place for him with the Rabbitohs if he is willing to see out his current contract, which expires at the end of the 2025 season.

Bennett, meanwhile, has previously worked with Hastings in the Great Britain side in 2019, but he reportedly had no desire to move Ilias on.

The 24-year-old endured a tumultuous 2024 season, suffering a nasty leg injury in reserve grade after being dropped by the NRL side.

Hastings reportedly had one year left on a contract worth around $800,000, having also been dumped by coach Adam O’Brien.
Good luck to AD if he can get a good contract with the Dragons. He is due for a change of luck and may get the opportunity to play in the havles.
 
Wow, goes to show how far we have fallen as a destination club. A bit shocked given Leo and Benji are both New Zealanders. Thought that may have been a pulling card for us.
When were we ever a destination club?

Hardly surprising given we’re coming off a wooden spoon 3peat. We are rightly the 17th choice for any NRL player.

Only way out of it is to win more games.
 
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