Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Betterdays22 said:
I like Twal, he did some good things at different points last year but to me it is really a choice between Twal and Klemmer. I think Klemmer starts the year because I get the sense Klemmer is stronger in defence - misses less tackles, stronger in contact and the wrestle (i might be wrong). Twal seemed to get put on his back alot too.
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A choice between klemmer and twal? Twal for longevity and klemmer can retire
 
Doesn’t Twal have concussion history ? I suspect Porter will put himself in the picture , was good with limited opportunity, so season and has a full off-season under his belt going into next year
 
Please just let me indulge myself with wishful thinking -- that shows we are actually just 3 players off being a top 8-4 side.

And all these players were available this year to get -- and are the same as what we are paying our recruits;
Olam and Lomax - basically same coin
JAC and Skelton - same coin
Horsborough and Bateman - same coin
And yes I know
- #12 is weak but you can't have superstars in every position.
- JAC over skelton is controversial but for me for two years he would be better value

The bench isnt costing too much money.

We have a few gun juniors but lots of experience.


1. Bula
2. Turuva
3. Lomax
4. Makassini
5. JAC
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Klemmer
9. Api
10. May
11. Fainu
12. Bird / Porter / Seyfarth
13. Horsborough

14. Latu
15. Pole
16. Sione
17. Twal / Hunt


imagine being in the dressing room as a kid having Luai, Lomax, Api, May, Klemmer, Bird, Hunt, Turuva, Horsborough, JAC -- you'd think... man we have a team.
 
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tigermate said:
Please just let me indulge myself with wishful thinking -- that shows we are actually just 3 players off being a top 8-4 side.

And all these players were available this year to get -- and are the same as what we are paying our recruits;
Olam and Lomax - basically same coin
JAC and Skelton - same coin
Horsborough and Bateman - same coin
And yes I know
- #12 is weak but you can't have superstars in every position.
- JAC over skelton is controversial but for me for two years he would be better value
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Olam is around the $450k per season mark for us - pretty sure Lomax contract is around $650k.

Unless JAC took a massive pay cut from the Bulldogs ($500 - $550k), I would doubt Skelton is anywhere near that.
 
Olam is only on $450k a year. Lomax closer $700k

Skelton $235K JAC was on $550K unsure now at the Eels but worth $400K easily.

Bateman & Horsburgh would similar.

I get your point but yes we are 3 players away from a very good side.

Lock, Right Backrower & gun centre.

Hopefully Makasini is that centre next year.

So I firmly believe Kobe Hethrington & Teig Wilton along with retaining Sione & Pole re-signing we are done in the forwards.

Backs, I think we have enough depth just next the ones in for the crocodile roll to step up!
 
tigermate said:
Please just let me indulge myself with wishful thinking -- that shows we are actually just 3 players off being a top 8-4 side.

And all these players were available this year to get -- and are the same as what we are paying our recruits;
Olam and Lomax - basically same coin
JAC and Skelton - same coin
Horsborough and Bateman - same coin
And yes I know
- #12 is weak but you can't have superstars in every position.
- JAC over skelton is controversial but for me for two years he would be better value

The bench isnt costing too much money.

We have a few gun juniors but lots of experience.


1. Bula
2. Turuva
3. Lomax
4. Makassini
5. JAC
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Klemmer
9. Api
10. May
11. Fainu
12. Bird / Porter / Seyfarth
13. Horsborough

14. Latu
15. Pole
16. Sione
17. Twal / Hunt


imagine being in the dressing room as a kid having Luai, Lomax, Api, May, Klemmer, Bird, Hunt, Turuva, Horsborough, JAC -- you'd think... man we have a team.
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Not sure what your talking about Lomax and JAC are sewn up in eels...🤔
 
balmain boy said:
So who's missing then apart from Luai, May, Turuva and Skelton (plus Bateman for now) who are still on holidays.

Naden, Klem, Douehi, Twal, Pole, Olam (injury).

Still a few of those guys listed above likely to be out the door i reckon
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Actually Olam returned today too which is great to see but probably just for rehabbing his knees.

The older brigade still to return in 2 weeks - Twal, Klemmer & Naden and also our other recruits. Bateman will be last to return again!

Not sure where Pole is??? He should be back this week. Maybe not in photos.
 
Is NAS still on the outer? Really think he would be perfect for us for 2 years with our young pack.

I'd be OK with our backline for next season, a couple of players with growth potential - then review whether we need to go into the market for 26 there.
 
balmain boy said:
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Anyone know who's on the right of Toa in this photo?
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Kit has thighs like tree trunks! Could be a wrecking ball in time.

Hopefully this pre-season sees Broederlow (on Toa's right in orange) come along in spades. His noticeable weakness to me in NSW Cup last season was his fitness. When he got gassed, his defence would lapse considerably.
 
TigerNeddyK said:
Stef Absolutely DISGUSTED me this year.. complaining about being in a losing team when he was .. the bludger that missed the easy one on one tackles that led to tries that caused us to lose . He is an imposter and will be found out in Melbourne, not made by them . They will cut bait when they see what he is all about !
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He appeared fragile and I hope for his sake Bellamy can get the best out of him. i would have thought a move to the Panthers under Cleary would have been better for his career and family?
 
batboy said:
Think you'll find Sione was here well before Flanagan got to Manly...
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I didn’t say he coached Sione lol. When I said coached the brothers I was talking about Sam & Latu. Sione would just be bait to try get them over in the future + a clear path to halfback for Latu
 
tigermate said:
Please just let me indulge myself with wishful thinking -- that shows we are actually just 3 players off being a top 8-4 side.

And all these players were available this year to get -- and are the same as what we are paying our recruits;
Olam and Lomax - basically same coin
JAC and Skelton - same coin
Horsborough and Bateman - same coin
And yes I know
- #12 is weak but you can't have superstars in every position.
- JAC over skelton is controversial but for me for two years he would be better value

The bench isnt costing too much money.

We have a few gun juniors but lots of experience.


1. Bula
2. Turuva
3. Lomax
4. Makassini
5. JAC
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Klemmer
9. Api
10. May
11. Fainu
12. Bird / Porter / Seyfarth
13. Horsborough

14. Latu
15. Pole
16. Sione
17. Twal / Hunt


imagine being in the dressing room as a kid having Luai, Lomax, Api, May, Klemmer, Bird, Hunt, Turuva, Horsborough, JAC -- you'd think... man we have a team.
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what’s done is done. no point lamenting.

injuries depending, the current squad is good enough to get into the cluster of teams running 7th-12th.

the development of some of our kids plus some additional signings in areas of need will put us where we need to be for 2026 and beyond.

a right edge backrower and a lock and our premiership window will open.
 
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