Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Halbrowne61]

John Bateman swap for Kobie Hetherington.

Who says no?….

Me, coz JB either here or Manly, and hasn’t Kobie re-signed with Broncos ??
Otherwise it’s just a what if discussion!

 

[teddy23]

John Bateman swap for Kobie Hetherington.

Who says no?….

Just to clarify this is something I’ve actually heard is being discussed.

Madge could be an obvious factor.

 

[SwervinMervin]

Me, coz JB either here or Manly, and hasn’t Kobie re-signed with Broncos ??
Otherwise it’s just a what if discussion!

Not resigned I think. Just told he’s going nowhere for 2025. He was already under contract for next year, but free agent from 2026

 

[Halbrowne61]

Not resigned I think. Just told he’s going nowhere for 2025. He was already under contract for next year, but free agent from 2026

Ok mate, thanks, got it now. 👍🏻

 

[Vicious]

John Bateman swap for Kobie Hetherington.

Who says no?….

The Broncos hierarchy would have to be about 30 drinks deep to agree on something like that.
Madge isn’t the smartest, so maybe it could happen ?

 

[Halbrowne61]

The Broncos hierarchy would have to be about 30 drinks deep to agree on something like that.

Agree V, another strange one.
I never realised Madge was a JB fan, or maybe he just dislikes KH.

 

[teddy23]

The Broncos hierarchy would have to be about 30 drinks deep to agree on something like that.

I don’t think it’s so far fetched.

We’d obviously have to pay a certain amount to help get the deal done and Brisbane are quite thin with their back row depth, on top of that Madge has worked with him before and sees some potential value there. They’re also are in desperate need for some grunt and mongrel in that squad and it’s safe to admit Bateman provides that.

If we can capture Hetherington’s signing for 2026. I don’t think Brisbane would be closed off to a trade and for the right $ it makes sense both ways.

I have to clarify I’m not saying this is a done deal by any stretch - but something that’s being put out there.

 

[Tcat]

John Bateman swap for Kobie Hetherington.

Who says no?….

Bateman wouldn't last 5mins in that QLD sun.

 

[teddy23]

Bateman wouldn't last 5mins in that QLD sun.

Could be wrong - but my mail is he’s currently in QLD.

 

[Tcat]

Could be wrong - but my mail is he’s currently in QLD.

I hope your right.

 

[balmain boy]

How far is Makasini from NRL! Would much rather take a risk with a rookie than have AD play in the centres!

He'll be playing shortly after his 18th birthday

 

[Halbrowne61]

Could be wrong - but my mail is he’s currently in QLD.

Really, I thought he was still in the UK till after Xmas ?
But if he’s in QLD do Richo/Benji know ?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I don’t think it’s so far fetched.

We’d obviously have to pay a certain amount to help get the deal done and Brisbane are quite thin with their back row depth, on top of that Madge has worked with him before and sees some potential value there. They’re also are in desperate need for some grunt and mongrel in that squad and it’s safe to admit Bateman provides that.

If we can capture Hetherington’s signing for 2026. I don’t think Brisbane would be closed off to a trade and for the right $ it makes sense both ways.

I have to clarify I’m not saying this is a done deal by any stretch - but something that’s being put out there.

Well I am acting mediator on this one haha

My post 2 weeks ago - https://weststigersforum.com/thread...ours-discussion.27347/page-11989#post-2024816

 

[tiger05premier]

John Bateman swap for Kobie Hetherington.

Who says no?….

Is it on or you just suggesting??

Don't tease us teddy lol

 

[JB9918]

Could be wrong - but my mail is he’s currently in QLD.

Anyone got Insta to check? He loves a post.

 

[Buttface]

Bateman wouldn't last 5mins in that QLD sun.

Don’t they only play on Friday nights?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

John Bateman swap for Kobie Hetherington.

Who says no?….

Big upside both roster and salary offset

 

[Kelce68]

I suggested re-signing a guy like Saukuru to a T&T Contract yesterday with a Top 30 spot & bigger dollars for helping the club out.

I guess, in the same light...could the club sign Sione Fainu to a T&T with a guarenteed Top 30 spot in 2026 & some backloaded dollars to make it worthwhile helping the club out of it's Top 30 spot issues for now?

That way, Sione gets half a season thereabouts where he can get selected in 1st grade.

Yep, we're on the same page @The Chad, I floated the same idea a month or so back and I agree, it's an option they should be looking at.

 

[JB9918]

Xmas coming early = Bateman for Hethrington. Douiehi to the Dragons & Sione Re-signs. Pole extends.

🎄🎄🎄🎄

 

[Kelce68]

Could be wrong - but my mail is he’s currently in QLD.

Im pretty certain he's still in the UK.