As if any club would want to take Bateman of our hands,he has played for 2 clubs in the NRL and had a toxic relationship with BOTH coaches to the point that he left both clubs under emnity.Our problem is he is still contracted to us for 2 years,even the last 2 clubs he played for in the UK don't want him back
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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As if any club would want to take Bateman of our hands,he has played for 2 clubs in the NRL and had a toxic relationship with BOTH coaches to the point that he left both clubs under emnity.Our problem is he is still contracted to us for 2 years,even the last 2 clubs he played for in the UK don't want him back
Red88_Tiger
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So you want him to become a supporter 😂😂😂
BlackWhiteGold
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Lachlan Ilias officially released from the Rabbits, set to sign with Dragons today.
So that leaves Rabbits with no backup outright halfback behind Lewis Dodd for the coming season. They have options for 5/8 like Schuster, Humphreys, Wighton & Gray if Cody Walker moved to half.
But I hope they have a look at Bud Sullivan & consider a 250k:300k split with us for him for 3 years.
So that leaves Rabbits with no backup outright halfback behind Lewis Dodd for the coming season. They have options for 5/8 like Schuster, Humphreys, Wighton & Gray if Cody Walker moved to half.
But I hope they have a look at Bud Sullivan & consider a 250k:300k split with us for him for 3 years.
Kaito
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Bud deserves game time too, shame to wilt away
jrtiger
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Egan's behind Leilua, Su'a, Faitala-Mariner and they will likely prioritise Halangahu and Stanley-Traill above him.
I think he'd jump at the opportunity.
Nonotmeagain
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If he's that highly regarded why is he 6th in line and has two other players being prioritised over him ?
guys i have to eat my words -- i have been massively critical of royce hunt signature -- because he doesnt play big minutes but i went back last night and watched like 10 games of him -- just cutting to the parts where he gets on the field and i'm pretty excited by him. still worried about the 3rd year of his contract -- but the sharks put on lots of points when he comes on. so i just want to repent for my sins. lol.
Su’a and Leilua are both on big money contracts, so it’s not easy for a young up and comer to take their position.
The even younger players JR is referring are both very highly regarded and I believe they have long term contracts with the Dragons, so they could be prioritised because of it.
I watch a fair bit of NSW Cup and Dylan Egan was no doubt one of the better edge back rowers in the competition in 2024. Plenty to like about him as he plays tough and with aggression, but still has a bit of brilliance in his attack as well.
Of course it’s a safer bet recruiting more established NRL players, but as many have mentioned, it’s unlikely we will have a lot of money to keep spending once we upgrade Galvin and a few others.
jrtiger
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none of this to say is that he’s a bad player. to give you an idea, 24 games, 7 tries, 11 linebreaks, 96% tackle efficiency in his first full year in Cup. that’s a pretty fair effort.
the first three I mentioned are proven first graders, so they naturally have the jump on him, while Halangahu is one of the most decorated Schoolboy footballers of the past five years and Stanley-Traill’s on a long-term deal.
it’d be a good deal for us to make. for mine he’s a better player than Sukkar with a higher ceiling than Porter and Bird at his current age. that makes him a decent target.
So that means he can not change his mind and play another year,
Even if he was still in top class form.
Transition to retirement means it’s a fixed in date.
The Chad
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The Dolphins are way better than people are thinking.
Adding Saifiti, Finefeuiaki, Tupou & Fagai along with Hunt, while getting Flegler & Gilbert back in their pack....with Hammer, Farnworth, Katoa, Isaako, Averillo, Bostock, Kaufusi, Lemuelu, Marshall-King, Bromwich, etc.....
They are a very strong squad- with the addition of a top class #7.
The Chad
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Report yesterday was the Dolphins were putting together a $1.4m deal for him
The-moP
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Tim Johannssen is a lot bigger and stronger than most think .. he is very athletic for a guy of his size .. played number 8 in the Knock on effect cup .. but he is more suited as running edge back rower ..he'd be perfect to pack in the 2nd row with Sam Fainu .. both tall athletic players. Johannssen isnt afraid to the hard work either in running the ball up like a prop. I really hope Tim progresses this year as full time 1st grader. (he's around 195cm and 100Kgs) but with a full preseason with the NRL team under his belt will only benefit him putting on size, strength and conditioning needed to be an NRL player.
balmain boy
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Why would they want another backup 5/8 when they already have 3?
WestsTigers4VR
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I personally love Seyfarth and am glad he’s getting (potentially) resigned. Though I’m not gonna lie my words during games by differ to that opinion. But when he is playing without the stupid mistakes he is no doubt quality and always has a rip in. One thing I’ll never fault Seyfarth for is a lack of effort cause he provides plenty. I think the fact that we have more forwards and quality players takes some of that load or wanting to impact games away from him so he can just focus on footy.
Bud Sullivan is still young with tons of upside. Just unlucky to find himself 4th string half.
He will be a good player somewhere soon.
Tigerwould
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I’ve only seen Tim Johannssen coming off of the bench as a middle in NRL. I haven’t seen him play 2nd row in any grade but I haven’t watched much reserve grade.
He looks like he is mobile enough to play edge. Obviously with the lack of 2nd rowers ready to play 1st grade it would be in the clubs best interest that Tim Johannssen plays 2nd row. I like to see him train there, play trials there and start the season playing 2nd in State Cup , then move to the NRL 17 coming off the bench to play 2nd row to relieve Seyfarth.
BlackWhiteGold
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As a backup halfback. They have lost Dean Hawkins & Lachie Ilias now. Bud could be a good contingency plan if Lewis Dodd gets injured or does not perform up to standard.
hank37w
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Can't we just cancel his visa.
