Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[swag_tiger]

If spots become available which is highly likely from recent media does anyone think we could use one more big body in the forwards.

Sione Fainu will be upgraded.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Sione Fainu will be upgraded.

Suggesting around 115kg wrecking ball if 2 go room for one more external addition

 

[Fish88]

Great questions. But why this thread?

Just thought this one is most active and being the off season, not much signing news

 

[Nadz4483]

Great questions. But why this thread?

Why post half the crap you post in this thread????

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Just thought this one is most active and being the off season, not much signing news

Good call. Makes sense. Thanks for answering F88. I thought it deserved a thread of its own. Thats all.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Why post half the crap you post in this thread????

I hope to increase my critical thinking and am still working on it. I aim to reach your level. Spare me for now please.

 

[bbobb]

Off season questions for the forum. Who do we as the answers to the below for season 2025, I’ll go first:

Biggest surprise packet: Heath Mason. I reckon he’s got something. Just depends what game time he will get I guess but would love to see him develop into a Connor Watson type.

Most improved: Alex Seyfarth. I feel the way our squad is we will be relying on him a bit. With more quality around him I feel he will continue to improve.

Least improved / regression: Alex Twal. Close one with Olam I reckon but he is based on fitness / injury. I think Twal needs a big year to justify his position in the team. His games needs to develop.

I think you’re right in that one or more of the “kids” will make a huge leap this year. Hopefully their early than expected NRL experience will plus a more intensive offseason will play into our hands.

In terms of regression, I am also hoping that the new signings and offseason benefits that we won’t have too many. We have raised the tide and that should benefit everyone.

 

[upthetigers]

If spots become available which is highly likely from recent media does anyone think we could use one more big body in the forwards.

Yes with Pole off the bench. Our bench is gonna be hectic!

 

[ancient_magpie]

Yes with Pole off the bench. Our bench is gonna be hectic!

TOFEONO

 

[tigerballs]

Off season questions for the forum. Who do we as the answers to the below for season 2025, I’ll go first:

Biggest surprise packet: Heath Mason. I reckon he’s got something. Just depends what game time he will get I guess but would love to see him develop into a Connor Watson type.

Most improved: Alex Seyfarth. I feel the way our squad is we will be relying on him a bit. With more quality around him I feel he will continue to improve.

Least improved / regression: Alex Twal. Close one with Olam I reckon but he is based on fitness / injury. I think Twal needs a big year to justify his position in the team. His games needs to develop.

Mason can do it as long as it's not at fullback. I reckon he's got something as well, anywhere in the backline bar No1. No.9, he'd kill it.
I think the whole pack will improve with the presence of May. Big year for Fainu and Seyfarth, even a return to form for Klem.
Twal might not be able to keep up.
I also think Latu might have a breakout year if he can stay fit. Could be our best, in a few positions.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Mason can do it as long as it's not at fullback. I reckon he's got something as well, anywhere in the backline bar No1. No.9, he'd kill it.
I think the whole pack will improve with the presence of May. Big year for Fainu and Seyfarth, even a return to form for Klem.
Twal might not be able to keep up.
I also think Latu might have a breakout year if he can stay fit. Could be our best, in a few positions.

Where else do you see Mason?

 

[bptiger 0]

Yes with Pole off the bench. Our bench is gonna be hectic!

Iam not sure u are right , we lost 2 big bodies and yes we have signed may and hunt and bird but the rest are still there and we finished last , I really think we need a good lock

 

[innsaneink]

Off season questions for the forum. Who do we as the answers to the below for season 2025, I’ll go first:

Biggest surprise packet: Heath Mason. I reckon he’s got something. Just depends what game time he will get I guess but would love to see him develop into a Connor Watson type.

Most improved: Alex Seyfarth. I feel the way our squad is we will be relying on him a bit. With more quality around him I feel he will continue to improve.

Least improved / regression: Alex Twal. Close one with Olam I reckon but he is based on fitness / injury. I think Twal needs a big year to justify his position in the team. His games needs to develop.

Hope Johannssen has a big year.... And Toa too

 

[rihannafan1]

Take Frizell off the Knights hands for a year or two.

 

[JC99]

Disagree. Good enough. Old enough.

The only way to get experience in a role is to do it.

Much like knocking Benji as a head coach, there is no better experience than doing the job.

We have already lost Large. Cant lose Big Mak.

We literally just re-signed him. I'm sure he'll play first grade this year, just don't think they should push him too hard. Benji openly admitted he had Galvin playing too much footy this year.

I agree old enough, good enough, it's just about player management that's all.

 

[Buttface]

Hope Johannssen has a big year.... And Toa too

Yep, I’m hoping Big Tim has cemented a top 17 position by years end.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Take Frizell off the Knights hands for a year or two.

At his age, he’d retire here. Not sure why the fixation on player loans all of a sudden.

 

[Buttface]

At his age, he’d retire here. Not sure why the fixation on player loans all of a sudden.

I’m not sure where @rihannafan1 said anything about a loan?
But yeah, Frizz is done. We need to buy better or back our own.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I’m not sure where @rihannafan1 said anything about a loan?
But yeah, Frizz is done. We need to buy better or back our own.

I took “taking him off the Knights hands for a year or two” as implying we’d give him back. Probably misinterpreted the wording. In any case, he’s not the answer. 3 years ago maybe. Not now.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Yes. We need to buy someone better than Friz. Someone who has more killer instinct and more wisdom. I dont understand why Newcastle won't let him go?????