Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Kaito]

Tomato tomata at this point, we've got a seriously
good team on paper here. Anything is possible. I
can recall 2 months ago when I was happy if we
signed Horsborough or Hetherington but we did
(IMO) better with May & Hunt. Our depth is decent —
obviously (right) 2nd row & centre need adjusting
but we could see some surprises there. Lomax at
right centre would have been crazy. We're not far off.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Expect Bateman and Sullivan future to be finalised this week…By the xmas break for sure.......

 

[SeanT]

Dog’s would be favourite. Can’t see him at the Roosters (with them releasing May). Saints or Parra will probably put in big $ bids. But I think he’ll end up at the Dogs with them missing out on Jarome Luai and T.May to us.
I can’t see the need for WTs to be going after any more props at that price.

Raiders or Dogs. He used to play at Canberra so they have a decent chance.

 

[weststigers]

Expect Bateman and Sullivan future to be finalised this week…

Stupid question, but I'm confused with our top 30 spots.

Would that mean it would free up 2 spots for May and Sione Fainu bringing us to 30/30 or is May already within the top 30 and getting rid of these 2 would put us at 28/30 and S Fainu being signed puts us at 29/30?

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Still need another big body in forwards I think if Lodge still unsigned he would top off the pack nicely

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Still need another big body in forwards I think if Lodge still unsigned he would top off the pack nicely

It’s an edge forward we need. Not another prop.

 

[Vicious]

Still need another big body in forwards I think if Lodge still unsigned he would top off the pack nicely

The problem is he thinks he is worth 500k or more per season.
He is not worth and will not get anywhere near that figure from any NRL team, around 350k tops is the most he will get.
Also considering he is not much of any better than a fit and motivated Liam Knight who is also looking for a contract and could be signed for 150-200k.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

It’s an edge forward we need. Not another prop.

Surely there is some potential for a transition to edge out of all the forwards we have

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

The problem is he thinks he is worth 500k or more per season.
He is not worth and will not get anywhere near that figure from any NRL team, around 350k tops is the most he will get.
Also considering he is not much of any better than a fit and motivated Liam Knight who is also looking for a contract and could be signed for 150-200k.

500K he needs to take the sheet off the face and pull his head out 400K max

 

[Vicious]

Surely there is some potential for a transition to edge out of all the forwards we have

I think that’s what will happen as the cupboard is bare with edge back rowers available to be signed and even for 2026 it is only really Teig Wilton who would be of interest as Kai Pearce-Paul is currently on and would be expecting ridiculous money which he is not worth.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Surely there is some potential for a transition to edge out of all the forwards we have

Who, Twal? 😅

I’ve seen a few people with Seyfarth on the edge in their teams. I suppose he’d be the most likely.

 

[Pbulk]

Stupid question, but I'm confused with our top 30 spots.

Would that mean it would free up 2 spots for May and Sione Fainu bringing us to 30/30 or is May already within the top 30 and getting rid of these 2 would put us at 28/30 and S Fainu being signed puts us at 29/30?

May is already part of the Top 30

 

[tigerballs]

Tomato tomata at this point, we've got a seriously
good team on paper here. Anything is possible. I
can recall 2 months ago when I was happy if we
signed Horsborough or Hetherington but we did
(IMO) better with May & Hunt. Our depth is decent —
obviously (right) 2nd row & centre need adjusting
but we could see some surprises there. Lomax at
right centre would have been crazy. We're not far off.

Taylan May will do.

 

[Vicious]

Who, Twal? 😅

I’ve seen a few people with Seyfarth on the edge in their teams. I suppose he’d be the most likely.

Seyfarth will get first crack at starting right edge.
If he doesn’t cement himself early we will be looking at either moving Jack Bird to an edge, a transition of someone such as Tim Johanssen who is quick and fit or hoping the likes of Sukkar, Tumeth or Broederlow emerge as a contender.
I believe Benji rates Sukkar in particular higher than what most supporters do, not forgetting he is still only 20 years old, very young for a forward.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Who, Twal? 😅

I’ve seen a few people with Seyfarth on the edge in their teams. I suppose he’d be the most likely.

Few seasons ago against eels at their stadium I think we won and Twal was switching to the edge he looked all right

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Few seasons ago against eels at their stadium I think we won and Twal was switching to the edge he looked all right

God no. We’re in trouble if he’s the answer. I still think Bateman will be here.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

God no. We’re in trouble if he’s the answer. I still think Bateman will be here.

Above suggestions covered Sukkar didn't see much of him in 1st grade but one short spell looked OK too

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Stupid question, but I'm confused with our top 30 spots.

Would that mean it would free up 2 spots for May and Sione Fainu bringing us to 30/30 or is May already within the top 30 and getting rid of these 2 would put us at 28/30 and S Fainu being signed puts us at 29/30?

May already has a top 30 spot..
Batemen's spot will go to Sione
Sullivans spot (the final in 30) will be kept for any "low hanging fruit" good buys that come up, preferably a Centre.

Can't see Naden or Stains going anywhere in 2025(no real suitors)

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Still need another big body in forwards I think if Lodge still unsigned he would top off the pack nicely

Lodge is to slow laterally....his best years are behind him...and he doesnt realise it

 

[batboy]

May already has a top 30 spot..
Batemen's spot will go to Sione
Sullivans spot (the final in 30) will be kept for any "low hanging fruit" good buys that come up, preferably a Centre.

Can't see Naden or Stains going anywhere in 2025(no real suitors)

I've said it before.....

We're in real trouble if we're giving the spot of an International Back Rower
(1 of the 2 recognised Back Rowers we have in the whole Squad)

To a reserve Grade middle Forward.
(I know he's the second coming of Christ here - But that's what he is)