Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[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)

 

[ChilledChaos]

Mate of mine who has close links with the WT says Taylan May is locked in to sign with the club. Wants to play with Tito Turuva and Luai and goes without saying his bro

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

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

Fair point not many 115kg forwards with enough experience and not to old.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Mate of mine who has close links with the WT says Taylan May is locked in to sign with the club. Wants to play with Tito Turuva and Luai and goes without saying his bro

He went well in the panthers backline good pace and power just needs to keep out of trouble

 

[ChilledChaos]

He went well in the panthers backline good pace and power just needs to keep out of trouble

He’s an animal on the field! He’s 92kg which is good weight but anyone who’s seen him in real life knows he’s a block of granite. Just pure muscle and one of the hardest bloke in the comp to tackle.

 

[hank37w]

Mate of mine who has close links with the WT says Taylan May is locked in to sign with the club. Wants to play with Tito Turuva and Luai and goes without saying his bro

If Taylan May can have his case transferred to Queensland and gets the same magistrate that Mam got, it will all be sweet.

 

[Shoes]

first of all, great attitude. very willing in defensive contact and has excellent technique. lateral movement could be better, but it's not terrible.

Masi's main issue will be making reads when there's NRL-calibre players throwing shapes at him at speeds he's never encountered. in the times I've watched him that's really only been the major issue.

In the rugby game against NZ schools he made a number of poor defensive reads - did a Nofo! Was very good of the ball defensively and covered a number of dangerous situations.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

If Taylan May can have his case transferred to Queensland and gets the same magistrate that Mam got, it will all be sweet.

Not if the NRL get wind the Tigers are after him....He will get life...not a slap on the wrist

 

[Tito Santana]

If Taylan May can have his case transferred to Queensland and gets the same magistrate that Mam got, it will all be sweet.

Both are pretty lame people.

But if they’re allowed to play, they’re allowed to play I suppose. I’d take May.

We need a legit back rower. Seyfarth cannot start in our team.

 

[user118245]

Tim J second row for the 10,000th time

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Tim J second row for the 10,000th time

No thanks

 

[Tito Santana]

Tim Johannsen playing juniors in the sheds……

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

No thanks

Need to put someone in that position training there all summer might acclimatize one of the middles for the job prefer a taller body like Sams

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Tim Johannsen playing juniors in the sheds……

You are a funny guy Tito

 

[happy_tiger]

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.

Seriously good is a stretch .....we are probably 4 good players away from being seriously good

 

[Kaito]

Seriously good iz a stretch .....we are probably 4 good players away from being seriously good

Yeah we'll see happy...We'll make a splash I feel

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Seriously good is a stretch .....we are probably 4 good players away from being seriously good

We’re still at best, an edge of the 8 team.