Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

BlackWhiteGold said:
I know, same here. But purely as a NSW Cup signing, he'd be good for the Magpies and excel at Cup level. We'd then have a spine in NSW Cup with ...

Fullbacks - Mason (Staines, Naden)
5/8 - Fainu (Doeuihi, Ackland, Mason, Naden)
Hooker - Hope/Hodges (TDS, Wilson)

Pretty good if we can complement it with an experienced half. Not many on the market who would accept just a Cup contract.
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Naden could do the job at 7 I'd like to see Mason at 6 he's got great speed and I don't think he's a fullback
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jrtiger said:
a two year deal for a first grade-ready backrower is the logical move for all parties. Ethan Bullemor is probably the ideal candidate. I'm also pretty keen on Simi Sasagi.

means we aren't blooding any of the above too early. Sukkar's the furthest down the development path of those you mentioned and even he hasn't done a full year on an edge in Cup. that's what he needs in 2025.

in regards to the lower-end players you mentioned leaving, I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a few teams that come knocking in January. the club seemed fairly confident that would happen. Staines and Naden would probably field a few offers.
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I'd buy Bullemor tomorrow.

He and Sione in for Bateman and Sullivan respectively.
 
jrtiger said:
Richardson promised Tartak and Sione that the latter would be given a spot in the top 30 as soon as one became available
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When did that happen Jnr? I understood that we're
looking to sign him up when we get the chance, not
as soon as the 1st spot opened up. Faith with the
other brothers would be lost though if we don't
honor our word, I agree with you there. He isn't top
priority unless he takes Jhonne's spot on the roster
Because it's Seyfarth & Sukkar from there on out if
we go down that road. Benji would have to transform
him. Geez bro a lot of questions for the right side smh
 
jrtiger said:
please. held hostage.

Richardson promised Tartak and Sione that the latter would be given a spot in the top 30 as soon as one became available. if you walk that back then you're going to struggle to regain trust.
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I’m sure he knows what’s best. Who are you to doubt him?
 
A lot of people getting uppety about losing 2 international second rowers, all I know is they played the majority of games for us the last 2 seasons and we came last both years. I won’t miss them even if they play out of their skins for their new clubs.

On another note re- Bateman and Townsville weather - Rocky predicted to be 40 C on Christmas eve. They want Bateman to acclimatise hehehe
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Yep I have a feeling Tim Johannssen would be a revelation in the backrow. I know @jrtiger strongly believes middle is his future but I just have one of those gut feels that this guy is a winner & would adapt like a duck to water with his attributes physically, in fitness & effort, and voice. Just a feel I have lol
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I think he could transition to backrow seems like the most likely in house prospect don't want a small second rower like Bateman more power needed.
 
cqtiger said:
A lot of people getting uppety about losing 2 international second rowers, all I know is they played the majority of games for us the last 2 seasons and we came last both years. I won’t miss them even if they play out of their skins for their new clubs.
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Idk if that’s the best argument. So did Galvin last year.
 
We need an NRL quality second rower. Not a NSW Cup prop who isn’t even on a top 30 deal or played a single game at second row.

If we want to be a serious team, we need to take a serious approach to the team we put out each week.
 
Kaito said:
When did that happen Jnr? I understood that we're
looking to sign him up when we get the chance, not
as soon as the 1st spot opened up. Faith with the
other brothers would be lost though if we don't
honor our word, I agree with you there. He isn't top
priority unless he takes Jhonne's spot on the roster
Because it's Seyfarth & Sukkar from there on out if
we go down that road. Benji would have to transform
him. Geez bro a lot of questions for the right side smh
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Richo said it in a podcast or interview recently @Kaito can't remember which one but I do remember said Sione is currently signed on a T&T until a spot open up or something like that.
 
Kaito said:
"The Bulldogs have gone cold on Knights prop Leo Thompson, leaving three to four clubs battling it out for the star front-rower's signature".

Yeah right. Nobody wants 2 take their funny money,
Canterbury Bulldogs have missed ALL of their targets,
can the rugby league media start talking about that...

We're good 4 now. I think there is a possibility that
we free up spots this week, don't assume Sione is
promised 1st spot either if something comes up i.e.
Taylan May/gun 2nd rower he'll be signed up but
might have 2 wait a bit perhaps but he'll get re-signed.
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Imagine a world where Benji's long-term thinking is May at lock with Thompson & Pole at prop. May just be an imaginary world!!!
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Idk about anyone else, but I’d be more than happy to upgrade Fainu and upgrade and extend Galvin.
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100%. People who are happily spending Klemmer's money are off the mark, I'm afraid - as I said yesterday, if we're spending the Klemmer salary on a free agent it's because Galvin has signed elsewhere.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Richo said it in a podcast or interview recently @Kaito can't remember which one but I do remember said Sione is currently signed on a T&T until a spot open up or something like that.
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Hey bro, yeah I caught that; my comment was relating
to whether or not he mentioned Sione was next in
line, or whether they had a gentlemen's agreement
to sign with us when the opportunity arose. I think
that if we're being serious about winning the comp we
need to build the strongest roster possible, no favours
 
Canadian Club said:
We need an NRL quality second rower. Not a NSW Cup prop who isn’t even on a top 30 deal or played a single game at second row.

If we want to be a serious team, we need to take a serious approach to the team we put out each week.
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We do. But we also need to build smartly. We've now got some cap implications and upgrades to consider if we want to make a run for it in 2026, 27. We need to use the space now to free later. If that's clearing the cap hit from Sullivan or batemans exit or upgrading Galvin.

I think richo and benji will take that approach and give some guys a chance to grab that spot this year. If they dont rise, then wait for the tree to shake.
 
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