Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

Why not both.

Naden had all the tools the top centres/wingers had. Speed, strength, size. Should be pushing for rep jerseys, but instead no one wants him in the NRL.

You’re seriously suggesting Naden is good enough to be a rep player? Good lord.

 

[FootyEnjoyer]

What 2nd rowers are actually available?

 

[Tom Shines]

What 2nd rowers are actually available?

I don’t have the list ..but with players being able to sign a year in advance …I imagine it’s a short one….

Might be better off signing someone for 2026… then trying to get him released early …

 

[Needaname]

I really think one more quality signing is brewing behind the scenes. Batemen and Sullivan gone quickly just before the new year is a little promising

A quality centre or 2nd rower 🙏

I’m not sure where they will get them from. If your talking quality, that has to be someone known; and just about everyone known is tied to their club, up and comers like Lucas, Wilton, Hass and Leumeluu have resigned recently.
Who is there?

 

[twentyforty]

What 2nd rowers are actually available?

It may not be up to date, but gives you a rough idea.

Players Off Contract 2026 – By Position

A complete list of NRL players off contract in 2026 by playing position.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Tom Shines]

It may not be up to date, but gives you a rough idea.

Players Off Contract 2026 – By Position

A complete list of NRL players off contract in 2026 by playing position.

www.zerotackle.com

Seems out of whack ….has players like Kikau and Bateman available ….

 

[bptiger 0]

Sullivan officially released for ‘25. Can return 26/27

Yes but how much we paying

 

[ancient_magpie]

I really think one more quality signing is brewing behind the scenes. Batemen and Sullivan gone quickly just before the new year is a little promising

A quality centre or 2nd rower 🙏

Why would we sign another centre with Makasini coming through next year.

 

[Speed2burn]

Why would we sign another centre with Makasini coming through next year.

olam is one injury from retirement
And T’oa is well… he speaks for himself

 

[bptiger 0]

I don’t have the list ..but with players being able to sign a year in advance …I imagine it’s a short one….

Might be better off signing someone for 2026… then trying to get him released early …

Ur right but this coming season is are Waterloo if we don’t go very close to making that 8 , all hell will break out , we could lose galvin , luai could invoke his clause , recruitment who be harder , NEXT year we need to preform, we need that backrower NOW

 

[Tom Shines]

Ur right but this coming season is are Waterloo if we don’t go very close to making that 8 , all hell will break out , we could lose galvin , luai could invoke his clause , recruitment who be harder , NEXT year we need to preform, we need that backrower NOW

If players aren’t available for 2025 in Dec 2024 because they have all signed elsewhere …then what do you want them to do ?

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I really think one more quality signing is brewing behind the scenes. Batemen and Sullivan gone quickly just before the new year is a little promising

A quality centre or 2nd rower 🙏

Spot 29 will be for the upgrade of Sione Fainu to top 30. Spot 30 will be left open, Richo & Benji will be patient until the right person comes along.

For example, Taylan May post court case in March OR Tim Johannssen absolutely monsters it in the trials OR we sign a Kai Pearce-Paul for 2026 (which in that case we may just promote a Dev or T&T for this season). We're in a decent position to be patient despite lack of experience as right edge backrower.

 

[jadtiger]

To be fair, they weren't recruited until Sheens came back on board as Head of Football or whatever it was. Not sure how much Madge had in recruiting those boys based on his previously horrendous recruitment record. Thank goodness whoever was responsible got Api tho

We only got Papi because Madge was Kiwi coach and he wanted to play for him,no wonder he lost interest as soon as the fraud Sheens got the job

 

[BAGNF05]

Spot 29 will be for the upgrade of Sione Fainu to top 30. Spot 30 will be left open, Richo & Benji will be patient until the right person comes along.

For example, Taylan May post court case in March OR Tim Johannssen absolutely monsters it in the trials OR we sign a Kai Pearce-Paul for 2026 (which in that case we may just promote a Dev or T&T for this season). We're in a decent position to be patient despite lack of experience as right edge backrower.

Old administration were famous for being patient (always next year), Richo will be looking to upgrade second row as soon as he can.

 

[weststigerman]

You’re seriously suggesting Naden is good enough to be a rep player? Good lord.

No, that's not what I said. I said he has the physical attributes, but missing the rest.

 

[Kaito]

We only got Papi because Madge was Kiwi coach and he wanted to play for him,no wonder he lost interest as soon as the fraud Sheens got the job

I think there is definately some truth to that JT, being
sold one thing and getting another. At least he kinda
bit down on the mouth guard & put in 4 us. We played
him horribly BTW, making him crash & bash it up.
Ivan will have him running Parra lines at his best again!

 

[twentyforty]

Seems out of whack ….has players like Kikau and Bateman available ….

Like I stated, it’s not up to date, but you could try looking at the list in terms of players off contract at the end of 26.
If we win a few games and Luai and others stay on, we could have a red hot crack at Kikau at November 25.

 

[Kaito]

Like I stated, it’s not up to date, but you could try looking at the list in terms of players off contract at the end of 26.
If we win a few games and Luai and others stay on, we could have a red hot crack at Kikau at November 25.

Kai Pearce-Paul, mid-season signing for 2026 when
Newcastle Knight's season inevitably fades 2 shit 🤌🏼

Taylan May 2 sign the 30th spot 4 my bday in April 🙏🏼

 

[bptiger 0]

If players aren’t available for 2025 in Dec 2024 because they have all signed elsewhere …then what do you want them to do ?

Iam just saying , when the club releases papa and Bateman and has no ready replacement then we could be in big trouble , if I was running a club I would not be releasing players or pushing players out the door with a replacement

 

[balmain boy]

Both Laulilli’s need to have a couple of stand out games playing NSW Cup before they should be considered for NRL.
Sure Luke showed some promise amongst a few mistakes when playing NRL at a very young age in 2024.
He should be much improved with age and experience in 2025, but surely he needs to show he’s competent under the high ball, has minimised his mistakes and show he can dominate in NSW Cup before he gets another NRL call up.
Kit showed intent to hit top speed quickly and run the ball hard in his NRL debut against the Sea Eagles in the last round of 2023, but did not show this once in 2024.
He is limited in way of size, speed and athleticism, therefore running the ball hard is a must for him to succeed.
I think the microscope is well and truly on Kit and Sol Saukuru in 2025 as they have both now had a season under their belt playing against men in NSW Cup, both were very dominant in the junior ranks, but need to show a lot more than they did in 2024 to establish themselves as potential regular NRL players.
Saukuru did have some good moments throughout the 2024 season, but his lack of speed and lack of fitness is a big concern.

Saukuru is essentially like a younger, more talented version of Toa. He's also cheaper, i'd rather keep him and let Toa go