Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[GNR4LIFE]

Really hope we get a look at Makasini in 1st grade next season has a lot of wraps.

He’s 17

 

[magpies forever]

At very least I hope the experience of NRL we gave some of our up and comers in 2024 pays off in 2025. It should do them some good in getting a feel for the next level up as well as an understanding of the level of fitness and commitment needed.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

At very least I hope the experience of NRL we gave some of our up and comers in 2024 pays off in 2025. It should do them some good in getting a feel for the next level up as well as an understanding of the level of fitness and commitment needed.

It’s already put Tim Jo on the path to Origin.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

He’s 17

Unless he gets injured he will play a game before the 25 season is over.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

He’s 17

Turns 18 during the season

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Unless he gets injured he will play a game before the 25 season is over.

Maybe. I just never like when people talk about kids who haven’t even debuted like it’s a forgone conclusion that they are the next big thing.

 

[Kaito]

Yeah think it was only Onitoni.

Think he's talking about Ashton. He's still with us 👌🏽

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Turns 18 during the season

Let it happen naturally

 

[Kaito]

People on Facebook were saying this was the younger brother? (I’ve got no idea what he looks like)

Played 13 off the bench for the most recent rep game.
Shown plenty of mongrel. Reminds me of Izaia perese

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Maybe. I just never like when people talk about kids who haven’t even debuted like it’s a forgone conclusion that they are the next big thing.

Agree but if he's ready let him play some games for a taste of 1st grade sure they will look after him.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Maybe. I just never like when people talk about kids who haven’t even debuted like it’s a forgone conclusion that they are the next big thing.

100% agree. Playing against boys v men is a very very different league let alone the jump to NRL.

 

[jojo]

100% agree. Playing against boys v men is a very very different league let alone the jump to NRL.

100%, really hope they hold him back and manage him properly. Throwing him just for the sake of it, like we have done recently with a number of younger ones, can do more harm than good.

 

[Juice]

Think he's talking about Ashton. He's still with us 👌🏽

Hopefully you are right mate, would be good to have a couple really talented hookers on the books when API retires. Seen on twitter that he has been spotted doing extras with his brother, Josh Aloiai & a few other manly players - tho this could just be for fitness.

I have to say after looking up some photos of Ashton it does look really similar to the youngster posted by Sea eagles

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Apart from a big pay day who would want to sign for our temporary dysfunctional club. I would. Take the money and run.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

Also we have to remember their family / father has a strong influence on getting them in 'best financial and developmental position' asap. Had no difficulties in playing WT off against Manly and the same will happen with Ashton. Think will end up at Manly years end (2025).

Their father was a decent player in the Tigers system as a junior. He defected to Roosters and ended up on the scrap heap. You think he would have learnt from his experience that keeping them at the Tigers might have been best for their chances.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Their father was a decent player in the Tigers system as a junior. He defected to Roosters and ended up on the scrap heap. You think he would have learnt from his experience that keeping them at the Tigers might have been best for their chances.

Pay cheque or premiership?

 

[Camel2281]

I’m betting on at least two of them not being shit at their new clubs.

1 just didn't extend his contract, wasn't released

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

GNR. Were you the one that wrote they are dead 2 to you?

 

[Camel2281]

Its interesting that the same fans who hated the International backrowers we did have are also championing our reserve grade middles to replace them.
It might work out...I doubt it though.

I liked Ice. Although I think he played his best footy for us at Lock at the end of the year.

Bateman had to go though regardless. His attitude was cancerous and had the potential to destabilize the whole place. Plus he was junk on the field anyway

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Better Bateman destabilise us than the shite destabilising us now. Dont you think? He's gone. Lets see some stability.