Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Richardson said in the Board presser yesterday that 'success' in 2025 is running Top 10.

he also expects us to be pushing for Top 4 next year and says that we're 'a couple' players off having a Top 4 squad.

he said that our recruitment strategy will be assessed over the next 12 months as we look to take that next step.

Is Richo not the best CEO we have had at getting things done let's hope his predictions eventuate.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

hard to sign players at this time mate. I agree we need reinforcements but I don't anticipate we'll manage anything between now and Round 1.

Yeah sadly the window looks passed would take a Tyrell type signing out of nowhere to happen hopefully Benji is running 4 to 5 of our fringe players at right second row may the best man win.

 

[ancient_magpie]

Yeah sadly the window looks passed would take a Tyrell type signing out of nowhere to happen hopefully Benji is running 4 to 5 of our fringe players at right second row may the best man win.

Sukkar can do the job at right Sr.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Sukkar can do the job at right Sr.

That's my hope AM has to prove this off season he's up for it let's hope so.

 

[Buttface]

Sukkar can do the job at right Sr.

I hope you’re correct, and if you are, you will get the opportunity to wobble your head. You have called it early and often.
It would be nice to pull a NRL srf out our undies. Can Sukkar play before round 11?

 

[innsaneink]

Who's Tommy J? Is that Tim Johannssen? He can't play NRL until rd 10 or 11.

Didn't he play NRL last year?
Not in top 30 then or something?

 

[innsaneink]

I hope you’re correct, and if you are, you will get the opportunity to wobble your head. You have called it early and often.
It would be nice to pull a NRL srf out our undies. Can Sukkar play before round 11?

Ala the fat man?

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I hope you’re correct, and if you are, you will get the opportunity to wobble your head. You have called it early and often.
It would be nice to pull a NRL srf out our undies. Can Sukkar play before round 11?

Top 30 listed on tiger's website.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Why are we waiting till 2026 , we need players in the backrow now , we let papa and Bateman leave , yet not a replacement, we will get run over unless someone falls out of sky

Ricko 'n Benji know exactly what they need!
But it ain't that simple; as any blind Freddy should know!
Top 30 spots, money in the coffers to buy quality, availability of players, who to keep, who to shed etc.
Let's leave it to the experts who are doing a great job under the circumstances.
Let's not keep rehashing the obvious.🤫

 

[ancient_magpie]

I hope you’re correct, and if you are, you will get the opportunity to wobble your head. You have called it early and often.
It would be nice to pull a NRL srf out our undies. Can Sukkar play before round 11?

I don't know what our undies have to do with any thing but Sukkars top 30

 

[Roar_Power]

Ricko 'n Benji know exactly what they need!
But it ain't that simple; as any blind Freddy should know!
Top 30 spots, money in the coffers to buy quality, availability of players, who to keep, who to shed etc.
Let's leave it to the experts who are doing a great job under the circumstances.
Let's not keep rehashing the obvious.🤫

Aaaah, the sound of reason.

I like the fact the new regime isn't being flippant and hasty with recruitment - unlike Pascals and trigger finger Timmy....

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Marshall will be the first coach sacked this year if we start slow. Richardson's not messing about this year.

Who do you think would replace him and do a better job?
As rare as quality and available 2RF's

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Wonder if one of the get out clauses in Luai's contract are related to if Benji is coach he was a big reason for him coming here if that's the case Benji is probably safe.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Building for 2026,

We will have more cash and open roster spots soon.

Yep , I feel with the players who have joined us Benji may feel , centre and right back row will sort it self , meaning players like Seyfarth and Sukkura may have enough support now with a stronger pack to be able to play at the level required , Luai driving , Appi Skemming , Galvin skemming , Big Sam on the left with Luai and front row power we haven’t had for years may be enough , Seyfarth was improving every game last season , just centre for me and With - Staines , Turuva , Skelton , Naden , AD , Toa ,Olam I think we are ok ,

 

[jrtiger]

Who do you think would replace him and do a better job?
As rare as quality and available 2RF's

I hope Benji succeeds, but if he doesn't...

 

[BAGNF05]

I hope Benji succeeds, but if he doesn't...

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I think he drowned at home from too much H2O

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Wonder if one of the get out clauses in Luai's contract are related to if Benji is coach he was a big reason for him coming here if that's the case Benji is probably safe.

Any club willing to put a coach clause into a contract is putting a noose around their neck. Especially a coach as unproven as Benji. It would be downright insane.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Any club willing to put a coach clause into a contract is putting a noose around their neck. Especially a coach as unproven as Benji. It would be downright insane.

Agree hope it's not the case unless they were desperate to get Luai here.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Agree hope it's not the case unless they were desperate to get Luai here.

I’m going to say that there would be 99.9% chance of there not being one. Imagine we’ve won two games after 10 rounds and Benji’s job is untenable. He gets sacked, and Luai announces he wants out by round 12? There’s no way.

 

[gregjm87]

Why are we waiting till 2026 , we need players in the backrow now , we let papa and Bateman leave , yet not a replacement, we will get run over unless someone falls out of sky

I don't think there is cap space for a backrower of any quality now as well as the obvious problem of no one known to be available (not that I don't think we should be making enquiries about other clubs depth guys).
Even for 2026 there is probably only the space for one big name recruit once potential upgrades are factored in and still few available before shaking trees.