Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rock Hopper Steve]

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.

Yeah it would be a bloody nightmare throw back to the dark days of when dumb and dumber were at the club.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Yeah it would be a bloody nightmare throw back to the dark days of when dumb and dumber were at the club.

I think those sorts of clauses could only work at clubs like Melbourne, Penrith and the Roosters, where the coaches have stability. Clubs like ours, it’s a revolving door of coaches. The position is as stable as the door that Jack tried to lay on with Rose.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I think those sorts of clauses could only work at clubs like Melbourne, Penrith and the Roosters, where the coaches have stability. Clubs like ours, it’s a revolving door of coaches. The position is as stable as the door that Jack tried to lay on with Rose.

What do you think of Benji's chances of making it as a coach he seems smart enough been around football for a while spent time with Bennet, last year was poor but you could blame that on the cattle.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

What do you think of Benji's chances of making it as a coach he seems smart enough been around football for a while spent time with Bennet, last year was poor but you could blame that on the cattle.

I’ll get swarmed if I give an honest answer 😅

Let’s just say it’s now or never for him. He has the squad and there should be no excuses. With Richo claiming that anything below a top 10 finish is a failure, it will be interesting to see the fallout from that if the coach doesn’t deliver.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I’ll get swarmed if I give an honest answer 😅

Let’s just say it’s now or never for him. He has the squad and there should be no excuses. With Richo claiming that anything below a top 10 finish is a failure, it will be interesting to see the fallout from that if the club doesn’t deliver.

Mate it didn't take long for me to learn to be careful of what you post it's like going for a swim in the Amazon there could be a school of hungry piranha's waiting for you, I hope he succeeds the last thing the club needs is a failed club legend.

 

[yeti]

What do you think of Benji's chances of making it as a coach he seems smart enough been around football for a while spent time with Bennet, last year was poor but you could blame that on the cattle.

I actually think he is going to be OK. He's a quick learner by all reports. Another year under his belt and I think he'll actually be pretty good. This year will be still be a steep learning curve, but he'll have learnt a lot from last year - particularly the last round!

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I actually think he is going to be OK. He's a quick learner by all reports. Another year under his belt and I think he'll actually be pretty good. This year will be still be a steep learning curve, but he'll have learnt a lot from last year - particularly the last round!

Especially when rumors were that Richo was pissed flogged in the last round and making it harder for him to recruit during the off season.

 

[hank37w]

The consequences of just going out and having fun.

 

[426Tlgerland]

I think Benji will be ok , he now has enough players with experience like
Luai , Appi , Hunt , Bird , Klemmer , Turuva , to guide us around the park to his plan , then you add players like May , Pole , Bulla , Galvin , Olam , Sam F , all very capable players , Seyfarth , Skelton , Staines , We going to go ok , first couple may be wobbly but once they settle , sky’s the limit
We go top 8 this year , kill me if you like but top 8.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

The consequences of just going out and having fun.

Bet that was a lesson learnt.

 

[hank37w]

If he is actually a fast learner.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I think Benji will be ok , he now has enough players with experience like
Luai , Appi , Hunt , Bird , Klemmer , Turuva , to guide us around the park to his plan , then you add players like May , Pole , Bulla , Galvin , Olam , Sam F , all very capable players , Seyfarth , Skelton , Staines , We going to go ok , first couple may be wobbly but once they settle , sky’s the limit
We go top 8 this year , kill me if you like but top 8.

Hope your right mate.

 

[Tigerdazz2]

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.

We still have a lot of cap space taken up by dead wood. A few contracts the end this year won't be renewed.

 

[rugbygoated]

eems like AD has been put into the side simply because he can goal kick, with Api missing round 1. Not a first grader, and a terrible centre at that. Benji stuffing up already with a good team

 

[rugbygoated]

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.

honestly think it's the main reason Benji is getting off light in the media too. Benji is safe for 2025 regardless if we get the spoon again. He's untouchable and it's clear he can't coach. Will be shown this year when we have great recruits but fall well short of an acceptable standard again

 

[Tiger Stripes]

I’ll get swarmed if I give an honest answer 😅

Let’s just say it’s now or never for him. He has the squad and there should be no excuses. With Richo claiming that anything below a top 10 finish is a failure, it will be interesting to see the fallout from that if the coach doesn’t deliver.

If below 10th is a failure who gives Benji his marching orders?
If its Richo and annoints a new coach, Richo becomes the New Whipping Boy if the new coach is a failure. Disharmony. 🤪
Richo would not like that at all.
Having opened this scenario for comments to keep me entertained a bit longer before the first trial--------I think Benji will prevail. 😁

 

[Tiger Stripes]

seems like AD has been put into the side simply because he can goal kick, with Api missing round 1. Not a first grader, and a terrible centre at that. Benji stuffing up already with a good team

Put in by WHO?

 

[Spartan117]

I think Benji will be ok , he now has enough players with experience like
Luai , Appi , Hunt , Bird , Klemmer , Turuva , to guide us around the park to his plan , then you add players like May , Pole , Bulla , Galvin , Olam , Sam F , all very capable players , Seyfarth , Skelton , Staines , We going to go ok , first couple may be wobbly but once they settle , sky’s the limit
We go top 8 this year , kill me if you like but top 8.

Benji was a key figure in recruitment for Jerome, May , Tito etc.

He deserves the 3rd year with the right staff around him.

I'm in for the medium to long term with Coach Benji

 

[magpies forever]

eems like AD has been put into the side simply because he can goal kick, with Api missing round 1. Not a first grader, and a terrible centre at that. Benji stuffing up already with a good team

I wouldn't say so much stuffing up as exposing a glaring hole in recruitment / playing roster- something we have said with a few people here- goal kicking is very thin on.

 

[Magpies1969]

Besides Api and AD who can goal kick at WT and be considered a NRL player.