Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[gregjm87]

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

True but much of that dead wood would not be on big dollars (big for what they are producing, yes, but not big in terms of freeing up cap space).
For example Doueihi, Naden and Staines could all not be renewed. At about 300k a piece that frees up 900k. But then 2 blokes on at least minimum wage will need to be taking up 250k of that leaving 650k to sign a quality player.
A lot of minimum wage (or close to) guys may not be renewed. But again they will need to be replaced by min wagers so no cap gain there.
Klemmer is one guy who may not be renewed who is on decent coin. I think he will comfortably hit the 14 game mark to trigger his option but if he is offered a long term contract elsewhere he may take the security.
Sullivan may/may not come back onto the books. At the very least we will still likely need to contribute to him. Bateman won't be back but we likely will need to contribute to him also.
I don't see where the cap space opens up to recruit more than 1 maybe 2 decent players. Particularly if we are offering upgrades to Galvin, Da Silva and anyone else who may need one.

 

[Tigerwould]

High praise to consider AD a NRL player! 🤪
I'm not entirely sure he's that good a goal kicker is he?

Quick search and he has a career conversion rate of 74%. I think the best are 80% and above, but I only checked Cleary (84%) and Reynolds (83%) and I'd put them at the very top.

So 3 out of 4 for Adam. But in fairness, he hasn't had the benefit of long stretches of games, has had to come back from (2?) acls, less attempts playing for wt in those he did play (😦) and may very well have had to take more shots from the sideline....

Don't remember him being a good kicker, but at the same time I often think stats don't tell the whole story.

In any case - Reuben Garrick. Said many times the last few years he'd be perfect.

If not him, maybe they could poach Meaney, as Paps is a great kicker too.

I'm a Reuben Garrick fan, he's solid all round. He signed for decent $$ for his last contract as he was playing a lot of fullback at the time (with Turbo out injured). He still has a couple of years to go on that contract. I don't think Manly will offer as much $ on his next contract as they have a lot of younger talent coming through in the outside backs.
We need to get Galvin and Sam's contracts extended before signing anyone on big $$.

 

[Wildcat777]

FMD boy we do like to

about a 0.00000001% chance of removing a Geyer from the Panthers

so there’s a chance!

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Probably, the original post was in answer to a question of who should be on our shopping list for 2026. If you don't ask you will never get. Geyer has yet to be picked up by the Panthers so we can certainly have a conversation.

Many thought that we were at the same off to sign Luai!

Sign him if we could looks to have a bright future not as dopey as his old man was.

 

[TurnStyle]

I'm a Reuben Garrick fan, he's solid all round. He signed for decent $$ for his last contract as he was playing a lot of fullback at the time (with Turbo out injured). He still has a couple of years to go on that contract. I don't think Manly will offer as much $ on his next contract as they have a lot of younger talent coming through in the outside backs.
We need to get Galvin and Sam's contracts extended before signing anyone on big $$.

I think I read he is available for 2026. And as you say, his current deal should be his biggest one.

So hopefully won't have to break the bank, but worth decent centre money imo as the 2 points per try are hugely valuable.

All relative to what a team needs though; Sam Walker isn't that valuable to Penrith, but probably over $1M a year at the Titans...

Who said "The true value of something is what someone is willing to pay"?
It's interesting 😊

 

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[batboy]

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Was just thinking this morning this must be close to happening....

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Was just thinking this morning this must be close to happening....

Big body do you think we could of used him mate.

 

[batboy]

Big body do you think we could of used him mate.

Yeah I do....
I really don't see a spot for both Twal and Seyfarth in our 17, If I had to choose - I'd probably pick Seyfarth (he's a little more versatile)
Lodge while a little dated, Would change up the dynamic of our Middle Rotation somewhat, Also brings a bit of mongrel which we don't have a lot of.

Dragons made sense, Has history with Flanagan - They're shit short on Middles and He's about played for most Sydney Clubs.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Yeah I do....
I really don't see a spot for both Twal and Seyfarth in our 17, If I had to choose - I'd probably pick Seyfarth (he's a little more versatile)
Lodge while a little dated, Would change up the dynamic of our Middle Rotation somewhat, Also brings a bit of mongrel which we don't have a lot of.

Dragons made sense, Has history with Flanagan - They're shit short on Middles and He's about played for most Sydney Clubs.

I was keen lot of the forum didn't like it getting long in the tooth but 1 more year something to offer look how big some other forward packs are.

 

[Tigerwould]

Yeah I do....
I really don't see a spot for both Twal and Seyfarth in our 17, If I had to choose - I'd probably pick Seyfarth (he's a little more versatile)
Lodge while a little dated, Would change up the dynamic of our Middle Rotation somewhat, Also brings a bit of mongrel which we don't have a lot of.

Dragons made sense, Has history with Flanagan - They're shit short on Middles and He's about played for most Sydney Clubs.

If our roster had more free position ..then yes. but there are more pressing priorities than another prop. his not on big $ but not on small $ either.

 

[batboy]

If our roster had more free position ..then yes. but there are more pressing priorities than another prop. his not on big $ but not on small $ either.

He's on train and trial - Basically Zero Dollars.
Understand your prioritising,
But I'd have him in a heartbeat over at least 4 contracted players we're holding atm.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

For the most part, Api's goal kicking has been excellent.

He has kicked some absolute pearlers at some critical times, who would have thought that possible after his first attempt at goal for us which was a bit of an embarrassment from memory.

Someone mentioned Da Silva can kicks goals?

 

[Tigerwould]

Someone mentioned Da Silva can kicks goals?

he looks like a machine atm

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

he looks like a machine atm

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Be surprised if we don't see a lot more of him in 1st grade this season.

 

[boonboon]

This will be Matt Lodge's 8th club and no one has wanted him to return including us - There is a reason.

 

[gregjm87]

I don't get the Reuben Garrick fanfare. He is a very reliable if unspectacular winger, useful back up at fullback but pretty average centre.
His goal kicking is ordinary for a first choice kicker, typically sitting about 76% with only one season over 80%. Api has had a better percentage the last 2 years.
I don't see how he adds anything to our team. If we're going to spend up at centre I would not be looking at him at all.

 

[Canadian Club]

Any news on Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy? Assuming that Luai will be the new vice captain if not a co-captain with Api?

 

[tigerballs]

I don't get the Reuben Garrick fanfare. He is a very reliable if unspectacular winger, useful back up at fullback but pretty average centre.
His goal kicking is ordinary for a first choice kicker, typically sitting about 76% with only one season over 80%. Api has had a better percentage the last 2 years.
I don't see how he adds anything to our team. If we're going to spend up at centre I would not be looking at him at all.

I'm not advocating to sign Garrick but that bloke is a superb footballer. He'd start at fullback at a lot of clubs, he'd be our first choice centre and he's a great winger. He kicks at 76% because he kicks from everywhere... 50 metres out and they'll back him to take a shot. Wish we signed him years ago.

 

[upthetigers]

he looks like a machine atm

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He's got bigger guns then Klem in the background lol