Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

I’m a bit 50/50 on the Klemmer scenario. For 1 he probably wouldn’t be in our Top 17 without injuries/suspensions etc. but as soon as another middle drops out of the squad he’s easily the next man up ahead of Kit, Rahme, TimJo, Matamua (probably that order).

I expect though now (if he leaves) what might happen is if anyone in the forward pack (incl.2nd row), Porter comes in to the bench and Sione takes whoever’s spot provided he can play 2nd row as well. This probably isn’t too bad and similar to if Klem was here, however my main concern is when we get below Porter with 2 or more injuries/suspensions.

If we get another 2nd row injury it’ll probably be Sukkar then Broederlow unless Bird and Sione can play there.

Then if we have multiple middle injuries then we would bring in Kit and some others who are good talents but still young and finding their feet at the top level.

Obviously looking at the positives it will have freed up a space and some more cash which we can use to get a new player or upgrade someone etc.
We have 2 spots left in the Top 30 if this happens and I’d hope 1 is used for a gun centre (everyone saying Taylan May but he still needs to go to court first) and a Klemmer replacement on a 1-2 year deal, unless we somehow find someone really good. I think it can be either back row or a middle as hopefully Sione can play either and maybe Bird as well (lock and 2R) They don’t necessarily need to be a great player just a bit better than Kit and Porter realistically.

I don’t think it’s the end of the world or likely to significantly impact our season, it’s mainly our depth that suffers a bit. Would rather he stays unless we can find someone of similar (or better) quality.
 
Rock Hopper Steve said:
Better business if they had someone lined up as a replacement.
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RHS, maybe they don't but there is also every chance that they do. The way the club is working we won't hear about it until a deal is done. Richo and Benji have made a decision to positively adjust the cap and will either have a player lined up or will be preparing to make a mid season signing. They have to fill the positions and spend the cap. There are no leaks so we just need to trust the system.
 
I'd love to get Spencer. That could allow May to move to 13. I'd also like to chase one of the McLean brothers, whoever the odd one out is.
 
Jolls said:
RHS, maybe they don't but there is also every chance that they do. The way the club is working we won't hear about it until a deal is done. Richo and Benji have made a decision to positively adjust the cap and will either have a player lined up or will be preparing to make a mid season signing. They have to fill the positions and spend the cap. There are no leaks so we just need to trust the system.
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I have cooled down a bit from last night mate I know things have improved a lot since Richo joined us but with all the scar tissue from recent history, what's that old saying trust has to be earned.
 
Roar_Power said:
Terrell May also signed an extension last year 🤔
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May was surplus to their needs on his $$ with Leniu also taking up considerable cap space with his new extension. It was an opportunity they saw, much like the Klemmer move.

My take is old mate read a post the other day from the papers about a 2024 signing being disgruntled at their new club, someone mentioned Leniu and he started the rumour on the back of that.
 
palms said:
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We can safely put this rumour to bed and add TillLindemann to the ignore list.
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Lol that is from August last year, and is clearly an example of the "despite the PR" I was referring to you. Ancient history.
OF COURSE Leniu wouldn't come out publicly bagging the club at the time, but behind the scenes both sides were fuming. Spencer thought he'd been hung out to dry, and the posh power brokers at the Roosters thought they'd been unnecessarily embarrassed.

Bag me all you want, Leniu is happening though.

And yes I've joked from time to time, and been wrong a lot, but don't forget it was me who first shared the May news here.
 
TillLindemann said:
Lol that is from August last year, and is clearly an example of the "despite the PR" I was referring to you. Ancient history.
OF COURSE Leniu wouldn't come out publicly bagging the club at the time, but behind the scenes both sides were fuming. Spencer thought he'd been hung out to dry, and the posh power brokers at the Roosters thought they'd been unnecessarily embarrassed.

Bag me all you want, Leniu is happening though.

And yes I've joked from time to time, and been wrong a lot, but don't forget it was me who first shared the May news here.
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Why the extension so late in the season then? He wouldn't have been short of suitors at good cash.
 
TillLindemann said:
Klemmer out, Spencer Leniu in, in an immediate switch. Lock it in.

Leniu wants out of the Roosters, wanted to go back to the panthers but they don't have the cap space. Thanks to Luai, Api and Turuva getting in his ear, we've landed him.

Take it to the bank.

Thanks Klemmer!
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You make us smile Dr Lindeman ..

this would be yuge if true … can’t see the Roosters letting both May and Leniu go on the same offseason


 
TillLindemann said:
Lol that is from August last year, and is clearly an example of the "despite the PR" I was referring to you. Ancient history.
OF COURSE Leniu wouldn't come out publicly bagging the club at the time, but behind the scenes both sides were fuming. Spencer thought he'd been hung out to dry, and the posh power brokers at the Roosters thought they'd been unnecessarily embarrassed.

Bag me all you want, Leniu is happening though.

And yes I've joked from time to time, and been wrong a lot, but don't forget it was me who first shared the May news here.
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I will forgive you if it's true TL, in fact I will buy you a new car.
 
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