Tom Shines
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And no doubt wait until after he leaves
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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And no doubt wait until after he leaves
BAGNF05
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He belonged in the same category as Josh Reynolds, Chris McQueen, Packer and Matt Ballin as a Wests Tiger, pretty sure I voiced that during his time with us.
The best ability is availability.
Tom Shines
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Except he was young and wanted to be here …
Shocking deflection in an attempt to excuse Benji from making a call that has turned out to be a dud one
BAGNF05
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On evidence available at the time I’m ok with the decision. Glad his luck has turned around since.
Tiger_Yoshi
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A hooker combo of Haywood and TDS in 2027 should be our combo...APi will be 31 next year....
jrtiger
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it's a really tough one because of how important Api is as a leader at the club and the standards he drives, on and off field.
we can't disrespect him and I suspect we won't, but will we lose one of Tallyn or Jared in the process? it's a worry.
ancient_magpie
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His girlfriend lives in Melbourne.
Tom Shines
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He wanted to remain here before he signed at Melbourne when it became obvious he wasn’t getting an offer to remain at WT…
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pawsandclaws1
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BirchgroveTigers
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Api is currently 32
TigerBurnsy
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The roosters recruitment has been an absolute shambles in recent years
BlackWhiteGold
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I enjoyed @Jolls latest write up in the Deep Dive thread about structures and what player types we could utilise to enhance our system.
It reinforced our need for a right edge backrower who is strong in carry and I think fits our prototype of quite an athletic beast as well as another impact prop to complement Royce Hunt (as Kit Laulilii is still at least another 12 months away imo and is best developing in Cup).
Here are some options both off-contract now or off-contract Nov-1 who we may be able to pry away early.
BACK ROW:
-Kai Pearce-Paul (off contract)
-Zac Hosking (off contract Nov-1 but Canberra have strong depth in the backrow, an athletic strong workhorse who is quite quick and familiar with the Panthers system)
-Connelly Lemuelu (off contract Nov-1 & only a bench utility at the Phins atm, a powerful edge who Benji knows well)
-Jacob Laban (off contract Nov-1 at the Warriors and may be one lured by the Benji factor & more $$$ if Warriors are close to cap, only young & could be anything)
PROP:
Not many options with experience our there which I think we need as well for another prop but one who could fit the bill who is off contract is at the Storm with some of the biggest legs you've seen.
- Lazarus Vaalepu
I also feel like a rejuvenated Taylan May would be a great asset for our 3/4 line if that happens as many suspect and another option who is off-contract that could fit in well in our system is a workhorse lock who is an animal defensively and has very good ball skills and used to be in our pathways years ago.
-Kurtis Morrin
It reinforced our need for a right edge backrower who is strong in carry and I think fits our prototype of quite an athletic beast as well as another impact prop to complement Royce Hunt (as Kit Laulilii is still at least another 12 months away imo and is best developing in Cup).
Here are some options both off-contract now or off-contract Nov-1 who we may be able to pry away early.
BACK ROW:
-Kai Pearce-Paul (off contract)
-Zac Hosking (off contract Nov-1 but Canberra have strong depth in the backrow, an athletic strong workhorse who is quite quick and familiar with the Panthers system)
-Connelly Lemuelu (off contract Nov-1 & only a bench utility at the Phins atm, a powerful edge who Benji knows well)
-Jacob Laban (off contract Nov-1 at the Warriors and may be one lured by the Benji factor & more $$$ if Warriors are close to cap, only young & could be anything)
PROP:
Not many options with experience our there which I think we need as well for another prop but one who could fit the bill who is off contract is at the Storm with some of the biggest legs you've seen.
- Lazarus Vaalepu
I also feel like a rejuvenated Taylan May would be a great asset for our 3/4 line if that happens as many suspect and another option who is off-contract that could fit in well in our system is a workhorse lock who is an animal defensively and has very good ball skills and used to be in our pathways years ago.
-Kurtis Morrin
Agree with this, we can keep both by grooming Hayward as a half…..
Connelly Lemuelu EX West junior told him he was not good enough.
Something in the NWRL maybe kenzie aps
Tom Shines
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Not a great list there IMO…. Richo might have to start thinking outside the square with England or even Rugby Union …havent seen a lot of Canberra games this year , but haven’t noticed Hosking when I have … I thought he was good last year though ..
They need 4-5 NRL additional NRL ready immediately players for next year … starting to get concerned where they are coming from , but in Richo we trust ..
weststigerman
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Women's jersey again?
Tom Shines
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Kezie Aps playing Origin this week…
Richo is overseas right now, so doubt anything meaningful going to be announced
Tim Sheens
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Tallyn just turned 20 over Easter and is signed through next year (as is Api), so he will be 22 this time in 2027 and Koroisau 34, which are both reasons why the club should be looking to extending Tallyn prior to November.
Not saying that Api cannot remain as well, though I expect the roles would be reversed unless the much hyped Haywood youngster is the bee's knees.
