Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

pawsandclaws1 said:
We know Richardson and Marshall control recruitment and retention. No information is getting out unless they want it out. No news is good news.
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If they are actually negotiating with players than there is another possible source to talk to the media …. I don’t get why people don’t seem to understand this ..
Vicious said:
Brent Rwad on Triple M just stated Api’s manager is wanting confirmation if we are re-signing him past 2026 and says he believes we will offer him an extra 2-3 years and says that will likely mean we lose Da Silva, possibly an early release at the end of this year.
Api will be 33 while in the final year of his current contract in 2026, so if we extend him it means we are re-signing him as a 34-36 year old
Ready also thinks we will release Galvin before June 30 this season and does not think we will receive another player in return.
He also mentioned Adam Reynolds clearly wants to remain in Brisbane, that along with his recent dip in form meaning there is not much interest in him from Wests Tigers.
All this being said and done, do we think re-signing Api and losing Da Silva is the right decision? I know Api was great for us again last Sunday, but it’s not his attack that is the problem, he is a target for opposing teams defensively due to his lack of size and that will not get any easier as he gets older. As much as Api has been great for us, I would be prioritising Da Silva and letting an ageing Api sign with the Perth Bears.
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Isn’t there another young hooker supposedly coming through the ranks ? This is the problem ..they are always looking ahead to the next guy …never worried enough about the present …it would be tragic to lose TDS now he is finally NRL ready but it has seemed they have been headed down this path since the Galvin thing blew up …
 
Tom Shines said:
If they are actually negotiating with players than there is another possible source to talk to the media …. I don’t get why people don’t seem to understand this ..


Isn’t there another young hooker supposedly coming through the ranks ? This is the problem ..they are always looking ahead to the next guy …never worried enough about the present …it would be tragic to lose TDS now he is finally NRL ready but it has seemed they have been headed down this path since the Galvin thing blew up …
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Haywood, never seen him play but everyone is raving about him.
 
I don't see DCE coming to us next year. He doesn't get along with Luai and i Don't think he is going to play second fiddle either.

If we were to get an experienced half. I think Adam Reynolds would be much better suited as a partner for Luai. I reckon we wont pursue either of them.


Realistically speaking, Wouldn't Dave Fifita be a better signing for us. He would replace Seyfarth and add that fear factor we're missing on the edges. I still think we are missing that mongrel forward. I dont think Tapau is the answer, we need to stop taking in dreggs just because they are available.

Inject Latu in for Galvin ( Latu 7, Luai 6), Hopefully Sukkar should also get some more minutes, and PLEASE DROP STAINES AND NADEN.
 
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Demps said:
Api should be retained at the club when he retires, in some capacity.

He's been an absolute star for us.

TDS should be retained also though.
Api to stay and help with development on and off the field.
Ideally, both can happen.
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I Agree Demps, It would be disgraceful to not incorporate into the club after all that he has done for us. He has truly been the only outstanding player for the last few years.

Truly he embodies the culture that we are so desperate for. Hopefully he becomes a part of the training team long term.
 
Demps said:
Api should be retained at the club when he retires, in some capacity.

He's been an absolute star for us.

TDS should be retained also though.
Api to stay and help with development on and off the field.
Ideally, both can happen.
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Ideally iof we can do this it would be great..I hope TDS sees the long term, bigger picture
 
Vicious said:
Brent Rwad on Triple M just stated Api’s manager is wanting confirmation if we are re-signing him past 2026 and says he believes we will offer him an extra 2-3 years and says that will likely mean we lose Da Silva, possibly an early release at the end of this year.
Api will be 33 while in the final year of his current contract in 2026, so if we extend him it means we are re-signing him as a 34-36 year old
Ready also thinks we will release Galvin before June 30 this season and does not think we will receive another player in return.
He also mentioned Adam Reynolds clearly wants to remain in Brisbane, that along with his recent dip in form meaning there is not much interest in him from Wests Tigers.
All this being said and done, do we think re-signing Api and losing Da Silva is the right decision? I know Api was great for us again last Sunday, but it’s not his attack that is the problem, he is a target for opposing teams defensively due to his lack of size and that will not get any easier as he gets older. As much as Api has been great for us, I would be prioritising Da Silva and letting an ageing Api sign with the Perth Bears.
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If we let TDS go to resign api at 34 we seriously have rocks in our head, his defence is getting considerably worse every year and he can’t regularly play 80 mins anymore. We should’ve be letting Galvin go without a player either
 
TigerBurnsy said:
If we let TDS go to resign api at 34 we seriously have rocks in our head, his defence is getting considerably worse every year and he can’t regularly play 80 mins anymore. We should’ve be letting Galvin go without a player either
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a strong culture and leadership is what will drag this club out of the cellar. given Api's role up to this point and into the future of the rebuild, you don't disrespect a player of that calibre.

quite simply, he has to be retained. what message does it send to the entire league if you can't show loyalty to the one player who came across to help in our darkest hour?
 
Tom Shines said:
If they are actually negotiating with players than there is another possible source to talk to the media …. I don’t get why people don’t seem to understand this ..
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We can only control the flow of information from our end. The club has improved its confidentiality enormously in relation to player signings and re-signings since Richardson's tenure commenced. That is all I can ask for and it has been done.
 
It seems that Ennis' love affair for LM is a bit one sided. I posted on Fox Sports Facebook page that their commentary was the worst I have ever seen and that Ennis was beyond disgraceful. Only got one reaction but it was a heart from one Lattrell Mitchell.
 
Vicious said:
I listened to Ready live on Triple M this morning, he stated he believes re-signing Korisau past 2026 would mean we lose Da Silva and thinks it could be as early as next year.
As Da Silva is currently contracted with us until the end of 2026, he is obviously assuming a possibly early release for him also.
We lose either way, but I think it’s in our best interests not to lose another promising local junior from the Campbelltown region, therefore if Da Silva is prepared to commit to us long term on a fair and reasonable contract deal with the promise of him become our starting number 9 from 2027 onwards form permitting, I think he should be our priority in that scenario.
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I agree with keeping TDS for our long time future but no one gets a promise of being our starting no:9

Some players are more valuable as a bench player coming on fresh after 20 minutes then starting the game.

Ivan on plenty of occasions used a more defensive style hooker for the first 20 before putting API on in big games when at the Panthers.
 
Tom Shines said:
If they are actually negotiating with players than there is another possible source to talk to the media …. I don’t get why people don’t seem to understand this ..


Isn’t there another young hooker supposedly coming through the ranks ? This is the problem ..they are always looking ahead to the next guy …never worried enough about the present …it would be tragic to lose TDS now he is finally NRL ready but it has seemed they have been headed down this path since the Galvin thing blew up …
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I reckon Read is just making up the potential TDS release bullsh*t. Any 19/20yo player coming through is happy to do an apprenticeship behind a better player (and club captain mind you) provided he's on a development pathway.

Look at Peter Mamouzelous at the Rabbits, now 24, behind Damien Cook for all those seasons. he stayed true to the club.
 
I'm sure a lot is happening in the background and Richo trying to get his ducks in a row re player retention & recruitment.

Is this how he is playing it?

Priority 1 - Currently should be in negotiations with Api, Bula, To'a & Skelton, all off contract Nov 1 (mututal options for Bula in '27). The latter 3 will give us an idea on our outside back recruitment requirements moving forward.
Priority 1 - Endeavouring to recruit a backrower for 2026.
Priority 2 - Straight into TDS once Api is finalised.
ONGOING - Constantly in talks with Latu about his development path & requirements, so he feels reassured he's a priority.
ONGOING - Sort Galvin shit out.
ONGOING - Discussions with Taylan May about an appropriate contract moving forward.
 
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