Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Its worth a shot surely?
You are probably right though, we seem at long odds to keep this kid and thats very dissappointing.
Last year we were going to build this club around Bula, Pole and Galvin and him and the Fainus and maybe the Lauli'is...its all starting to fall apart.
At this point Tuck we have only lost one of them,
Let’s not go into panic stage yet.
 
On that Da Silva article, note the highlighted text. Strap in.

“While we can’t engage in discussions with other clubs at this moment, five have indicated that they would be interested if Tallyn enters the market.”

There is a shortage of running / supporting hookers in the game atm.

With 2 more teams coming he has no shortage of options and will get paid as well.

He isn’t close to Api level atm but has potential to be at that level in a few years. It’s a tough position for the club.
 
By 2027, he will have been doing that for 4 seasons. He would have also had 5 proper preseasons with the club.
Surely thats a good enough apprenticeship?
Yes it is, but he's not that good in my opinion. And we are being asked to take a punt on potential - he has proved nothing and wants us to flick Api and slide into starting 9?

He's not bad...just not amazing. If he is that fantastic, he would stay and push Api out of a spot and Api would have to come off the bench. He's not prepared to do that, so adios...
 
Saving Salary on Papalii (Listed as May and Hunt took Stefanos money), Bud, Klemmer, Bateman, Miller - Now Galvin (I think that's all)
Who's getting it?

And When?
My fear is that Richo and Benji have already wiped this season and are looking, once again, to the future. I reckon we might get some decent signings for next season or the season after, but nothing for the rest of this season. We will just have to limp along with what we have now after turds Moses, Galvin and the media have successfully destabilised the club, yet again.

Enthusiasm can only take a team so far, without the cattle we can’t expect much improvement from where we are now, imo. This recurring situation shits me no end, always waiting for next year, things will improve next season blah, blah. My only hope for this season now lost is, as I’ve mentioned before, that we don’t come last again. I’m concerned that it’s going to be a real heart thumper end to the season for us trying to avoid the spoon again.
 
Yeah he's off to the Bulldogs. But if he goes straight into the starting side his teammates will definately be angry. The side is on top of the ladder through hard work and teamwork and now a young teen comes in without doing any of that. Getting rid of one of their mates.

Stupid. Galvin could of gone to Parra and straight into the 5/8th spot outside Moses.
But he doesn't want to do the grind, he wants it all and he wants it now. I wouldn’t be surprised if he and I Moses petition the NRL just to award the premiership to the Dogs with meathead as CCM winner.
 
Meh …she’s 24 .,,hardly a ”girl “
Yeah , mate , I’m not judging him, just having a laugh really .. it’s a big story in the US .. I admit I did not word it very well.. still reeling from the lack of signings , the seeming rejection of Taylan May and the search party being put together for wherever the hell Richo has disappeared to since last I heard “Lachlan Galvin was contracted to the club for till 27 and we will be holding him to it” .. now it’s radio silence from Richo and we are trying to operate with what feels like a squad of 15 of which 9 are genuine first graders …I’ve been a huge supporter and fan of Richo but I am really starting to worry .. I hope he proves my fears wrong and real soon !
 
Where could he backflip to?
Wont be here and Im certain Parra are filthy on him after laying all the ground work only for him to choose elsewhere.
This could play right into the hands of the transit lounge. $650k and an Origin callup in 2027....lol
Parra will still take him though
 
Yeah , mate , I’m not judging him, just having a laugh really .. it’s a big story in the US .. I admit I did not word it very well.. still reeling from the lack of signings , the seeming rejection of Taylan May and the search party being put together for wherever the hell Richo has disappeared to since last I heard LachlanAmber was contracted to the club for till 27 and we will be holding him to it .. nor radio silence and we are trying to operate with what feels like a squad of 15 of which 9 are genuine first graders …

I hear you on the lack of signings …I don’t want them to sign guys for the sake of it … but they are looking for players to fill out the bottom of the squad to provide a bit of depth as well as a few better guys that you might have to pay some decent money too …surely they could do something about improving the depth which is relatively low risk and short term?
Parra will still take him though

No doubt … they are desperate
 
Yes it is, but he's not that good in my opinion. And we are being asked to take a punt on potential - he has proved nothing and wants us to flick Api and slide into starting 9?

He's not bad...just not amazing. If he is that fantastic, he would stay and push Api out of a spot and Api would have to come off the bench. He's not prepared to do that, so adios...
He has another 18 months to do that.
If the club takes your attitude, we may as well stop pretending we are a development club.
 
The whole problem is the NRL transfer system that they do not have the balls to fix.

I understand long term roster planning, but having to choose between am aging veteran and the young buck more than 18 months before the 1st game of any contract will take effect is ridiculous.

The NRL should have a transfer window which opens after the season where the contract ends.

The reality is that it doesn't matter when players are allowed to negotiate as none of the managers follow the rules & the NRL don't enforce them.
 

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