Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigahhh]

Firstly,Reynolds wld be fortunate to get thru 20 ganmes over 2 years.so Latu has plenty of opportunities
Secondly,he wasnt exactly a gret fit with his current mullion $$ partner
Lastly,its a complete slap in the face to Latu,and he may just dummy spit...?

surely Latu must be on board or there’s something going on here ? Even in the presser benji was asked abt latu and he said he’s amazing but also said “work in progress” what we are missing here the kid is fantastic ? is he himself saying he’s not ready ? he looks like he wants to take charge every time he’s on the field . so puzzling

 

[Buttface]

Seems my source was on the money (and on the sauce). Galvin deal was done, KPP and May both announced. Which means we may not be done yet on the signing front. Interested to see if he's three from three. Catching up with him again soon so will squeeze him for more info then!

Ups the hit ratio for the rumours thread.
Well done.
Two thumbs up 👍🏻 👍🏻

 

[tigahhh]

apparently benji and richo aren’t seeing eye to eye on the api / tds senario btw .

benji wants to keep api , richo wants to keep tds . bears circling for either one .

 

[Tom Shines]

apparently benji and richo aren’t seeing eye to eye on the api / tds senario btw .

benji wants to keep api , richo wants to keep tds . bears circling for either one .

This doesn’t surprise me … it’s a no brainer to keep TDS … Benji acting from the heart, not the head with this call

 

[Buttface]

Quick thought…

TDS one year loan deal to English Super League for 2026.

We subsidise so he goes on really good money, gets the game time, has a life experience, comes back in 2027 when API is ready to play off the bench

Ha, good luck, that’s like selling a bag of poo to Kenny.
Go live in the land of Pom and play in a reggie comp? Or stay in the land of Oz, sign with any other NRL side and play in the pinnacle comp on the planet?

 

[weststigerman]

Firstly,Reynolds wld be fortunate to get thru 20 ganmes over 2 years.so Latu has plenty of opportunities
Secondly,he wasnt exactly a gret fit with his current mullion $$ partner
Lastly,its a complete slap in the face to Latu,and he may just dummy spit...?

How many 80 minute games has Latu played at NRL level?

What professional sports team would take the risk that next year is the year he plays 80 minutes every week?

 

[Canadian Club]

This doesn’t surprise me … it’s a no brainer to keep TDS … Benji acting from the heart, not the head with this call

Benji as a coach wants wins in the short term, Richo wants to ensure the future long term.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

The article printed in the paper definitely said they offered him two years

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Thanks for posting TS … a lot more detail in the printed version of the story.

Interesting comments from Richo about May apologising after their initial meeting & will be training for a month before suiting up for the Magpies.

 

[Tom Shines]

Thanks for posting TS … a lot more detail in the printed version of the story.

Interesting comments from Richo about May apologising after their initial meeting & will be training for a month before suiting up for the Magpies.

Yes … the Taylan thing is interesting … the mind wanders as to his behaviour during that meeting …might have been off the rails a bit

In relation to Reynolds … probably there is some truth for both is us… they printed the two years version in the paper … the club said that wasn’t the case so they deleted it from the on line story ?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

jeez if we got Reynolds and fiftia and then just some depth players … that team would be something

if it’s not as the expense of latu im all for it

We’re not signing Fifita.

 

[batboy]

We’re not signing Fifita.

I don't know why they're setting the bar so low with Fifita...
If you want to engage in fantasy - May as well go for Martin, Katoa or Haumole

 

[GNR4LIFE]

This doesn’t surprise me … it’s a no brainer to keep TDS … Benji acting from the heart, not the head with this call

Benji showing his inexperience in wanting to retain Api. In no world do you sacrifice a 22 year old with a bright future to get an extra year or two out of a 34 year old. If Benji wants Api around the club that badly in 26, offer him an off field gig.

 

[tigahhh]

We’re not signing Fifita.

that’s what everyone else in the forum is saying , i never said it was a certainty just that it would be a crazy team lol

 

[weststigerman]

Thanks for posting TS … a lot more detail in the printed version of the story.

Interesting comments from Richo about May apologising after their initial meeting & will be training for a month before suiting up for the Magpies.

I think he’ll be playing for the Magpies in less than a month. Seems to keep himself fit so should take him less time to get himself ready.

These are definitely concerning comments about Taylan. He’s always been a bit different, but clearly needs work on his people skills.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

that’s what everyone else in the forum is saying , i never said it was a certainty just that it would be a crazy team lol

Idk about that. Fifita’s attitude clearly sucks. If a bottom of the table club wants to get rid of him, that’s a huge red flag. We’ll be just fine with Sam and KPP.

 

[liltiger]

Can you not see that it’s also the bond of having brothers play together that they trust and lift even more for the man next to them .. they have a natural bond and instinct for each others game a bit like the Ella bros or the Mortimers or the Hughes boys did .. remember the McGuinness boys ?? Not saying it’s guaranteed to work this way but the Culture that Benji is trying to build makes this an absolutely natural call

Totally agree, but it does need to be managed, cause like others have mentioned previously if something happens with one it could get the other brother(s) offside.

 

[Canadian Club]

Makisini and Luke Laulilii both named in the NSW u19 squad

 

[tigahhh]

Makisini and Luke Laulilii both named in the NSW u19 squad

omg !!! How good

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Think lukey is getting picked for the NSW u 19s so wont be getting a club game.

Also on the reynold thing I think its an amazing idea. You pull Latu aside and say, 'Mate, our future is in your hands. We are bringing you the best 7 mentors we can get our hands on.' You will play firsts and learn at the same time.

It always shocks me how bad we want our young guys to come in and be a superstar straight away. We need to stick and develop them and what a 3 to learn from in reynolds luai and benji. And if we are honest benji and luai arent teaching latu field position, kicking and game management IMO.

Why do we assume that Adam Reynolds has either the skills or desire to be a mentor to anyone ? ot the Latu wants to be mentored by Reynolds ?

 

[liltiger]

Galvin was the preferred half, Latu started the year in cup. If Galvin stayed, it's a different story with Latu

Now that Galvins gone, Latu is the 6. The only reason he came off the bench last week is because he's coming back from injury.

The plan is hopefully to get more minutes into him so he can start back at 6 soon. I was hoping they'd pick him in NSW cup to be honest

Getting the one of the most talented junior halves around and converting him to a lock, when literally all his best attributes are as a half, is so dumb. To be fair, our club is know to be dumb.

Remember Sheens bringing Galvin in with the long term plan of having him as our ball playing lock once he filled out. Saying that though there's a reason he was known as the Sheenius.