Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2025/06/11/nsw-under-19s-mens-state-of-origin-squad-announced/

CABE NSW Under 19s Men's squad (in alphabetical order): Jaxson Allen (Sydney Roosters), Mitchell Brophy (Canberra Raiders), Hayden Buchanan (St George Illawarra Dragons), Cooper Clarke (Melbourne Storm), Jezaiah Funa-luta (Parramatta Eels), Jacob Halangahu (St George Illawarra Dragons), Zane Harrison (Gold Coast Titans), Jack Hilliar (Newcastle Knights), Cody Hopwood (Newcastle Knights), Luke Laulilii (Wests Tigers), Hokafonu Lemoto (Penrith Panthers), Kanaan Magele (Sydney Roosters), Heamasi Makasini (Wests Tigers), Jethro Rinakama (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Toby Rodwell (Sydney Roosters), Cyrus Stanley-Traill (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jordan Uta (Canberra Raiders), Connor Votano (Newcastle Knights), Nikora Williams (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Mitchell Woods (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs). Coach: Josh Jackson.

We need to go hunting for players from this team. Ricky Stuart picked up 3 players I believe from last years team.

 

[tigahhh]

Great. But it shouldn’t be justified that the club should bend over backwards not to upset their delicate nature.

continue getting mad over things that don’t exist if that tickles ur fancy lol

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Makisini and Luke Laulilii both named in the NSW u19 squad

Cooper Clarke was also one of our juniors.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

continue getting mad over things that don’t exist if that tickles ur fancy lol

No one is mad.

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.

Yeah, things that don’t exist.

 

[teddy23]

I think David Fifita would be huge actually. Sam to right side, David left. Seyfarth is playing at his max capacity i feel and is mid. Not where the top teams are at. I think Seyfarths spot is one we need to improve alot in the starting team. Following that I would be looking at more options for bench.

The whole reason Fifita wants out is because they’re trying to move him from his preferred left side to facilitate Fermor. On top of that, obviously him and Des are bumping heads.

I won’t lie - I have heard rumblings Fifita is on the way out and could somehow end up here from a pretty good source. Maybe that means moving Sam F back to the middle where he played his junior career with Fifita and KPP on the edges.

Not saying it would be right or wrong but it makes sense. Especially given Samuela would even probably admit he hasn’t had the best season so far.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

The whole reason Fifita wants out is because they’re trying to move him from his preferred left side to facilitate Fermor. On top of that, obviously him and Des are bumping heads.

I won’t lie - I have heard rumblings Fifita is on the way out and could somehow end up here from a pretty good source. Maybe that means moving Sam F back to the middle where he played his junior career with Fifita and KPP on the edges.

Not saying it would be right or wrong but it makes sense. Especially given Samuela would even probably admit he hasn’t had the best season so far.

Second season syndrome has hit Sam hard.

 

[diedpretty]

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 .

SSSHHHH. If Weidler reads this it will be open season on " Tigers In Turmoil" " Marshall and Richardson Feud Growing" Feud At The Top Tears Tigers Apart".

 

[tigahhh]

https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2025/06/11/nsw-under-19s-mens-state-of-origin-squad-announced/

CABE NSW Under 19s Men's squad (in alphabetical order): Jaxson Allen (Sydney Roosters), Mitchell Brophy (Canberra Raiders), Hayden Buchanan (St George Illawarra Dragons), Cooper Clarke (Melbourne Storm), Jezaiah Funa-luta (Parramatta Eels), Jacob Halangahu (St George Illawarra Dragons), Zane Harrison (Gold Coast Titans), Jack Hilliar (Newcastle Knights), Cody Hopwood (Newcastle Knights), Luke Laulilii (Wests Tigers), Hokafonu Lemoto (Penrith Panthers), Kanaan Magele (Sydney Roosters), Heamasi Makasini (Wests Tigers), Jethro Rinakama (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Toby Rodwell (Sydney Roosters), Cyrus Stanley-Traill (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jordan Uta (Canberra Raiders), Connor Votano (Newcastle Knights), Nikora Williams (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Mitchell Woods (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs). Coach: Josh Jackson.

i thought large would’ve got picked 🤔

 

[Canadian Club]

The whole reason Fifita wants out is because they’re trying to move him from his preferred left side to facilitate Fermor. On top of that, obviously him and Des are bumping heads.

I won’t lie - I have heard rumblings Fifita is on the way out and could somehow end up here from a pretty good source. Maybe that means moving Sam F back to the middle where he played his junior career with Fifita and KPP on the edges.

Not saying it would be right or wrong but it makes sense. Especially given Samuela would even probably admit he hasn’t had the best season so far.

Samuela could move to the right for the rest of the season with Latu. That would probably help both with the transition.

 

[Canadian Club]

i thought large would’ve got picked 🤔

No chance, not with Votano, Rodwell, Woods and Harrison there. Large wasn't great in SG Ball this year, was outshined by a few other halves and fullbacks.

 

[jrtiger]

will be interesting to see if Masi plays over Nikora Williams. Buchanan has a mortgage on one of the centre spots.

if he does, we get a very Wests Tigers-flavoured left edge.

 

[weststigerman]

In the ressies thread, you even 'hope' he's a late inclusion this week! Ridiculous!

The guy hasn't had any organised training with a team for over a year. I'd hope the club gradually reintegrate him back into running, contact, and football systems.

What's ridiculous?

Xerri was able to do it after a 5 year lay off, and guess what? He played NRL in round 1.

Taylan played NRL 12 months ago, it's not going to take him that long to get up to speed.

Not everyone sits at home eating donuts when they're not playing.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Samuela could move to the right for the rest of the season with Latu. That would probably help both with the transition.

I believe KPP has played left side previously and in any case, players should be able to be flexible.

 

[jrtiger]

if Fifita were to come here, and I think it's extremely unlikely, I'd be playing him in the middle. it's the only way to get his hands on the ball enough for him to have an influence on the scoreline.

he doesn't go looking for work on an edge.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

What's ridiculous?

Xerri was able to do it after a 5 year lay off, and guess what? He played NRL in round 1.

Taylan played NRL 12 months ago, it's not going to take him that long to get up to speed.

Not everyone sits at home eating donuts when they're not playing.

He’s on a train and trial. He’s not top 30. It isn’t a given that he’s going to be fast tracked into the starting 13. If it was, he’d have been signed to a proper contract.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

if Fifita were to come here, and I think it's extremely unlikely, I'd be playing him in the middle. it's the only way to get his hands on the ball enough for him to have an influence on the scoreline.

he doesn't go looking for work on an edge.

God no. He’s an edge player.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

The whole reason Fifita wants out is because they’re trying to move him from his preferred left side to facilitate Fermor. On top of that, obviously him and Des are bumping heads.

I won’t lie - I have heard rumblings Fifita is on the way out and could somehow end up here from a pretty good source. Maybe that means moving Sam F back to the middle where he played his junior career with Fifita and KPP on the edges.

Not saying it would be right or wrong but it makes sense. Especially given Samuela would even probably admit he hasn’t had the best season so far.

Samuela Fainu at lock is an interesting proposition. Certainly has the effort areas & physicality. How is his passing game to bring in that link play?

 

[Terry T.Nuts]

Telegraph saying they have offered a 2 yr deal to Reynolds … Richo quoted as saying … I will say this … he is very very good player …. Seems unusual comment from Rich to say anything

A two year deal for this guy will rival the Adam Blair signing in terms of stupidity and cost us a talented young player. Reynolds is busted.

 

[tigahhh]

will be interesting to see if Masi plays over Nikora Williams. Buchanan has a mortgage on one of the centre spots.

if he does, we get a very Wests Tigers-flavoured left edge.

yeah he might not make the 17 still good tho making the squad being a year younger

 

[Tom Shines]

A two year deal for this guy will rival the Adam Blair signing in terms of stupidity and cost us a talented young player. Reynolds is busted.

I’ve said I prefer Reynolds not come here… but if you consider him “busted “…then what’s Latu been since he arrived here ?