Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BAGNF05]

Yeah it's not about now though. It's for the 2027 season and I think we are better off going with Tallyn and offering a bench role for Api even though he won't take it.

We won't win the premiership in next two years so.

We are not in a position to write off this year and next. It’s about winning now so those future years aren’t ruined by more lack of success.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Terrell May ?

A concern if things don't work out that's why we shouldn't take a punt on any more that could go wrong.

 

[yeti]

Some of these guys are in their mid 20s…

I’m talking about young guys who aren’t regular first graders yet … what about Large for instance ? Left the club because he thought he couldn’t get a go behind Galvin … lol

Large had form, mate. He'd already left the club once to go to the Roosters. Sheens got him back. He has never had any loyalty to any club.

 

[lathami]

Would Josh Kerr be a good signing ? Some experience in the pack

Bunji doesn’t like experience, someone might question him!!

 

[Oldman]

A concern if things don't work out that's why we shouldn't take a punt on any more that could go wrong.

I really think all the talk about the culture change this year is working, Not saying it’s all from the Islander boys but the team looks more united than in recent years.
Will be interesting to see how the outside back (May) fits in with the squad.

 

[lathami]

How much do you pay to keep him
We have tabled a 3 year deal worth 550k a year..
I think that's more than fair

Agreed that’s fair with some caveat to increase when api leaves. But tell him the time on the field will switch with api in his last season!

 

[hank37w]

Haha nice scenario, but I would rather Galvin never, ever play in a grand final!

I would love to see him in a Grand Final if I could be guaranteed that he would have a Ben Hunt moment that loses his team the game. 🤣

 

[Vicious]

I would love to see him in a Grand Final if I could be guaranteed that he would have a Ben Hunt moment that loses his team the game. 🤣

I’d prefer he doesn’t even get to a Grand Final.

 

[tigahhh]

nrl360 reckon Tallyn will be gone before June 30

Why ???????????? fair enough he wants to go to start somewhere but WHY are we letting him go early

 

[GNR4LIFE]

nrl360 reckon Tallyn will be gone before June 30

Why ???????????? fair enough he wants to go to start somewhere but WHY are we letting him go early

There’s a possibility we’re inept. .

 

[tigahhh]

There’s a possibility we’re inept. .

makes zero sense there’s something to it

 

[Tiger-ferret]

nrl360 reckon Tallyn will be gone before June 30

Why ???????????? fair enough he wants to go to start somewhere but WHY are we letting him go early

The only thing I can think is that there is a player swap before June 30 or something completely left field why he has to leave the club…

 

[hank37w]

I listened to the WT Faithful mob last night …, they say that the reason for the red zone woes are that there aren’t enough forward threats … guys that are going to bust a tackle and score .. Pole might be the only one … maybe Sione … but like they said .. you need all your forwards to have this ability ( see Canberra )

It’s probablly a combination of this and another center to take ADs spot that can put some fear into the opposition…

Need Toa to re-up … things seem quiet there … hoping that’s a good sign

Would like to see Sione and Pole get ball close to the line rather than this obsession of constantly trying to get Twal's 3rd career try.

 

[TSP]

Agreed that’s fair with some caveat to increase when api leaves. But tell him the time on the field will switch with api in his last season!

I’d be starting him for a few games this year…if he’s still with us.

 

[hank37w]

I called this two months ago. He was spotted having a coffee with Gus. This was even before Galvin gate blew up. Obviously Gus has had this all planned for sometime.

Of course we will roll over once again and let him swan out the door with F all compensation. It is getting harder and harder to ride the Weststigers emotional roll a coaster

That cannot be possible because Gus will swear that he has never met him even though he will vouch for him as being an outstanding young man.

 

[rugbygoated]

Plus the players have taken responsibility for their form

What a great time for Manly to be playing at home and looking to reignite their season against the team that always plays poor teams back to exceptional form

Even if that form only lasts one week

We can't win games when we are playing well. We can't win games when the other team is playing bad and/or complacent. I've given up hope

 

[hank37w]

The US has TACO.
We have RACO. HA HA
But IMO he is doing a difficult job well in recruiting, retaining and with cap restraints, player identification and future planning. Crystal ball stuff trying to get it right every time.

Looking forward to Richo dropping a bunker buster on down town Belmore. 🤣

 

[Betterdays22]

The only thing I can think is that there is a player swap before June 30 or something completely left field why he has to leave the club…

Heard this before...

 

[hank37w]

Benji makes no secret how much he loves Api…. I’ve heard him say several times that he is the best player in the side …maybe TDS feels he won’t get a fair go … I mean that might not necessarily be the case but thats he way he feels? He knows better than us though , so I guess he will make the call that he believes is best for him

I also suspect money is an issue as well….if he goes and becomes the No 1 somewhere else , he is going to earn more money than being the No 2 here ..

Good for Benji, he loves Api so much that he runs him into the ground week in and week out by playing him for excessive minutes when blind Freddie can see that the poor guy needs a break.

Love is blind or so they say.

 

[Tiger Tarl]

Got some crumbs yesterday but been super busy. Again, take with a grain of salt but he's been pretty reliable so far...

Apparently, the whole TDS wants out thing is BS. The club sat with him months ago. He wants to stay and they want to keep him BUT he (ie. his manager) thinks he needs to have more 80-minute performances or lose his conditioning/fitness/marketability. Thus, the potential Harry Grant style swap deal. Could be for the rest of the year or for next year. But other clubs are offering more... Watch this space.

Also, looks like Doueihi is gone. Rejected our lowball offer and has got himself a rep that Benji does not want to deal with (read I. Moses). Think he will go to highest bidder or potentially extend one year with us then go to Perth.

Finally, the Adam Reynolds deal was closer than reported. But we're still in the market for big names (whatever that means -- but I'd say experienced marquee signings). Not sure who are available though which makes me think there are some chats happening behind the scenes. But he's adamant we are after some BIG FISH. Fingers crossed if true.