Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Can someone explain why we lack "Back Depth"...
Fullback: Bula/Mason
Center: Toa, AD, Saukuru, Faataape, Feledy... Far out we would kick Scrabble with that list..
Wing: Skelton, Turuva, Staines, Laulili...

+ Jack Bird who can play backs...

What are people expecting here
The Raiders have 3 wingers and 3 centers signed to their top 30 and IMHO I think that's a better way to go. Just make sure your 2x starting Centers are starters and your wings are good!

Free your cap to spend on your top 17. Don't go hiring lots of depth which really only soaks up cap space and positions.
Depth?

BULLSHIT about the Raiders!!
 
Jonah Glover looks to be a younger version of Kurt Falls.
Not a bad player, but if that’s the best we are aiming for, god help us.

I would try and nab Sexton for 18mths with an extra year the clubs option.

He is the best available.

I rate Latu but the kid needs time & Luai needs an origanizer. Add to that Benji views Latu more than a half & isn’t confident just yet in him (why make a multi year offer to Reynolds) so think Sexton could be of value to us.

We could do alot worse.
 
I would try and nab Sexton for 18mths with an extra year the clubs option.

He is the best available.

I rate Latu but the kid needs time & Luai needs an origanizer. Add to that Benji views Latu more than a half & isn’t confident just yet in him (why make a multi year offer to Reynolds) so think Sexton could be of value to us.

We could do alot worse.

Latu has barely been given a go yet …. I would at least give him the rest of this now meaningless year to assess him properly
 
Probably. Another left field play which would require a huge transfer fee is barnstorming UK backrower Junior Nsemba from Wigan. He is actually friends with KPP & is a tackle busting beast with a frame like a tall Jamaican sprinter.
I see he signed a six year contract with Wigan. It appears they want to keep him.
 
I would try and nab Sexton for 18mths with an extra year the clubs option.

He is the best available.

I rate Latu but the kid needs time & Luai needs an origanizer. Add to that Benji views Latu more than a half & isn’t confident just yet in him (why make a multi year offer to Reynolds) so think Sexton could be of value to us.

We could do alot worse.
Personally I’m 50/50 on whether we should put our faith in and rely on Latu as our 7 or sign someone more experienced such as Toby Sexton or maybe Te Maire Martin.
There is no doubt that Latu looks to be a quality player, but he’s put on a lot of size and weight since his days of dominating the junior reps as a fleet footed 5/8.
 
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Personally I’m 50/50 on whether we should put of faith in and rely on Latu as our 7 or sign someone more experienced such as Toby Sexton or maybe Te Maire Martin.
There is no doubt that Latu looks to be a quality player, but he’s put on a lot of size and weight since his days of dominating the junior reps as a fleet footed 5/8.

Latu also has evidence of a kicking game …which you were pretty down on 2 weeks ago
 
Personally I’m 50/50 on whether we should put of faith in and rely on Latu as our 7 or sign someone more experienced such as Toby Sexton or maybe Te Maire Martin.
There is no doubt that Latu looks to be a quality player, but he’s put on a lot of size and weight since his days of dominating the junior reps as a fleet footed 5/8.
Dolphins put faith in Katoa with Nikorima last year. Hopefully we do the same with Latu & Luai UNLESS we can land a circuit breaker like Joey Manu to play 5/8.
 
Depth?

BULLSHIT about the Raiders!!
Not saying the raiders have depth in their backs.

I am saying they spent their cap on their 1-17 with enough depth to get them to the finals.

We need to spend more on our starting 1-17, a little on 1 maybe 2 backs to cover gaps and 1-3 forwards and NOTHING ELSE.

The number of Depth back signings like Naden, Staines, Faalogo, etc. it's redicous.
 

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