Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[crazycat]

We didn't try everything with Moses.
Ivan prioritised others and then let him go.

Was it Ivan or JT?

I thought MM was going and to be honest from the statements he said, he sounded like he wanted to leave.

I can't remember if we had removed the offer for Woods and Teddy by the time Ivan was coach... or maybe Ivan had just signed.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Still think we need 5  external recruits.

with some comings and goings, some internal upgrades, etc.

1 back up hooker - Brendan Hands [Parramatta]
1 x Experienced forward - Tyson Frizzell [Knights]
1 x damaging young backrower - Kayliss Fatialofa
1 x bench prop - Lazarus Vaalepu
1 x depth prop - Trey Mooney, Villiami Fifita

Internally;
Izaac Tui'Tupou
Krystian Mapapalangi
Charlie Staines [extended]

Should see us shape a better, well rounded top 30

I would immediately look to grab Papalli from the Raiders & look at Kerr. Both would be quality and give us grunt up front. Fafita wouldn’t be bad as well. We are 2 props short atm plus Kerr can play backrow at a pinch.

Our starting forwards are doing ok depth sucks those moves solve it.

If AD leaves or not we need a center

We also need halves depth especially if AD leaves and Bud doesn’t come back.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

You wouldn't throw Josh Papalii a bone?

Him and Frizell would be solid for.our pack.

Would be on the phone already to him he wouldn’t break the bank and location wise would mean his family probably wouldn’t need to move as well.

 

[Demps]

You wouldn't throw Josh Papalii a bone?

Him and Frizell would be solid for.our pack.

Just seems like the missing piece, a solid, experienced leader type forward.

Luai and Juniour Paulo are very close friends but he's locked in till 2028 or something.

Frizz has a good friendship with Benji, so I thought it could be an option.

We can't really be turning down players like Papalii, but he is at the end of his career you'd think.

 

[Demps]

I would immediately look to grab Papalli from the Raiders & look at Kerr. Both would be quality and give us grunt up front. Fafita wouldn’t be bad as well. We are 2 props short atm plus Kerr can play backrow at a pinch.

Our starting forwards are doing ok depth sucks those moves solve it.

If AD leaves or not we need a center

We also need halves depth especially if AD leaves and Bud doesn’t come back.

Fair post.

I think AD leaves 100% and our club shouldn't be dealing with Isaac Moses any more.

Hoping Taylan fills the gap at centre and depending on what Bud does, we do need a back up half.... mentioned him before but the lad playing at Ipswich Dion Teupua is one who got away, from our ranks, he could do a job also as a backup option. Played a few first grade games at South's.

 

[tigertragic]

Doueihi is off to the "Red V" - so the fans have a bigger bum to target than Kyle....

Good riddance to the entitled prick! He's gonna cop some heat at the Dragqueens!

Yet some dopes on here still would have preferred to hire this twice banned drug/cap cheating bum Flanagan (who is managed by Moses) FFS!!

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What a coincidence
The story about a Benji v Douhie dust up in the media just the day before

 

[stephen]

To be fair- this made me laugh unexpectedly.

Me too. Ahhh, Magoo, you've done it again!!

 

[Buttface]

Was it Ivan or JT?

I thought MM was going and to be honest from the statements he said, he sounded like he wanted to leave.

I can't remember if we had removed the offer for Woods and Teddy by the time Ivan was coach... or maybe Ivan had just signed.

Didn’t Ivan say “get on the bus or get out!”

 

[stephen]

So your playing a dead bat to the signing.

Very sharp, Don.

 

[weststigers]

Would be on the phone already to him he wouldn’t break the bank and location wise would mean his family probably wouldn’t need to move as well.

They've both got 2 years in them. JP still playing Origin even.

May
Korisau
Papali'i
Frizell
S Fainu
Pole

Not a bad pack for the next 2 years.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

They've both got 2 years in them. JP still playing Origin even.

May
Korisau
Papali'i
Frizell
S Fainu
Pole

Not a bad pack for the next 2 years.

Papalii playing that punch role off the bench could do 2yrs easily.

Frizell I have no issue with but his effectiveness is dropping, would prefer Kerr if we could grab him. Kerr when on is a thug and provides impact.

The way Benji uses the bench impact forwards are key for him.

 

[tigertye]

With Tallyn gone, I’d be having a look at Wishart from the Storm until Haywood is ready. Great 14 and can fill in just about anywhere. Good cover if Latu’s hammy issues persist and could give Api a spell too.

Mason is an ok backup 5/8 or fullback, but he needs time to develop and I don’t think he’s the answer as a hooker defensively.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

With Tallyn gone, I’d be having a look at Wishart from the Storm until Haywood is ready. Great 14 and can fill in just about anywhere. Good cover if Latu’s hammy issues persist and could give Api a spell too.

Mason is an ok backup 5/8 or fullback, but he needs time to develop and I don’t think he’s the answer as a hooker defensively.

Wishart is a gun in his own right. Not a player you’d sign with a vision of being a stop gap.

 

[Demps]

With Tallyn gone, I’d be having a look at Wishart from the Storm until Haywood is ready. Great 14 and can fill in just about anywhere. Good cover if Latu’s hammy issues persist and could give Api a spell too.

Mason is an ok backup 5/8 or fullback, but he needs time to develop and I don’t think he’s the answer as a hooker defensively.

Wishart is hot property

We'd be up against every other club, chasing his signature.

 

[88]

They've both got 2 years in them. JP still playing Origin even.

May
Korisau
Papali'i
Frizell
S Fainu
Pole

Not a bad pack for the next 2 years.

We have KPP coming to play 2nd row. Having Pole and Sione Fainu on the bench pretty handy as well.

 

[tigertye]

Wishart is a gun in his own right. Not a player you’d sign with a vision of being a stop gap.

Money talks.

Api’s only got a few years. Haywood is still a massive question mark. Hope is a cup player. I don’t think we can go into 2026 without another quality hooker/utility. A hooker that covers the entire backline really well and could also handle lock is pretty valuable.

It’s pretty obvious Api struggles to go more than 60mins. That’ll decrease more year by year and he’s been carrying us for years.

There’s not too many 14’s as versatile as him.

 

[BBTF]

If Wishart is going to leave Melbourne, its too get a starting role.

If he is going to stay at 14, he might as well stay at the club pushing finals every year.

 

[TigerTone]

Josh Kerr 27 years old and going into prime years... Come on Richo this would be a great get.

I think you might be mistaken with 27 as being his age.
He is 29.

 

[jadtiger]

With Tallyn gone, I’d be having a look at Wishart from the Storm until Haywood is ready. Great 14 and can fill in just about anywhere. Good cover if Latu’s hammy issues persist and could give Api a spell too.

Mason is an ok backup 5/8 or fullback, but he needs time to develop and I don’t think he’s the answer as a hooker defensively.

Wishart would be getting good offers from most clubs in the NRL if he was available,he would not be a cheap option for anyone as he would expect to start at the majority of clubs.Having said that i wish he was one of our players as he would be a massive improvement for us.

 

[crazycat]

You wouldn't throw Josh Papalii a bone?

Him and Frizell would be solid for.our pack.

I ... Yes I would.

But man. That kind of player, the Club stallwart hasn't gone well here.
I remember us signing Tim Mannah and we practically had the Parra fans in knots. .. then he dinnit come (maybe for the best).
Josh Reynolds did not meet any expectations.

I am up for Signing papalii because of the attitude he brings. Tyson though is so close to retirement I don't see the point. Saying No and saying no too because he rejected us numerous times in his prime.