Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BalmainBoy67]

Anderson confirmed to the Broncos means both Cobbo and Mariner will be surplus to the Broncos requirements for 2026.
Yes signing Taylan May should hopefully improve our backline, but I feel we still need one more genuine star who can create something out of nothing and help us win these tight games we keep losing.
I would hope we are having a real good look at trying to sign either Cobbo or Mariner because of this.

I reckon Cobbo has a lot to offer...

 

[weststigerman]

Papali’i 3 years ago would be perfect for us.

He’s now 33 and his club are choosing not to re-sign him despite being a legend of the club.

Would be a risky signing.

Also, interesting decision by Canberra when you compare it to what we’re doing with Api who is only 4 months younger than Papali’i.

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

I reckon Cobbo has a lot to offer...

Did he sign with fins

 

[BalmainBoy67]

Did he sign with fins

I believe so, unfortunately..

 

[Tom Shines]

I believe so, unfortunately..

It’s only 1 year mate … but I’m not sure the WT are the club for him …

 

[BalmainBoy67]

Galvin tanking a game for the dogs is delicious stuff
Gus’ first big miss as dogs GM

This is really all on Gus, he's really the puppet master in all this, as much as I hate the Bulldogs they are playing great footy, and "if it aint broke, dont fix it" has been ignored. We here, already knew Galvin is not a top tier player yet, not to say he won't become one in the future.

 

[Fish88]

From Daily Tele:

Papalii was expected to head overseas to the Super League to finish his career instead of playing against his beloved Raiders.

However he threw a curveball on Thursday in Camp Maroon by declaring he hasn’t ruled out remaining in the NRL following the birth of his fourth child last week.

“I’m still unsure (if this will be my last year in the NRL). I feel like I still got a lot to offer as a player and as a mentor and just being an older head,” Papalii said.

Papalii and Kikau yes please 🙏

 

[getagrip]

I know it's just an interview with a CEO but Monday's 360 appearance by Richo has got huge connotations for the club. Are we still a club with no plan or does he provide much needed clarity about what the heck has happened in the last month, including actually and achievable strategies going forward? So far I have found Richo to be honest and blunt but my fear is that it could turn into a spin session in which case we are no better off than we have been for a decade.

I'm not sure whether Richo requested the interview or Fox asked for it but either way I can't see Richo allowing this to reflect badly on the team.

 

[mikey]

Bonjour Le Catalans, this is le Phil from le Bulldogs.
We change le mind and we le keep Monsieur Sexton sil vous plait.
Au revoir.

Oui, oui mon ami. Instead we have a 5/8 available - he is the best talent in la monde. He is free to you.

 

[Ecto-1]

It’s only 1 year mate … but I’m not sure the WT are the club for him …

My guess is he’s bound for Perth.

 

[gallagher]

I'm not sure whether Richo requested the interview or Fox asked for it but either way I can't see Richo allowing this to reflect badly on the team.

I think it is part of their 'heavy hitters' segments. If so, this would have been teed up months ago, they will talk about his entire time in rugby league. His "journey".
This won't be him explaining to them what's going on at the west tigers at the moment. He doesn't explain himself the these knobs.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Won the Balmain SG Ball player of the year award this season. Is now playing in the U19 Penrith district comp for Cambridge Park (a bit of halves too). Still eligible for SG Ball next year so hopefully remains at Balmain.

Thanks BWG, my Pathways info. man.

 

[Tom Shines]

My guess is he’s bound for Perth.

Yeah maybe … everyone off contract is going to be linked to Perth aren’t they ?

 

[Tom Shines]

Reed Mahoney officially released from final year of deal to sign with Cows …

 

[Speed2burn]

Reed Mahoney officially released from final year of deal to sign with Cows …

when was the last time a team well on track for a top 2 finish has outed 2 of their spine players in a week?

dogs are backing their youth (Hayward, Galvin and some other fella) but I hope it blows up massively for them

News - Reed Mahoney signs with North Queensland Cowboys

Wait i thought reed had until the end of 2026? This is bad. This confirms so many media stories. And makes the club look bad pretending "all is well". [This word has been automatically removed] me.

www.thekennel.net.au

 

[swag_tiger]

I heard we have open talks with Terrell on extending his stay. It's being reported by Newscorp.

 

[Ecto-1]

Yeah maybe … everyone off contract is going to be linked to Perth aren’t they ?

it’s what I thought when the Dolphin’s only signed him for 1 year.

 

[gregjm87]

Papali’i 3 years ago would be perfect for us.

He’s now 33 and his club are choosing not to re-sign him despite being a legend of the club.

Would be a risky signing.

Also, interesting decision by Canberra when you compare it to what we’re doing with Api who is only 4 months younger than Papali’i.

I believe Canberra offered a contract but Papallii discussed with the club that he does not want to hold back Mooney and Mariota, nor does he want the club to lose them.
I would prefer we look elsewhere but he wouldn't be the worst option.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Yea...

Like it is a little too soon, but is Terrell May greater then Gareth Ellis?

I won't compare him to Fulton, because Fulton was just a little engine of power. Also not knocking Ellis.
Just wondering if May is greater? Which is praise for both.

 

[The Chad]

I'm not sure we need another prop unless it's a high calibre impact type. We have plenty of Front Row depth. That #13 spot looks weak though.

If we can shift Twal out of #13, there's another Prop in the rotation. I love what Papali'i has been in his career, but I'm skeptical he's an improvement on Twal at this point of his career.