Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Buttface]

How many times do you have to read that he’s not his manager for it to sink in?

At least as many times as Gus told us he won’t be signing Gal.

I call BS on the not my manager. I bet he got up this morning and rang him for an update.

 

[Tom Shines]

This love affair with Bullemor is baffling. He's a bench player for every club he has gone to, and he's not exactly bashing the door down for selection at the Sea Eagles despite losing both Aloia & Paseka for the season.

The much laughed at suggestion of Jack Hetherington....well, the Sea Eagles nearly signed Hetherington for the rest of this season.

Put the Bullemor fantasy in context with the Hetherington reality.

I'd take Tof Sipley over Bullemor for contract value alone.

Hetherington brings a presence on the field. What are you adding Bullemor for compared to what Pole & Sione Fainu already bring? Who in our pack do we look to for outright aggression when we are getting beaten up?

Adding names instead of abilities is probably where the club has gone wrong over the last few years.

I still think Jaiyden Hunt from the Broncos could add some size & power to the squad as one of those 25-30 roster spot guys. Plays pretty much any forward position, so handy off the bench.

Red pen Hethrington …word is he is close to be re-signed at the Broncos…haven’t heard he is talking to other clubs …. Bulemor won’t leave Manly IMO…

You keep putting up guys for the bottom of the squad … they need better …I’d be looking for 2 more forwards that can be realistic options for the 17… maybe 3 if AD is walking

 

[Kelce68]

He's the same in NSW Cup. Not one to go looking for it, just plays to structure. It's a shame because he has a very good carry on him.

That can and should be part of his development I think. The raw ingredients are there for a very reliable edge player, even if he peaks at 'backup guy'.

 

[Kelce68]

This love affair with Bullemor is baffling. He's a bench player for every club he has gone to, and he's not exactly bashing the door down for selection at the Sea Eagles despite losing both Aloia & Paseka for the season.

The much laughed at suggestion of Jack Hetherington....well, the Sea Eagles nearly signed Hetherington for the rest of this season.

Put the Bullemor fantasy in context with the Hetherington reality.

I'd take Tof Sipley over Bullemor for contract value alone.

Hetherington brings a presence on the field. What are you adding Bullemor for compared to what Pole & Sione Fainu already bring? Who in our pack do we look to for outright aggression when we are getting beaten up?

Adding names instead of abilities is probably where the club has gone wrong over the last few years.

I still think Jaiyden Hunt from the Broncos could add some size & power to the squad as one of those 25-30 roster spot guys. Plays pretty much any forward position, so handy off the bench.

'Love affair' is a bit strong.

I had sensibly suggested Bullemor a while ago because he is a high-energy, 1%ers type of player, who is versatile and young enough to have plenty of football ahead of him. He plays at a high intensity, with high leg speed, good first-up contact and line speed and isn't overly sporadic. He averages over 110m and 97% tackle eff this year alone.

He's never been suggested as a marquee signing, but a perfect mid-range buy if the squad balance allows it.

He goes after the game more than the likes of Sukkar, Seyfarth and Twal and can play anywhere in the pack, including 13, which we are still trying to figure out.

He would be a good addition at the right price.

Remember, suggestions can be made without people mortgaging their houses on a every name they put forward being a silver bullet for the squad.

 

[weststigers]

Red pen Hethrington …word is he is close to be re-signed at the Broncos…haven’t heard he is talking to other clubs …. Bulemor won’t leave Manly IMO…

You keep putting up guys for the bottom of the squad … they need better …I’d be looking for 2 more forwards that can be realistic options for the 17… maybe 3 if AD is walking

He's talking about Jack Hetherington from Newcastle, but he's also kak.

There isn't much on the market and I suspect Richo and Benji with sit on their hands until something comes up in the offseason. It usually does.

 

[TheEnz]

The Daily Telegraph have listed every clubs players without a contract for next year:

BRONCOS
Fletcher Baker, Jack Gosiewski, Kobe Hetherington, Delouise Hoeter, Jaiyden Hunt, Corey Jensen, Tyson Smoothy, Israel Leota, Cory Paix

BULLDOGS
Drew Hutchison, Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Blake Taaffe, Jake Turpin, Blake Wilson, Toby Sexton

COWBOYS
Braidon Burns, Jake Clifford, Tom Duffy, Jordan McLean, Jamal Shibasaki, Semi Valemei

DOLPHINS
Kenneath Bromwich, Harrison Graham, Felise Kaufusi, Josh Kerr, Mark Nicholls, Sean O’Sullivan, Michael Waqa

DRAGONS
Corey Allan, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Viliami Fifita, Sione Finau, David Klemmer

EELS
Haze Dunster, Wiremu Greig, Joey Lussick

KNIGHTS
Jake Arthur, Adam Elliott, Jackson Hastings, Jack Hetherington, Mason Teague

PANTHERS
Brad Schneider, Mavrik Geyer, Harrison Hassett, Asu Kepaoa, Daine Laurie, Soni Luke, Riley Price, Preston Riki, Luke Sommerton

RABBITOHS
Cody Walker, Davvy Moale, Thomas Fletcher, Siliva Havili, Jacob Host, Ben Lovett, Haizyn Mellars, Shaquai Mitchell, Josh Schuster

ROOSTERS
Zach Dockar-Clay, Tyler Moriarty, Chad Townsend, Ethan Roberts

RAIDERS
Albert Hopoate, Danny Levi, Jordan Martin, Josh Papalii

SEA EAGLES
Ethan Bullemor, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Clayton Faulalo, Dean Matterson, Aaron Schoupp, Toafofoa Sipley, Tommy Talau, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega

SHARKS
Jayden Berrell, Billy Burns, Kade Dykes, Mawene Hiroti, William Kennedy, Sam Stonestreet

STORM
Tui Kamikamica, Marion Seve, Dean Ieremia Ativalu Lisati, Lazarus Vaalepu

TIGERS
Adam Doueihi, Solomona Faataape, Josh Feledy, Justin Matamua, Brent Naden, Charlie Staines, Brandon Tumeth

TITANS
Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, Ryan Foran, Tony Francis, Ben Liyou, Harley Smith-Shields

WARRIORS
Bunty Afoa, Te Maire Martin, Tom Ale, Morgan Harper, Edward Kosi

Tui and Lazarus from the storm, old bull and a young bull.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Corey Jansen and Jayden Hunt both would be ok ,

 

[Nonotmeagain]

On order to overcome our weakness out wide there's a guy who played against the Lions in the rugby match who might be worth looking at apparently he had a good game and interested the Australian coach " Triston Reilly should be on his radar". He could be a good pick up as believe he has some league back ground too.

 

[das tigers]

On order to overcome our weakness out wide there's a guy who played against the Lions in the rugby match who might be worth looking at apparently he had a good game and interested the Australian coach " Triston Reilly should be on his radar". He could be a good pick up as believe he has some league back ground too.

The Tristan Reilly that played for us?

 

[Nonotmeagain]

The Tristan Reilly that played for us?

The Tristan Reilly that played for us?

Triston Reilly (born 14 January 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league and rugby union player who most currently plays for the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby. He used to play for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL). His regular playing positions are centre and wing. He played for the New South Wales Waratahs previously and played for Randwick Rugby in the Shute Shield Competition at club level

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Triston Reilly (born 14 January 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league and rugby union player who most currently plays for the NSW Waratahs in Super Rugby. He used to play for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL). His regular playing positions are centre and wing. He played for the New South Wales Waratahs previously and played for Randwick Rugby in the Shute Shield Competition at club level

The Tristan Reilly that played for us?

 

[Camel2281]

Corey Jansen and Jayden Hunt both would be ok ,

I think Fletcher Baker on a cheap deal would be a handy pick up. Showed plenty of promise at the Chooks. Been a biy unlucky with injuries at Brisbane

 

[Tom Shines]

On order to overcome our weakness out wide there's a guy who played against the Lions in the rugby match who might be worth looking at apparently he had a good game and interested the Australian coach " Triston Reilly should be on his radar". He could be a good pick up as believe he has some league back ground too.

They are actually looking ok out wide now… with Taylan and Makisini… a move like this sounds unlikely for both parties and Reilly did nothing when he was here a couple of years back …

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

They are actually looking ok out wide now… with Taylan and Makisini… a move like this sounds unlikely for both parties and Reilly did nothing when he was here a couple of years back …

Triston Reilly he must be forgettable I cannot remember much about him at all, let alone any highlights, obviously didn't set the world on fire.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

They are actually looking ok out wide now… with Taylan and Makisini… a move like this sounds unlikely for both parties and Reilly did nothing when he was here a couple of years back …

They're two maybe's - one how long he keeps out of trouble and the other hasn't been tested against men.

 

[clontarfkid]

Staines too small. No yardage.

I like Staines effort...and his speed...but of all our growing list of outside back optons, hes the most expendable,particularly after last weeks error ridden game

 

[clontarfkid]

Bullemor is managed by Isaac Moses .

If he leaves a Moses aligned club he’ll go to another Moses aligned club

Automatically excluded

 

[Canadian Club]

In relation to recruitment, we need to be patient. Players always become available at the end of the season once clubs want to re-jig their rosters, coaches get sacked etc.

Every year there are about 10-15 players who are under contract who become available eg. Terrell May, Gutho, Val, AFB etc all at the end of last season.

Theres no need to panic and buy anyone currently off contract just to fill spots. We don't need 3-4 mid tier signings, we need 2 really strong forward signings and a back up half (If Sullivan leaves). If we can sign a top quality lock and good quality bench forward we should have a really strong 17 next season with guys in our current 17 moving into cup and depth roles.

 

[jrtiger]

In relation to recruitment, we need to be patient. Players always become available at the end of the season once clubs want to re-jig their rosters, coaches get sacked etc.

Every year there are about 10-15 players who are under contract who become available eg. Terrell May, Gutho, Val, AFB etc all at the end of last season.

Theres no need to panic and buy anyone currently off contract just to fill spots. We don't need 3-4 mid tier signings, we need 2 really strong forward signings and a back up half (If Sullivan leaves). If we can sign a top quality lock and good quality bench forward we should have a really strong 17 next season with guys in our current 17 moving into cup and depth roles.

agreed and a great point when formulating predictive squad lists.

you get the feeling Richardson will leave at least a spot or two free to see what transpires in the offseason.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Triston Reilly he must be forgettable I cannot remember much about him at all, let alone any highlights, obviously didn't set the world on fire.

Didn’t get a chance to, he played a few games and was ok , he needed a chance to play 6 or so games but never got it , and he played in a very shit reserve grade side , very shit