Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TheEnz]

I think we made Toa an offer...based on his hot/cold/injured performances that was probably fair and he is not satisfied so probably wants to test the market. He probably wants peak Toa money. Hopefully we don't fold and offer it. Having said that he is not doing himself any favours with his most recent performances.

 

[Vicious]

Think he could offer a lot to our club.

Wondering who else could be an option over there though?

Sounds like it they get some off the books they'll be able to keep Kennedy

Stonestreet is off contract if we wanted a tall, fast option to keep our wingers on their toes.
If we don’t keep Staines, I think he would be a good replacement.

 

[tigahhh]

I think we made Toa an offer...based on his hot/cold/injured performances that was probably fair and he is not satisfied so probably wants to test the market. He probably wants peak Toa money. Hopefully we don't fold and offer it. Having said that he is not doing himself any favours with his most recent performances.

hope so, I’d prefer to keep to’a.

 

[Chainlink]

These are players i think worth looking at:

FORWARDS

Davvy Moale - PROP. Think he missed a lot of time injured. but thats prob kept is reputation and price down. Could be worth a contract to give us some depth and punch off bench?

Daniel Suluka-Fafita - PROP. Provides some presence but still good work rate.

Adam Elliot - LOCK/2RF. Brings composure, leadership and link man with some punch.

Ethan Bullemore - 2RF/Bench. Adds spark off bench to help turn momentum.

BACKS

Taylan May - CENTRE. Just get it done.

Chevvy Stewart - FB/Wing. Currently contracted for 2026 but stuck behind Weekes. High-upside, low-cost backup fullback/wing option.

Blake Wilson - Fast. good finisher. Speed and value. Good wing/FB depth.

 

[Demps]

Stonestreet is off contract if we wanted a tall, fast option to keep our wingers on their toes.
If we don’t keep Staines, I think he would be a good replacement.

Stonestreet is great.
He's first grade ready.

 

[Vicious]

Stonestreet is great.
He's first grade ready.

He would likely push Skelton out of our top 17 when we are full strength, but other way it would certainly create great competition for NRL positions.

 

[Demps]

hope so, I’d prefer to keep to’a.

He's been at the club 3 years and his truly great performances are countable on 1 hand.

Taylan is a much better player and with Makasini being the future... he'd be an expensive back up.

 

[weststigers]

Think he could offer a lot to our club.

Wondering who else could be an option over there though?

Sounds like it they get some off the books they'll be able to keep Kennedy

Hmmm...he stands out most because we lack what he has. Billy Burns, Nikora and Tieg Wilton could add some value.

 

[Tom Shines]

Stonestreet is off contract if we wanted a tall, fast option to keep our wingers on their toes.
If we don’t keep Staines, I think he would be a good replacement.

Is it better to keep our first grade backs on their toes or sign a couple of starting mids ?

 

[weststigers]

He's been at the club 3 years and his truly great performances are countable on 1 hand.

Taylan is a much better player and with Makasini being the future... he'd be an expensive back up.

He doesn't seem that keen to stay based on his interview a week or so ago.

 

[Demps]

He would likely push Skelton out of our top 17 when we are full strength, but other way it would certainly create great competition for NRL positions.

I think he'll stay at the Sharks.

Much like Kayal Iro, who was available but stayed in cup developing now he's a genuine star and starter [when not injured]... they've taken the same approach with Stonestreet.

He'll replace Sione Katoa eventually and become that guy.

 

[Vicious]

He's been at the club 3 years and his truly great performances are countable on 1 hand.

Taylan is a much better player and with Makasini being the future... he'd be an expensive back up.

And it’s debatable if he would be a better centre back up than Luke Laulilli at this time next year.

 

[weststigers]

Is it better to keep our first grade backs on their toes or sign a couple of starting mids ?

You and everyone else k ows the answer. Poor old Vicious is always window shopping.

 

[Vicious]

I think he'll stay at the Sharks.

Much like Kayal Iro, who was available but stayed in cup developing now he's a genuine star and starter [when not injured]... they've taken the same approach with Stonestreet.

He'll replace Sione Katoa eventually and become that guy.

Possibly, but there’s also a chance that he’s fed up waiting and not prepared to wait any longer.

 

[Tom Shines]

You and everyone else k ows the answer. Poor old Vicious is always window shopping.

I wonder how local junior Luke Lauilii feels if we sign another depth winger to force him down the depth chart …

 

[Demps]

He doesn't seem that keen to stay based on his interview a week or so ago.

Yeah, along with his form has fallen off massively..

Can say that's because he's injured. That arm looks cooked... but, I think he's on the way out for sure.

Which could see us moving to keep other options such as Staines, Mapapalangi, Tui'toops and MOST importantly, Taylan May.

 

[weststigers]

We finally agree on one.
It’s very clear our current team lacks aggression, Talakai is highly aggressive, so helps fix that problem.
I’d also take a close look at Hamlin-Uele for the same reason.

Talakai yes. Hamlin-Uele, not as sure. It would depend on the dollars he was asking.

 

[Vicious]

You and everyone else k ows the answer. Poor old Vicious is always window shopping.

Correct.
I am not staying loyal to too many players who have helped us to 14th position on the ladder.
The ones I’m getting rid of are not capable of winning grand finals at NRL level anytime soon.

 

[Vicious]

Talakai yes. Hamlin-Uele, not as sure. It would depend on the dollars he was asking.

Maybe offload his old mate Royce and bring Hamlin-Uele in to replace him ?

 

[Tom Shines]

Maybe offload his old mate Royce and bring Hamlin-Uele in to replace him ?

Offloading is our thing … maybe he could do us a solid and show up late for training a couple of times ?