not really sure how you're struggling to see what they're doing. they're recruiting depth in places where it has been skinny previously.
Mavrik Geyer and Ethan Roberts are effectively replacements for Tumeth and Matamua. in Geyer we have a player that is stuck behind two internationals and one more experienced head that's looking for an opportunity. he'll do a job when called upon, will come cheap, and has plenty to prove with only a 12 month contract.
Roberts is a junior star stuck behind a plethora of backrowers at the Chooks who has immense pedigree and potential, but needs time and space to develop. we're talking about a player that was getting about Harold Matthews as a 15-year-old. Richardson clearly rates him given he's tried to poach him a few times when he was at Souths.
as for Madden, we're in dire need of a backup half. we can't rely on Mason and/or Falls, simple as that. we get a player back who knows the club inside out, who Benji is aware of and is willing to be a backup. our Cup side will benefit immeasurably from his inclusion and he'll do a job when called upon for firsts.
providing we can re-sign Doueihi, upgrade Taylan and look at either Mapapalangi or a Hiroti or Allan, we're pretty much set with still one spot left to fill on the roster. no doubt we'll be sniffing around for an enforcer to lead the pack, and we'll have the money to do it.
