Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigahhh]

good signing
after not going for moale i felt as though they were after an experienced head that wouldn’t cost a lot and help guide our young forwards

 

[Needaname]

He's known for some fearless runs.
Kinda lost in the wilderness over recent seasons.

One year deal.
His time to shine or superleague awaits.

I like it.
He has a lot to offer.

I think he had a spot in the warriors 17 last year and before but this season he was replaced by the two breakout power Tongans.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Here are his NSW Cup stats averaging about 50 mins per game with close to 95% tackle efficiency.

https://www.warriors.kiwi/teams/nsw-cup/new-zealand-warriors-nsw-cup/bunty-afoa/

Great experienced squad depth imo especially to come in if Temu May has to miss with injury or Origin.

 

[Needaname]

good signing
after not going for moale i felt as though they were after an experienced head that wouldn’t cost a lot and help guide our young forwards

Half the price probably as well.
I did say I see us building a much more experienced side over the coming seasons.

 

[Needaname]

Is someone going to create the offical thread?

 

[Demps]

I think he had a spot in the warriors 17 last year and before but this season he was replaced by the two breakout power Tongans.

Indeed.

Good for depth and will have impact in the 17 when necessary or our cup team.

Wonder if Nathan Brown is still a chance also?

Along with the NRL W signings, seems like we're trying to address some issues.

 

[JB9918]

Much prefer Bunty over Tui as well. 1 year is a no-brainer with what we need & what's available. Hopefully Nov 1 we get a big name middle for 2027.

 

[Needaname]

Much prefer Bunty over Tui as well. 1 year is a no-brainer with what we need & what's available. Hopefully Nov 1 we get a big name middle for 2027.

had to think who you meant for a minute.
I think Tui has a bit more standing but as a result would probably cost more. Bunty more impact which we completely lacked this year.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Much prefer Bunty over Tui as well. 1 year is a no-brainer with what we need & what's available. Hopefully Nov 1 we get a big name middle for 2027.

Hopefully the one year deal is a lesson learned from giving Hunt 3 years. When these guys on the scrap heap, the club is the one who’s in a position of strength. No need to over extend themselves.

 

[tigahhh]

Hopefully the one year deal is a lesson learned from giving Hunt 3 years. When these guys on the scrap heap, the club is the one who’s in a position of strength. No need to over extend themselves.

bit of competition for spots now too esp between hunt & afoa

 

[Speed2burn]

Low risk signing by the sounds of it for us and career defining for Bunty, I like it

 

[Tim Sheens]

Yey, a signing, and a middle at that. Welcome Bunty.

 

[Lukic]

Good signing. Great depth and passable off the bench for 30 mins or so.

Hopefully we can move Hunt on to free up some cap and get the Bird for Brown swap over the line.

 

[Milky]

damn thats good

Bunty, T. May, S. Fainu, Pole, N. Brown

Starting to build some good depth in props

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Forward depth desperately needed smart low risk signing i reckon.

 

[pacey]

Is Royce Hunt staying?

Honestly thought he was finishing up because he had all his family at the Titans game. He played his heart out too so it felt like a farewell of some sort.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Is Royce Hunt staying?

Who else would want him?

 

[Buttface]

Woo Hoo a prop!!!!
He will run on most weeks for us i reckon.
Back this up with a surprise Lindsay Smith signing and I reckon we’re a chance of three wins in a row at some stage next season.
Seriously, a prop, and before Nov 1. This will be like a Friday night win, I’ll grinning all weekend. 😎

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Who else would want him?

He could be retiring, wasn’t he thinking about it before he signed with us

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Bunty Afoa stuck in reserve grade for the Warriors. Should Benji use his NZ connections?

I manifested this jus saying