Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Glenji95]

That would be an absolute disaster for the club. Huge. It's unfathomable.
And is Bunty really on development contract meaning he can't play until halfway through the season or is the club just an amateur mess?

Development players can play from round 1 now, only train and trial players are eligible halfway through the season.

 

[tigahhh]

Then why did he sign a new contract a month or two ago if the deal was done by sheens years ago?

hard to see benji & richo giving him a top 30 deal when he’s been playing ron massey cup this year unless they were bound to.

 

[JB9918]

hard to see benji & richo giving him a top 30 deal when he’s been playing ron massey cup this year unless they were bound to.

Craig posted something on socials but we all believed it was a new contract with his management.

He is paying $1.01 to not be here in 2027. Last year we carried a few extras (Tumeth, Matamua...) just a reminder from where we came from #spoonville

 

[innsaneink]

craig upgrade is an old sheens deal mate. disasterous stuff surely there’s a way to move him on

How.long was he originally signed for?
Hard to believe were still suffering from way back.when

 

[tigahhh]

How.long was he originally signed for?
Hard to believe were still suffering from way back.when

2022. was in that harold Matt’s group with LG, TDS, kit, mason miller etc that were all extended/upgraded far too early

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I don't think so.
Craig was seen signing a new contract a few months ago. If it were already done he wouldn't need to sign anything new.

This all sounds incredibly off, and different to the previous roster lists that were put out.

There is just no reason it logic to Craig. If he is there pay him out and release him immediately.

Given almost the entire club is on holidays bar the membership team this all just sounds very strange and incorrect

Who knows BB! It is very strange especially given he was shifted to Ron Massey Cup halfway through the season. Hopefully some of it makes sense over the coming months as the roster takes more shape.

 

[innsaneink]

Reuben Porter & Alex Lobb also included in the departing players graphic in the member's email from the development squad.

One omission from the departing players is Will Craig. He was on a development contract this season & doesn't feature in the graphic with the others.

If retained, hopefully he is on no more than a NSW Cup contract.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

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We did upgrade Will Craig after all

I don't think this report is correct, how can you have Bunty turning 30 on a development deal, more likely it being T&T, but I thought I read somewhere it was for 1 year top 30.

 

[Vicious]

How long before someone on the forum “hears “ that Bula to Storm to replace Paps?

By 5pm I think

I’ve already predicted Melbourne Storm will be very interested in a Jahream Bula/Fonua Pole package deal.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

I would be avoiding Papenhuyzen. Past his best, lost his speed after his recent bout of injuries.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

So according to WT Will Craig is in our top 30 and
Bunty is a development player.

Very strange.

If that is true; There needs to be an inquiry!
That is totally BS.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

I’ve already predicted Melbourne Storm will be very interested in a Jahream Bula/Fonua Pole package deal.

Lol stop poking the bear V.

 

[Odessa]

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[Spartan117]

So according to WT Will Craig is in our top 30 and
Bunty is a development player.

Very strange.

It's called Gaming the System.

Just like broncos paying hunt half his STG salary in the cap.

Well done tigers

 

[teddy23]

Keon has publicly come out today saying he’ll be testing the open market come November 1st and has also stated he’s a prop moving forward (hoping to attract the same $ as others)

Rabbits cap surely taking an hit after looking at their roster especially after the Fifita addition.

He can play 80mins at prop similar to Terrell. The combination of those two as our starting middles would be scary.

I think with the recent KPP addition on our right edge, all we’re missing is a dominant middle to partner May and he fits that criteria perfectly. I genuinely believe he’d complete our team. Don’t forget the Richo link with South Sydney and having played alongside Benji as well.

My question to fellow forum members is if you’d guarantee Keon’s signature…. would you offer a $1 million a season deal to get it over the line.

My answer….. YES.

 

[upthetigers]

I have a feeling there may be some signing news today…don’t know why, just a feeling.

Don't faint if there is a big signing.

Jokes bro haha

How long before someone on the forum “hears “ that Bula to Storm to replace Paps?

By 5pm I think

Nah Bula is going to dogs with his best mate 😂

 

[Flippedy]

I’ve already predicted Melbourne Storm will be very interested in a Jahream Bula/Fonua Pole package deal.

Only if we get Katoa and Coates in return 😊

 

[upthetigers]

Keon has publicly come out today saying he’ll be testing the open market come November 1st and has also stated he’s a prop moving forward (hoping to attract the same $ as others)

Rabbits cap surely taking an hit after looking at their roster especially after the Fifita addition.

He can play 80mins at prop similar to Terrell. The combination of those two as our starting middles would be scary. I think with the recent KPP addition on our right edge, all we’re missing is a dominant middle to partner May and he fits that criteria perfectly. I genuinely believe he’d complete our team.

Don’t forget the Richo link with South Sydney and having played alongside Benji as well.

My question to fellow forum members is if you’d guarantee Keon’s signature…. would you offer a $1 million a season deal to get it over the line.

My answer….. YES.

Keaon and May is behind Hass and Carrigan only what other starting props are better?

It would make us a top 8 team we have strike all over the park

 

[Flippedy]

Keon has publicly come out today saying he’ll be testing the open market come November 1st and has also stated he’s a prop moving forward (hoping to attract the same $ as others)

Rabbits cap surely taking an hit after looking at their roster especially after the Fifita addition.

He can play 80mins at prop similar to Terrell. The combination of those two as our starting middles would be scary.

I think with the recent KPP addition on our right edge, all we’re missing is a dominant middle to partner May and he fits that criteria perfectly. I genuinely believe he’d complete our team. Don’t forget the Richo link with South Sydney and having played alongside Benji as well.

My question to fellow forum members is if you’d guarantee Keon’s signature…. would you offer a $1 million a season deal to get it over the line.

My answer….. YES.

God yes!

 

[teddy23]

Keon has publicly come out today saying he’ll be testing the open market come November 1st and has also stated he’s a prop moving forward (hoping to attract the same $ as others)

Rabbits cap surely taking an hit after looking at their roster especially after the Fifita addition.

He can play 80mins at prop similar to Terrell. The combination of those two as our starting middles would be scary.

I think with the recent KPP addition on our right edge, all we’re missing is a dominant middle to partner May and he fits that criteria perfectly. I genuinely believe he’d complete our team. Don’t forget the Richo link with South Sydney and having played alongside Benji as well.

My question to fellow forum members is if you’d guarantee Keon’s signature…. would you offer a $1 million a season deal to get it over the line.

My answer….. YES.

Article attached:

Keaon Koloamatangi is set to test his worth on the market, conceding he is still awaiting a compelling offer to extend his stay with South Sydney.

The 27-year-old has one year remaining on his current deal with the Rabbitohs and has little desire to part ways with the club but may be forced to if a good offer is not forthcoming.

Speaking to 9News, Koloamatangi, who is currently touring with the Kangaroos for the Ashes, was unsure if his management were in talks with Souths to work out what his future holds.

But the forward was sure of the monetary value of some deals that could come his way.

"I'm off contract November 1," he said.

"I've been communicating with my manager back in Sydney. I'm not too sure if they (his management and the Rabbitohs) are talking at the moment to try and get something sorted.

"At this stage, I think I am [going to the market]. But hopefully Souths come to the table."

Koloamatangi's manager, Tyran Smith, is also in charge of Broncos prop Payne Haas, who is also coming off contract and is currently on a deal worth roughly $1.1 million per season.

Koloamatangi sees his value getting up towards the $1 million-a-season mark.

"I am a front rower now, I've seen the money they have been getting," he said.

"Hopefully my manager can sort something out soon."