For position 28 in our roster …… lol yea ok . International forward yea ? Will look good coming off the bench at Henson park or lidcombe oval .
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clontarfkid
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Give it to a young bloke with upside..!
Maybe Isaac Moses latest protegee Phoenix on the way up with a club option medium/long term..rather than a has been who never was
Thats one reason why we are where we are..need to get smarter
upthetigers
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Like Olam said, if there is a PNG team, it should be made up of PNG players The fanbase will connect more with local players.From the Australian, wasn't sure where to post. Just a FYI post. Mods can move or delete, I won't get upset.
The NRL is on the verge of appointing Nine newspaper journalist Michael Chammas as their general manager of football at the PNG Chiefs.
This masthead understands that Chammas has been earmarked to take charge of the Chiefs’ football operations after being hand-picked by ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys to become a key player at the fledgling franchise.
The Chiefs, who recently announced that former Digicel PNG boss Lorna McPherson would be their chief executive, are due to enter the NRL in 2028.
Sydney Morning Herald reporter Michael Chammas.
The head of football role will be one of the most significant appointments given the team is starting from scratch. However, Chammas will take charge of PNG’s football operations armed with one of the most extensive contact books in the game.
The news breaker has reported on some of the biggest stories in rugby league over the past decade, earning a growing reputation as a media heavy hitter through his work with the Sydney Morning Herald, Nine News and 100% Footy.
He now faces an even more significant challenge in ensuring the Chiefs hit the ground running as they prepare to enter the NRL in 2028.
The Chiefs are yet to sign a player or coach, but they will head to market armed with tax-free dollars after the NRL struck an historic agreement with the federal government allowing for players to effectively double their income.
The PNG Chiefs are due to enter the NRL competition in 2028. Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images
Players aside, the most significant appointment for the chiefs will be their inaugural head coach. That decision will be made by the AFL Commission as they wade through a list of candidates that include the likes of Arthur and Jason Demetriou.
Seven-time premiership winner Wayne Bennett has also been mooted as a prospective PNG coach, although the dream target would undoubtedly be Penrith mentor Ivan Cleary.
It is believed Panthers half Nathan Cleary is also on PNG’s wish-list as they look to make a big splash in the player market.
The Chiefs have had a rocky start to their existence.
Chief executive Andrew Hill quit to take over the role of Panthers Group CEO, while influential board member Wapu Sonk stood down amid corruption allegations, which he vehemently denies.
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Last month, inaugural chair Ray Dib revealed he was forced out of his role with the 19th expansion side following an uneasy relationship with NRL powerbrokers.
Last year, it is understood Chammas was locked in talks over joining Perth as head of football when it looked like former Parramatta coach Brad Arthur would be appointed coach.
When Arthur was overlooked, the move went cold.
However, it is understood NRL powerbrokers have been intent on bringing Chammas into the tent to play a role in the game’s future.
The Perth Bears appointed former media identity Anthony De Ceglie (right) as their inaugural CEO. Pictured here with NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo and coach Mal Meninga. Picture: Getty Images
Chammas would be the second media personality to take on a role with an expansion side after the NRL appointed former Channel 7 boss Anthony De Ceglie chief executive of the Perth Bears.
In May last year, Chammas was involved in a fiery exchange with Canterbury general manager of football, Phil Gould, over the Bulldogs’ signing of former Wests Tigers prodigy Lachlan Galvin.
Now, the Nine stablemates could come head to head as opposing football department bosses.
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Player has settled im QLD. He has confirmed that he Will be retiring at end of this season.
That’s literally what the club has been doing for years , and it’s the reason we have been shit… no experience , promise in juniors … unable to make the leap when leaned on . For me it’s best player available who’s willing to play that role re. Spend the year mostly at lidcombe oval, come up and do a job if and when required. Honestly your Tristan hope and Murray types. Good attitude , great trainers , great club men . They’re everywhere in q cup.
Tigerwould
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Great news! I’d love to see him given a go at lock. Then moving to the middle rotation when his brother comes on.
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Just when you thought the NRL could not get any worseFrom the Australian, wasn't sure where to post. Just a FYI post. Mods can move or delete, I won't get upset.
The NRL is on the verge of appointing Nine newspaper journalist Michael Chammas as their general manager of football at the PNG Chiefs.
This masthead understands that Chammas has been earmarked to take charge of the Chiefs’ football operations after being hand-picked by ARL Commission chair Peter V’landys to become a key player at the fledgling franchise.
The Chiefs, who recently announced that former Digicel PNG boss Lorna McPherson would be their chief executive, are due to enter the NRL in 2028.
Sydney Morning Herald reporter Michael Chammas.
The head of football role will be one of the most significant appointments given the team is starting from scratch. However, Chammas will take charge of PNG’s football operations armed with one of the most extensive contact books in the game.
The news breaker has reported on some of the biggest stories in rugby league over the past decade, earning a growing reputation as a media heavy hitter through his work with the Sydney Morning Herald, Nine News and 100% Footy.
He now faces an even more significant challenge in ensuring the Chiefs hit the ground running as they prepare to enter the NRL in 2028.
The Chiefs are yet to sign a player or coach, but they will head to market armed with tax-free dollars after the NRL struck an historic agreement with the federal government allowing for players to effectively double their income.
The PNG Chiefs are due to enter the NRL competition in 2028. Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images
Players aside, the most significant appointment for the chiefs will be their inaugural head coach. That decision will be made by the AFL Commission as they wade through a list of candidates that include the likes of Arthur and Jason Demetriou.
Seven-time premiership winner Wayne Bennett has also been mooted as a prospective PNG coach, although the dream target would undoubtedly be Penrith mentor Ivan Cleary.
It is believed Panthers half Nathan Cleary is also on PNG’s wish-list as they look to make a big splash in the player market.
The Chiefs have had a rocky start to their existence.
Chief executive Andrew Hill quit to take over the role of Panthers Group CEO, while influential board member Wapu Sonk stood down amid corruption allegations, which he vehemently denies.
Hail to the Chiefs: PNG NRL team name revealed
The NRL's...
more
Last month, inaugural chair Ray Dib revealed he was forced out of his role with the 19th expansion side following an uneasy relationship with NRL powerbrokers.
Last year, it is understood Chammas was locked in talks over joining Perth as head of football when it looked like former Parramatta coach Brad Arthur would be appointed coach.
When Arthur was overlooked, the move went cold.
However, it is understood NRL powerbrokers have been intent on bringing Chammas into the tent to play a role in the game’s future.
The Perth Bears appointed former media identity Anthony De Ceglie (right) as their inaugural CEO. Pictured here with NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo and coach Mal Meninga. Picture: Getty Images
Chammas would be the second media personality to take on a role with an expansion side after the NRL appointed former Channel 7 boss Anthony De Ceglie chief executive of the Perth Bears.
In May last year, Chammas was involved in a fiery exchange with Canterbury general manager of football, Phil Gould, over the Bulldogs’ signing of former Wests Tigers prodigy Lachlan Galvin.
Now, the Nine stablemates could come head to head as opposing football department bosses.
More to come …
More Coverage
Agree, promoting young blokes before their time hasn’t worked for us in past years. Although, the identification and environment hasn’t helped.
upthetigers
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Wests Tigers have secured promising prop Sione Fainu on a three-year deal worth $1.1 million that will go a long way towards ensuring his talented siblings also remain at the club.
Credit: Sunday Morning Herald / Adrian Proszenko
Well done Wests Tigers!!
Credit: Sunday Morning Herald / Adrian Proszenko
Well done Wests Tigers!!
gallagher
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Very well done, good price too.
Bula next, to get us into the season on a high
Fainu Brothers
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Yesss Sione!! Lock up Bula! Offer Samuela a 2.8 million 4 year extension.
Whats the ray stone talk? Is he the experienced forward we are talking to for 2027?
Whats the ray stone talk? Is he the experienced forward we are talking to for 2027?
Odessa
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Odessa
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Never watched one
I thought i read somewhere he cant actually play till 2030 and couldn't play on parole? Could he wrong
They need to find a way to make it work. There are too many issues withi indigenous communities and I truly believe that if the nrl can give one of these kids hope and something to aim for, then its 💯 worth it.
king_sirro
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B&G suggested adding a small middle like Stone to the roster and you said we also need another experienced one. So add 2 more to what you just wrote and its complete imbalance to the 30 man roster. You just named what we currently have, not your suggestion of adding 2 more
Didn’t Smith -shields have the opportunity to come here and thumbed his nose up at us ?
I doubt he’s allowed to work with his brothers, we employed a few a while back - they did checks on all the existing staff to make sure there was no existing connection.
Betterdays22
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Hasnt really worked out for him... but it hasnt exactly worked out for us either... call it a draw
