Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Vicious said:
Forget about signing any props for 2027 as the last decent option with proven NRL experience being Sam Hughes has just re-signed with the Bulldogs for another 12months and seemingly no interest from us.
Toby Rudolf is also currently off contract, but I reckon he would be looking for a higher value contract than what we can afford and by his own admission he wants to start focusing more on his post football media career.
I’ve seen a few mentions of Jack Underhill who supposedly wants out of the Bulldogs and maybe the reason why they have kept Sam Hughes for another 12 months. He showed some promise in a couple of NRL games off the bench earlier in the season, but he looks to be a very no frills type of player, not sure he offers any more than our own Vaka Aho or Archie Duncombe.
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Agree. Vaka Aho is currently as good as any middle on the market. From memory he was far superior to Underhill when we played the Bulldogs in NSW Cup too. And from what I hear, Vaka is a very good trainer and has the cardio fitness a middle needs in the modern game to churn out 20+ mins per stint at NRL level. I'm personally not surprised he has surpassed Taateo in the NRL pecking order given Taateo's susceptible strength in defence on his line.
 
Vicious said:
Does he like Benji?
He is already a superstar fullback, but he could also be a superstar halfback or 5/8
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I wasnt suggesting we target Walsh id say thatd be futile...but their may be someone eslse suitable..
Could all be BS likely exaggerated but without knowing who the 11 are if any at all...i doubt thered be a mass exodus but who knows
 
Fish88 said:
We need grunt severely in the middle. Our depth is extremely low but we never prioritise this area. Hope I'm proven wrong and we get someone decent, but like you said, running out of options.
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As for 2027 we are not running out, we are out of options except for Toby Rudolf or Jack Underhill and as I previously mentioned, I do say Toby Rodolf’sxasking price is above our budget and I’ve seen nothing in Jack Underhill to say he’s any better than a few of our own emerging prop prospects.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Agree. Vaka Aho is currently as good as any middle on the market. From memory he was far superior to Underhill when we played the Bulldogs in NSW Cup too. And from what I hear, Vaka is a very good trainer and has the cardio fitness a middle needs in the modern game to churn out 20+ mins per stint at NRL level. I'm personally not surprised he has surpassed Taateo in the NRL pecking order given Taateo's susceptible strength in defence on his line.
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Sometimes we overlook the extra experience and improvement from our own players within.
Just because some players were not quite ready and not viable NRL depth this season, that doesn’t mean they have not taken the steps required to mature and improve enough to be considered decent tj good NRL depth for 2027.
On the other hand I think we at times go too far the other way and throw all our eggs into the basket of certain players improving when they have not yet shown enough.
I think Vaka Aho is ready to do a job for us at NRL level given the chance and if Peter Taateo is kept and has a big focus on his fitness levels and defence, he too should be a realistic impact benchNRL option for us in 2027.
Who knows how much improved the trio of Archie Duncombe, Christian Taupau-Moors and Lenny Plati could be if they are all still on our books for 2027.
They are the 3 mainstays along with the departing Kit Laulilli in the middle for our Jersey Flegg team which we are hoping will clinch a finals position with a win on Saturday.
 
Milky said:
Not sure I have an opinion on this, but do many people see Burton as a halfback?

If there is any potential for a swap with AD, and a longer term deal for Burton.

I would be guaranteeing Burton the 7 jersey for 12 months. Over that 12-months, give Latu the 6 jersey.

Allow Javon a full season at halfback in reserves next year, and then Burton to lock in 28’.
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Burton is a hopeless halfback, hence why the dogs have tried so many times to replace him in the halves
 
innsaneink said:
I wasnt suggesting we target Walsh id say thatd be futile...but their may be someone eslse suitable..
Could all be BS likely exaggerated but without knowing who the 11 are if any at all...i doubt thered be a mass exodus but who knows
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In my opinion there are not really any current Broncos players apart from the extremely expensive obvious ones that would be of much benefit to us.
But if simply discussing a possible implosion at the Broncos, it’s very possible for them unfortunately.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Agree. Vaka Aho is currently as good as any middle on the market. From memory he was far superior to Underhill when we played the Bulldogs in NSW Cup too. And from what I hear, Vaka is a very good trainer and has the cardio fitness a middle needs in the modern game to churn out 20+ mins per stint at NRL level. I'm personally not surprised he has surpassed Taateo in the NRL pecking order given Taateo's susceptible strength in defence on his line.
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Why hasn’t vaka made a debut of the bench yet? Especially since our bench is always undersized
 
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