Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Strider said:
I think David Fifita would be huge actually. Sam to right side, David left. Seyfarth is playing at his max capacity i feel and is mid. Not where the top teams are at. I think Seyfarths spot is one we need to improve alot in the starting team. Following that I would be looking at more options for bench.
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The whole reason Fifita wants out is because they’re trying to move him from his preferred left side to facilitate Fermor. On top of that, obviously him and Des are bumping heads.

I won’t lie - I have heard rumblings Fifita is on the way out and could somehow end up here from a pretty good source. Maybe that means moving Sam F back to the middle where he played his junior career with Fifita and KPP on the edges.

Not saying it would be right or wrong but it makes sense. Especially given Samuela would even probably admit he hasn’t had the best season so far.
 
teddy23 said:
The whole reason Fifita wants out is because they’re trying to move him from his preferred left side to facilitate Fermor. On top of that, obviously him and Des are bumping heads.

I won’t lie - I have heard rumblings Fifita is on the way out and could somehow end up here from a pretty good source. Maybe that means moving Sam F back to the middle where he played his junior career with Fifita and KPP on the edges.

Not saying it would be right or wrong but it makes sense. Especially given Samuela would even probably admit he hasn’t had the best season so far.
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Second season syndrome has hit Sam hard.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2025/06/11/nsw-under-19s-mens-state-of-origin-squad-announced/

CABE NSW Under 19s Men's squad (in alphabetical order): Jaxson Allen (Sydney Roosters), Mitchell Brophy (Canberra Raiders), Hayden Buchanan (St George Illawarra Dragons), Cooper Clarke (Melbourne Storm), Jezaiah Funa-luta (Parramatta Eels), Jacob Halangahu (St George Illawarra Dragons), Zane Harrison (Gold Coast Titans), Jack Hilliar (Newcastle Knights), Cody Hopwood (Newcastle Knights), Luke Laulilii (Wests Tigers), Hokafonu Lemoto (Penrith Panthers), Kanaan Magele (Sydney Roosters), Heamasi Makasini (Wests Tigers), Jethro Rinakama (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Toby Rodwell (Sydney Roosters), Cyrus Stanley-Traill (St George Illawarra Dragons), Jordan Uta (Canberra Raiders), Connor Votano (Newcastle Knights), Nikora Williams (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), Mitchell Woods (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs). Coach: Josh Jackson.
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i thought large would’ve got picked 🤔
 
teddy23 said:
The whole reason Fifita wants out is because they’re trying to move him from his preferred left side to facilitate Fermor. On top of that, obviously him and Des are bumping heads.

I won’t lie - I have heard rumblings Fifita is on the way out and could somehow end up here from a pretty good source. Maybe that means moving Sam F back to the middle where he played his junior career with Fifita and KPP on the edges.

Not saying it would be right or wrong but it makes sense. Especially given Samuela would even probably admit he hasn’t had the best season so far.
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Samuela could move to the right for the rest of the season with Latu. That would probably help both with the transition.
 
IronFist said:
In the ressies thread, you even 'hope' he's a late inclusion this week! Ridiculous!

The guy hasn't had any organised training with a team for over a year. I'd hope the club gradually reintegrate him back into running, contact, and football systems.
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What's ridiculous?

Xerri was able to do it after a 5 year lay off, and guess what? He played NRL in round 1.

Taylan played NRL 12 months ago, it's not going to take him that long to get up to speed.

Not everyone sits at home eating donuts when they're not playing.
 
if Fifita were to come here, and I think it's extremely unlikely, I'd be playing him in the middle. it's the only way to get his hands on the ball enough for him to have an influence on the scoreline.

he doesn't go looking for work on an edge.
 
weststigerman said:
What's ridiculous?

Xerri was able to do it after a 5 year lay off, and guess what? He played NRL in round 1.

Taylan played NRL 12 months ago, it's not going to take him that long to get up to speed.

Not everyone sits at home eating donuts when they're not playing.
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He’s on a train and trial. He’s not top 30. It isn’t a given that he’s going to be fast tracked into the starting 13. If it was, he’d have been signed to a proper contract.
 
jrtiger said:
if Fifita were to come here, and I think it's extremely unlikely, I'd be playing him in the middle. it's the only way to get his hands on the ball enough for him to have an influence on the scoreline.

he doesn't go looking for work on an edge.
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God no. He’s an edge player.
 
teddy23 said:
The whole reason Fifita wants out is because they’re trying to move him from his preferred left side to facilitate Fermor. On top of that, obviously him and Des are bumping heads.

I won’t lie - I have heard rumblings Fifita is on the way out and could somehow end up here from a pretty good source. Maybe that means moving Sam F back to the middle where he played his junior career with Fifita and KPP on the edges.

Not saying it would be right or wrong but it makes sense. Especially given Samuela would even probably admit he hasn’t had the best season so far.
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Samuela Fainu at lock is an interesting proposition. Certainly has the effort areas & physicality. How is his passing game to bring in that link play?
 
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