Tom Shines
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They going to have any money left over after retaining everyone ?
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They going to have any money left over after retaining everyone ?
Year_of_the_Tiger
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Siliva havali (nugget ex raiders) playing for London broncos …
Yes that’s a problem
Betterdays22
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Could cause some headaches down the track. Think they are really hoping Latu and Doueihi work out, because we won't have much cash to spare if we need a half.
rihannafan1
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I'd say he's a smokey and would be cut-price. Just depends on if he has gotten around to liking the tough stuff. Benj has always had good things to say about him. Never know, could be a Taylen May like signing.
Betterdays22
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I mean there is nothing to lose with a Herbert like off season deal I guess. Not sure he fits with Benji's new fitness ethos and standards though
Tom Shines
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There is reasons for optimism there right with those two … injuries aside …they also have Javon to see if they have anything there with him and are likely bringing in Tyrone May as depth according to rumours if they want to let Madden move on ..
I’m more worried about the outside backs .. they can’t win you a game but they can sure can lose them for you .., as we saw yesterday … Benji seems to think you can get by with kids or half measures like Naden and Toa
Betterdays22
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Agree they can be an excellent halves combo. Depth in the backs is a problems as well as a front line centre. We will also possibly need 2 wingers next year with Laulili leaving and Skelton not yet signed and out of favour.
They clearly want Makasini in the other centre spot, but he doesnt seem ready yet.
1) Bula/Tururva
2) Turuva/Skelton
3) Toa/Herbert
4) May/Makasini
5) Laulili/Makasini/Tavana
We have 1 spot left, could upgrade Murray or Bunty, but don't think we will sign someone else for 2026 unfortunately, definitely need a backup hooker as hope ain't it if APi goes down
weststigers
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If that was my comment I think you might have taken the joke a bit literally.
426Tlgerland
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I think he could get a medical retirement due to his broken heart , his heart ain’t in it any more , he was terrible and dodged impact defence all day , needs to be dropped
I think AD has already worked out.
user118245
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would rather a decent centre over Spencer Leniu, To’a is past it
user118245
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Guess the good out of the game is Origin hookers looking like Brailey and Robson so we’ll keep api during that period 🤞
Betterdays22
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Jesse Ramien or Jake Averillo probably the only off contract options. Will Penisini also off contract but surely Eels re-sign him.
Will Penisini would be great, but he’s another Isaac Moses client, so it would be hard to make that happen.
I’ve said many times that Jake Averillo would be a huge upgrade on To’a and he has the added bonus of being a very good backup fullback if/when required.
Betterdays22
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Probably would be asking too much too considering the money now invested in May and To'a and the likely amount needed to keep Makasini. Can't really pay 4 centres starting $.
Roar_Power
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How long do we have Starford for? Crazy how he keeps getting extended...
I think we should prioritise getting To’a off our books, even if we have to continue paying half his wages to play the next 2 years elsewhere.
