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He's been told outright he's coming for a wing spot/outside back depth. There's a long term plan at play here. Also goal kicking depth.

Even 50/50 that he'll be here in 2022 Closer to 80/20 in our favour for Issako in 2021/22

Don't think so, we'd have to offer someone in return for that to happen.

100% this isn't the 1st round of discussions.

Gildart is a matter of visa & paperwork (hence no announcement yet), Hastings was easier as he's already an aussie citizen. No genuine interest in Gagai, just manager talk.

The club has been trying to get Issako for the best part of 3-4 Months. Was originally meant to be a swap deal with Walters in the early rounds of the year. He's been told he's free to leave but Broncos keep moving the goal posts when a deal seems close to be done. But as many have pointed out...

40-50% for 2022 at most.

A quality Winger high on the list.

I'd be shocked if Mbye was still here in 2022.

He'll be on the wing in 1st grade soon enough, Madge loving his post contact meters out of the red zone. Thinks he could be a real asset to starting our sets well.

Combination of not a lot off-contract in the NRL worth chasing & more than usual English players wanting to come over due to current issues overseas.

As well seen so far Oliver Gildart is a target, (which for me is puzzling considering how Super League outside backs seem to go in the NRL). A young forward from the Super League has been mentioned, James Bentley. Little on the small side but apparently tough as nails.

At the moment know, looking to bring in some externally still with money to spend in the cap still. Walters leaving still an option but unlikely. I believe Kiah Cooper would have a better shot a securing a top 30 spot than Fitzgibbon at the moment.

Just some retention updates: Jacon Liddle, Tom Amone & Zac Cini have 1 year deals now on the table for 2022. Liddle's management want 2 & wouldn't surprise me if they add the extra year, Bulldogs keen on Liddle also but he seems to be a back up if they can't land a big fish like Smith or Daryl...

Speed & Impact that's the target moto for 2022.

Junior Pauga listing as a train & trial & can play 1st grade after round 10. Jimmy development deal as I understand for 2022, lower grade contract for remaining of this year. I expect Tom Amone to debut this week.

Reynolds does not appear on our radar, looking to spend big money for 2022 but spread out over a few positions not all invested in one player, If Mbye was moved on faster/sooner then the extra $$ could change the targeting but long odds to be here, Expect him to be a Shark.

Naden's management asked for a counter offer late Sunday afternoon. Our offer was 2 year deal $300,000 for year 1 & $350,000 for year 2. Bulldogs have offered him $1.3mill over 3 years, averaging just shy of $450,000 a year.

Simpkin & Luciano are the clubs re-signing priority. Both will have something sorted prior to coming to market in November.

Highly doubtful, transfer fee more than club was happy to fork out.