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I need to further clarify a couple of things. 1\. Elijah Taylor is in no way complicit with the machinations going on behind the scenes to try to secure his signature. As a man of absolute integrity he is in fact not happy with the saga being played out around him. He has been consistent in his...

Rankin was offered to Newcastle as part of a sweetener for ill fated Farah / Uate deal. Newcastle actually wanted Kevvie as part of the deal but had agreed to take Rankin as well. Funny thing was /is Uate would only come here to play alongside Kevvie as they are best mates, with Noffa shifting...

Here's all I know at present re the above: Milone may retire due to a recurrent knee injury but at the very least will not be in the top 25 next year! Sponsorhip expires end of year ….. Ballin is considering his future, but the club is very keen to retain him in some capacity if indeed he can't...

90% given that it was Justin Pascoe that got him to the club in the first place. Pascoe will not let him go without a fight as he admires him greatly.

As I previously mentioned whilst Sirro took up the contract option to stay he has still been given permission to negotiate. He is not on the crazy dollars many people quote, the last reliable info I had put him on $280k, but I think the option bumps this to a little over $300k. If Sirro did move...

Earlier in the year I posted the club's top 25 roster in an attempt to explain some of the more bizarre team selections. This squad was assembled by Jason Taylor prior to Mark O'Neill's arrival. Well today I am sharing the updated list which reflects the departure of Buchanan & Drinkwater who...

Elijah Taylor's management contacted Justin Pascoe today informing him they have received two offers from Newcastle & New Zealand for his services. As previously indicated Pascoe has a very close personal relationship with Elijah Taylor and will move heaven and earth to keep him at the club...

I only share what I know to be true at least at that point in time - many issues remain in flux. I try to refrain from sharing unsourced rumours and my only biased opinions - which I declare when I let down my guard. Anyway here's what I know regarding your questions: Kevvie to wing not on the...

You might see a new roving defensive role for Elijah Taylor this weekend! As previously stated Farah is letting the team know what he thinks of their defence and believe me they still listen to him. Moses has made it clear he doesn't need / want to be protected in defence and he is getting into...

Final word all the Farah possibilities are purely academic given that to my knowledge the only one that had / has any interest TO HIM was /is the possible move to the ESL / Leeds. Deals could be reached with either Newcastle or St George ( now I hear the Roosters are again interested, but this...

Strictly speaking you're right, but I've been told this $50k has now been linked to his contract terms. It may have been originally a separate tpa but I'm now told his contract payment for next year is $950k, when it was originally $900k. So for the sake of simplicity let me confirm he is...

The ongoing focus on recruitment and retention will continue to have a strong bias towards local juniors / this is also the case with team selections. For instance if Addo Carr was a local junior I have no doubt we would have retained him ( personal opinion only) Papenhuyzen is a local Balmain...

Both Newcastle and St George are in the mix, the stumbling block remains the $. Newcastle's offer is a straight swap for Uate which would effectively still cost us Farah's full $900k + a $50k binding TPA ( Uate is contracted @ $500k so it's being sold as only costing us $400k, but in real terms...

Mark O'Neill is reviewing entire roster, Dogs have offered Fine same contract terms as he currently gets. Yet again like JAC he's looking for opportunity and now that O'Neill has inserted himself into selections this may be enough to retain him / much like MCK. Players feel they now have a voice...

Hi Guys just a few brief tidbits to help 'inform and enlighten' discussion. Taylor now selects team in consultation with entire coaching panel and final team is vetted by Mark O'Neill. You will note the team selected is now finally beginning to resemble our strongest available 17\. For example 2...

Willow: Kharwin's fitness / work rate is still a concern. His recovery time / effort on effort is still poor. Long term as stated in previous posts he is seen as a possible 2nd row option, but first must complete successful transition via centre where all his performances ( mainly last year &...

I was not the only staff member asked for an opinion - I'm really not that important or influential! Addo Carr as many have noted comes from a strong Tiger family, real salt of the earth people. He always wanted to play here, Souths juniors / Cronulla were only detours on the way. All I can say...

I don't think Marika will return, there is now no on going discussions. Before anyone asks Justin Hunt will play NSW Cup this weekend, he's probably our best goalkicking option at 75%, but to be honest offers less than Rankin - though he is a better winger / Rankin is a slightly better fullback...

FT is spot on re Elijah Taylor though his signing is not quite locked in as it all depends on Farah / Cherrrington. Te Mare Martin and Cherrington are very tight and the Panthers see them as 2/4 of their spine from next year. Cherrington has let it be known he will stay with the Tigers but wants...