Roster Breakdown: 2024-2029

batboy said:
Referenced his 8 games in ressies plenty, but didn’t mention he finished the season in Sydney Shield (2 grades below ressies)

Even our discards only went as far back as cup or 20’s
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Headlined as "Wests Tigers sneaky signing"
Anything for.clicks/likes/views
 
batboy said:
Seen this take?
Gotta love the new age football fan..
“Never seen him play, never heard of him” calls him a young fella (at 25) 😂😂
“I can see him playing in the centres, he can pass, this - that, goes after the game like a Taylan May”
But never seen him play?

Hopefully he’s a late Blumer 😂😂

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Shout out that channel.
That guy is overly positive and backs everyone.

Bad take this one though.

Our centre depth is weak, as if always has been.
 
Demps said:
I agree with @BlackWhiteGold regarding centre.

With Toa & Taylan as our starters, our depth is, what... Makasini [rookie, no rush] or Bird? [Too slow]

Probably need some better depth there.
We lost Naden, Feledy, Staines & Fataape?
Also lost Izaac Tui"tupou.

And signed ... Max Lehmann?
I'm hopeful Mapapalangi is retained because he's a good centre backup option with some utility value
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I have a feeling KMpaz will be retained as depth. One, he attended the Gala Awards function & two, his profile is still on the website when other departing players have been removed. lol
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I have a feeling KMpaz will be retained as depth. One, he attended the Gala Awards function & two, his profile is still on the website when other departing players have been removed. lol
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if mapz is retained that probably plugs the hole of a back up centre. hopefully he gets continuous reps there in cup so he’s ready to be called on if needed.

only other gap for me would be a 9/13 utility type until our junior you mentioned comes through. not sure who’s out there though
 
tigahhh said:
if mapz is retained that probably plugs the hole of a back up centre. hopefully he gets continuous reps there in cup so he’s ready to be called on if needed.

only other gap for me would be a 9/13 utility type until our junior you mentioned comes through. not sure who’s out there though
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I’ve mentioned Adam Elliott before as a potential recruit for lock to rotate with AD and just found out he has played a bit of hooker. Played 2 games for the Raiders at #9 in 2022 and filled in at dummyhalf some other games. Hmmmmmm
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I’ve mentioned Adam Elliott before as a potential recruit for lock to rotate with AD and just found out he has played a bit of hooker. Played 2 games for the Raiders at #9 in 2022 and filled in at dummyhalf some other games. Hmmmmmm
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That would be useful to us for a 1 year contract solves 2 problems, backup for api and Doueihi at lock if that's where he's headed.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
I’ve mentioned Adam Elliott before as a potential recruit for lock to rotate with AD and just found out he has played a bit of hooker. Played 2 games for the Raiders at #9 in 2022 and filled in at dummyhalf some other games. Hmmmmmm
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it’s exactly what we need. gives api a breather at 9 when needed and fixes our lock issue at the same time. I’d imagine it’d be a low contract money wise so low risk if it doesn’t work out.
 
I think id rather a.player a.bit more specified than one thats played 2 games 3 or 4 years in a crucial.spine position.
Would he have the legs?
Has he got the passing game?
Can he pass off the ground?
I cant envisage any quick scoots from dh to take advantage of a quick ptb.
 
Who do you think we shouldnt extend in 2027?

I see the below players as ones we shouldn't offer a contract:
1.Will Craig
2. Jack Bird
3. Tristan Hope
4. Luke Laulilii
5. Heath Mason
6. Tony Sukkar

In fact I think the above 6 are wasted spots for 2026.

I think we should sign extensions for Sione, Skelton & Solomone Saukuru who is developing into a great 2nd rower (had an amazing 2025 in Jersey Flegg)
 
So with Bird gone & Herbert in (assuming he is top 30), we are currently sitting at 28 players in the top 30.

Clubs must have a minimum 28 players in the top 30 by Round 1 (the full 30 by June 30).

Would not be surprised if we reward Bunty Afoa with a top 30 deal before Round 1 too which will open up a spot in the Development list.

The 2 possibles then to go from T&T to Development would be Jack Attard or Tino Tavana. Makes sense as we don't currently have any outside backs in the Development list of 6.

Note: Only Top 30 & Development players can play NRL from Round 1. T&Ts are only eligible from Round 10.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
So with Bird gone & Herbert in (assuming he is top 30), we are currently sitting at 28 players in the top 30.

Clubs must have a minimum 28 players in the top 30 by Round 1 (the full 30 by June 30).

Would not be surprised if we reward Bunty Afoa with a top 30 deal before Round 1 too which will open up a spot in the Development list.

The 2 possibles then to go from T&T to Development would be Jack Attard or Tino Tavana. Makes sense as we don't currently have any outside backs in the Development list of 6.

Note: Only Top 30 & Development players can play NRL from Round 1. T&Ts are only eligible from Round 10.
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We got about $270k back from freeing Bird up ..: is that extending to upgrading 3 players to fill out the Top 30 and throwing a sweetener at Bula to sign the extension as rumoured ? New guy better get on the blower to Richo for some help there
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
So with Bird gone & Herbert in (assuming he is top 30), we are currently sitting at 28 players in the top 30.

Clubs must have a minimum 28 players in the top 30 by Round 1 (the full 30 by June 30).

Would not be surprised if we reward Bunty Afoa with a top 30 deal before Round 1 too which will open up a spot in the Development list.

The 2 possibles then to go from T&T to Development would be Jack Attard or Tino Tavana. Makes sense as we don't currently have any outside backs in the Development list of 6.

Note: Only Top 30 & Development players can play NRL from Round 1. T&Ts are only eligible from Round 10.
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Someone said Bunty has a top 30 contract or is getting one
 
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