Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[crazycat]

To'a has strong performances in him, we saw it first hand for a very good period. what you also have to remember is that he had a stack of halves play inside of him. that's shocking for building combos. having Sezer there (hopefully) all year I think he'll be more consistent on both sides of the ball. the key for him this preseason is unlocking the ability to do it consistently.

Staines is a proven first grader, having him injury free for the entire season will help us immensely. despite him leaving, I do think Tupou is our best option on the sting outside of Staines and he'll improve on last year. left centre at the minute is up in the air but if Olam does come he's still a marked improvement on any other options we have. Naden is good depth, Feledy and Kepaoa not so much. I have no idea on Alaimalo's prospects as the last tape I have seen of him was from about 3 years ago.

Bula towards the end of the year was dragging players into position and yelling out instructions. he was also at the back when we went through that period of defending brilliantly. positionally he needs a little work, but ultimately his speed and awareness was able to make up for what he was lacking. that kid is elite. a couple more preseasons and he will be in Origin conversations, mark my words.

100% Agreed. Building combinations is so SO important.
Our forward pack ran the house down. But they did not combine, they barely knew each other. Bateman coming late added to the lack of gel and he was one of our more active forwards.

I truly do not think Sezer is first grade. Look when he played, he was a decent bread and butter 5/8. Meh, we will find out this year.

Staines is a proven first grader, lets see it son on the field. I expect Staines to explode 2025.
Yet you outline our backrow problem. We have:
Staines, Toa, ?, Tupou.
Put Naden at Center and you barely field a backline. Only Toa and Tupou really have a lot of playing time together...

Replace that ? at left center with Olam, with Naden for depth. Suddenly you have a far better back line.

Bula keep dragging players into position.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Yeah man, definately need more fire power
in the backline. Looking forward to see how
a fit & disciplined Nado bounces back this
year, also how Alaimao goes once given
the opportunity. Has X factor potential imo

Staines has the poise and class and looked the goods in any company.

But thinking Naden, To'a and even Noff can rise to the occasion and feed off the vibe.

 

[hammertime]

I think we can wait to see how things pan out first before jumping onto an outside back. We've got a few blokes who might grab some of those spots. Naveen, feledy, Aliamo and Lobb. We've also got doueihi coming back and Galvin who might start there. I'm not giving up on naden either.

If we can offload noffa, then maybe, but otherwise I'd be patient and see if anyone leaps up first.

Given where we are at, it's a year to try to unearth a diamond. Not overpay for an established player.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

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How things change!

Benji looks like he slapped some sense into him.

 

[rugbygoated]

Benji looks like he slapped some sense into him.

Hoping he matured after being bich slapped

 

[The Chad]

Luai signed, Olam likely & Hymel Hunt still available too.

Could be an amazing player haul at this rate!

 

[clontarfkid]

Omigod! I loooove him! Can't wait until he's in a WT jersey!

Cld u imagine how many hats Pascoe wld have sold!!
Seriously,we need to build build a CSS relaunch plan around him to re-ignite interest in what is inevitably our future home base..huge opportunity
Whatever we paid for him we'll get a massive return on our investment BOTH ON and most particularly OFF THE FIELD if we get it right,and we have ppl in place to execute just that

 

[clontarfkid]

We would be required to take on the majority of the deal. Even at 500k I view him a major liability. Storm won’t be tipping in 50% / 200k a season for 3yrs. Especially when ESL clubs are willing to pay full load.

Olam is very simple...$600k x3 is expensive and we need to do our due diligence
We need to fully understand what triggered Olams fall in form from 2202 when he was one of the most damaging tackle busting and defensive centres in the game,to reserve grader for a large chunk of last year.
If Injury.mental,,physical or internal friction with co players...and is it easily fixable??
Richo/Benji call{in that order)..and if so we we need to see him play a few games to ascertain that..fine
Blore aint gonna be here in 25,so if we lose him in a swap for a quality outside back in Olam at his best(subject to above)lets start the rebuild sooner rather than later
And similarly if a quality established wing from Dolphins emerges ,we swap flipper hands Tupou NOW and get on with the future.No point showing loyalty when its unrequitted,so long as we finish better off ,and sooner rather than later

 

[Snidest 0]

Isn’t Hosking heading to Canberra?

No - they are interested in him for 2025 but have not made a formal offer.

 

[Roar_Power]

We would be required to take on the majority of the deal. Even at 500k I view him a major liability. Storm won’t be tipping in 50% / 200k a season for 3yrs. Especially when ESL clubs are willing to pay full load.

How do you know this? I haven't read this anywhere...

 

[rugbygoated]

I would be looking at offering Kyle Feldt a four year deal to replace Tupou

 

[Conbat07]

I would be looking at offering Kyle Feldt a four year deal to replace Tupou

Is that a Joke?

 

[426Tlgerland]

Is that a Joke?

Has to be a gee up the guy is at retirement time , he is way passed it

 

[jadtiger]

Is that a Joke?

I am amazed that you asked

 

[The_Patriot]

Firstly, Voldemort - He who can not be named (That's serously funny)

Secondly, Dont forget Brandan Wakeham for the majority of the year.

Im hoping for a much better showing than 15th. Our Leadership/Decision Making on the park cost us at least 4x games. That changes everything

Im a thinking 11th on 2024...

Yes he totally under played the importance of leadership and on field crucial decisions that the halves make.

A lot of times thats the difference between winning and losing.

Its why we have moved on a guy who couldnt get it done and taking a 1.2 million jump into Luai.

 

[magpies forever]

I think we can wait to see how things pan out first before jumping onto an outside back. We've got a few blokes who might grab some of those spots. Naveen, feledy, Aliamo and Lobb. We've also got doueihi coming back and Galvin who might start there. I'm not giving up on naden either.

If we can offload noffa, then maybe, but otherwise I'd be patient and see if anyone leaps up first.

Given where we are at, it's a year to try to unearth a diamond. Not overpay for an established player.

It really does show how bad that Nofa contract is for us, it is hamstringing WT development of players.

I saw somewhere in an article somewhat recently that Nofa wasnt interested in trying to look elsewhere in NRL, not interested in ESL, just wants to sit back and loaf at WT biding out his time, If thats true, bearing in mind his negative actions for the team / team spirit, I'd just get rid of him- pay him out and be gone with him.

 

[JB9918]

Richo on SEN Radio this morning. Expect more signings in the next few days. Worth a listen!!!

 

[Odessa]

Luai signed, Olam likely & Hymel Hunt still available too.

Could be an amazing player haul at this rate!

Hunt would be a good pick up

 

[Roar_Power]

Richo on SEN Radio this morning. Expect more signings in the next few days. Worth a listen!!!

Cheers! Is there a link to the interview?

 

[Groundup]

Cheers! Is there a link to the interview?

SEN podcast brandy and Vossy