Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[ancient_magpie]

Ngutlik is on a Cup contract and coming back from an ACL. he has literally played a handful of NSW Cup games. personally I don't understand the hype.

if he was braining Cup week to week scoring tries, breaking tackles and averaging over 150 metres a game then yes, he would be a player to consider, but the reality is he will be playing Ron Massey Cup to begin the year and will do well to play in excess of 5 Cup games this year given the depth we have in the outside backs with guys like Loizou and Casey, both of whom have done preseason with the NRL side.

Your talking 25 why don't you wait and see how 24 goes before worrying about 25

 

[ancient_magpie]

Your talking 25 why don't you wait and see how 24 goes before worrying about 25

Have a look at Ngutliks highlights and you'll see why the hype.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Lobb is on development for 2 years, while Alaimalo is only contracted for '24 and has been training in the centres.

I'd love to agree with you and we don't have to go to market, but I'm just thinking the squad may benefit from first grade-ready talent as opposed to prospects who have to be developed, as we do have a lot of those.

I think it’s interesting people saying we are ok and banking on 2 untested & 1 yoyo player.

We came last we need NRL players.
They may turn out to be NRL players but banking on them is high risk. We have all seen this over and over again before.

Naden also hasn’t been NRL week in week out quality yet in his career. So banking on him is high risk if we want to play finals.

 

[851]

He has scored that many tries in the vastly inferior SL.
He is small and can’t tackle.

Im not yet convinced you’re not taking the piss

Exactly, lets not forget our international pommy back who was king of super league, Gildart, or our man of steel, Hastings who plenty bagged out

 

[batboy]

Have a look at Ngutliks highlights and you'll see why the hype.

His last games in a World Cup were something....

He get's talked about up here, As he should be....
Funny, Everyone has a favourite.
I see kids a million miles behind Jimmy getting banged on about,
And then Jimmy gets fobbed off.

He's a bit heavy atm,
But if he gets a little bit fit - I can promise you he won't be playing cup.

 

[cktiger]

He has scored that many tries in the vastly inferior SL.
He is small and can’t tackle.

Im not yet convinced you’re not taking the piss

Not forgetting Nofo is also small and can’t tackle. 🤣

 

[Kaito]

His last games in a World Cup were something....

He get's talked about up here, As he should be....
Funny, Everyone has a favourite.
I see kids a million miles behind Jimmy getting banged on about,
And then Jimmy gets fobbed off.

He's a bit heavy atm,
But if he gets a little bit fit - I can promise you he won't be playing cup.

Ngutlik > Loizou Jimmy won't c 1min in Ron Massey

 

[Nimbus]

Been thinking about the past few weeks - the departure of Fulton, the departure of Nofo, the signing of Luai all done with a minimum of fuss and no public drama - has it been great to have the adults back running the club\.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

I still think if he’s leaving it makes sense to see what is available at the dolphins as they are well stacked with backline talent

We apparently made an enquiry for bostock & were quickly rejected

 

[king_sirro]

I personally think out of the three Faagutu is better at lock with his skillset. Laulilii is similar to Pole for me strong carries and work horse whereas Faagutu has the better ball playing skillset, can defend more and can run the ball when needed for lock even though we didn't get to see much of it last year as he was relegated to Prop for Kit.

You have that the wrong way around. Laulilii is a better ball player than Faagatu

 

[BAGNF05]

French has scored 35 NRL tries, Nof 100+. That's the only comparison you can make.

French at a higher rate of tries per game. If you open your eyes you can also consider that he’s currently the best player in the Super League. While Noff is a massive sook.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Here are a few highlights. He's an exceptional talent and one of our young players I am excited about. Every now and then a player with the athletic ability, attitude, fitness, technique and skills comes through our ranks. Pole was one and indications are Fa'agutu is as well.

 

[AceofSpades]

You have that the wrong way around. Laulilii is a better ball player than Faagatu

How? Lol This is an opinion based off of what I've seen from both

 

[jrtiger]

Here are a few highlights. He's an exceptional talent and one of our young players I am excited about. Every now and then a player with the athletic ability, attitude, fitness, technique and skills comes through our ranks. Pole was one and indications are Fa'agutu is as well.

I'm hoping he can do some time in the back row as you mentioned. lock is probably his position given his size and skill but he will be an incredible asset if he can play in the middle and on an edge. means we can accommodate Laulili'i as well.

 

[bptiger 0]

Why? Its a second rate competition

Nothing like sticking ur head in the sand 🥴

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Nothing like sticking ur head in the sand 🥴

How many players have dominated that competition and then come over here and owned the NRL?

 

[king_sirro]

How? Lol This is an opinion based off of what I've seen from both

One of Laulilii's strengths is playing first reciever like a Cam Murray. It's been well known his ability to do that combined with aggressive running is well beyond his years. He is an out and out lock

 

[bptiger 0]

How many players have dominated that competition and then come over here and owned the NRL?

I could name 30 odd , it doesn’t matter where they come from , as long as they can do a job for us, he could be that utility that we need across OUR poor backline

 

[Vicious]

I think it’s interesting people saying we are ok and banking on 2 untested & 1 yoyo player.

We came last we need NRL players.
They may turn out to be NRL players but banking on them is high risk. We have all seen this over and over again before.

Naden also hasn’t been NRL week in week out quality yet in his career. So banking on him is high risk if we want to play finals.

2-5 won’t be our problem in 2024.
We have plenty of strike power and enough depth to keep whoever is starting well and truly on their toes.
Plenty of other positions worry me for 2024, but not 2-5.

 

[king_sirro]

French has scored 35 NRL tries, Nof 100+. That's the only comparison you can make.

Im not advocating for French, but that's a ridiculous comparison. How can you compare total tries scored in the NRL when one isn't even playing lol. Tries per game maybe, not total. Seriously