Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

supercoach said:
Pace is an issue, but the main issue is our structure and shape. Our attack is very flat and mostly one out.
We need to have close to 60% of possession to beat most sides so it would appear we are playing Taylorball and pray the other mob stuffs up. We are still light years away from the eight
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100% agree but whilst Benji is trying to perform a miracle, a bit of one off brilliance from a guy who can score from anywhere can't hurt....
 
dazza65 said:
Considering how we still can't score and lack genuine pace across the park - Bevan French?
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No point having pace without the ability to use it. Tupou and To'a are quick but are they ever in space?

We could sign a speedster and they'd end up only used for dummy half scoots.

I hope the trials were just used to get our forwards some fitness and we use our backline in the red zone when the real stuff starts. I doubt it though.
 
dazza65 said:
Considering how we still can't score and lack genuine pace across the park - Bevan French?
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Yes I could see us doing this if it was to play centre & we're confident his defence is good given his size. It may all depend how T'oa, Staines & Naden go over the first 8-10 rounds and what French's asking price is.
 
I believe the priority should be 2 monster/ Sivo type wingers (maybe just a wish list ). It allows that start of sets that get momentum and faster rucks, also gives more skillful players some room to move.
I’m sick of us getting pocesssion and going backwards.
 
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Seems like we’re forever in need of back rowers. Our depth there is one of the reasons we will struggle to get out of the bottom 4. It’s something that needs to be addressed for 25.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Seems like we’re forever in need of back rowers. Our depth there is one of the reasons we will struggle to get out of the bottom 4. It’s something that needs to be addressed for 25.
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I see Kautoga might jag a bench spot with the Bulldogs. He could have been handy....
 
Savvy said:
I believe the priority should be 2 monster/ Sivo type wingers (maybe just a wish list ). It allows that start of sets that get momentum and faster rucks, also gives more skillful players some room to move.
I’m sick of us getting pocesssion and going backwards.
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Semi Valemai who is off contract and Tony Francis who is contracted to the Titans for the next couple of years, but will not get a look in for at NRL level no matter how good he plays. Promise him an NRL starting spot with us and get him out of his contract early.
Both powerhouse wingers who would get us well and truly on the front foot coming out of our danger zone.
Make moves to get them here now and release Tupou early to make room if need be.
 
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Vicious said:
Semi Valemai who is off contract and Tony Francis who is contracted to the Titans for the next couple of years, but will not get a look in for at NRL level no matter how good he plays. Promise him an NRL starting spot with us and get him out of his contract early.
Both powerhouse wingers who would get us well and truly on the front foot coming out of our danger zone.
Make moves to get them here now and release Tupou early to make room if need be.
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Your mouth to Benji’s ears!
 
Vicious said:
Semi Valemai who is off contract and Tony Francis who is contracted to the Titans for the next couple of years, but will not get a look in for at NRL level no matter how good he plays. Promise him an NRL starting spot with us and get him out of his contract early.
Both powerhouse wingers who would get us well and truly on the front foot coming out of our danger zone.
Make moves to get them here now and release Tupou early to make room if need be.
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agree on both counts. Francis may want to come back to Sydney as well originally being from the south-west. the Titans have an abundance of outside backs and something has to give there.
 
Vicious said:
Semi Valemai who is off contract and Tony Francis who is contracted to the Titans for the next couple of years, but will not get a look in for at NRL level no matter how good he plays. Promise him an NRL starting spot with us and get him out of his contract early.
Both powerhouse wingers who would get us well and truly on the front foot coming out of our danger zone.
Make moves to get them here now and release Tupou early to make room if need be.
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Isn’t Kyle feldt looking to retire after this year and valemai is earmarked for his spot
 
GNR4LIFE said:
Seems like we’re forever in need of back rowers. Our depth there is one of the reasons we will struggle to get out of the bottom 4. It’s something that needs to be addressed for 25.
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You forget the Halcyon days of everyone was a back rower....

Back Rowers at Prop, Hooker, Centre and Back Row...
 
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Roar_Power said:
Richo recently mentioned in the WT's podcast that they are happy to move forward with 80% of the top 30 roster and it may take 12 months to complete it to their liking.

If 6 spots are up for grabs, who do we target to take them? Taylan May for a centre position would be ideal. Need a bit more size too. Any thoughts?
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Bevan French
 
Vicious said:
Semi Valemai who is off contract and Tony Francis who is contracted to the Titans for the next couple of years, but will not get a look in for at NRL level no matter how good he plays. Promise him an NRL starting spot with us and get him out of his contract early.
Both powerhouse wingers who would get us well and truly on the front foot coming out of our danger zone.
Make moves to get them here now and release Tupou early to make room if need be.
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Two players off-contract (and one with an option) that would help our squad immensely are:

Jaydn Su'A - we seem to lack that big, powerful backrower who is great defensively & a tackle-buster (would mean a shift for Bateman or iPap).

Isaiah Tass - nothing flash just solid but importantly good defensively & reasonably quick, down pecking order at Souths & wouldn't cost heaven & earth.

Oregon Kaufusi - will be down the pecking order at the Sharks now with AFB coming & would be great off-the-bench at WT.

I'd love a tall, fast & blockbusting winger (maybe Alaimalo becomes this), just not sure who is out there to recruit. Maybe Tony Francis worth looking into?
 
Red88_Tiger said:
Isn’t Kyle feldt looking to retire after this year and valemai is earmarked for his spot
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He’s off contract at the end of 2024, so we should be making him a better offer if we want wingers that hit the ball up with venom and can get us on the front foot.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
Two players off-contract (and one with an option) that would help our squad immensely are:

Jaydn Su'A - we seem to lack that big, powerful backrower who is great defensively & a tackle-buster (would mean a shift for Bateman or iPap).

Isaiah Tass - nothing flash just solid but importantly good defensively & reasonably quick, down pecking order at Souths & wouldn't cost heaven & earth.

Oregon Kaufusi - will be down the pecking order at the Sharks now with AFB coming & would be great off-the-bench at WT.

I'd love a tall, fast & blockbusting winger (maybe Alaimalo becomes this), just not sure who is out there to recruit. Maybe Tony Francis worth looking into?
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I thnk we tried to get Su'A but he knocked us back to sign with Saints
 
Roar_Power said:
I see Kautoga might jag a bench spot with the Bulldogs. He could have been handy....
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Don't want 2 kick stones but Shawn Blore would have
been handy. Having said that he hasn't ft. In any trials
yet, nobody on here called him a dud signing for them
with him coming off of 2 knee recos. Doueihi will
be like a mid-season signing. Matamua & Tumeth
are taking up 2 spots. Let's see what happens mid
year, but I'm confident that we avoid the spoon fwiw
 
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