Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger Stripes]

I don’t believe we have the best juniors in the country coming through but I don’t think we are far off to be fair. As for the notion the kids arent performing well in cup, I’d assume that’d be a given. 99% of the players in NSW cup are eligible for Jersey Flegg so there is no older figure in the cup team to help out. A lot of these players have jumped from Matts to Cup or Ball to Cup so they have been fast tracked towards first grade and the few we have seen have held their own.

I mean look at our bench last game, I believe it had a total of 4 first grade games experience. Also good to note that the only difference between first grade and Cup is the speed not the physicality.
The only juniors I can really see being 100% first graders are Tallyn Da Silva, Jordan Miller, Navren Willet, Heath Mason. You’d find a common theme with these blokes is most of them have already tasted first grade (besides Nav). Wasn’t too long ago that we were locked in a bidding war with AFL for Willet before he signed with us.

As for the younger juniors I’d say that this current crop of U/17s are just as, if not more talented than the old crop. The likes of Ali Karnib, Heamasi Makasini, Alex Isdale, Onitoni Large, Ashton Large and Jhevon Lele. I haven’t watched Matts in a while but I haven’t seen a better crop of juniors coming through before. Again even more so than the undefeated Matts side. I know Onitoni Large has been in the news but I promise it is no understatement to call him one of the best 16/17 yr olds we have seen. He and Makasini would be the number one on my lists of retaining and it would seem Richo has the same idea.

I understand you’ve heard this all before but there is no hyperbole in what I’ve just said I can promise you that. Please let this be the future🙏🏻🤣

I would add some forwards to that list.
1. Christian Taupau-Moors as the standout then;
2. Maddax Fui, Pheonix Godinet, Siotame Havea Jr. Henare Reti, Peter French

 

[supercoach]

With AD re signing it’s another roster spot gone. Salary cap is not the issue it’s roster spots and we are already top heavy in the halves department. Of course if it is true he has re signed

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

So why blame Adam... he ain't recruiting...

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

With AD re signing it’s another roster spot gone. Salary cap is not the issue it’s roster spots and we are already top heavy in the halves department. Of course if it is true he has re signed

I reckon it means at least one of those we want to move on (Sullivan or Naden) will be moving on. Just a gut feel.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

I reckon it means at least one of those we want to move on (Sullivan or Naden) will be moving on. Just a gut feel.

Not without their money

 

[hank37w]

Honestly don’t mind this as I feel like Naden does a lot more for the culture and vibes at the club then alot of people are willing to give him credit for

He also adds some experience to our cup team

And to be clear im not saying Naden should be playing nrl week in week out

He's done a fine job of modelling our Indigenous jersey for a couple of years, even had some input into the design.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I reckon it means at least one of those we want to move on (Sullivan or Naden) will be moving on. Just a gut feel.

With the shortage of halves in the NRL, Sullivan would find a berth at another club. Naden is also handy depth,

 

[hank37w]

With AD re signing it’s another roster spot gone. Salary cap is not the issue it’s roster spots and we are already top heavy in the halves department. Of course if it is true he has re signed

Oh, he signed alright.

 

[Odessa]

With the shortage of halves in the NRL, Sullivan would find a berth at another club. Naden is also handy depth,

Well mate the guy who told me Cook is off to Saints which I posted here the other week is the same guy who told me Naden and Bateman to England which I posted here before chatter about it and is the same bloke who told me South's want Bud for the Right Price

So who knows

 

[Juice]

Well mate the guy who told me Cook is off to Saints which I posted here the other week is the same guy who told me Naden and Bateman to England which I posted here before chatter about it and is the same bloke who told me South's want Bud for the Right Price

So who knows

I’m sure there would be a few teams that would take a punt on Sullivan at ‘the right price’ the problem is going to be no one will want to pay anything over $250k for him

 

[Odessa]

I’m sure there would be a few teams that would take a punt on Sullivan at ‘the right price’ the problem is going to be no one will want to pay anything over $250k for him

Your very close

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I’m sure there would be a few teams that would take a punt on Sullivan at ‘the right price’ the problem is going to be no one will want to pay anything over $250k for him

Maybe that’s also a reason we are clearing cap space this season as well. To payout some deals before November from existing cap space so it doesn’t carry over into following year under “mutual agreements” - benefit is roster and cap space for next few seasons.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Well mate the guy who told me Cook is off to Saints which I posted here the other week is the same guy who told me Naden and Bateman to England which I posted here before chatter about it and is the same bloke who told me South's want Bud for the Right Price

So who knows

Thanks mate.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I’m sure there would be a few teams that would take a punt on Sullivan at ‘the right price’ the problem is going to be no one will want to pay anything over $250k for him

Probably the top 30 spot is of importance to WTs.

 

[BAGNF05]

So that’s 2 players now we want to offload who have said no. Idk how we’re going to be signing anyone else of significance for 25.

Magpies should be stronger next year

 

[JB9918]

AD on minimum $150K. That's exactly what he was offered. Richo would have not upped it, no way. Good for depth but yes it is another roster spot.

If Naden & Bateman do go that's 2. Ipap gone already. Stefano who knows? I think we pay out Tumeth & possibly 1 or 2 more.

Roster spots will come it's just who do we sign & what are the priorities?

If Stefano goes definitely a front rower & I would suggest another outside back. Iro from Cronulla is the one for me.

1. Bula
2. Someone in the roster
3. Iro*
4. Olam
5. Turuva
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Stef or new signing*
9. Korosaui
10. Klemmer
11. Sam Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Tallis Duncan? Doueihi? Unsure
14. Da Silva/Sezer/Sullivan/ L Fainu/Mason
15. Pole
16. Twal
17. Miller/Matamua

We have fair utility/halves utility options.

Be interesting is Sezer stays or gets an offer elsewhere.

 

[Roar_Power]

AD on minimum $150K. That's exactly what he was offered. Richo would have not upped it, no way. Good for depth but yes it is another roster spot.

If Naden & Bateman do go that's 2. Ipap gone already. Stefano who knows? I think we pay out Tumeth & possibly 1 or 2 more.

Roster spots will come it's just who do we sign & what are the priorities?

If Stefano goes definitely a front rower & I would suggest another outside back. Iro from Cronulla is the one for me.

1. Bula
2. Someone in the roster
3. Iro*
4. Olam
5. Turuva
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Stef or new signing*
9. Korosaui
10. Klemmer
11. Sam Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Tallis Duncan? Doueihi? Unsure
14. Da Silva/Sezer/Sullivan/ L Fainu/Mason
15. Pole
16. Twal
17. Miller/Matamua

We have fair utility/halves utility options.

Be interesting is Sezer stays or gets an offer elsewhere.

Cant see Cronulla letting Iro go now he has a fulltime gig in the centres

 

[AceofSpades]

Cant see Cronulla letting Iro go now he has a fulltime gig in the centres

Yep. Don't see them letting him go especially now he's the reason Talakai is on the bench as a utility

 

[Flippedy]

AD on minimum $150K. That's exactly what he was offered. Richo would have not upped it, no way. Good for depth but yes it is another roster spot.

If Naden & Bateman do go that's 2. Ipap gone already. Stefano who knows? I think we pay out Tumeth & possibly 1 or 2 more.

Roster spots will come it's just who do we sign & what are the priorities?

If Stefano goes definitely a front rower & I would suggest another outside back. Iro from Cronulla is the one for me.

1. Bula
2. Someone in the roster
3. Iro*
4. Olam
5. Turuva
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. Stef or new signing*
9. Korosaui
10. Klemmer
11. Sam Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Tallis Duncan? Doueihi? Unsure
14. Da Silva/Sezer/Sullivan/ L Fainu/Mason
15. Pole
16. Twal
17. Miller/Matamua

We have fair utility/halves utility options.

Be interesting is Sezer stays or gets an offer elsewhere.

I hope Sezer stays. I would rather Sezer/Luai partnership to start the season. i actually think they would compliment each other well. Galvin is still a learner, imo and Fainu is always injured.

 

[JB9918]

Yep. Don't see them letting him go especially now he's the reason Talakai is on the bench as a utility

Very interesting he has no contract for 2025 now. I would say they want to use the funds from Royce Hunt to resign him.