Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[rugbygoated]

I rate walker as a middle forward. Great for momentum, good leg speed and play the ball

I'd rather tevaga

 

[Wiz]

Disappointingly, I've heard that an early offer has been rejected.

Pole and his manager have us over a barrel now. And don’t they know it. I reckon Pole will get $800k or close to it on his new deal. We can’t afford to lose a decent young middle. They will screw us for everything (which they are entitled to do).

 

[Buttface]

Pole and his manager have us over a barrel now. And don’t they know it. I reckon Pole will get $800k or close to it on his new deal. We can’t afford to lose a decent young middle. They will screw us for everything (which they are entitled to do).

Should have got the deal done before mighty boy answered.

 

[Juice]

Pole and his manager have us over a barrel now. And don’t they know it. I reckon Pole will get $800k or close to it on his new deal. We can’t afford to lose a decent young middle. They will screw us for everything (which they are entitled to do).

Yea well let’s hope it’s about the money for the reason Kelce’s source has said he rejected. Id prefer that then to hear he wants out to a better team like Stef, but then again $800k is too much for him

 

[Juice]

Should have got the deal done before mighty boy answered.

Agree 100%, now they know the money is there he will be asking for big overs to stick around

 

[Tucker]

Whilst we are all ponitificating over possible player signings, what are our options in the coaching ranks?
Assume Benji remains head coach, who should we target re: attacking coach and defensive coach?
The best defensive club over the past 5 years is easily Penrith. They literally let in half as many points as we do. Melbourne are always very good as well.
The best attacking club is also Penrith with the Storm close behind. Both clubs outscore us by close to double year on year.

This is where we must reach out. Surely someone in these systems is looking for a challenge?

 

[pacey]

I’m convinced Stef has signed with Bulldogs after listening to Phil Gould in this video today.

- he speaks about Stef around 20 minute mark.

 

[teddy23]

Whilst we are all ponitificating over possible player signings, what are our options in the coaching ranks?
Assume Benji remains head coach, who should we target re: attacking coach and defensive coach?
The best defensive club over the past 5 years is easily Penrith. They literally let in half as many points as we do. Melbourne are always very good as well.
The best attacking club is also Penrith with the Storm close behind. Both clubs outscore us by close to double year on year.

This is where we must reach out. Surely someone in these systems is looking for a challenge?

Trent Barrett is looking for an assistant coaching gig….

 

[Tucker]

Yea well let’s hope it’s about the money for the reason Kelce’s source has said he rejected. Id prefer that then to hear he wants out to a better team like Stef, but then again $800k is too much for him

Yeah thats too much. He isnt on training wheels like a lot of others, but is still a P Plater. That sort of dough is a big gamble.

 

[Wiz]

Should have got the deal done before mighty boy answered.

100%, but I suspect Pole and his manager would have waited anyway. What we should have done is ensured Pole and Stef weren’t up for negotiations at the same time.

 

[Wiz]

Whilst we are all ponitificating over possible player signings, what are our options in the coaching ranks?
Assume Benji remains head coach, who should we target re: attacking coach and defensive coach?
The best defensive club over the past 5 years is easily Penrith. They literally let in half as many points as we do. Melbourne are always very good as well.
The best attacking club is also Penrith with the Storm close behind. Both clubs outscore us by close to double year on year.

This is where we must reach out. Surely someone in these systems is looking for a challenge?

Sack Benji. Appoint Josh Hannay. Let him fill out his coaching ranks.

 

[Spacecub]

Love Richo's comments about getting players who are 'in for the fight'. Some players who are available/get-able that I would target are:

Corey Horsburgh (Stef replacement)
Suia Wong/Egan Butcher (Papalii replacement)
Dylan Walker (Bateman replacement)
Josh Addo-Carr

According to BSB Horsburgh could be happening, not sure about addo Carr, would prefer Skelton

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

100%, but I suspect Pole and his manager would have waited anyway. What we should have done is ensured Pole and Stef weren’t up for negotiations at the same time.

Fonua Pole 3 weeks ago:

Pole says he hasn't thought much about his future beyond next season but he's currently loving life at the Tigers and while he might be underrated by most, coach Benji Marshall knows exactly what he's got on his hands.

"I love it here. If Tigers want me to stay here, I'd gladly stay, but I'll see about that when the time comes," Pole said.

"Benji understands us young kids coming through, he's easy to get on with and he knows when to be serious. He's given me confidence in myself, sometimes I struggle with that.

"But he tells me all the time he believes I can be more than I am, that I can be one of the best front-rowers in the game."

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Dylan Walker looking to leave Warriors to return back to Sydney- has a history with Richo and has been outstanding for Warriors this year

From an article in 2016:

Rugby League has provided a refuge for Dylan Walker during his ongoing troubles, his best friend and Manly teammate Api Koroisau has revealed.

 

[Tucker]

Trent Barrett is looking for an assistant coaching gig….

My problem with him is he hasnt spent enough time in good systems.

• Manly 2016-18 = negative differential over these three years as head coach
• Penrith 2020 = great year as assistant coach
• Canterbury 2021-22 = disaster as head coach catching a spoon
• Paramatta 2023-24 = average year as assistant, potential spoonists as interim coach

I dont think he can help us.

 

[Buttface]

Trent Barrett is looking for an assistant coaching gig….

Dapto Dingoes are looking for someone who makes fly screens. Could be a good fit.

 

[Joelcainenumber1fan]

why don't we take a chance on Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega ???

 

[hank37w]

We take a chance on everyone that comes here. 🤣

 

[Tiger_claws]

I wouldn’t mind Dylan Walker as a 13 or 12. Always amongst the Warriors better players. Not sure of his dollars though.

 

[king_sirro]

why don't we take a chance on Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega ???

I haven't seen enough of him to know what his deficiencies are to truly comment in the positive or negative on Ray, but he his strong and aggressive, that I know.