Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[BlackWhiteGold]

Hate to burst ur ballon , but kaufusi just resigned at the sharks two weeks ago

My balloon was re-inflated when Brent Read come out in recent days on Triple M & said his mail was wrong on Kaufusi taking up his option BP.

 

[Ecto-1]

Hate to burst ur ballon , but kaufusi just resigned at the sharks two weeks ago

It came out on Monday that the reports about him taking up the option for next year were wrong.

 

[jrtiger]

My balloon was re-inflated when Brent Read come out in recent days on Triple M & said his mail was wrong on Kaufusi taking up his option BP.

pending we can find the spots, another middle and a backrower has to be on the agenda. Kaufusi would be a wonderful acquisition.

I'm also a pretty big fan of backfence Bunty. doesn't miss tackles.

 

[Flippedy]

We dont disagree apart from the value of bringing in JAC if we had the spots available.

The JAC thing would divide the forum and I accept the other side of the argument about bringing him. I am not saying you're wrong. Personally, I think if the stars aligned and the contract value was low enough, he would add something to the team.

I'm no activist for JAC. Just making a fairly benign and nuanced point as described above.

Melbourne Storm version of JAC yes, Bulldogs version, no. Seems to have lost his way.

 

[Demps]

With not much WT scuttlebut atm, I'm just going to throw out there some 'out there' predictions for shits'n giggles ...

1 We'll appoint our assistant coach after the Broncos finish the NRLW season ... SCOTT PRINCE
2 Our next player signing will be after the Sharks finish their NRL season ... OREGON KAUFUSI
3 Two weeks after the GF, our next landmark signing will be achieved ... BRIAN TO'O

Lots of laughs!

Fire Emoji !!

 

[PabloX]

The Edge forward had already committed to Melbourne for 2025 and beyond though don't forget

Only because our inept recruitment team had no idea

 

[PabloX]

It disturbs me how many are talking about JAC as a serious option.

Sadly he's better than every current outside back we have on our books

 

[PabloX]

Everyone seems out for starf, is it injury concerns?

Ability concerns

 

[The Chad]

Well if we are setting the way-back machine let's not forget Ross Conlon.

He could kick a football

 

[Tito Santana]

Hoping the Sharks win the comp so they have even less chance of retaining players. Welcome to the Tigers Sharks Volume II.

 

[batboy]

But there's currently no spot in the top 30 as 4-5 development players roll into the top 30 (bad contracting from previous admin) and Sione Fainu hasn't been resigned.

That's on Sheens / McDonnell and Benji....

 

[CornerPost]

Just curious.. since Richo has arrived, does anyone know the actual list of players that he has shown the door and signed or extended their deals ?

 

[jrtiger]

Just curious.. since Richo has arrived, does anyone know the actual list of players that he has shown the door and signed or extended their deals ?

Signed: Luai, Faataape, Turuva, Skelton, Hunt, Bird, Tasipale*, Rahme*, Hope*, Ackland*

Sold: Nofoaluma, Simpkin, Kepaoa, Papali’i, Utoikamanu

Re-signed: Doueihi, Johannssen*, Broederlow*, Wilson*, Aho*

Shown the door (rumoured): Bateman, Naden, Sullivan, Tumeth

there’s a few players like Matamua, Saukuru and Klemmer that have been rumoured to have been shopped but nothing concrete.

would also assume there’s a re-signing of Sione Fainu to come. there’s also been a number of juniors retained as far as I’m aware.

asterisks denote part time.

 

[tigermate]

@kade7 hey mate any news on extensions of players like galvin, Pole or sione? Cheers

 

[CornerPost]

Signed: Luai, Faataape, Turuva, Skelton, Hunt, Bird, Tasipale*, Rahme*, Hope*, Ackland*

Sold: Nofoaluma, Simpkin, Kepaoa, Papali’i, Utoikamanu

Re-signed: Doueihi, Johannssen*, Broederlow*, Wilson*, Aho*

Shown the door (rumoured): Bateman, Naden, Sullivan, Tumeth

there’s a few players like Matamua, Saukuru and Klemmer that have been rumoured to have been shopped but nothing concrete.

would also assume there’s a re-signing of Sione Fainu to come. there’s also been a number of juniors retained as far as I’m aware.

asterisks denote part time.

I think we're slightly ahead on the signed and sold list .. handy if the .. shown the door list players went .. (approx 1.6m and 4 roster spots) ..

 

[CornerPost]

I see you added some part timers.. thanks for that .. any of those except for Johhanson are realistic first graders in 25 .. or juniors retained for 26 and beyond ?

 

[tiger_one]

(From f/b The Mole)

SIGNING NEWS!
Parramatta Eels have extended the contracts of three of their best up-n-comers - Charlie Guymer, Saxon Pryke and Richard Penisini.

 

[user118245]

Xavier Willison apparently has interest with a few clubs. Looking for a significant salary increase from his current $250k, while his preference is to stay in brissy. Wasn’t there a rumour floating around a while back of him coming to tigers? 👀

 

[tigerbenji]

I think the rumour was wishful thinking from Tigers supporters.

 

[vlad]

BRONCOS BATTLE TO KEEP X-FACTOR

The Broncos lost Tom Flegler to the Dolphins and now Brisbane are facing a battle to keep another promising prop in Xavier Willison.

Sport Confidential can reveal Willison is a man in demand with the athletic front-rower seeking a major pay rise to remain at the Broncos beyond next season.

More than 30 front-rowers are free agents from November and few are as talented as the rising Willison, who is off-contract at the Broncos at the end of 2025.

The 22-year-old was one of the shining lights of Brisbane’s disappointing 2024 campaign, enjoying a breakout season that saw him play 19 games for the Broncos and represent the Maori All Stars.

At 199cm and 114kg, Willison is one of the tallest players in world rugby league and he caught the eye this season with some rampaging bursts that exhibited impressive speed and mobility for a big bopper.

Willison is happy at the Broncos – his preference is to stay at Red Hill – but Brisbane face a healthy upgrade to keep him with NRL rivals watching his progress with interest.

It is understood Willison is on around $250,000 at the Broncos, but is seeking a wage increase on the back of the best season of his injury-plagued career.

The New Zealand-born bookend made his NRL debut in 2021 but played just 11 games in three seasons due a series of injuries, including an ACL tear three years ago that required a knee reconstruction.

The hard-running forward has played 30 games for the Broncos and while he is still developing, Brisbane cannot afford to lose another prop following the departure of Flegler last year.

Flegler quit the Broncos after last year’s grand final to join the Dolphins, leaving a front-row void this season that Willison and Corey Jensen have tried to fill as a partner for No.1 prop Payne Haas.

Willison started five times this season and underlined his talent against the Dolphins in the Battle of Brisbane in round 6, scoring a try, posting six tackle busts and charging for 181 metres in the Broncos’ 28-14 win.

The Broncos have two other props coming off contract next season in Jensen and Martin Taupau, but Brisbane bosses remain confident of securing Willison’s signature.