Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Speed2burn]

He is massively underused from the Knights games I’ve watched. His defence is good. And clearly a supreme athlete based on height, weight and speed. Coming into the prime years of his career. We need him.

When Knights made the finals I remember KPP being a stand out. I can’t stand Hastings but when he was in that knights side he definitely knew how to unlock KPP

100% being underused atm

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Hassett just made two crucial tackles in a row on the try line demonstrating great desperation.

 

[TYGA]

Hassett just made two crucial tackles in a row on the try line demonstrating great desperation.

Shares the same manager as Benji I believe. Big talent.

 

[Snidest 0]

I may even take that bet…

What is a 2 man tent worth these days?

That's your offer?

 

[Merlot]

I may even take that bet…

What is a 2 man tent worth these days?

2 squares of cardboard in a stairwell, and i will raise it a shopping trolley

 

[Snidest 0]

2 squares of cardboard in a stairwell, and i will raise it a shopping trolley

I have a full title without mortgage - I'm not taking @batboy s bedroom at the batcave as a fair bet?

Does it even have a vehicle?

 

[Darty the winger]

Luai is committed to the greater cause. You seriously can't be a tigers fan.

Stick to the Galvin is hard done by narrive

I can’t wait til that speed bump Galvin is gone that little turd gets to much airtime!!

 

[Wiz]

I can’t wait til that speed bump Galvin is gone that little turd gets to much airtime!!

I can’t wait either. I’ll get so much more work done instead of having to check the Galvin thread on this forum every hour.

 

[Snidest 0]

When Knights made the finals I remember KPP being a stand out. I can’t stand Hastings but when he was in that knights side he definitely knew how to unlock KPP

100% being underused atm

Hastings being permanently relegated to reserves at Newcastle despite being highly paid has somehow missed the RLPA radar - while they pontificated about alleged unfair treatment of Nofa and Galvin FFS!!

 

[Odessa]

Hastings being permanently relegated to reserves at Newcastle despite being highly paid has somehow missed the RLPA radar - while they pontificated about alleged unfair treatment of Nofa and Galvin FFS!!

Don't forget the winger from Canberra that is now at Newcastle Ricky drop him as soon as it was known he was off

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Can we sign Savala as a half….he is far better than the Punk

 

[madgey76]

Yeah, its a sh*t situation. FWIW i'd rather buy other teams State Cup players to reward with a Top 30 slot since our lot have not pressed. Real question- Who in the Magpies State Cup team do you rate that isnt already in the 30? Isnt Makasini coming in to top 30 on 30 June?

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Shares the same manager as Benji I believe. Big talent.

Was talking about him 2yrs back and last year, the kid has the right attitude and studies the game. He won’t be devastating but he will run good lines & won’t let us down as he grows. Can also play both sides of the field. As a bench depth for 26 we could do a heck of a lot worse.

 

[Demps]

Was talking about him 2yrs back and last year, the kid has the right attitude and studies the game. He won’t be devastating but he will run good lines & won’t let us down as he grows. Can also play both sides of the field. As a bench depth for 26 we could do a heck of a lot worse.

Looked good.
Wonder if we're still a chance?

Will Craig swap deal, wasn't it?
LOL. Get it done.

 

[bptiger 0]

a few players now have been a bit cryptic on ig lately, things are definitely happening richo just hasn’t announced yet

Didn’t Richo say he would release new signings in 3 weeks that was 5 weeks ago 🤔

Legend has it used to wait an hour after training for the shift change on the bridge toll to avoid the $1.20 toll. Blocker tells that story.

true story , but what a player he was , loved watching him play

 

[bptiger 0]

The knights hate attacking to KPP's side of the field, i've noticed that since watching him a bit more closely.

For me he doesn’t get involved, I think he only had 5-6 hit ups that were crap anyway , no convinced about his defence either

 

[jirskyr]

They don’t miss kids a beast. Every signing they make is obvious but they get it done.

That's what you get when you make the finals almost every year and always shake the Minor Premiership.

God only knows how Storm fans will handle it when Bellyache retires and they fall back to the pack.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

KPPs stats look pretty good again. Definitely an upgrade on big red

 

[Speed2burn]

For me he doesn’t get involved, I think he only had 5-6 hit ups that were crap anyway , no convinced about his defence either

Don’t know what game you were watching, he made 15 runs for 160 odd meters.

I was particularly looking out for his defense and he doesn’t shirk the work like everyone else seems to think so. Albeit against a reserve Penrith side

 

[Demps]

The teenage son of Parramatta legend Nathan Hindmarsh has been snapped up by arch rivals the Penrith Panthers, beating the Eels to the punch.

Buster Hindmarsh, 17, is a rangy second-rower — much leaner than his dad — who has signed for two years with the Panthers.

“Penrith gave us an invitation to go and check out their facilities and they were really impressive,” Nathan said.

“The Bulldogs did the same thing. The Dogs were very close, too. They’ve got a great set up.

“All Parramatta did was send us an offer in an email and didn’t show the same interest.

“He was keen on the Bears too, where he played SG Ball this year, but we decided the Panthers were the best option at this stage of his career.

“They’ve got such a great record bringing kids through and looking after them so professionally.”

It will be upsetting for Eels fans in that Nathan Hindmarsh is such a club legend.

The family has a rich history at Parramatta where Nathan played 330 NRL games for the club and his brother Ian played 164 matches.

“It was a bit weird when he came home the other day in the full Penrith kit,” Hindmarsh said.

“But we’ll get used to it.

“He loves the game and he’s very happy to get the opportunity with the Panthers.

“This is just the start. He knows he’s still got a lot of hard work ahead if he’s to play NRL.”

Penrith CEO Matt Cameron has high hopes for the youngster.

“He’s a beautiful young kid,” Cameron said.

“Our pathways manager Lee Hopkins has been tracking him for a little while.

“We’re really pleased he’s chosen to come here.

“We’ll get him into the building and get him started and see how he goes.”

Another Eels legend, former skipper Nathan Cayless, has a son also playing at a rival club.

Eddie Cayless played in the Roosters’ grand final winning SG Ball team this year.

Both Cayless’ and Hindmarsh’s sons started in Parramatta juniors but left for rival clubs to get better opportunities.

Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos has defended the club’s junior league position.

“The success of our pathways was evident by three of our four teams making grand finals this year,” Sarantinos said.

“The SG Ball team was undefeated until losing the grand final.

“It’s an area we’ve put a lot of work into and we’re proud of it. Buster Hindmarsh was in our juniors but moved to Norths. We wish him well.”