Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Sorry to disagree Vicious you seem very astute on this website but as an old lower grader from the late sixties I think he is a jogger and a cuddler I think this time next year this forum will be full of complaints regards his signing
 
TheClaws said:
I would take Fifita with no hesitation, the fact he mentioned a truth that will come out to me indicates that the issue is deeper than a lazy player and has something to with Des (not surprising). What is he worth? at his best 1m, right now yr 1 $700k, yr 2 club option $800K yr 3 Club option $900k each year, player also has an option at 100k less than the previous year.
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We just got rid of a kid who finds issues with the coach. We want to add another one?
 
rusted-on said:
I like the idea of May at Lock. He has shown he can ball play and straighten up the line in attack. It add's another dimension to our attack and preserves his body (given he regularly plays 70-80 minutes.
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I prefer May at prop. While he can play lock, it would take away from his best asset which is his ball running and offloading which creates second phase play. If he was to play the lock role he would need to shift his focus from ball running to ball playing.

I think we would be much better served leaving him at prop and getting an out-and-out ball playing lock with good leg speed. Twal definitely is not a lock, but i believe the reason he is there and not May is that Terrell is just too good at prop to move and lose his running and offloading output.

If anyone should go to lock its Sione... He has the quickest play the balls of all our forwards, has really good leg drive, leg speed and footwork at the line. He also has really good hands and ball playing ability. He just needs to work on his fitness so he can punch out 55-60mins.
 
SwervinMervin said:
Anyone on here who would consider Gagai on a 1 year deal for the right money? I know we were burnt with Olam, but Gagai still looks fit, doesn’t seem to have any chronic injuries and puts in a solid shift every week. Good defender. Still has some footwork for an older player. Can create an extra man and put his winger away like any good centre should. Thoughts?
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I'd bring him in for a year or two, be a great mentor for makasini, and allows the tigers not to rush him in to first grade too early...
 
SwervinMervin said:
Anyone on here who would consider Gagai on a 1 year deal for the right money? I know we were burnt with Olam, but Gagai still looks fit, doesn’t seem to have any chronic injuries and puts in a solid shift every week. Good defender. Still has some footwork for an older player. Can create an extra man and put his winger away like any good centre should. Thoughts?
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Yep, Naden is on 450k. Happy to give him 400k (Nadens money).

I would give Gagai a 2 year deal (second year club option) to initially partner Starford and mentor Makisini until he's ready. He would be good for culture and is still as reliable as they come despite his age.
 
Tommy_the_Tiger said:
Am I missing something with Tyrone May. Is he just being suggested here because he's one of the brothers? Was pretty bog average in the nrl, doesn't seem to have done much over there either. Not a single man of steel point this season
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He's been pretty decent in the super league. Starting 7 for Hull who are leading the league.

I don't think anyone is talking him up as a starting player but he would be a good option on a cheap deal as a depth player. Can play in the halves, lock, back row and even at 9 if needed.

Good option for roster spot 18-25.
 
Tommy_the_Tiger said:
Am I missing something with Tyrone May. Is he just being suggested here because he's one of the brothers? Was pretty bog average in the nrl, doesn't seem to have done much over there either. Not a single man of steel point this season
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1 May in the club is enough ,at the moment,2nd chances n all , but not here ,not yet
 
TSP said:
The Fifita recruitment issue, it’s all about price isn’t it?

If it’s the range, we might do worse than give him a chance.
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With you on that. Price is the only issue.

On 600 or 700, he becomes good value.

Remembering that Papalii was going to be getting 700k with us this year.
 
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Canadian Club said:
Yep, Naden is on 450k. Happy to give him 400k (Nadens money).

I would give Gagai a 2 year deal (second year club option) to initially partner Starford and mentor Makisini until he's ready. He would be good for culture and is still as reliable as they come despite his age.
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And although I will admit a reluctance as he is around the wrong side of 300 games, Id be happy if we talked to him- also he is a good goal kicker. We need an alternate to Doueihi / Api. He is a professional footballer and has done his job well whatever side he was played for.
 
Canadian Club said:
I heard a whisper that Fifita could be going to Penrith to play on the left edge. Sorensen probably headed to Super League at the end of the year. Not sure what that would mean for Papalii.
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papallii is tripe.Would like Sorensen here on a cut price deal for a year. Big Paps from Canberra ,i doubt will play SL , NRL against waiders or wicky . Big boy like him will head for sunshine
 
liltiger said:
TSP how much would you be willing to throw at him.
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Good question.

I’d throw 650.

If he performs, we can look at raising it in stages.

Otherwise I’d have a caveat, we can walk out of it with only limited liability.

So I’d try to get him to back himself.

He would appreciate that Benji is a different kind of coach than Des.
 
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