Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Flippedy]

I watched David Fifita play near his best in a game earlier this season, then a week or two later he was dumped to Q-Cup.
I would agree he looks a bit overweight and not always demonstrating the effort required which is a concern, but he’s around 25 years of age so should be in and approaching the prime of his career and I would think it’s only a minor mental adjustment required to get him in the right mindset to be back tn his best within a short period of time.
I agree signing him is a risk, but every signing is a risk, particularly the ones on big money, but the reward could be extremely high if we signed him and got him back to playing even close to his best,
I like Samuela as a later and he’s shown promise on our left edge, but as Greg me tinned he has barely broken a tackle this season and o believe he will be more comfortable and more effective in the middle.
Our halves are a reamj g out for more impact on our edges and it should also create much more attacking opportunities for Jahream if we have tackle busting, line breaking threats on our edge.
A left and right edge combination of David Fifita and KPP is potentially the best in the NRL.

He would be a great pick up, but I can’t see him wanting to leave Queensland tbh. He will probably end up at the Cowboys or the Dolphins, maybe even back to Brisbane.

 

[user118245]

Jazz Tevaga is off contract end of 2025, would be an amazing pickup

 

[Tom Shines]

I watched David Fifita play near his best in a game earlier this season, then a week or two later he was dumped to Q-Cup.
I would agree he looks a bit overweight and not always demonstrating the effort required which is a concern, but he’s around 25 years of age so should be in and approaching the prime of his career and I would think it’s only a minor mental adjustment required to get him in the right mindset to be back tn his best within a short period of time.
I agree signing him is a risk, but every signing is a risk, particularly the ones on big money, but the reward could be extremely high if we signed him and got him back to playing even close to his best,
I like Samuela as a later and he’s shown promise on our left edge, but as Greg me tinned he has barely broken a tackle this season and o believe he will be more comfortable and more effective in the middle.
Our halves are a reamj g out for more impact on our edges and it should also create much more attacking opportunities for Jahream if we have tackle busting, line breaking threats on our edge.
A left and right edge combination of David Fifita and KPP is potentially the best in the NRL.

Fifita has been on the decline a while now …must be 18 months …

When was the last time we turned a new player to the club like that around ?

Sam might be having a bit of second year syndrome like Bula had last season ,.. this time last year if memory serves correctly you were campaigning that Bula should he moved out of the position ? Correct ?

Sam looks like he might have dropped some weight over the offseason

 

[Tom Shines]

Jazz Tevaga is off contract end of 2025, would be an amazing pickup

Why would Manly let him go ? He has been great for them on like around $280k a year ( supposedly)

 

[tigahhh]

Latu turned 20 just 2 weeks ago and people talking about how little first grade he played in the previous 2 years. The expectation that all kids at 18 or 19 are ready for the step up to NRL is crazy.

Players are routinely playing into their mid 30's now. Particularly halves. He still has 15 years in front on him.

Those 3 boys were a bargain for us. All first grade quality at just a tick over a million. Can't get that value everyday in the NRL.

exactly right . i think supporters minds are skewed because Galvin is 19 and playing , that would NOT happen at any other club , we thrust kids into first grade bc we have too . giving Latu time will be the best thing for him and yes $500k is overs but he was the most touted kid in the ranks and his manager knew that , for a now starting half it’s standard money

 

[Demps]

How did he go mate?

Wasn't very noticeable.
Only played 12 mins

 

[Ecto-1]

API appears to be a target for the Bears and don't think the NRL will be enforcing any anti tampering rules on them - they need a decent squad quick. Hate to see him go but may just be an opportunity for a player in his twilight years too good to refuse..

Benji just said in the press conference that Api is going nowhere.

 

[Ecto-1]

Reedy just said on MMM that Richo told him this week that he’s confident Jerome’s contract will be fixed soon and he won’t activate the clauses.

 

[tigahhh]

Reedy just said on MMM that Richo told him this week that he’s confident Jerome’s contract will be fixed soon and he won’t activate the clauses.

richo taking care of business !

 

[Tom Shines]

Anyone got this article?

Tiger's name the only way to explain Origin snub: Benji

Benji Marshall has claimed Terrell May's name and reputation has counted against the prop in his bid for State of Origin honours.

aapnews.aap.com.au

 

[Groundup]

Looks likely Api going to bears. His TV interview pretty much said it with Meninga confirming they close to signing.

Meninga was referring to his negotiations not apis. This was before meninga was confirmed 🙄

 

[Ecto-1]

Anyone got this article?

Tiger's name the only way to explain Origin snub: Benji

Benji Marshall has claimed Terrell May's name and reputation has counted against the prop in his bid for State of Origin honours.

aapnews.aap.com.au

Watch today’s press conference

 

[liltiger]

Not sure why people are worried about Api to the Bears when his manager has already said he wants his future sorted asap.

Don't forget the NRL will be owning and operating the Bears so expect most player and journo comments around Perth to be extremely positive as per NRL's instructions.

Tds will be going, Benji in the coaching insider said Apis not going anywhere. Unless Tds is willing to slowly work his way to taking over then he will be leaving.

 

[Tom Shines]

Tds will be going, Benji in the coaching insider said Apis not going anywhere. Unless Tds is willing to slowly work his way to taking over then he will be leaving.

I’ll wait and see what Richo actually does …

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

I’d say it’s near certain that’s the theory and it does make a fair bit of sense, but we just have to hope Talyn is on board and happy with it.
I’m a big fan of Talyn and think he can become one of the elite 9’s in the NRL so of course we want and need to keep him, but I don’t think he is yet worth the proposed 600k per season contract coming from his manager.

$600k a season…..tell ‘em they’re dreaming…

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Watch today’s press conference

Link…..plse it’s not up on WT website yet

 

[Blocktiger]

Absolutely, he's a low cost recruit who could end up being a top level player.

I've always been a massive fan of Hassett. He has the potential of being Liam Martin 2.0, even has the same body and play style. Played NSW u19s and just needs a chance in first grade.

Hassett, Taylan May, Tyrone May and a top level lock would really elevate this squad.

I would try Adam Doueihi at lock if we get taylan. Got skills and his big enough also. Also leaves a goal kicker in the team.

 

[TSP]

I would try Adam Doueihi at lock if we get taylan. Got skills and his big enough also. Also leaves a goal kicker in the team.

Yeah, something to think about.

But I’m not there with his d and injuries worries.

Taylan would be an extraordinary signing.

 

[Ecto-1]

 

[bbobb]

Yeah, something to think about.

But I’m not there with his d and injuries worries.

Taylan would be an extraordinary signing.

I wouldn’t have agreed prior to this season but his contact in D has improved remarkably. Whether he has the motor to play long minutes in the middle is unknown but I think he would be an effective link man. While not being overly quick he doesn’t seem to get pushed back in defence as well.