Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Needaname]

I agree. Said it another thread...
He could play a Kurt Mann type role for us.

I watched the highlights of the game the other day and he's quite slim at the moment though.
Would need to pack some muscle on.

I think he is a good depth / cup player and could fill in, for first grade when necessary.

In his last season at Penrith that was his role. I remember he played a trial vs us in 2020 where we actually had Terrell play with us and Tyrone came off the bench and just teared us apart with his leg speed. Was bigger then and noticeable too as he had bleached blonde hair.
Looked very much like the way Walker plays currently. Dylan that is.

 

[Needaname]

Front rower for sure..need a leinu type on the bench

Put the call out to Big Popa hopefully our Samoan connection could be a draw! Would be a very good signing for us.

 

[bigsiro]

One more fully fledged first grader and I think we have our squad complete.

It's got to be a forward. Just can't decide on Prop or a versatile backrower. Whoever it is needs to provide impact.

We need a lock now. It’s a position that has changed a lot over the years and it seems to be utilised differently in different teams.
I’d love us to have a dynamic 13. Someone who would elevate our pack and really impact go-forward.
Like a Brad Clyde.
Not asking much 😊

 

[Needaname]

We need a lock now. It’s a position that has changed a lot over the years and it seems to be utilised differently in different teams.
I’d love us to have a dynamic 13. Someone who would elevate our pack and really impact go-forward.
Like a Brad Clyde.
Not asking much 😊

I would have a slimmer T May play there for the first 20-30. Move to Prop with Sione going to the bench and bring on Latu to lock for most of the remainder of the game. Just thinking we didn’t bring Kit into the game at all because we would have needed to use 2 interchanges. We brought Latu back into the game instead and it almost came off.
I feel Benji is warming up to name a utility on the Bench as a just in case for the whole 80 and to play with only 3 reserves if the game plays out as normal.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Front rower for sure..need a leinu type on the bench

Peter Taateo provided great impact yesterday in the NSW Cup with some strong running. He is a former Penrith junior.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

That Hassett kid from the Riff would be another good young player signing if we snag him

He is a good young player and the club also needs to buy a good centre.

 

[Tom Shines]

One more fully fledged first grader and I think we have our squad complete.

It's got to be a forward. Just can't decide on Prop or a versatile backrower. Whoever it is needs to provide impact.

I’ll say two more …. A starting 13 and a bench forward to replace Bird

 

[weststigers]

I’ll say two more …. A starting 13 and a bench forward to replace Bird

That's kind of what I mean by versatile backrower. A guy that can play edge and 13 to sit on the bench (maybe even cover centre if needed). That's Bird now...need a better Bird.

 

[Rusty]

Both are 6s if you ask me

They are... but it can work. Just need to find a lock that can share the load with Api. My thoughts are to manufacture a "tough nut half" with great defence "uses his shoulder" a like Plath, understands the X/O of the game

 

[Magpies1969]

I think WT should go all out for Spencer Leniu. Impact prop, only 24 years old, Samoan, played with the ex Penrith boys, doesn't seem to fit in with Latte Criwd at the Chooks. He along with Pearce-Paul and May would make our team top 8. Also like the idea of signing Hassett from Penrith.
Can we move on Tumeth, Matamua, Feledy, etc before the 30th June and use money to extend Terrill May, Bula and other quality players.
I like AD like most forum members but he is a real weakness at Centre.
I also wouldn't mind see if Junior Tupou want to return from the Dolphins. Only played 3 games and seems out of favour. I know his hands let him down but only 22 years old and has attributes to make a decent NRL player. We need depth plus competition for spots.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Doueihi defended well and he also kicks goals. The recovery from a serious knee injury is not immediate and I previously posted you will not see the best of him until later in the year. In one game earlier in the year, he did demonstrate excellent pace over long distance. He was also opposite Tago and To'o two very experienced and premiership winning outside backs.

 

[iofthetigers]

 

[Magpies1969]

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Let's bring him back to WT. Back depth and players challenging for spots can only be a good thing. Previously forum Members opined he could be a good Centre.

 

[Moh]

Let's bring him back to WT. Back depth and players challenging for spots can only be a good thing. Previously forum Members opined he could be a good Centre.

I think we're good for backs now, assuming Taylan is done.

I'd hold till the offseason to review the backs. Each one of them is good on their day. All on them to make those jerseys theirs.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Let's bring him back to WT. Back depth and players challenging for spots can only be a good thing. Previously forum Members opined he could be a good Centre.

He's a winger only.
We don't need another winger. We have plenty of wingers.
He made his bed, now it's time to lie in it.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

If we were going to manufacture a centre I wouldn't be trying it with Tupou.
We have May now to cover that.
From our current crop at a pinch I think Jeral would make a really good centre. He would offer a real threat on the edge.

 

[Magpies1969]

My 2026 dream team

Bula
Turuva
To'a
Taylan May
Shelton

Luai
Latu Fainu

Terrell May (lock)
Pearce-Paul
Sukkar or Hassett*
Spencer Leniu*
Koroisau (c)
Pole

Bench
Sione Fainu
Mason
Hunt (slimmed down and fit)
Samuela Fainu


Depth
Seyfarth
AD
Bird
Twal

 

[Lestronge]

V Holmes drops the ball 3.timea a game so there's that

What ? So you’re saying Luke is better ? Now I’m really confused by this comparison …..

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

My 2026 dream team

Bula
Turuva
To'a
Taylan May
Shelton

Luai
Latu Fainu

Terrell May (lock)
Pearce-Paul
Sukkar or Hassett*
Spencer Leniu*
Koroisau (c)
Pole

Bench
Sione Fainu
Mason
Hunt (slimmed down and fit)
Samuela Fainu


Depth
Seyfarth
AD
Bird
Twal

Is Leniu available?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

My 2026 dream team

Bula
Turuva
To'a
Taylan May
Shelton

Luai
Latu Fainu

Terrell May (lock)
Pearce-Paul
Sukkar or Hassett
Spencer Leniu
Koroisau (c)
Pole

Bench
Stone Fainu
Mason
Hunt (slimmed down and fit)
Samuela Fainu


Depth
Seyfarth
AD
Bird
Twal

I'm glad Marshall and his staff select the teams because it is a difficult task. We need to look in our own backyard for answers and I hope Marshall works hard with Taateo. His ability to carry the ball forward is excellent and he'd be a player Bellamy would polish into a v/good player. Sam Fainu imo is a very good second row forward while Sukkar can learn his trade coming off the bench or starting when needed. May has only played 8 games at centre and I'd suggest he may be good competition for a wing spot along with Skelton and Staines.