Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rock Hopper Steve]

He’s definitely a Roosters type signing. Rabbitohs or Roosters is probably where he winds up.

Isn't Manu a chance of landing back at the roosters, how could they fit in Cobbo as well.

Oh that's right it's Easts we're talking about they play for unders for this entitled club, nothing to see here.

 

[Betterdays22]

It's only at WT's where youngsters should be handed the spot & not have to earn it. Blake Mozer was happy to re-sign at Brisbane (has just as much wraps on him as TDS does) even though he's behind Hunt, Walters & Paix. Harry Grant didn't start regularly being a starter in the NRL until he was 22-23 so why should Tallyn just be handed the spot? You prioritise the guy who's currently playing better & has a bigger impact on the team.

People are already talking about not blocking Makasini's pathway. The guy hasn't even played Flegg yet and was by all reports underwhelming in Ball.

The culture of pumping up the tires of these juniors to the point where they feel entitled to first grade spots needs to stop.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Selwyn Cobbo reportedly talking with Sydney club amid uncertain future​

MSN

 

[Ecto-1]

I reckon we have May a chance because we decided not to go after Cobbo. Which I prefer Cobbo wants too much money and like May is a risk. But May has friends and family in the team to keep him grounded and focused. I’d rather use Cobbos money in the forwards.

 

[Tom Shines]

You spend a hell of a lot of time on this forum deriding other's thoughts and suggestions in this thread you claim to hate without offering much of substance yourself Tom. Who would you be recruiting?

He has already signed KPP and May … give me a 13 and another forward benchie and we will call it a day …

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Makes it even worse …dodgy hamstrings at 19…I dont think they improve with age

Neither does Reynolds shoulder issues or his lack of pace.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Isn't Manu a chance of landing back at the roosters, how could they fit in Cobbo as well.

Oh that's right it's Easts we're talking about they play for unders for this entitled club, nothing to see here.

Well they have just let Smith go, and Young won’t be far behind him.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Get ready for incoming …. If the story in the paper is true about them offering him 2 years ,… he is good as on his way …

Edit ..how are Latu’s hamstrings going? Every 3-4 games ?

Check reynolds shoulder issues, his lack of pace and his inability to cover inside ( cruelly exploited by Cleary's sidestep in the 23 GF and a couple of weeks ago).

 

[Tom Shines]

Neither does Reynolds shoulder issues or his lack of pace.

Makes you wonder why they are interested then and Richo’s words of praise to the media yesterday …. Must be playing 4D chess to actually get someone else right

 

[Nonotmeagain]

I didn’t think what I was saying was that hard to grasp. Some seem to think it’s fine that we kowtow to the brothers so we don’t get them offside. Proof of that is worrying how the others will react if one of them goes pear shaped.

Who has done that ?

 

[Tom Shines]

No room for Cobbo in our salary cap, plenty of room for David Fifita.

No media links yet for Fifita to WT …probably won’t be any either

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Makasini is coming through - May is here now...
Bulas at the back.

I can think of better ways to spend the million Cobbo thinks he's worth.

Agree we should be done in the backs now with the Taylan addition.

Attention should be given to the forwards for now, think Reynolds is a dangerous signing with his age and injury concerns, Fifita not against it if Benji can get him firing.

 

[Betterdays22]

He has already signed KPP and May … give me a 13 and another forward benchie and we will call it a day …

May is still a big risk in my mind. Who are you thinking in the forwards? There aren't many about.

Lots of chat about Hetherington earlier but has been very underwhelming for the Broncos

 

[Nonotmeagain]

I get not wanting to lose Tallyn but Api has been the heart & soul of this club since he's been here and right now is still by far the better player. My personal view I'd extend Api for an extra year with a view of moving him to the coaching staff once he's done. I'd also extend Tallyn till the end of 2029 & workout a plan with him moving forward that outlines we want you spending another year under Api in 2026 while loaning you out to another club in 2027, then by 2028 you & Haywood can share the hooker duties with you being the starter & playing majority of the minutes.

Really ? Why would he take that deal and put back his first grade experience for another 3 years and then come back to share it with somebody else.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

I think it's a Riccio beat-up. I can't see anything but common sense between Richo, Benji with Api, TDS.

2026 - Plan for Api 55-60 mins, TDS 20-25 mins off bench. Share goal kicking duties.
2027 - Plan for TDS to start games. Roughly 40 mins game time each. Potential for Api to stay on-field as a small middle. Api retains club captaincy and team co-captaincy with Romey.

Simple.

Maybe he'd like to be the starting hooker somewhere - next year!

 

[TSP]

I reckon we have May a chance because we decided not to go after Cobbo. Which I prefer Cobbo wants too much money and like May is a risk. But May has friends and family in the team to keep him grounded and focused. I’d rather use Cobbos money in the forwards.

Yes.

What I’d love to see is a big busy workhorse lock. Someone approaching Yeo in effort and drive. Just goes all day and all night.

Plus our forwards need more attacking strike. They should all know how to kick in play, run good lines and look for the offload and second phase.

There’s a lot of predictability in our kick return. It’s pretty conservative, when we might want to be more creative.

I’m sure Benji and co can teach this stuff, otherwise get someone in to assist.

May and Starford, authentic backline excellence. Very exciting. A lot of power in that combination. Will be used to sap defenders near the line, create space elsewhere.

 

[Tom Shines]

May is still a big risk in my mind. Who are you thinking in the forwards? There aren't many about.

Lots of chat about Hetherington earlier but has been very underwhelming for the Broncos

May is a risk … but one they have minimised with the train and trial deal

There are limited opportunities of availability at the moment … like Richo is, im much keener on the still under contract players that fall out of a tree …I wouldn’t mind Hetherington, and see he is available and we know Richo was keen last year …

Need another bench forward … what about Bunty Afoa from the Warriors ? He is off contract

 

[Nonotmeagain]

It's only at WT's where youngsters should be handed the spot & not have to earn it. Blake Mozer was happy to re-sign at Brisbane (has just as much wraps on him as TDS does) even though he's behind Hunt, Walters & Paix. Harry Grant didn't start regularly being a starter in the NRL until he was 22-23 so why should Tallyn just be handed the spot? You prioritise the guy who's currently playing better & has a bigger impact on the team.

Why does what anyone else does have to do with Da Silva - he can do his life how he wants. If he fancies his chances as a first grade hooker in 26 then he should go for it. The TACO Tigers have shown their stripes with Galvin!

 

[TSP]

May is a risk … but one they have minimised with the train and trial deal

There are limited opportunities of availability at the moment … like Richo is, im much keener on the still under contract players that fall out of a tree …I wouldn’t mind Hetherington, and see he is available and we know Richo was keen last year …

Need another bench forward … what about Bunty Afoa from the Warriors ? He is off contract

I think Kobe is still in the mix.

I prefer a fighting fit Hunt. He’s probably on a program.

May should share his voodoo elixir around too.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Well they have just let Smith go, and Young won’t be far behind him.

Think it has low probability, Young out Manu and Cobbo in where would they play them all, do they shunt another back, well they do have a habit of doing that.