Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

BlackWhiteGold said:
If KPP & Samuela are our 1st choice backrowers next season then Sukkar & a guy like this would be perfect backups (then we have Seyfarth & Bird who can cover). This kid is dominating NSW Cup already and definitely ahead of the likes of Broederlow & Saukuru. For those who want Harrison Hassett, Kayliss is worth consideration.
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The game against Penrith would not have been a close result without Sukkar’s defence. The kid was a machine and tackled anything that moved. Sukkar while he was on and the big boss May were excellent in defence. You need those two on the field together..
 
Tiger in boots 🐅 said:
The game against Penrith would not have been a close result without Sukkar’s defence. The kid was a machine and tackled anything that moved. Sukkar while he was on and the big boss May were excellent in defence. You need those two on the field together..
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Well written! Sukkar is an excellent young second row forward. He also started the game against a quality team and did very well. The opposition know he is about with his strong tackling.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
At this point, why will Haywood end up any different to Liddle, Simpkin or TDS?
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I can't answer that question, but I know that Api is still playing great football and I reckon he could still do it for another three years. I think losing him just to keep TDS happy personally wouldn't be the right move. Api is still the number one hooker at the club by a mile and needs to be kept.
 
pawsandclaws1 said:
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.
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Yeah agree Sukkar would be also good coming off the bench with fresh legs but they need to use him more hitting those gaps with short ball need the line. The kid has something about him that tells me he is NRL ready! He is only 21 which is great for the club long term.
 
Terry T.Nuts said:
I can't answer that question, but I know that Api is still playing great football and I reckon he could still do it for another three years. I think losing him just to keep TDS happy personally wouldn't be the right move. Api is still the number one hooker at the club by a mile and needs to be kept.
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Api is perhaps still the best hooker in the NRL.
 
IronFist said:
Will be a few weeks before he plays a game in reserve grade, let alone NRL.
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I would very surprised if that's not fast-tracked.

There are only 11 first grade games left. They will not want to go through the process of bringing him into the system, but not running him for a month or so, leaving only 5/6 games left to use him. The season could be well and truly gone by then, despite what Richo is saying publicly.

I do think there's a balance there though and a lot will depend on how match-ready he is.

I expect him to be named in Cup for next round. But won't be shocked if he's not.
 
Kelce68 said:
I would very surprised if that's not fast-tracked.

There are only 11 first grade games left. They will not want to go through the process of bringing him into the system, but not running him for a month or so, leaving only 5/6 games left to use him. The season could be well and truly gone by then, despite what Richo is saying publicly.

I do think there's a balance there though and a lot will depend on how match-ready he is.

I expect him to be named in Cup for next round. But won't be shocked if he's not.
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I’d be surprised if they looking at him in terms of changing the course of our season. I doubt that’s the priority.
 
Merlot said:
next Aussie coach maybe Kevie Walters, place you thoughts Ladys n Gents
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He’d be great at it, but so would you and I Merlot.

Easiest team on the planet to coach.

You have the best players from the best comp, playing a game that started in their country, that only handful of others play, and you are, and have almost always been, streets ahead of every other country, (except for this one time at band camp and they had Benji playing flute).
If you can’t coach the Oz NRL team and win games you must be asleep. Oh wait Mal has proven that wrong to.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
I’d be surprised if they looking at him in terms of changing the course of our season. I doubt that’s the priority.
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I think, given the obvious baggage he carries, it is indicative of us knowing we need something extra in the backline right now.

And we all know it's likely Doueihi's spot if he can hit the ground running.
 
Buttface said:
He’d be great at it, but so would you and I Merlot.

Easiest team on the planet to coach.

You have the best players from the best comp, playing a game that started in their country, that only handful of others play, and you are, and have almost always been, streets ahead of every other country, (except for this one time at band camp and they had Benji playing flute).
If you can’t coach the Oz NRL team and win games you must be asleep. Oh wait Mal has proven that wrong too.
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Its enough of a punish listening to him in the commentary box. Couldn’t imagine being a played having to listen to him in the dressing room. He always came across to me like a glorified caretaker coach.
 
Kelce68 said:
I think, given the obvious baggage he carries, it is indicative of us knowing we need something extra in the backline right now.

And we all know it's likely Doueihi's spot if he can hit the ground running.
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If he was going to come straight in, he’d be signed top 30. Not T&T.
 
coivtny said:
Could play this weekend off the bench. Wests have only named 3 interchange players. I think they'll want him NRL-ready ASAP.
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They wouldn't have offered a t and t if they didn't think he could contribute this year.

I think you're on the money. He'll be there sooner rather than later, with the obvious caveat of his return to the NRL scene being a smooth one.

Could play out a number of ways.

I'm optimistic.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
If he was going to come straight in, he’d be signed top 30. Not T&T.
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Why?

He can play straight away under both contract, but the t and t carries less risk/commitment from the club's perspective.

To reiterate, I dont think hell be 'straight in', just that it will earlier than the 4-6 week period that Richo loosely alluded to in his quotes on the signing in the Herald on Tuesday.
 
I think once we are mathematically a shot duck for the eight they might consider giving May a run in the top grade, but for now they will take a more conservative approach and stick with the players they have been using . As for reserve grade, that will probably happen sooner than later, even if it’s small stints of the bench
 
supercoach said:
I think once we are mathematically a shot duck for the eight they might consider giving May a run in the top grade, but for now they will take a more conservative approach and stick with the players they have been using . As for reserve grade, that will probably happen sooner than later, even if it’s small stints of the bench
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I think his physical and mental well being will Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon what benefit he could be in the short term. There is almost zero chance they would be looking at him as a game breaker atm. You think Benji wouldn’t be totally dismissive of that suggestion if he was asked by a journo?
 
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