Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Every team the Bulldogs may seems to have key players missing.
They have had a dream draw to assist them, no doubt about that.

You have a point V I think the Storm at full strength would pulverize them up the middle of the field in a big game, the ones that matter.

 

[hodgo]

2 points for this thread

First I see why reynolds. We have not being significant without a solid half. Prince was it then had a little something with Robert lui.

And secondly I was one of the people huge on hetherington. I'm super glad madge kept him he has been bog average in every way and a bullet we dodged

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Hey I actually have a rumour for the rumour thread, hope that's okay???

Carayannis on ABC said in response to a listener question that we're firmly after Jonah Glover from St George. Anyone know much about him?

He also reported they see Latu as more of a lock, hence why looking at Reynolds. Carayannis thought It was good for us that we missed out on Reynolds.

I think Latu would be a good lock but I also don't see why they wouldn't see him as a very good half option.

As long as Latu is all for it otherwise media stories will start coming out leaked by his manager Tartak about how he wants out to play in the halves. Latu could be an amazing lock but also an amazing half.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

As long as Latu is all for it otherwise media stories will start coming out leaked by his manager Tartak about how he wants out to play in the halves. Latu could be an amazing lock but also an amazing half.

Latu is an obvious talent in the handful of games we have seen from him, let him play in the position he wants, he will excel in his preferred position.

 

[liltiger]

I don't know but I have a suspicion that Shannon Gallant may have moved into that role.

Might be right, pretty sure though that Adele Hage said that Shannon Gallant is our only scout. He was saying on a podcast we were far behind other clubs who throw resources at their development and pathways, he was saying other clubs have 5 and 6 scouts, all we have is 1. So hopefully we are improving our scouting network. Can't see how if our only scout is now also our football manager and hes doing two roles, how that will help the Tigers.

 

[liltiger]

But the bulldogs motto is "Breed NOT Brought" ...

They have to be the highest recruitment club in the NRL and completely opposite to what they say..

Seems like something Gus would run.

 

[cochise]

Might be right, pretty sure though that Adele Hage said that Shannon Gallant is our only scout. He was saying on a podcast we were far behind other clubs who throw resources at their development and pathways, he was saying other clubs have 5 and 6 scouts, all we have is 1. So hopefully we are improving our scouting network. Can't see how if our only scout is now also our football manager and hes doing two roles, how that will help the Tigers.

Just been noticing him on the bench in recent weeks, so only guessing.

 

[Lukic]

Sexton would cost less than Reynolds and he has the upside to be our long term 7.

 

[Tom Shines]

If that happens then Sexton would be the logical next suggestion in a Latu mentor role.

Just play Latu … surely Benji can mentor him ? If he needs one ..:: not all players do

 

[Lukic]

6. Fainu
7. Sexton

Luai can go to Parra or Perth and his 1.2m can build us a superstar pack.

 

[tigahhh]

6. Fainu
7. Sexton

Luai can go to Parra or Perth and his 1.2m can build us a superstar pack.

sexton over Luai …. That’ll do me

 

[Lukic]

Sexton has been significantly better than Luai this year and is actually a halfback.

 

[Camel2281]

I'm all for Sexton as our 7 outside Jarome. Latu at 14 playing a mix of lock and hooker (basically Conor Watson role for Easts/NSW)

 

[Lukic]

Structures sets, kicks goals, would cost like 500k max.

Better value than 1.2m for a good 5/8th who's only real strength is his running game.

 

[BAGNF05]

Just play Latu … surely Benji can mentor him ? If he needs one ..:: not all players do

They have told us their intentions by chasing Reynolds. They don’t intend to go into 2026 with an injury prone rookie in the halves. I tend to think that’s too risky also.

 

[tigahhh]

Sexton has been significantly better than Luai this year and is actually a halfback.

then why is he getting replaced by a 19 year old while leading the competition… i don’t mind Toby but he is nothing special

 

[finnzo]

Sexton has been significantly better than Luai this year and is actually a halfback.

Mate! What do you think Jarome would be doing if he was in that team

 

[weststigerman]

The Bulldogs have signed highly-rated 19-year-old Aaymon Fitzgibbon — son of Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon — on a 3-year deal. The big-bodied five-eighth turned down a Dragons offer to join the Dogs, with his camp believing Canterbury was the better fit. The Bulldogs are building a powerhouse youth system, adding another elite talent, former Aussie Schoolboys rep Finau Latu, just three weeks ago. They’ve now secured Aaymon Fitzgibbon, Jack Ennis, David Bryenton & Latu — all poached from rival systems (DT)

why aren’t we doing this ? it’s the same recruitment plan as the raiders , find the best young and get them in the system asap . is it kids just don’t want to come here ?

We don’t have the money to compete with the Bulldogs.

 

[Tom Shines]

They have told us their intentions by chasing Reynolds. They don’t intend to go into 2026 with an injury prone rookie in the halves. I tend to think that’s too risky also.

Well ..let’s call it what it is then … Sexton is 24 yrs old … if they sign him he is here to be the main man at the position … likely long term,,,expect Latu to process that accordingly

 

[GNR4LIFE]

then why is he getting replaced by a 19 year old while leading the competition… i don’t mind Toby but he is nothing special

A 19 year old media darling, whose ear marked for Origin. He’s not just any 19 year old. It’s political, and Sexton looks to be collateral damage.