Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

jrtiger said:
I'd leave Sultana in Flegg tbh. no doubt there needs to be some stability around some players and how they're developed (Mapapalangi, Mason and Luke Lau getting moved about case in point), but that's on Benji and Betsey. they need to be better at that for whoever is due in the seat next.

I think Sultana's strength is in identifying which players can be developed and transitioned quickly from SG to Flegg. those over 21 identified for higher honours will likely be training with the top squad and under the tutelage of the FG staff anyway. for that reason I'd leave him there.

additionally, I'm really curious to see who transitions permanently to Cup from this Flegg crop. having Broederlow, Saukuru, Roberts and Godinet all on the books means a couple will miss out, and Taupau-Moors will do well to lock down a spot on the pine pending what happens in preseason. nice to have depth, but again I have no idea what transpires.

Haywood will obviously push his way thru and Tavana will likely lock down the right sting in Cup, but I've got no idea where Liles, Mataale, Matai and Lanyon end up. less worried about the Taotua's, Delaney, Deninger etc cause they've got another year of Flegg to go.
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I reckon Robert’s will move into the middle as a lock . He reminds me of the Butcher brothers and Matterson. Skilful but a little slow for the edge.
 
king_sirro said:
Yeah I see what your saying with May. If he could work on his ball playing, as I feel its very slow and predictable, he could be a very good 80 minute lock. He would need a huge off season learning how to play straight and pass both ways though.


On Twal, it is hugely underestimated the role he took on this year being the leader in line speed. His line speed was consistently much faster than any player we have had for years and should be an example for others to get to. IMO Twal had a very solid and consistent year and played an important role within our pack. He improved his game in many ways, more leg speed, footwork, and offloaded more. Defensively his line speed was very important like I said. I just dont know why many dont like him. People get obsessed with the islander impact of middles, but I actually like Twal off the bench. For me he adds a different impact in that role. He comes on and lifts line speed and uses his leg speed and quirky running through the middle. That combined with a genuine impact prop coming on with him and its a good mix.
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He is the only one consistently hitting the ball up with speed....if he was 20kg heavier he would be an absolute weapon.
 
88 said:
Thought a player couldn’t take a pay cut per year on an exiting contract unless they extended the years when they moved clubs?
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They can't unless the NRL approves it. If it is someone like Trbojevic trying to take a pay cut to help the clubs salary cap they will not approve it. If it is someone looking to get change clubs they usually do.
The rule was basically put in place by the rlpa to protect players from getting pressure from clubs to help them out with the cap.
 
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hank37w said:
Do you mean toilet humour?
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I don't know why but Jim Carry's slapstick style of humour just doesn't work for me; neither does Walsh either as a toilet or the plumber. I know there are lots of fans out there when it comes to Carrey.
Mind you I'm not above a bit of filth either - just not with a dunny and my mouth 🙂
 
I'd still look at Zyon Maiu'u as that impact middle.

Pick him up, he offers versatility between middle & the edge, runs hard & has that 'impact' in his style- he's not a plodder, he's more a Royce Hunt type.

Thing is- you play him in KOE. If it doesn't work out- you don't lose much. But if he starts to crank it up in the KOE, then Royce's number starts to get looked at.

Given the Dogs are moving him on for whatever reason- I doubt anyone is paying full freight to take him. Cheap low risk addition with potential to be a massive upgrade. If he's your #30, you're doing ok.
 
Additionally- Maiu'u signed a 2 year deal with the Bulldogs, so unless you are extending the deal, it's a 1 year 'prove it' contract for a 22 year old athlete with well acknowledged ability.

As many have said- there's not a 'lot' available. Here's one. And he isn't stopping the club from spending big elsewhere.
 
The Chad said:
Additionally- Maiu'u signed a 2 year deal with the Bulldogs, so unless you are extending the deal, it's a 1 year 'prove it' contract for a 22 year old athlete with well acknowledged ability.

As many have said- there's not a 'lot' available. Here's one. And he isn't stopping the club from spending big elsewhere.
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i liked this Maiu'u guy when he was brought up a month ago, seem's like a potential cheapie looking for a home
We have on paper a very young squad, do we keep stacking the side with potential ,no doubt he would fit in and excell . Or keep our powder dry for 2 more hard heads (prop n versatile back} to show the kids the way
 
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