Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[magpies forever]

Nothing against the guy, but, it will be so good to look at the WT NRL 30 squad and not see Tumeth there. Hopefully the last of the previous mobs sign to top 30 on potential players. I know it should be done occasionally but not to the degree it was here. Our old top 30 had about 22 at Max players that could realistically compete for the 17 man squad.

 

[Sco77y]

Staines really shat the bed late in the year. Came in at the perfect time to try and impress for a new contract and played the worst game of his career.

Also glad to see the back of Faataape.

Can’t say we’ll miss any of them, and that’s a decent clean out. Just goes to show how poor our squad depth is.

 

[Sco77y]

I’m of the belief that To’a will continue to disappoint, be a passenger and let us down but, hopefully I am wrong as our success in 2026 appears to have a heavy reliance on him playing consistently well for us at right centre.

Agree, but also seemed as though he was carrying a significant injury for half the year. Hopefully that’s what was restricting his performances.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Agree, but also seemed as though he was carrying a significant injury for half the year. Hopefully that’s what was restricting his performances.

That’s unfortunately been his career story to date.

 

[Tom Shines]

Wow.

That's a lot of the women's team on the way out.

They must be trying to win next year …

They have been the worst team in the comp by the length of the straight past 2 years …. They need to do much better

 

[Odessa]

Canada

This is from a few years back but think they still use the same mob

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Yes it is but the NRL tell them the major points of the season like who plays in Vegas who has byes around origin and who plays in last weekend of the year and what days they play on and the computer does the rest and it's a few draws they are presented with before making final choice

So it's rigged but we get an outside company to rig it for us So All Is Good

 

[JB9918]

I'm away & don't have my laptop but updated off my phone. 2026 onwards. No Bud.

 

[Tiger Tarl]

Bird is looking elsewhere too (some behind-the-scenes stuff I promised not to share) so could have another roster spot before the start of next season. I love his energy but didn't really find his spot here.

Also, the tigers would love Talakai but doubt the Sharks will let him go after his late-season form (their words). They see him as the perfect utility, best suited in the middle off the bench but can cover edge and centre. I guess it'll come down to salary cap pressure.

 

[hammertime]

I worry that they didnt sign bulas wife. Hopefully its that they've already extended Jahream

 

[Aceshigh]

They must be trying to win next year …

They have been the worst team in the comp by the length of the straight past 2 years …. They need to do much better

I would have thought Tiarna Thorne & Evie Mc grath would have been worth keeping

 

[Demps]

I would have thought Tiarna Thorne & Evie Mc grath would have been worth keeping

Saville too

 

[Red88_Tiger]

I worry that they didnt sign bulas wife. Hopefully its that they've already extended Jahream

She didn’t play a game and we got hammered with the spoon. Can’t justify her spot if she ain’t got it imo.

 

[innsaneink]

Yes it is but the NRL tell them the major points of the season like who plays in Vegas who has byes around origin and who plays in last weekend of the year and what days they play on and the computer does the rest and it's a few draws they are presented with before making final choice

So it's rigged but we get an outside company to rig it for us So All Is Good

The clubs get preferences taken into it as well

 

[Camel2281]

To'a runs rings around Arthars.. Even Madge prefers Karipani and Mariner over Arthars.

I disagree. I think all three of those Broncos are better than Starford

 

[Dr_Ice]

Latu has played for Samoa if I remember correctly

Tonga

 

[HUNT 101]

Coach themselves you say? Why didn’t the blues win the series then?

Cause Queensland coached themselves better.

 

[Camel2281]

Great analysis and suggestions @Vicious

I just can't see many more incomings & just have a feeling that Jack Bird will see out his contract with us.

I certainly can see Siosifa Talakai coming in & being a lock rotation with AD (to provide a burst of impact) plus add versatility to the bench for backrow, middle & centre.

Have been an advocate for Corey Allan too as a depth outside back but would prefer Albert Hopoate for his upside (although risky). Have a feeling this spot may be given to Izaak Tui'tupou though.

Tyson Smoothy would be awesome but not sure he'd get quit on his ESL commitment before even starting it. Can see Soni Luke being given a pre-season T&T to put a case forward.

Fletcher Baker or Jack Hetherington as that depth prop with experience.

For an outside back id look at Fletcher Myer just released from Souths before Corey Allen. He's young, would be cheaper and the kid is way faster than Allen with a higher potential upside

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

why is bula’s wife leaving 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴

She off to the Dogs?

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Aaliyah Bula not being re-signed either in the NRLW program fwiw.

Her, McGrath, NOUR, brown, and especially POLLARD..i cannot believe it.. why do we always always let our best players go..pollard was amazing this year..this team really shits me..so over losing our emerging players

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

has anyone done the math & know how many spots are now left with those departing players confirmed?

3 spots left