Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Rock Hopper Steve]

We’re a bigger chance of having angels fly out of our Hass than signing Payne.

Angels G that's a bit far-fetched, more chance of sparrows, as X used to say keep it real.

 

[clontarfkid]

Angels G that's a bit far-fetched, more chance of sparrows, as X used to say keep it real.

..probably vultures!

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Bit of talk about Garrick it doesn't enthuse me much 29 next season a lot of outside backs start to lose pace as they get older.

Think that's a prime advantage of having a big junior base to find the next good fast young player or at the very least sign one from another club with potential, you don't want one too old or established and wants 800k, not ideal.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

..probably vultures!

Mmm what's that old saying, that would take your breath away.

 

[Ermo]

He’s probably in the bottom 3 in the comp as far as first choice goal kickers go. He’s average,

Can lay down for a penalty though 😁

 

[Fainu Brothers]

Garrick meh, go after Koula!! May and Koula way a pairing that would be.

Douhei to start at 7 for me and when my bro Latu fit he is number 14.

Love the Bunty addition, you would think he is competing with Seyfarth and Hunt for a bench spot. Keeps Sione on his toes and creates competition.

Adding Mav and Robinson says to Sukkar you need to step up!

Massive offseason ahead, sign one more gun middle and push Twal or Pole back to the bench.

I think Albert Hopate is worth a train and trial as outside back depth cover

 

[Buttface]

Bit of talk about Garrick it doesn't enthuse me much 29 next season a lot of outside backs start to lose pace as they get older.

Think that's a prime advantage of having a big junior base to find the next good fast young player or at the very least sign one from another club with potential, you don't want one too old or established and wants 800k, not ideal.

Yeah, Garrick is a Reggie and just bcoz you can line a ball up on a tee doesn’t mean you can kick goals.

 

[Tom Shines]

Garrick meh, go after Koula!! May and Koula way a pairing that would be.

Is Koula available ?

 

[oldschooltiger]

i know we don’t need him now but i’d love to see blore come back. always had a soft spot for him

I wouldnt be surprised if Melbourne moved him on at end if contract.

 

[user118245]

Is Koula available ?

Signed for 2026 with a player option for 2027, R360 is swarming him apparently

 

[pacey]

Bit of talk about Garrick it doesn't enthuse me much 29 next season a lot of outside backs start to lose pace as they get older.

Think that's a prime advantage of having a big junior base to find the next good fast young player or at the very least sign one from another club with potential, you don't want one too old or established and wants 800k, not ideal.

We are the type of club that would sign him and expect him to play in the back row / utility

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

We are the type of club that would sign him and expect him to play in the back row / utility

That was a Sheens philosophy, those days should be disappearing in the rear-view mirror.

 

[2041]

I get really peeped off when people keep saying, the kid is only 20 , go back through the history of the nrl and see how many 20 year old players have played 1st grade and done well ,if ur good enough, that’s all u need to

Back row forwards who start as forwards (ie excluding people like Luke Lewis and Wade Graham who initially play in the backs) often get started or start making an impact a bit later.
Liam Martin didn't debut till he was 22.
Briton Nikora was 21.
Viliame Kikau was 21 (and about a fortnight away from turning 22).
Angus Crichton debuted at 20 but only in round 19 and he was 21 before the start of the next season, when he became a regular.

I think it's fair to reserve judgement to some extent on very young forwards, in other words.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

Liam Henry, Panthers , to test the market , solid player and only 24 , prop , back row , I know we just signed Bunty but would this kid be worth a look , he worked with my son and apparently genuine good young fella off field as well

He is okay. Discipline issues on the field. Bit of a hothead. Doesn't play many minutes. Not sure where he'd fit in.

 

[Roar_Power]

He is okay. Discipline issues on the field. Bit of a hothead. Doesn't play many minutes. Not sure where he'd fit in.

Hothead. Discipline. Sounds like Seyfarth.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

I was reading another forum and there is a rumour the Luillai (sorry for spelling) kit and luke may be off the dragons.

I would say kit is way down the pecking order for props

 

[Vicious]

We’re a bigger chance of having angels fly out of our Hass than signing Payne.

That’s one way of putting it, but very true unfortunately.

 

[bptiger 0]

I was reading another forum and there is a rumour the Luillai (sorry for spelling) kit and luke may be off the dragons.

I would say kit is way down the pecking order for props

Just opens more spots to bring in better talent, let’s face it they have not really set the world on fire

 

[bptiger 0]

Jack was effective when brought on early in the year and then dropped off, so no wonder if he was wasting kilograms away due to personal stresses.

Yes I thought he was very light, bird at 100 kg maybe a different beast

 

[Vicious]

I get really peeped off when people keep saying, the kid is only 20 , go back through the history of the nrl and see how many 20 year old players have played 1st grade and done well ,if ur good enough, that’s all u need to

Yes but forwards in particular sometimes take a while to toughen up physically and mentally, realise how big and strong they are and use it to their advantage.
Forwards do not generally reach anywhere near their ceiling until age 23-25.
Some like Payne Haas are genetic freaks who rise to the top much earlier, but they are few and far between.
Terrell May for example wasn’t even on any NRL clubs radar until he was 23-24.