Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[mikey]

Always marvelled at the RC166 6 cylinder 250.

18 - 20,000 rpm with pistons not much bigger than sewing thimbles.

A bit of an exaggeration, but not all that far off.

Yep. Unbelievable technology - unfortunately, it was not on display that day.

 

[upthetigers]

The last decade really tested us loyal supporters, some seasons we had the worst nagging feeling deep down in the guts, man I hope those days are gone we deserve some good times ahead.

Mate for 2026 we just need to be better then 2025 hopefully that translates to making the 8.

Do you feel like Benji has to make the 8 this year for his job to be safe? I mean the repercussions of losing Benji would be immense players would want out.

I personally feel like if we're fighting for the 8 at the pointy end of the season I will be happy. I am thinking we will improve on 13th to 10th or thereabouts.

If Luai steps up more, Bula goes to another level, and Latu contributes in a meaningful way this season, but this is just fairytale stuff.

We need x-factor we have Bula and Latu - lets back em and get signing news that Bula has extended! In addition to Luai we really need one of these young guys to have a standout season.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Do you feel like Benji has to make the 8 this year for his job to be safe? I mean the repercussions of losing Benji would be immense players would want out.

Please help me understand this. If Benji isn’t getting anything out of the playing group and misses the 8 for a a third straight season, what does it matter if the players want out if we sack sack him?

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Mate for 2026 we just need to be better then 2025 hopefully that translates to making the 8.

Do you feel like Benji has to make the 8 this year for his job to be safe? I mean the repercussions of losing Benji would be immense players would want out.

I personally feel like if we're fighting for the 8 at the pointy end of the season I will be happy. I am thinking we will improve on 13th to 10th or thereabouts.

If Luai steps up more, Bula goes to another level, and Latu contributes in a meaningful way this season, but this is just fairytale stuff.

We need x-factor we have Bula and Latu - lets back em and get signing news that Bula has extended! In addition to Luai we really need one of these young guys to have a standout season.

Like your thoughts mate but I think Benji would have to land another wooden spoon before there would be questions asked/knives been sharpened.

 

[gallagher]

Please help me understand this. If Benji isn’t getting anything out of the playing group and misses the 8 for a a third straight season, what does it matter if the players want out if we sack sack him?

Players won't care if it's Benji head on the chopping block , because of its not his head then its theirs.

 

[Odessa]

No 2027 signings?

The old management would have a press release saying we are announcing an elite playing signing on Friday 5pm

Then at 5pm announce that we have signed Bula for 27 and have the nerve to try an justify it as a new player

 

[clontarfkid]

Its a make or break year for Benji but realistically "make"means we keep moving up the ladder...
We probably arent going to quite reach the 8 because we simply havent added a lot of talent(KPP..?) plus the same old coaching buddies who cant make a difference are still there clinging on
,but real close to 8th will be a pass mark..
Going backwards or even staying at 13th will be terminal
If so,Benji wld be compartmentalised by the media as an effective recruiter but an ineffective coach
Life in the jungle...

 

[Roar_Power]

Its a make or break year for Benji but realistically "make"means we keep moving up the ladder...
We probably arent going to quite reach the 8 because we simply havent added a lot of talent(KPP..?) plus the same old coaching buddies who cant make a difference are still there clinging on
,but real close to 8th will be a pass mark..
Going backwards or even staying at 13th will be terminal
If so,Benji wld be compartmentalised by the media as an effective recruiter but an ineffective coach
Life in the jungle...

Should try to recruit Brad Arthur IMO

 

[Buttface]

The old management would have a press release saying we are announcing an elite playing signing on Friday 5pm

Then at 5pm announce that we have signed Bula for 27 and have the nerve to try an justify it as a new player

The new management do the same thing a come Friday it’s 3 NRLW signings.

It’s not funny Richo.

 

[Buttface]

Should try to recruit Brad Arthur IMO

Someone with experience and from outside the 2005 playing group would be refreshing.

 

[jstigers]

Its a make or break year for Benji but realistically "make"means we keep moving up the ladder...
We probably arent going to quite reach the 8 because we simply havent added a lot of talent(KPP..?) plus the same old coaching buddies who cant make a difference are still there clinging on
,but real close to 8th will be a pass mark..
Going backwards or even staying at 13th will be terminal
If so,Benji wld be compartmentalised by the media as an effective recruiter but an ineffective coach
Life in the jungle...

I personally have a 9th or 10th finish, KPP, Bunty are great additions, we have slot more depth on the edges in 2026

 

[crazycat]

KPP is not a big money recruit we actually landed a pretty good deal with him.

How much was KPP?

Seriously if we got him on the cheaper end, Great. Yes points to work on, but something we can work on.

Infact it will show if our coaches are the real deal or wannabee's. A good coaching staff should be able to identify players with weaknesses and train those weaknesses out. Lets see.

 

[tigahhh]

looks like souths are getting soni luke, thought he would’ve been good for us

 

[Odessa]

I personally have a 9th or 10th finish, KPP, Bunty are great additions, we have slot more depth on the edges in 2026

How many wins do U have?

 

[Merlot]

looks like souths are getting soni luke, thought he would’ve been good for us

Soni has done sweet all since reserve grade GF 2o22?

 

[tigahhh]

Soni has done sweet all since reserve grade GF 2o22?

reserve grade at the best club in the comp. i thought he would been a decent enough 14 to rest api so he doesn’t have play 80 mins every week. would’ve been cheap too and more experienced than hope

 

[Odessa]

reserve grade at the best club in the comp. i thought he would been a decent enough 14 to rest api so he doesn’t have play 80 mins every week. would’ve been cheap too and more experienced than hope

He did nothing the times he was here average Reggie's player getting Mason to have a few games at 9 in the trials mite be a good idea


If we are getting the other brother when he gets outs he mite play a few games in Reggie's this year this year and hoping to have a crack at first in 27

 

[phil1986]

500+ is hardly pocket change.

Correct, however in comparison. We also lost Luciano when the cap was smaller for $700k per year.

The price is fair, but could turn out to be a bargain, if he performs.

 

[Fainu Brothers]

He did nothing the times he was here average Reggie's player getting Mason to have a few games at 9 in the trials mite be a good idea


If we are getting the other brother when he gets outs he mite play a few games in Reggie's this year this year and hoping to have a crack at first in 27

🤣🤣 have you seen mason tackle?

 

[Buttface]

🤣🤣 have you seen mason tackle?

Never, seen him miss plenty.