Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[AJ1]

With the back and forth between Broncos and Titans for David Fifita, there is surely an opportunity to raid one or two of the Bronco's players as they can only stump up $700k of the Titans $1.25m offer.
I wonder if the club has made enquiries to 'help' the Broncos out

 

[Furious1]

I would like us to resist buying a winger
2021 the club should blood KEI and Scolari

Mega talented

Scolari is too small, Kei has potential though.

Scolari is taller than Nofoaluma.

By how much? Genuine question as he looked very small in the trial.

I should say also Cini is a fine prospect. He is a centre and it is a tough position to play defensively. It is a learning process and he will no doubt emerge as a polished player. He is so elusive and nearly always beats the first tackle which is great when you have Scolari or Rizk outside.

Young Camroux looks like a super prospect. His build and style remind me of DCE. His halves partner from the Eels is a goog prospect as well..

I think we have a lot of fine prospects and it's a matter of how patient we can be as in reality, a season has been lost and these guys are only 19 & 20.

Kei is the most likely from what I've seen.

I do find it bemusing when people go on about size on this forum for wingers. Nofu and even Josh Addo Carr aren't that big. It's no good being big if you can't jump! And what about speed? I'd rather smaller wingers than slower and players that can't get off the ground.

If you want speed (& he is deceptively quick), defence, aggression and the ability to jump, Scolari can do all those but he is still growing and very inexperienced. He probably needs to go around the defence more than trying to go over the top of them which won't help bringing it out from DH as much - he is more a swerver than a stepper from what I've seen. My guess is he will probably end up in the centres or at lock.

If you want a bit of X-Factor, Rizk can create something out of nothing and can be very exciting to watch. I have no doubt he will come through but I think he's only 19 so may need some more time as well. He has mongrel, can jump and the necessary speed to progress despite being on the smaller side as well.

Cini needs to more time in the centres and will get better as he learns the necessary defensive lines. He is fast, tall and can evade tacklers but again is not getting this season to come through.

Kei has size, is quick and more mature. He is more likely to satisfy our immediate needs than the others.

So - do we go out and buy someone now or do we stick with what we have and hope they progress more quickly than we thought? It's a tough one!

Having been in around the system for a while, out of all the young outside backs i can only really see Rizk and Kei being long term NRL talents.

No doubt Cini and Scolari could play NRL at some stage but don't see them as top level talents. Cini has a better shot than Scolari. Scolari is overhyped on this forum. Great kid who really puts in but is not overly fast or evasive for a winger and does not have great size. There is way more to a player than a 3 minutes highlights package which has been only designed to show a players strengths.

A major issue for young outside backs, and the main reason some players never quite make it in the NRL despite being hyped up is that when they start hitting the gym and put on the size necessary to play NRL, they lose a bit of speed and lateral quickness.

Rizk is a real talent though, natural athlete with speed, strength and very evasive. He is a long term prospect in the centres. Souths and the Dogs both previously made a play at him.

Handy to know. How far off do you see before Rizk/Kei getting a shot?

 

[JC99]

With the back and forth between Broncos and Titans for David Fifita, there is surely an opportunity to raid one or two of the Bronco's players as they can only stump up $700k of the Titans $1.25m offer.
I wonder if the club has made enquiries to 'help' the Broncos out

There’s a few guys they have we could jump on for sure.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

It just seem strange as we seem to be a club that is tight lipped now... No leaks coming out
There is a lot of rumours going around and Dogs , Dragons & Titans seem to be linked to most players. We released Cory about 3 weeks ago and we are clearly short of backs now so why have we not done something about it and signed someone ?? Did a signing fall through or are we waiting on the player to get a release.. Seem strange we let a great back up player out with no replacement

No rumours is a good thing there’s no need for internal affairs at the club being leaked out

We got very unlucky with Jennings getting a long term injury and Joey being suspended. Club did Corey a favour by releasing him

you probably meant 'we are lucky with **Jennings** getting a long term injury':hushed:

 

[CCTW]

With the back and forth between Broncos and Titans for David Fifita, there is surely an opportunity to raid one or two of the Bronco's players as they can only stump up $700k of the Titans $1.25m offer.
I wonder if the club has made enquiries to 'help' the Broncos out

Few clubs interested in TPJ, particularly the Dogs. Looks like he may be the collateral damage along with Ofahengaue if Fifita re-signs.

Brisbane were trying to offload Oates and Milford but both have player options and dont want to leave Brisbane given they wont get higher offers than what they are already on.

 

[teddy23]

With the back and forth between Broncos and Titans for David Fifita, there is surely an opportunity to raid one or two of the Bronco's players as they can only stump up $700k of the Titans $1.25m offer.
I wonder if the club has made enquiries to 'help' the Broncos out

Few clubs interested in TPJ, particularly the Dogs. Looks like he may be the collateral damage along with Ofahengaue if Fifita re-signs.

Brisbane were trying to offload Oates and Milford but both have player options and dont want to leave Brisbane given they wont get higher offers than what they are already on.

I’d take either TPJ or Ofahengaue for sure - I think TJP can be that impact/intimidating forward that we lack

 

[Needaname]

I reckon he heads ‘Souths’ to link up with unca Wayne.

 

[teddy23]

I reckon he heads ‘Souths’ to link up with unca Wayne.

Doubt they’d have the money and if so means there’s zero chance they get JAC - and I’d assume we’re second favourites for him so it’s not a bad thing if he goes there in my mind

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Apparently the Bulldogs have offered Cotric $750k for 3 years.

 

[JD Tiger]

Apparently the Bulldogs have offered Cotric $750k for 3 years.

lol how much did they pay DWZ to go there? And Meaney?
Cotric is worth that sure, but not as a winger?

Are they thinking centre or fullback?

Maybe we could snag DWZ or Meaney?

 

[avocadoontoast]

Apparently the Bulldogs have offered Cotric $750k for 3 years.

$750k per season?? Good player but that is way overs imo.

 

[Russell]

With the back and forth between Broncos and Titans for David Fifita, there is surely an opportunity to raid one or two of the Bronco's players as they can only stump up $700k of the Titans $1.25m offer.
I wonder if the club has made enquiries to 'help' the Broncos out

Few clubs interested in TPJ, particularly the Dogs. Looks like he may be the collateral damage along with Ofahengaue if Fifita re-signs.

Brisbane were trying to offload Oates and Milford but both have player options and dont want to leave Brisbane given they wont get higher offers than what they are already on.

No to all of those mentioned imo.

 

[Russell]

Apparently the Bulldogs have offered Cotric $750k for 3 years.

$750k per season?? Good player but that is way overs imo.

Not worth that as a winger.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Apparently the Bulldogs have offered Cotric $750k for 3 years.

$750k per season?? Good player but that is way overs imo.

Not worth that as a winger.

No way. Dogs are finally in a position where they have some money to spend and they are going to pay massive overs for everyone.

 

[OzLuke]

Apparently the Bulldogs have offered Cotric $750k for 3 years.

$750k per season?? Good player but that is way overs imo.

Not worth that as a winger.

No way. Dogs are finally in a position where they have some money to spend and they are going to pay massive overs for everyone.

Players might not want to go to the dogs with all their instability.....depends on how big the overs are

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Apparently the Bulldogs have offered Cotric $750k for 3 years.

$750k per season?? Good player but that is way overs imo.

Imagine getting that pa, parking your Evo in your boutique, waterfront apartment and heading out for a round of golf.

 

[avocadoontoast]

Apparently the Bulldogs have offered Cotric $750k for 3 years.

$750k per season?? Good player but that is way overs imo.

Imagine getting that pa, parking your Evo in your boutique, waterfront apartment and heading out for a round of golf.

Wouldn't be a bad life!

 

[Fade.To.Black]

With the back and forth between Broncos and Titans for David Fifita, there is surely an opportunity to raid one or two of the Bronco's players as they can only stump up $700k of the Titans $1.25m offer.
I wonder if the club has made enquiries to 'help' the Broncos out

Few clubs interested in TPJ, particularly the Dogs. Looks like he may be the collateral damage along with Ofahengaue if Fifita re-signs.

Brisbane were trying to offload Oates and Milford but both have player options and dont want to leave Brisbane given they wont get higher offers than what they are already on.

No to all of those mentioned imo.

Oates would be ok. Don't rate the other 3 at all.

 

[jrtiger]

I would like us to resist buying a winger
2021 the club should blood KEI and Scolari

Mega talented

Scolari is too small, Kei has potential though.

Scolari is taller than Nofoaluma.

By how much? Genuine question as he looked very small in the trial.

I should say also Cini is a fine prospect. He is a centre and it is a tough position to play defensively. It is a learning process and he will no doubt emerge as a polished player. He is so elusive and nearly always beats the first tackle which is great when you have Scolari or Rizk outside.

Young Camroux looks like a super prospect. His build and style remind me of DCE. His halves partner from the Eels is a goog prospect as well..

I think we have a lot of fine prospects and it's a matter of how patient we can be as in reality, a season has been lost and these guys are only 19 & 20.

Kei is the most likely from what I've seen.

I do find it bemusing when people go on about size on this forum for wingers. Nofu and even Josh Addo Carr aren't that big. It's no good being big if you can't jump! And what about speed? I'd rather smaller wingers than slower and players that can't get off the ground.

If you want speed (& he is deceptively quick), defence, aggression and the ability to jump, Scolari can do all those but he is still growing and very inexperienced. He probably needs to go around the defence more than trying to go over the top of them which won't help bringing it out from DH as much - he is more a swerver than a stepper from what I've seen. My guess is he will probably end up in the centres or at lock.

If you want a bit of X-Factor, Rizk can create something out of nothing and can be very exciting to watch. I have no doubt he will come through but I think he's only 19 so may need some more time as well. He has mongrel, can jump and the necessary speed to progress despite being on the smaller side as well.

Cini needs to more time in the centres and will get better as he learns the necessary defensive lines. He is fast, tall and can evade tacklers but again is not getting this season to come through.

Kei has size, is quick and more mature. He is more likely to satisfy our immediate needs than the others.

So - do we go out and buy someone now or do we stick with what we have and hope they progress more quickly than we thought? It's a tough one!

Having been in around the system for a while, out of all the young outside backs i can only really see Rizk and Kei being long term NRL talents.

No doubt Cini and Scolari could play NRL at some stage but don't see them as top level talents. Cini has a better shot than Scolari. Scolari is overhyped on this forum. Great kid who really puts in but is not overly fast or evasive for a winger and does not have great size. There is way more to a player than a 3 minutes highlights package which has been only designed to show a players strengths.

A major issue for young outside backs, and the main reason some players never quite make it in the NRL despite being hyped up is that when they start hitting the gym and put on the size necessary to play NRL, they lose a bit of speed and lateral quickness.

Rizk is a real talent though, natural athlete with speed, strength and very evasive. He is a long term prospect in the centres. Souths and the Dogs both previously made a play at him.

how do you see Camroux coming along in the next few years?

 

[851]

Isaako we should go hard for,Madge could get him back on track,athletic and fast winger/goalkicker and back up fullback if need be,Mbye isn't the answer in the halves and is paid too much to be a supersub,move him on to clear up some $,I like the idea of Cust as halfback(father is a mad tigers supporter)or another halfback to come in next season

I like Cust. One thing about Isaako, he doesn't score many tries. He would have a big asking price and I think we can find better value.

We still do not get it ... I could not care less if Isaako never scored a try .... a true goal kicker puts you in the semis every time ! No kicker = No Finals .

I care as there has to be a balance. Garrick is a far better player than Isaako and he comes without the ego and baggage of current Bronco NRL players. I have advocated for Garrick on our right wing for quite some time.

Nofo is our right winger, and an integral part of the team, we need a left winger, preferably with pace and a goal kicker, not asking for much