Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[OzLuke]

Why would we let Talau potentially go forever when we only need to wait 1 more year for JAC? Melbourne are only releasing the bloke from a final year and he is determined to move.

We can't be that dumb.

Off contract in 2022 we’d have zero chance of signing him.

unless we sign him and add more years

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Ill be filthy if Talau is let go. First year of 1st grade and has handled it pretty bloody well. Has the world at his feet and is someone we need to hang onto.

Totally agree. He needs time to develop and as I have said on countless occasions not a winger but will be extremely handy at right edge centre.

Josh Riszk https://www.playrugbyleague.com/Competitions/Match/ryde-eastwood-hawks-ss-v-wentworthville-united-ss-374515

has been in brilliant form in Sydney Shield and it's players like him who will suffer if the squad numbers have to be wound back next year. What makes it interesting is that it is my understanding that the NRL has worked out there needs to be a reserve grade fixture before first grade as since Covid many players can't get game time - apologies if this has been explained elsewhere but just in case does anyone know about this yet?

What has happened to Mavoni also? Huge talent and a handful from JF last year?

Curtis Wilson, Josh Rizk, Liam Scolari and Tyler Field make up an exciting quartet of talent. I read that Rizk is a development player next year?

 

[Spud_Murphy]

So to clarify based on comments from The_POM:

Club not looking seriously at Proctor (thank god!)
Benji may or may not go around again next year - if he has any commonsense he won't;
If Benji pulls the pin (he's not contracted anyway), then Doueihi potentially moves to 6, allowing us to have a red hot crack at JAC or Staines as a possible fullback;
Bunty Afoa could potentially end up at the club which provides us with an impact forward which we need;
Blore well regarded and highly rated and the club want to keep him;
Aloiai and Twal in the clubs long term plans.

That about right?

JAC more than a dream
Burton is talented with no room for a first grade spot (shh)

Yes I picked up on those two sentences as well. Though I certainly won’t get my hopes up after the OMG signing that was touted as all but sealed last year and never eventuated. I’m still waiting on that mystery prop also.

 

[JC99]

SMH is reporting that Brandon Smiths management has told Melbourne if Cameron Smith plays on, Brandon will be requesting a release, and Harry has the clause in his contract still too.

Surely Melbourne will be giving Cam the tap on the shoulder, two rising stars isn’t worth one more year from Cameron.

 

[JC99]

SMH confirmed Afoa has been given permission to talk to other clubs as well, plus Esan Marsters has apparently been told the same already, cowboys regretting that signing.

 

[OzLuke]

SMH is reporting that Brandon Smiths management has told Melbourne if Cameron Smith plays on, he will be requesting a release from Melbourne, and Harry has the clause in his contract. Surely Melbourne will be giving Cam the tap on the shoulder, two rising stars isn’t worth one more year from Cameron.

sure as eggs they'll still only be able to keep one. no way the other will stay as second fiddle

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

maybe brooks to Melbourne for JAC ?

 

[JC99]

SMH is reporting that Brandon Smiths management has told Melbourne if Cameron Smith plays on, he will be requesting a release from Melbourne, and Harry has the clause in his contract. Surely Melbourne will be giving Cam the tap on the shoulder, two rising stars isn’t worth one more year from Cameron.

sure as eggs they'll still only be able to keep one. no way the other will stay as second fiddle

I think so too, even if Cameron retires I reckon Brandon will look elsewhere

 

[avocadoontoast]

SMH is reporting that Brandon Smiths management has told Melbourne if Cameron Smith plays on, he will be requesting a release from Melbourne, and Harry has the clause in his contract. Surely Melbourne will be giving Cam the tap on the shoulder, two rising stars isn’t worth one more year from Cameron.

sure as eggs they'll still only be able to keep one. no way the other will stay as second fiddle

I agree, wouldn’t be surprised to see Cam go to GC, Brandon to Dogs and Harry back to Melbourne

 

[Spud_Murphy]

Why would we let Talau potentially go forever when we only need to wait 1 more year for JAC? Melbourne are only releasing the bloke from a final year and he is determined to move.

We can't be that dumb.

They can keep Momo and we’ll throw in Mybye, but Talau is off limits! If we let Talau go he will be another one of those losses who will come back to bite us on the arse, severely....very severely. I really hope we aren’t stupid enough to let him go.

 

[Furious1]

SMH is reporting that Brandon Smiths management has told Melbourne if Cameron Smith plays on, he will be requesting a release from Melbourne, and Harry has the clause in his contract. Surely Melbourne will be giving Cam the tap on the shoulder, two rising stars isn’t worth one more year from Cameron.

So whats the story if Cam moves on? Brandon is a great player, but is he the be all and end all when it comes to hooker/dummy half? I don't know, he's definately a player you want who adds a hell of a lot to a team, but i think he's kind of a forward utility.

 

[OzLuke]

SMH is reporting that Brandon Smiths management has told Melbourne if Cameron Smith plays on, he will be requesting a release from Melbourne, and Harry has the clause in his contract. Surely Melbourne will be giving Cam the tap on the shoulder, two rising stars isn’t worth one more year from Cameron.

sure as eggs they'll still only be able to keep one. no way the other will stay as second fiddle

I agree, wouldn’t be surprised to see Cam go to GC, Brandon to Dogs and Harry back to Melbourne

that would be quite a talking point.....

 

[JC99]

SMH is reporting that Brandon Smiths management has told Melbourne if Cameron Smith plays on, he will be requesting a release from Melbourne, and Harry has the clause in his contract. Surely Melbourne will be giving Cam the tap on the shoulder, two rising stars isn’t worth one more year from Cameron.

So whats the story if Cam moves on? Brandon is a great player, but is he the be all and end all when it comes to hooker/dummy half? I don't know, he's definately a player you want who adds a hell of a lot to a team, but i think he's kind of a forward utility.

The article says Brandon is happy to fight for the spot against Harry. Both are quality starting dummy halves, one will move on if not next year then 2022 I reckon but who knows

 

[JC99]

SMH is reporting that Brandon Smiths management has told Melbourne if Cameron Smith plays on, he will be requesting a release from Melbourne, and Harry has the clause in his contract. Surely Melbourne will be giving Cam the tap on the shoulder, two rising stars isn’t worth one more year from Cameron.

sure as eggs they'll still only be able to keep one. no way the other will stay as second fiddle

I agree, wouldn’t be surprised to see Cam go to GC, Brandon to Dogs and Harry back to Melbourne

I don’t see Cameron playing somewhere else. Either will retire at storm or play another year there.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

SMH is reporting that Brandon Smiths management has told Melbourne if Cameron Smith plays on, he will be requesting a release from Melbourne, and Harry has the clause in his contract. Surely Melbourne will be giving Cam the tap on the shoulder, two rising stars isn’t worth one more year from Cameron.

sure as eggs they'll still only be able to keep one. no way the other will stay as second fiddle

I agree, wouldn’t be surprised to see Cam go to GC, Brandon to Dogs and Harry back to Melbourne

I don’t see Cameron playing somewhere else. Either will retire at storm or play another year there.

Me neither! He was pretty peed off with Cronk when he left to join the Roosters, I can’t see Smith ever donning another team’s colours.

 

[hsvjones]

Esan Marsters told he can look elsewhere just puts a little smile on my face.. A lot of people were up in arms because he wanted a increase in salary and we said NO so he left... Trust in Madge in growing and cannot see him over spending on average players..

 

[Curly_Tiger]

Cam news from a mate who lives a street away from him in Melbourne back in July “ News scoop guys - interstate removal team loading up Cameron Smith’s home - 3 containers so big move”
Maybe he was never coming back and maybe the Gold Coast rumour has legs

 

[Thaiger]

Ill be filthy if Talau is let go. First year of 1st grade and has handled it pretty bloody well. Has the world at his feet and is someone we need to hang onto.

Totally agree. He needs time to develop and as I have said on countless occasions not a winger but will be extremely handy at right edge centre.

Josh Riszk https://www.playrugbyleague.com/Competitions/Match/ryde-eastwood-hawks-ss-v-wentworthville-united-ss-374515

has been in brilliant form in Sydney Shield and it's players like him who will suffer if the squad numbers have to be wound back next year. What makes it interesting is that it is my understanding that the NRL has worked out there needs to be a reserve grade fixture before first grade as since Covid many players can't get game time - apologies if this has been explained elsewhere but just in case does anyone know about this yet?

What has happened to Mavoni also? Huge talent and a handful from JF last year?

Curtis Wilson, Josh Rizk, Liam Scolari and Tyler Field make up an exciting quartet of talent. I read that Rizk is a development player next year?

Yes he's a talent and exciting to watch.

 

[Russell]

I find it quite amusing reading Talau for JAC, maybe Brooks etc.etc.

Just because someone suggests this or the Storm want someone in return does not mean that player has to or wants to go.

Maybe no one wants to go to Covid City.

 

[hsvjones]

Cam news from a mate who lives a street away from him in Melbourne back in July “ News scoop guys - interstate removal team loading up Cameron Smith’s home - 3 containers so big move”
Maybe he was never coming back and maybe the Gold Coast rumour has legs

3 Containers is a full house to me.. They also might of sold the house and the furniture is going into storage until they return after season / Covid. I hope he plays on at Storm so one of the hookers come on the market.