Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[batboy]

So it is been reported that the Titans will throw a million dollars at smith , this is on top of Fifita who is on 1.2 million then there is tino who is said to be on $750,000 . So that’s $3,000,000 of there cap so they have to get 27 players into around $6,000,000 that works out at about $222, 000 per player , now they have a couple more rep players who would be on double that amount , yet it never gets questioned by the media how the hell can u get all under the cap , I guarantee if it was the tigers doing it , we would be on the front page .

And they don't yet have a half or Hooker...
Look at the Warriors,
Stupid money for AFB, Lodge on big Money, BMM On big money, Johnson hasn't gone back for nothing...
And Now big money On Marata.... Surely there needs to be some balance in these sides... Titans don't have a recognised half...

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

Should just up our offer to Papali'i by $50K a year straight after his meeting with Parra to show him we mean business.

Doubt we'll manage to get Farnworth from Brisbane or Nikora from the Sharks - the Sharks will be lean in the 2nd row from 2023 and will want to keep him.

I like Nikora. We can do with him

Very Sheenius style of player.

We already had Herbie in Momorovski. Should have kept Momo.

 

[KH1988]

Apologies if it has been discussed and I missed it but does anyone know why we let Daniel Sykes leave for Penrith?. He looked like a real goer

 

[Kelce68]

Farnworth is one I'd love. Huge fan. Fingers crossed for Hodgson and Papali'i. That would round out a pretty decent off season recruiting circuit, provided we can move Isaiah across for next year. Couple that with extensions for Stef and Dane and it's money well spent.

 

[2005magic]

From what POM advised, reckon we could look to swap Garner to Manly for someone. Our backrow would still have options of Seyfarth, Offa, Blore, Peachey, Twal etc. His form does not warrant a tag of must retain.

 

[TSupps05]

From what POM advised, reckon we could look to swap Garner to Manly for someone. Our backrow would still have options of Seyfarth, Offa, Blore, Peachey, Twal etc. His form does not warrant a tag of must retain.

I would take walker

 

[tigger19]

Thanks @THE_POM, Roberts must be a good chance In staying as centre stocks are very low, unless the coach is going to start with Gildart (new to nrl) and Kepaoa (coming back from acl)

 

[tony soprano]

There's a meeting this morning between the club & The Raiders in relation to Hodgson with final offers to be presented. Believe we upped the $ we are contributing but not by much. A result is wanted from today so he can join pre-season training next week.

Curtis Scott deal was torpedoed by Sheens after having 1 phone call with him, not sure the issue but apparently wasn't sold on him joining the club.

Isaiah Papali'i had discussions with his the club & his management yesterday afternoon, our offer is better than the Eels & seems keen to join, but he does have a meeting with Eels today & they have upped their offer to him but still don't think will match our offer, expect a decision early next week.

Also appears Israel Ogden no longer with the club.

Club has also reached out to the management of Herbie Farnworth & Briton Nikora to gage their interest in joining the club in 2023.

We looking at anyone for second row for next year?

 

[Tiger5150]

There's a meeting this morning between the club & The Raiders in relation to Hodgson with final offers to be presented. Believe we upped the $ we are contributing but not by much. A result is wanted from today so he can join pre-season training next week.

Curtis Scott deal was torpedoed by Sheens after having 1 phone call with him, not sure the issue but apparently wasn't sold on him joining the club.

Isaiah Papali'i had discussions with his the club & his management yesterday afternoon, our offer is better than the Eels & seems keen to join, but he does have a meeting with Eels today & they have upped their offer to him but still don't think will match our offer, expect a decision early next week.

Also appears Israel Ogden no longer with the club.

Club has also reached out to the management of Herbie Farnworth & Briton Nikora to gage their interest in joining the club in 2023.

We looking at anyone for second row for next year?

Papali'i is 2RF?

 

[2005magic]

There's a meeting this morning between the club & The Raiders in relation to Hodgson with final offers to be presented. Believe we upped the $ we are contributing but not by much. A result is wanted from today so he can join pre-season training next week.

Curtis Scott deal was torpedoed by Sheens after having 1 phone call with him, not sure the issue but apparently wasn't sold on him joining the club.

Isaiah Papali'i had discussions with his the club & his management yesterday afternoon, our offer is better than the Eels & seems keen to join, but he does have a meeting with Eels today & they have upped their offer to him but still don't think will match our offer, expect a decision early next week.

Also appears Israel Ogden no longer with the club.

Club has also reached out to the management of Herbie Farnworth & Briton Nikora to gage their interest in joining the club in 2023.

Thanks mate, Do you know which position Peachey is training in, will he start the year in the centres? Is Luciano looking to sign on? Any other guys we are looking at for next year

Peachey from initial discussions is to be 13, Hastings will train at 6 alongside Brooks. Doueihi looking like he won't be back till around mid to end of May.
Luciano want's to stay but still a bit of a difference between what his management is asking for & the club is offering.

If Luciano wants too much he can go elsewhere. He is not a star backrower and realistically from last seasons effort can't do 80 minutes. He is a good attacking player but not a defensive tyro that can tackle his guts out.

 

[GarryOwen]

From what POM advised, reckon we could look to swap Garner to Manly for someone. Our backrow would still have options of Seyfarth, Offa, Blore, Peachey, Twal etc. His form does not warrant a tag of must retain.

I know the link has been around for ages, but I can't see how the Garner/Manly thing makes sense for either party, given they have a number of quality, young backrowers.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

If we’re desperate for a hooker, why not just have made a play for Mahoney?

 

[KH1988]

If we’re desperate for a hooker, why not just have made a play for Mahoney?

We have a coach whose job is on the line. I don't think he would be prepared to wait till 2023 for reinforcements

 

[Eyeofthetiger 0]

We need to sort out Hodgson this week, then a few dominos should fall

 

[hammertime]

We need to sort out Hodgson this week, then a few dominos should fall

Yep, I think we need to almost overpay a bit just to break the ducks back. If we keep missing out on players, it signals to others that there must be something wrong at the club.

 

[Glenji95]

There's a meeting this morning between the club & The Raiders in relation to Hodgson with final offers to be presented. Believe we upped the $ we are contributing but not by much. A result is wanted from today so he can join pre-season training next week.

Curtis Scott deal was torpedoed by Sheens after having 1 phone call with him, not sure the issue but apparently wasn't sold on him joining the club.

Isaiah Papali'i had discussions with his the club & his management yesterday afternoon, our offer is better than the Eels & seems keen to join, but he does have a meeting with Eels today & they have upped their offer to him but still don't think will match our offer, expect a decision early next week.

Also appears Israel Ogden no longer with the club.

Club has also reached out to the management of Herbie Farnworth & Briton Nikora to gage their interest in joining the club in 2023.

We looking at anyone for second row for next year?

Papali'i is 2RF?

Yes he is

 

[KH1988]

From what POM advised, reckon we could look to swap Garner to Manly for someone. Our backrow would still have options of Seyfarth, Offa, Blore, Peachey, Twal etc. His form does not warrant a tag of must retain.

I would have thought Daniel Sykes was going to be a back-row option next year after getting time in reggies this year. But he is off to the Panthers - would love to know the story behind that move

 

[GarryOwen]

If we’re desperate for a hooker, why not just have made a play for Mahoney?

Given we're linked to Hodgson and Koroisau, I would assume the thinking is for someone to hold the fort for two years, and then Simpkin becomes the full time #9.

 

[nrlsurvivor]

Is Farnworth originally from England?

He is from Blacko, United Kingdom.

UK might be our new recruitment strategy

 

[tony soprano]

From what POM advised, reckon we could look to swap Garner to Manly for someone. Our backrow would still have options of Seyfarth, Offa, Blore, Peachey, Twal etc. His form does not warrant a tag of must retain.

I would have thought Daniel Sykes was going to be a back-row option next year after getting time in reggies this year. But he is off to the Panthers - would love to know the story behind that move

Poached I'd say.