Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Apparently Jake Simpkin will be a rooster in 2024. My source is the same bloke who told me a little while back the fainus were 100% coming to us but also the same bloke who told me Mitch mosses was signing with the tigers so take it how u please. Just thought I’d throw it out there

Swap for a centre

 

[Twodogs]

Definitely worth the risk imo.

More upside than downside, and we're having to take what we can get. He adds spark to the Dragons, so no idea why they'd let him go.

 

[The Chad]

depending on what happens with staines, the club will look to add a center, they would love to move on noffa but will have to wear a very large chunk of his salary

sullivan enjoyed the visit from all reports, with the knights tomorrow

lots to play out, lots of clubs enquiring around loans for finals

Newcastle keep chasing halfbacks.

Weird because there are so many people in here telling us we are fools for losing Hastings.

Why are they looking at halfbacks??

For the record- Sullivan would be a great addition. Very much an attacking option, and given we just seem reluctant to go AT the opposition, he might give that drive required.

BUT...don't overspend simply because we need depth.

 

[lathami]

No mate,
Just posting articles for the forum as a public service.

Fair enough, just had enough from the so called tigers supporter in the media!

 

[The Chad]

Tigers are short a centre (Alamoti- agree with Teddy23) & I'd say 2 wingers.

Staines would take one of those wing spots if re-signed, pushing Nofa from 'starter' to 'fighting for the spot'. (That is if he stays). I don't think Tupou is a problem, but I also think he needs to be safer under kicks. He could be a centre. We need a winger that doesn't cost us wins. Doesn't have to be a star, just has to not be a liability. I know Hymel Hunt gets no love here, but he would be a perfect 3-4 winger at the club for when Tupou/Staines/Nofa hit the wobbles.

 

[boonboon]

Enari Tuala would be my choice from the Knights. Hasn't got much of a chance this year but has 88 nrl games and is only 24 so will be looking for an opportunity snd can play centre or wing.

 

[The Chad]

Hoping the Tartak connection with Sullivan works in our favour.

But, additionally, I hope the club doesn't load up on all of Tartak's stable. We just seem to be linked to anyone he's got at the moment.

 

[carltonleach]

Swap for a centre

Not sure mate I’ll ask him tomorrow and see if he’s heard anything like that all he said was he will be a rooster next year.

 

[The Chad]

Of course, I'd be equally happy to bring back another 'safe' player in Paul Momerovski.

He would certainly add a calmness to our defensive structure, either at centre or wing. Momerovski & Hunt side by side might be one of the soundest defensive edges in the NRL, but probably a bit lacking in excitement.

 

[Bob]

I reckon Sezer/Sullivan should start the season assuming we get them.

Fainu’s time will come and if we start him from round 1 there is a very good chance he’ll start to burn out mid way through the year.

I’d be starting Sezer and Sullivan with Latu at 14.

 

[Jux]

Is Tartak from the same family that own the skip business that we had as a sponsor?? They were recently finned a record amount of money for some shonky business practices

Yes he is. Why is that relevant ?

 

[balmain boy]

Fulton must want Sullivan at 7

Benji wants seazer at 7

What a mess.

Injuries aside, there's no chance we start the year with Sullivan and Fainu in the have. Zero.

 

[balmain boy]

I know Alamoti and his family pretty well - very very humble kid who works hard and doesn’t drink or do anything. All he does is train and wants to improve himself, he definitely has a winning mentality that you would want in your squad for someone his age.

Killed it in the juniors not just cause of his size but he’s actually quite quick on his feet and is hard to contain was a tackling busting machine from memory. He’s still only 19 so he’s only going to get bigger and more agile imo.

Only issue is defensively but I believe he can definitely clean up that area. He’s just still adapting to defending in the NRL and can get there overtime, I personally feel like he was rushed into the league and maybe needs more time in reserve grade or another pre-season. He has the talent for sure to be an elite NRL centre people forget about his age and just think juniors should adapt instantly when in reality it is quite challenging to make that switch so smoothly so quickly.

He’ll be cheap (which is surprising given his high wraps) and he’s in a position we need depth in quite significantly imo - I would definitely consider bringing him in on a cheap 2 year deal to see what he can do. Worth a crack… the perfect low risk high reward kinda signing imo.

Quick on his feet, compared to whom? Talau??

He's a weaker version of Talau, we need something different to another short,slow and skilless centre. We need pace

 

[balmain boy]

Two centres I wouldn’t mind us looking at Billy Smith from roosters and Braidon Burns from the dogs, both wouldn’t break the bank and are specialist centres.
And think both are off contract at end of year.

They can take train and trial contracts. Better than having the likes of Kioa lining up in the centres in Cup instead

 

[balmain boy]

If Roosters want Bradman Best to take Billy Smith’s spot.

I’d happily take Smith off them without hesitation. He’s the real deal.

Sorry, but that's a load of crap. He's one of the most injury prone players of all time. He's proven absolutely nothing other than he was a kid with potential who can't stay fit. Even Kepaoa is more proven than he is ..

A train and trial is fine. Prove his fitness and form in Cup then we can promote if he earns it

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Sorry, but that's a load of crap. He's one of the most injury prone players of all time. He's proven absolutely nothing other than he was a kid with potential who can't stay fit. Even Kepaoa is more proven than he is ..

A train and trial is fine. Prove his fitness and form in Cup then we can promote if he earns it

I'm sure the starting centre for the Roosters would take a train and trial contract with the wooden spooners. If not at the Roosters, Smith will get a full-time contract elsewhere.

Like the Bulldogs, we need to pay overs to attract players. Low balling will get us nowhere.

 

[rex2ce]

Enari Tuala would be my choice from the Knights. Hasn't got much of a chance this year but has 88 nrl games and is only 24 so will be looking for an opportunity snd can play centre or wing.

And plays both spots well, underrated

 

[426Tlgerland]

Injuries aside, there's no chance we start the year with Sullivan and Fainu in the have. Zero.

Fulton will have no say in who plays where or when , that’s the coach , Fulton job is to go out and secure players the club / coach needs or wants

 

[supercoach]

Yes he is. Why is that relevant ?

Just curious nothing sinister

 

[426Tlgerland]

Coaching Insider , Benji
thought he spoke well and controlled his interview well , I like him shut down the reporters when they ask about Sullivan , said he will not discuss recruitment until a deal is done , very direct , very well done , he is ready to stand up to these knobs who report shit everyday about our club , I say let Benji loose