Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Staines was obviously overrated after his debut game, and showed very little last year. But I've been surprised at how physical he is playing this year. Every run and every tackle has a real physical intent to it.

Wouldn't surprise me if he turns into a pretty effective first grader. At the moment he is concentrating on getting physical, but eventually his timing and will come with everything else and he will be a dangerous player.

Last year I was happy we missed out on him, but this year I see a future for him. Wouldn't mind picking him up at a reasonable rate. He will be a better fullback then Laurie.
 
king_sirro said:
Staines was obviously overrated after his debut game, and showed very little last year. But I've been surprised at how physical he is playing this year. Every run and every tackle has a real physical intent to it.

Wouldn't surprise me if he turns into a pretty effective first grader. At the moment he is concentrating on getting physical, but eventually his timing and will come with everything else and he will be a dangerous player.

Last year I was happy we missed out on him, but this year I see a future for him. Wouldn't mind picking him up at a reasonable rate. He will be a better fullback then Laurie.
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He seemed to coast last year. Cleary probably told him over the off season that he needed to do more grunt work and he responded, because he knows he’s easily replaceable. Unfortunately for him To’o got injured, which unleashed May. Now he’s turned into the placeholder.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
He seemed to coast last year. Cleary probably told him over the off season that he needed to do more grunt work and he responded, because he knows he’s easily replaceable. Unfortunately for him To’o got injured, which unleashed May. Now he’s turned into the placeholder.
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That's why I think an opportunity could arise for us to swoop.

His effort this year is better the both our wingers and fullback, and he has more upside to him. He will be quite a decent size eventually.
 
king_sirro said:
Staines was obviously overrated after his debut game, and showed very little last year. But I've been surprised at how physical he is playing this year. Every run and every tackle has a real physical intent to it.

Wouldn't surprise me if he turns into a pretty effective first grader. At the moment he is concentrating on getting physical, but eventually his timing and will come with everything else and he will be a dangerous player.

Last year I was happy we missed out on him, but this year I see a future for him. Wouldn't mind picking him up at a reasonable rate. He will be a better fullback then Laurie.
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Good post KS. Staines has come on really well as you would expect in that system. The Panthers can't keep all players and I would be offering Staines or May whatever it takes to address our achilles heel - lack of pace in the backline.
 
king_sirro said:
Staines was obviously overrated after his debut game, and showed very little last year. But I've been surprised at how physical he is playing this year. Every run and every tackle has a real physical intent to it.
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Yep. He'd be perfect for us.
 
Odessa said:
I think 350K two years good deal he is defensive strong smart Player just has an error or two in his game but better than what we have
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350 over two years? I’d give him 1 at 175

Edit: Stand corrected. Only 31yo. Thought he was older having being around for so long. I just get the feeling he’s wearing out.
 
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we need to go after 3 gun players and get them to the same meeting on the same day at the same time , like parra did years ago
we tell them we have Appi and Pipi coming
we wont you 3 to jump on board and we will get rid of or loose
Kel and Lucy plus plus plus plus
and we and trying for a couple of good young bench players from other clubs ???
and we are keep Brooks , Hastings , Joffa , Steph , Blore , Ken , Toa , etc
maybe just maybe some one willlook at this IMO
 
Briton Nikora has refused to rule out a shock move to the Wests Tigers, with the barnstorming backrower declaring himself still for sale after knocking back the Sharks.

Reported to be a done deal at the Sharks after rejecting the Tigers, News Corp can reveal that Nikora is still on the open market after knocking back a contract extension offer from the Sharks.
“That’s all in the hands of my manager,” Nikora said.
But I believe that is the case. He is looking after all of that, but all I know is that my future is very much still in the air and nothing has been ruled in or out.”
In a major blow that could force a recruitment rethink for the Sharks, Nikora’s manager Sam Ayoub last week rejected an extension offer from Cronulla.
It is understood the deal fell well short of the offers he has attracted from rivals, including the Tigers.
While he declined to talk about the offer, the Kiwi edge forward sensation did say that he would be forced to consider his financial future.
The Sharks signed Nikora for a bargain basement deal of $5000 when he 17.

“I love the Sharks,” Nikora said.
“And, of course, I would love to stay here. But I also have to think about what is best for myself and my family at this stage of my career. I have to consider what is out there. I really just want to stay out of all this and concentrate on my football.”
Nikora admitted that he could be tempted by a monster offer from the Tigers.
“I know Madge (Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire) from the Kiwis and he is a good fella and a good coach,” Nikora said.“I have a few things to weigh up but as I said, no decisions have been made and my manager will sort it out.”
Nikora said he will be available to play next week after missing the clash against the Storm because of Covid.
“I will be out of isolation on Monday,” Nikora said.
“It is a bummer I missed out on the game but I am hoping to be back for next week.
 
WT2K said:
Briton Nikora has refused to rule out a shock move to the Wests Tigers, with the barnstorming backrower declaring himself still for sale after knocking back the Sharks.

Reported to be a done deal at the Sharks after rejecting the Tigers, News Corp can reveal that Nikora is still on the open market after knocking back a contract extension offer from the Sharks.
“That’s all in the hands of my manager,” Nikora said.
But I believe that is the case. He is looking after all of that, but all I know is that my future is very much still in the air and nothing has been ruled in or out.”
In a major blow that could force a recruitment rethink for the Sharks, Nikora’s manager Sam Ayoub last week rejected an extension offer from Cronulla.
It is understood the deal fell well short of the offers he has attracted from rivals, including the Tigers.
While he declined to talk about the offer, the Kiwi edge forward sensation did say that he would be forced to consider his financial future.
The Sharks signed Nikora for a bargain basement deal of $5000 when he 17.

“I love the Sharks,” Nikora said.
“And, of course, I would love to stay here. But I also have to think about what is best for myself and my family at this stage of my career. I have to consider what is out there. I really just want to stay out of all this and concentrate on my football.”
Nikora admitted that he could be tempted by a monster offer from the Tigers.
“I know Madge (Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire) from the Kiwis and he is a good fella and a good coach,” Nikora said.“I have a few things to weigh up but as I said, no decisions have been made and my manager will sort it out.”
Nikora said he will be available to play next week after missing the clash against the Storm because of Covid.
“I will be out of isolation on Monday,” Nikora said.
“It is a bummer I missed out on the game but I am hoping to be back for next week.
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I.e not happy with sharks offer.
 
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