Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Mighty_Tiger]

I hear you.

I do NOT like him at fullback at all.
If he isn't 6 - they should make his dreams come true and let him captain the magpies in 2024 and not extend him beyond that.

With those suggestions, we have some room to move.. Kaeo Weekes to 6, Connor Tracey, etc etc.

We need to strengthen our spine and I'm all for improvements.

My views right now is if they don’t step up reggies or release time happens.

We can’t carry these average players anymore, we take a punt on some kids or get quality.

Yeah sure we can get the view the market is bare but in 2yrs time on current projections it’s going to be worse as a few top halves will be mid-late 30s. There has to be talent waiting for a crack that someone needs to take a punt with. We are in prime position not just to take a punt but if it pulls off to keep them on a high end contract also.

Like some of your recommendations.
Weekes has a heap of upside

 

[Rusty]

Whats people thoughts on Bryce Cartwright as a ball playing13... Would come somewhat cheap, plays eyes up footy and a threat with the ball, his defence has improved as well.
off contract 23

 

[liltiger]

Benji?

Lincoln Withers out of retirement

 

[izotope]

Where is Volkmann stuck behind walker at roosters? Then let brooks and ad compete for 6 until there contracts run out

 

[Rusty]

Where is Volkmann stuck behind walker at roosters? Then let brooks and ad compete for 6 until there contracts run out

Moved to NZ actually playing this weekend

 

[Lauren]

Not sure if it's already been posted yet but still thought I'd share as there's some George Williams talk on thread.

"I'm really enjoying my time here at Warrington, and I'll definitely be here this year and next year, and then I'll see what the future holds.

"But I'm really enjoying myself here at the moment. We're winning, and the fanbase has been unbelievable over the last six weeks, so hopefully we can keep winning for them, and who knows what happens in the future.

"I definitely wouldn't write it off [a return to Australia]. You've got to explore your options, but I've got 18 months left on my contract and I've got a while until then.

George Williams says he is enjoying Warrington Wolves stay but 'definitely wouldn't write off' NRL return amid Wests Tigers links

Warrington Wolves and Englands George Williams tells Sky Sports: I definitely wouldnt write it off [a return to NRL in Australia]. Youve got to explore your options, but Ive got 18 months left on my contract and Ive got a while until then. Never write it off, but see what happens.

www.skysports.com

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Interesting at 1:25 in this video of Tim's presser today, he said that, "We don't stop recruiting in the middle of the year either. We've just moved a couple of players too."

‘What do you think?’: Sheens grilled over bombshell $1.5m Pearce move in tense presser

‘What do you think?’: Sheens grilled over bombshell $1.5m Pearce move in tense presser

www.foxsports.com.au

So we know about Ken Mamaulo that we've moved. Who is the other??????

kautoga is the other

 

[finnzo]

This club is really getting me down lately I normal find some positives to look at but letting 2 quality Halfs go in the off season to continue with a player we have seen fail for 10 years just blows my mind

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Fullback - priority. Not sure the club will keep Staines and they definitely shouldn't keep Laurie, below are the options we should chase;
1 - Kaeo Weekes / Welsby / Kennedy / Nick Meany or Ryan Papz - Melbourne can't keep em all, a competitive offer and early release might secure one of them. Kaeo Weekes is the most realistic, with being off contract and a good offer could get him over- kid looks a star.

2 - Jnr Tupou, high ceiling, massive potential - should lock in this position permanently with a view to move to centre down the track

3 - Brent Naden - coming into his prime, has proven he's close to if not our best outside back. Has a contract locked in and has locked in his position in the team

4 Available, as far as I'm concerned. We need some pace. Some options I would consider, would be... Connor Tracey (Sharks), Declan Casey (Bulldogs), Brian Kelly (Titans), Kayal Iro (Sharks), Thomas Jenkins (Penrith) some early release options like Dene Mariner (Broncos), Sean Russel (Eels) or hopefully Josh Feledy is ready to go.

5 - another available position in my opinion, some of the above suggestions may work as a winger - I'd also suggest Warbrick at the Storm if they plan to move Meany to wing and he misses out. My #1 target would be Tyrell Sloane - yes I'm aware he wants to be a fullback but he's a prototype speedy winger and would be a game changer for us.

6 - Adam Douihei - #6 is his best position and with a safe 7 outside him , im sure he can go to another level. Needs to work on defence and whatnot but he is contracted for 2024 so he makes the team, for now.

7 - Dodd from St Helens would be nice... or Gee Willy, George Williams - Aiden Sezar is my pick but... Ron Volkman would be great too. We need a smart, organisational halfback which we've been missing for too long. This is a costly recruitment however it's the key to unlocking everything.

8 - David Klemmer - no explanation needed.

9 - Api Korosau - same as above.

10 - Alex Twal - work horse front rower, hold the fort and get through the early minutes hard work.

11 - Papalii'i - safe

12 - AJ Kepoa - safe

13 - John Bateman, like the idea of him at lock.

Bench
14 - Blore - bench forward for mine.

15 - Jackson Topine (Bulldogs) Sheens like utility , can probably play centre 6, 9, backrow and lock. Would be a great addition to the team.

16 Stedano Utoikamanu - bench forward for mine.

17 Fonua Pole - impact forward from the bench, seen what he can do and he is great.

This is how i would strengthen our team.

1 Kaeo Weekes
2 Jnr Tupou
3 Brent Naden
4 Kayal Iro
5 Tyrell Sloane
6 AD
7 Sezar
8 Klemmer
9 Api
10 Twal
11 Papalii
12 AJ
13 Bateman

14 Topine
15 Pole
16 Blore
17 Utoikamanu

adam makes your list at 6 lol, doubt Sheens plays him at 6 in 2024 he will be fullback.

kayal iro might be a chance at centre but hard to get players away from cronulla

2024 halves
6. Brooks
7. Dean hawkins

 

[Demps]

adam makes your list at 6 lol, doubt Sheens plays him at 6 in 2024 he will be fullback.

kayal iro might be a chance at centre but hard to get players away from cronulla

2024 halves
6. Brooks
7. Dean hawkins

Brooks > 🚪

 

[1eyedmel]

Will Smith and Brandon Wakeham for the new halves pairing, can't do any worse. Leave Brooks in reserves for the rest of the year.

 

[1eyedmel]

adam makes your list at 6 lol, doubt Sheens plays him at 6 in 2024 he will be fullback.

kayal iro might be a chance at centre but hard to get players away from cronulla

2024 halves
6. Brooks
7. Dean hawkins

Some are constant persistors on here. Good luck with that, you money certainly won't see a premiership any time soon.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Brooks > 🚪

lol

 

[jirskyr]

Because Sheens said in the off season that he's very happy with his spine for 2023. It's taken him 3 rounds to realise what most already knew.

He also said Laurie is the number 1 fullback with Staines backing him up. Now he's saying Doueihi is our best fullback.

Why does anyone believe what Sheens says? He's just like Bennett, can't trust a word he says in public.

If Sheens was so happy with his 2023 spine, you only need half a brain to see that wasn't true when word started getting out that we were manoeuvring to sign Moses for a million bucks a season with an interest in an early release.

 

[Conbat07]

Watching the game tonight if we had Moses and Gutho or Teddy and Keary with what we have we would have a good team. The way these players support their 9 is what we need when api gets out of dummy half

 

[tony soprano]

Stop beating around the bush and offer benji a playing contract.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

It’s very clear AD isn’t in the plans as a 5/8th, they view Brooks above him which is saying something. No halfback will solve AD’s massive flaws and weaknesses. Know you love him but if he is starting side in a key position we are shot.

IMHO, his best position is RC, but even there his defence is awful, on the other hand, we have no better goal kicker.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

Keary would be a good option

One more head nock might be his last game, why would you think of getting him.

 

[Dennisspicer1]

One more head knock might be his last game, why would you think of getting him.

 

[jadtiger]

Stop beating around the bush and offer benji a playing contract.

We would go from bad to diabolical if he made a comeback