Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Is there actually fire to all of this Fulton - Manly smoke? It seems like the only players we've been linked to in the past month are from there. They're not exactly an amazing team. It worries me if Fulton is actually trying to recruit Schuster, Koula, Sipley, Fainu etc...there are 14 other clubs we aren't linked to at all at the moment. Probs just lazy journos putting 1 and 1 together though.
 
krayola said:
Is there actually fire to all of this Fulton - Manly smoke? It seems like the only players we've been linked to in the past month are from there. They're not exactly an amazing team. It worries me if Fulton is actually trying to recruit Schuster, Koula, Sipley, Fainu etc...there are 14 other clubs we aren't linked to at all at the moment. Probs just lazy journos putting 1 and 1 together though.
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But are you sure we’ re not linked or just not aware of it ?
I don’t know either but I’m prepared to wait a little longer to see what eventuates.
 
Why offer a 2 year extension, offer him 1 year why Sheen’s is head coach giving benji another year to make his mind up if Brooks is one of the halves he wants when he takes the reigns,you never know another option might come out of nowhere in the next 12 months.
Its amazing how all players raise their performance in their final year of a contract.
 
Oldman said:
Why offer a 2 year extension, offer him 1 year why Sheen’s is head coach giving benji another year to make his mind up if Brooks is one of the halves he wants when he takes the reigns,you never know another option might come out of nowhere in the next 12 months.
Its amazing how all players raise their performance in their final year of a contract.
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Excellent point.
 
clontarfkid said:
We dont want a "cost effective" halves pairing...its simply not the area where we save $$
We want a high quality halves pairing to ignite the attack..which is spluttering along
Fulton..over to you..
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We all do.

But over here in reality, the market is what it is. The high quality halves tree is bereft of fruit.

My comment mentioned Latu Fainu, a generational halves talent. Our juniors contains the like of Large and Conti coming through, both very highly rated.

Who, specifically and realistically, league-wide are you targeting?

Because this is generally where this argument falls down...
 
BAGNF05 said:
His form coincides with a lot of guys in the team beginning to play at a first grade standard. With good players around him you see his actual ability. He’s worth 2 years on 500-600 when you look at the alternatives.
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I don't disagree with that. That contract amount doesn't screw the budget to get someone for 2025 that becomes available as well. Anything above 600k per year though then tell him to pack warm coz Leeds is cold
 
Don’t forget I think next year brooks is also eligible for the salary cap relief for staying here for x amount of time
So 500-600k isn’t so bad
 
tony soprano said:
Sounds like coach and recruit manager not on same page.


it is understood the club was still attempting to navigate recent changes that resulted in Scott Fulton being appointed head of recruitment by the board.

The decision to make an offer to Brooks shapes as a victory for Sheens and Marshall, who are believed to have championed his retention
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Well Marshall will live or die on the decision to resign Brooks. He hasn't shown enough to win games so not sure what they expect him to do if he ever played a final game.
 
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Tucker said:
Not that I disagree with you, but who do you have in mind?
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I agree with you 💯, Brooks is a $450 k player and a 2 year Max contract extension. He needs to prove he is worthy of anything more during his next stint having been substantially overpaid for a number of years now. I would also extend Wakeham for another 2 years, I see more upside to his game and he will continue to improve.
 
BAGNF05 said:
With the Dragons being an absolute rabble right now I hope we are in the frame for Hunt and Lomax. Class players who will shine at their next stop.
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I have been hoping for these 2 for a while now. We could even offer Nof or Laurie + Blore in a swap or something (doubt they bite on that but if they want something in return than those are who I could think of to offer).

I will say I doubt Lomax comes. There has been less noise coming out of his camp since Hook was sacked and they put him on his preferred side. Hunt & Lomax seemed to be at opposing ends of the Hook debate as Lomax wanted him gone and Hunt wanted him there so not sure he will be going anywhere now. Means we would need to find a kicker if we do get hunt as that puts Wakeham back to reserves. Does anyone know if any of our rumoured targets goal kick?
 
I can't stand Brooks' play the last few years and 'am probably one his biggest 'haters' on here, but over this recent month/month and a half, he's gone complete 180 on his atrocious form over the first 6 weeks, maybe that coincides with the form of a few other guys around him but definitely keen to see how he goes the rest of the season. I just wish he would bring the grubber kick to his play more because whenever I see him use it, usually is to good effect and a far more effective end to the set as opposed to a coinflip bomb to the winger..
 
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