Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[AmericanHistoryX]

While your at it. Vote for the Voice. Not your voice. Albo's voice.

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Bad news fellow fans , my source is now close to saying the manly boys are signed sealed and delivered to the dolphins,

That was reported 3 days ago….good luck to them…

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

That was reported 3 days ago….good luck to them…

Really. I cant sleep now. The world is coming to an end. 🤣

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Sorry guys. I love life I just gotsa laugh. Apologies

 

[Chipofftheoldblock]

Signed with Eels

So people are saying but i have not seen a report and see no reason why he would go there with Moses and Brown signed to long term contracts.

 

[Chipofftheoldblock]

Interesting view. If that's the case that concerns me too. I think we need an on the ball 7 too. Api and the 7 controlling the middle, condensing it before shifting to Bula and hopefully a dangerous 6 playing both sides.

I know it is underwhelming on paper, but a Hawkins 7 and Taaffe 6 suit that style. Hawkins' strength is playing on the ball and controlling things with his kicking. He also condenses the defence very well like Adam Reynolds does. Taaffe and Bula hit the edges.

Simple, plain, but effective role playing by spine players.

Hawkins did not impress me when playing on weekend if i was to be honest....this was he chance to shine and like other times he has had the chance, there was a massive lack of intent.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

With a few younger players emerging I can see our team being at least more than competitive in the short term. But some of the names being thrown around as potential halfback options are poor. If they were as good as many believe them to be, they'd be playing NRL. Our challenge is to find a genuine NRL halfback. None of the names being mentioned imo are NRL quality. That is why young Fainu is mentioned as he is NRL quality.

 

[426Tlgerland]

I wonder why Manly let these 2 young guys got to market , if they are as good as people say why let them go at all. , I think we need to go after a too 1/2 , plus Taafe , Trindal , Lomax

 

[tigertuff]

I wonder why Manly let these 2 young guys got to market , if they are as good as people say why let them go at all. , I think we need to go after a too 1/2 , plus Taafe , Trindal , Lomax

It makes you wonder why they let go of the 'next big thing' in Latu to sign Brooks. There would be a difference of about 3 to 4 hundred grand also. I smell a rat.

 

[tigerbenji]

Would love to see Blake Taafe to the Tigers, can play a couple of positions & is only young.

 

[Tcat]

So now Jayden Sullivan from the Dragons reportedly joining the dogs next year while still contracted. Meanwhile in losertown...... crickets.

 

[Goldust]

Taafe or Volkman is a start.But I’m assuming they’d be a Band-Aid.
The Club has most likely come to the realisation that no marquee halve will come here .
I think Benji and Co will pin their hopes on Galvin and Large.Few years away before they are anywhere near First Grade ready.
Banking on potential is always a massive risk ,unfortunately we don’t have an option.
My biggest fear is that we are still getting belted every week when we bring these kids in.I’m not sure on the solution to getting our squad competitive,I thought our pack was decent but without Api we looks terrible.

 

[rex2ce]

If clubs can circumvent the salary cap by offering equity in the chief sponsor's businesses then the salary cap is not worth a piece of sh*t. The NRL is such a horrendous administration that they'll probably allow it.

The article said that Storm already did it with their CEO’s betting agency to keep stars last year ( Munster?)

 

[liltiger]

The article said that Storm already did it with their CEO’s betting agency to keep stars last year ( Munster?)

How it's allowed is ridiculous

 

[hsvjones]

So now Jayden Sullivan from the Dragons reportedly joining the dogs next year while still contracted. Meanwhile in losertown...... crickets.

Don't want him anywhere near this club.
But agree it's crickets from our so-called recruitment team

 

[earl]

Banking on potential is always a massive risk ,unfortunately we don’t have an option.

This is where we are at. The only other way forward is via getting some stars from England or rugby union but we probably can't afford quality union players.

 

[Goldust]

This is where we are at. The only other way forward is via getting some stars from England or rugby union but we probably can't afford quality union players.

I thought about that,you’d think there would be a gun Fly Half not getting a crack for the All Blacks .
Benji and huge paycheque might get them over the line,but even then you’d have to let them learn there craft in NSW cup for a year or two .

 

[Telltails]

I think the Bulldogs are setting the standard in relation to aggressive recruiting. Whether they are successful on the back of it remains to be seen but any team would be improved with Crichton and if they were to tempt Tino with their latest efforts he would be a great get.
How that compares to out aggressive recruitment drive what ever that is, who knows.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Speculation at best...

I've seen more young 'NRL Quality' showing just as much as he does go on to nothing
- Far from NRL Quality.

Fainu is 4 years away from proving anything remotely close to being NRL Quality.

Seems Marshall is keen on him if you believe the SMH. I note one of his motivations is to buy his mum a home. He sounds like a very family orientated young man which is a great quality. I guess the question is will it be Redcliffe or somewhere in Sydney?

 

[stevo133]

Would love to see Blake Taafe to the Tigers, can play a couple of positions & is only young.

I am surprised benji hasn’t spoken to him yet