Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Snidest 0]

Update:

- Bradman Best and Justin Olam are two names being thrown around. Benji is a big fan of either prospect. The belief from Bradman Best's camp is they're hoping for 800k which has turned us off a little, will still be discussions heading into November 1st.

- The club are in discussions with Kulikefu Finefeuiaki's from the Cowboys management team to bring him over in 2024, as the Cowboys have invested heavily in the second row position with Leilua and Nanai combining for $1.5 million and are clearing cap space for Dearden as Titans are circling. The club also have an eye on Helium Luki as there's some noise he may request a release soon. Cowboys hoping to keep both players but may be an uphill battle.

- I posted a while ago that Franklin Pele's management had approached us to gauge interest, then a couple of days later he signed with Hull FC. I was told we had rejected him and choose to priotitise Pole, Twal and Blore as potential bench props in 2024 along with our juniors coming through. I believe the club are looking to bring Pole off the bench as an impact prop similar to Spencer Leniu in 2024.

- Matt Moylan hasn't been in negotiations with the club and will not be pursued, the belief is Cronulla are shopping him to Super League and he'll be there in 2024.

- The club have turned there attention fully towards John Morris as an assistant coach option, I posted that it was between Holbrook and Morris about a month ago. Holbrook rejecting us has now led a clear path to who the club would like as our assistant coach in 2024. Benji and Farah playing a big role. However, reports are John Morris is enjoying his time at Rabbitohs and will not be an easy pursuit. Could go either way.

- Nick Meaney will be targeted once the November 1st deadline approaches.

- Junior Tupou is currently undergoing negotiations to stay at the club with early positive signs, however there's belief he may test his value come November 1st and he won't be short of suitors. Melbourne and Newcastle seen as a strong possibilities.

- Blore seems set to re-sign at the club on a 2 year deal, the club have apparently fully backflipped and will offer him an extension if all goes well once the season is complete. My source has been pretty strong on Blore remaining from day 1 but always a little hesitant, he reckons it's now imminent barring anything last minute.

- Lastly, I didn't get much info on the Sheens situation besides that has been tension with Sheens and the front office ever since McDonnell was sacked behind his back and Sheens standing down wasn't a shock at all. However, the club are fully committed to Benji and have complete trust he can do the job. There was a report that Benji is the next target to be axed and that couldn't be further from the truth. Benji has complete control over all football operations and apparently all parties involved coaches, players and board all believe it's the right move. Expect a statement backing Benji if those reports continue... maybe even potential legal actions which Pascoe/Lee are contemplating.

Hope you guys enjoy - sorry for the delay.

These fricking morons NEVER learn!!

NO club in the history of rugby league has made more empty public threats of baseless legal action than these dunces - going back to Marina Go looking at legal options when Pascoe blatantly breached the cap!!

Two L-plate Chairs with tickets on themselves being directed by the worst CEO in rugby league history!!

 

[hank37w]

You think he even knew about it?
His manager would have told him to go sit on his PlayStation and leave everything to him.

For the 7% that player managers get off the top, you would expect them to get you the best deal and the best deals are usually at the Wests Tigers.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I reckon he wants to slot his son in somehow dont you?

Yes. I do.

 

[earl]

These fricking morons NEVER learn!!

NO club in the history of rugby league has made more empty public threats of baseless legal action than these dunces - going back to Marina Go looking at legal options when Pascoe blatantly breached the cap!!

Two L-plate Chairs with tickets on themselves being directed by the worst CEO in rugby league history!!

You are sounding pretty positive mate. Things must be turning.

 

[The Fresh Oil]

If we win next season drinks on me. You can bookmark this post.

Careful. @Magpie_Magic only drinks schooners of Drambuie. Could be a $$$$$ shout.

 

[Snidest 0]

You are sounding pretty positive mate. Things must be turning.

I think you know the only positive in the club is the return of investment in talent identification and focus on elite pathways instigated by Sheens after Pascoe allowed Taylor and Cleary to dismantle it...

The way Pascoe flips and flops with the wind - this legacy is not set in stone and could all be gone again in 2 years time...

Seriously - Pascoe is unemployable at CEO level anywhere else!!

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I won't hold you to it. You seem like a nice human and i

If we win next season drinks on me. You can bookmark this post.

I feel your passion. Thank you anyway. Very nice of you

If we win next season drinks on me. You can bookmark this post.

King 👑 Teddy thanks for the info

Like socks and underwear in a washing machine. Thrown around.

I think you know the only positive in the club is the return of investment in talent identification and focus on elite pathways instigated by Sheens after Pascoe allowed Taylor and Cleary to dismantle it...

The way Pascoe flips and flops with the wind - this legacy is not set in stone and could all be gone again in 2 years time...

Seriously - Pascoe is unemployable at CEO level anywhere else!!

And he has control of the fans hearts and souls through their wallets. How did it get to this point?

 

[Tcat]

Teddy23!! the new POM. Thanks for the updates mate. Keep the rumours coming.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Careful. @Magpie_Magic only drinks schooners of Drambuie. Could be a $$$$$ shout.

No mate, more up market than that.

I go depth chargers you know a shot of Drambuie sunk in my schooner

 

[tony soprano]

Chammas thinks Luai would be well suited to Benji as coach. ( weidler joked it will be a news article Sunday)
And last minute of pod said feels Manly maybe have salary cap squeeze with him guessing Olakau’atu going to Tigers.

Just posting rumours and on topic ( no more Brooks chat)

Thanks mate, good pod

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Sullivan is good but we need 3 or 4 others.

And they're coming.

Also need to finish the yea off with 3 wins to get things going for next year.

 

[Conbat07]

https://x.com/nrl/status/1158920887044907008?s=46&t=rbvfolGQjKFKhk22og350A

cant wait

Same new Era!! Finally no more Brooks

 

[Telltails]

“That was one of the reasons I made my decision,” he said.

“I wanted to go over there and play the five-eighth role and play alongside someone like Daly Cherry-Evans because that will take a lot of the pressure off me.

“I’m looking forward to that because it’ll be something new for me.”

Nah Luke you will need to step up in a club where you won't be a protected spieces
- that's what will be new.
And the fans will be just as lethal if you don't that won't change.

 

[loklok]

Manly will never be any good until they have decent dummy half

 

[jadtiger]

For the 7% that player managers get off the top, you would expect them to get you the best deal and the best deals are usually at the Wests Tigers.

If you want to boost your retirement nest egg only

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

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This guy doesn't know how to organise a play or win a game either, so who's really surprised.

Just go Brooks, just go, why open your mouth now when you are as quiet as a mouse on the field.

 

[tony soprano]

Looks like recruitment finally moving forward. Thank you fulton.

 

[SwervinMervin]

Brooks' whole career was summed up in that interview when he said he "Hasn't seen much of the Dolphins because they played at the same time as us".

Just take a minute to digest that.

A professional on $1 mil a year hasn't done homework on the opposition.

It's beyond belief.

You hear about how much video that Nathan Cleary does in preparation for games and in pre season and when he is rehabing from injury. So did Cooper Cronk (still does even though he is not playing). Brooks clearly not that type of halfback and perhaps relies on the coaching staff to do that homework for him and give instruction. Maybe he just doesn't see the game like the best halves who are thinking 3 plays ahead and can break down an opposition. Adds to the belief he is best used as a running 5/8 who can pop up, play what he sees, follow a ball carrier in support. Unfortunately we wanted him to be something he just aint, and this statement in the interview shows why. He will probably go alright at Manly with Cherry Evans pulling the strings. I hope he does. It must suck being the whipping boy each week for 200+ games, whether it's deserved or not.

 

[Tucker]

https://x.com/nrl/status/1158920887044907008?s=46&t=rbvfolGQjKFKhk22og350A

cant wait

Are they Harold Mathew’s highlights?

 

[crazycat]

You hear about how much video that Nathan Cleary does in preparation for games and in pre season and when he is rehabing from injury. So did Cooper Cronk (still does even though he is not playing). Brooks clearly not that type of halfback and perhaps relies on the coaching staff to do that homework for him and give instruction. Maybe he just doesn't see the game like the best halves who are thinking 3 plays ahead and can break down an opposition. Adds to the belief he is best used as a running 5/8 who can pop up, play what he sees, follow a ball carrier in support. Unfortunately we wanted him to be something he just aint, and this statement in the interview shows why. He will probably go alright at Manly with Cherry Evans pulling the strings. I hope he does. It must suck being the whipping boy each week for 200+ games, whether it's deserved or not.

I just never saw it in him.

I reckon he trained harder then most players, but no where near as hard as Cronk or Cleary. I will add Chad Townsend to that list, as a Cronulla fan told me "he just wants it" and would train the house down... Doing everything possible.

Luke Brooks just seemed very happy go lucky. It's an attitude you can have at 5/8, not halfback.