Making a few assumptions from today's pathways announcement.
- 29 players currently contracted to top 30 for 2024
- Does not include Seyfarth or Staines who are reportedly in talks
- To recruit anyone else to top 30 from outside the club (i.e. a centre), at least 2 from the following list of 6 will need to move on - Twal, Jake Simpkin, Nofa, Kepaoa, Staines, Seyfarth.
- Lomi Saukuru must be staying on a NSW Cup contract (given he hasn’t been farewelled)
- With our 4 development players moving into top 30 in 2025, we’ll need to move 4 on from our top 30 next season. Off contract in ’24 are Doueihi, Tumeth, Reilly, Blore, Sione Fainu, T’oa, Tupou, Stefano (Twal, Simpkin & Kepaoa are too but could go this off-season). I would say Reilly, Sione Fainu, Tumeth & AD will need huge 2024s to be extended.
- You would think the CUBS that toured NZ last month (U18-19) will continue with us in either SG Ball or Flegg next season (wouldn’t think the club would invest in their trip unless they are continuing) - Tino Tavana, Ofele Lene, Will Craig, Brendon Niacori, Will Malloy, Oliver Lawry, Luke Keppie, Elijah Mataale, Heith Pritchard, Junior Taungatua, Zakauri Clarke, Lachlan Broederlow, John Ibrahim, Jeremiah Leatigaga, Elijah Petit-Young, Keenan Lewandos, Solomone Saukuru, Cameron Kanaan.