Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Demps]

I don't think he had as many laziness problems as Tupou who rarely chases to rectify his errors

Toa seems to give a stuff, I recall him hitting the ground with his fist after missing a tackle for a try. Sure he has a missed tackle in him but he does come again

I still think he's got big upside for us at centre and at worst is probably one of our best wingers, think he played wing for Tonga v the Poms and he can get the ball across in tight situations but not the tallest obviously if we are committed to bigger bodies on the edges

Believe it or not,

Coming through the juniours - Toa was considered a better prospect than Bradman Best.

He made first grade and in my opinion, has remained under the radar... other than the Valentine Holmes domination.

2024, needs to be break out year for him.
I believe he's up to the task.

 

[Juice]

Brandon Wakeham signs for Blacktown workers

 

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Tommy Talau linked with...
Jess Sergis.

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At least one of them is good at rugby league.

 

[Curly_Tiger]

Brandon Wakeham signs for Blacktown workers

Scott Fulton's first signing at his new gig

 

[Tom Shines]

Believe it or not,

Coming through the juniours - Toa was considered a better prospect than Bradman Best.

Sorry .. cant believe it… that’s just too wild… Toa has played 1 decent game in his NRL career … he may not be in First Grade if/when Olam gets here

 

[Camel2281]

Given Tupou is leaving I’d think it makes sense exploring what the Dolphins might be open to giving up to get him now
They have a ridiculously strong set of outside backs
Isaako, Farnworth, Averillo, Niu, Aitken, Hammer, TeWhare
Even Niu or Aitken might be improvements for us

Niu I'd take. Definitely no for Aitken

 

[Kaito]

Tommy Talau linked with...
Jess Sergis.

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She'd older than him too. He's her toy boy bro
lmao. Summer fling, I give it a few months b4
she gets bored and kicks him 2 the curb haha

 

[Tiger_Yoshi]

Just my opinion, but it makes more sense that the core coaching staff in Benji, Morris and Farah should be in control of our recruitment and retention with assistance from Shane Richardson when required,
We only really need someone with their hands on the pulse to do the recruitment and retention for our pathways up until and including Jersey Flegg.

Warren McDonald where are you.......

 

[SeanT]

He really needs to show something this year .

Needs to bulk up. maybe another preseason will help

 

[Kaito]

Believe it or not,

Coming through the juniours - Toa was considered a better prospect than Bradman Best.

Yep. I remember him having good games for
the Knights too b4 coming over. Consistency
& maturity has always been the issue. Big year
from him coming up I hope. He's got the tools

 

[Camel2281]

Tommy Talau linked with...
Jess Sergis.

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Bloke is punching well above his weight

 

[SeanT]

Just my opinion, but it makes more sense that the core coaching staff in Benji, Morris and Farah should be in control of our recruitment and retention with assistance from Shane Richardson when required,
We only really need someone with their hands on the pulse to do the recruitment and retention for our pathways up until and including Jersey Flegg.

Personally i like this way too. The onus is on the coach and support staff.

However even though the coach can go after who they want, there needs to be another person in there when discussing the contract numbers. Des Hasler is a prime example of having full control but putting the cap way out of wack for the next 4 years.

Let Benji go after his players but have a system in place where he does not have control on how much or how many years without outside votes.

 

[SeanT]

Bloke is punching well above his weight

Funny how they are reenacting the scene from 'Ghost'. Ironic because in the movie people cant see him any more. Much like Talau in defence 🤨🤨

 

[dazza65]

Re Fulton…meh.
just the new regime cleaning out remnants of the old.
happens at a corporate level all the time. Happened to me a couple of times over the years. It is what it is. Benji et al will sink or swim but he’ll do it with the people he wants around him. No excuses.

 

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Tommy Talau linked with...
Jess Sergis.

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It must suck that your girlfriend is a better centre than you are, and playing at the Roosters she probably earns more than him too

 

[Demps]

It must suck that your girlfriend is a better centre than you are, and playing at the Roosters she probably earns more than him too

She's played finals too

 

[boonboon]

It must suck that your girlfriend is a better centre than you are, and playing at the Roosters she probably earns more than him too

Why would that suck ?

 

[batboy]

It must suck that your girlfriend is a better centre than you are, and playing at the Roosters she probably earns more than him too

Yeah
- Imagine the pain of dating a super hot, semi famous bird....
Must be the pits!!

 

[innsaneink]

I’ve read our new centre recruit is to a train and trial deal. The dev position is still vacant.

It was first reported that the 23-year-old signed a train-and-trial contract, however the club announced on Monday that Faataape inked a one-year supplementary contract.

 

[innsaneink]

Brandon Wakeham signs with Manly feeder club Blacktown Workers

Brooks is suddey nervy 🤣