Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[yeahcaz]

Finally someone sees it. Royce is carrying some extra kg because he is purpose built for his role. Fitzgibbon has multiple middles capable of playing big minutes. Hunts role is to shift/gain momentum which he has done multiple times. Sharks don’t lose the middle when he is on. I was actually surprised he was in the 17 because I thought they may go with out and out workers against the storm. His playing weight right now will be different come February. They will find a balance where he is lighter for longer minutes but still big enough to maintain winning his ruck. Whoever has got on that $100 bet you can prepare to spend, easiest $100 you will make, Royce will be great for us

1000%. The exact moment Cronulla lost all momentum on the weekend was when hunt came off. Hes only playing his role deemed by the sharks now and by all background story accounts, he’s a hard worker.
So all hunt has to do is play more than what 6 first grade games next season and therefore he’ll be better than Sullivan and I’m $100 richer

 

[Demps]

1000%. The exact moment Cronulla lost all momentum on the weekend was when hunt came off. Hes only playing his role deemed by the sharks now and by all background story accounts, he’s a hard worker.
So all hunt has to do is play more than what 6 first grade games next season and therefore he’ll be better than Sullivan and I’m $100 richer

Think he and Pole will carve up off the bench.

Both come on at the same time and really get the ball rolling.

 

[coivtny]

Needs some work.
Just don't know where it's coming from.

Bird may replace Bateman.

I know the money isn't endless and we need vacancies in the top 30 but we might add Hetherington from the Broncos and I'd go hard for RCG. That's two of the three replaced and I then could live with Bateman. He'd go better with a good pack around him.

 

[Demps]

I know the money isn't endless and we need vacancies in the top 30 but we might add Hetherington from the Broncos and I'd go hard for RCG. That's two of the three replaced and I then could live with Bateman. He'd go better with a good pack around him.

I'm not buying the RCG hype.
Playing for a contract.

He'll be another Tamou
The punters think he'll be at the Dogs anyway.

We got Klem for 1 more year....
Prob let him play the year out and move to replace with a better playing in 26

 

[yeahcaz]

Think he and Pole will carve up off the bench.

Both come on at the same time and really get the ball rolling.

Really interested to see the starting props. I gotta think Hunt that will be one of them just because of the general talk around his signing. Worried if it’s Hunt and Klemmer

 

[loklok]

Derrick’s on this forum wouldn’t know a good player if he was a foot in front of them. Hunt and Bird slander is an absolute joke before a ball has even been kicked 😂

That's it .whoever we sign this just need to perform next year when the comp starts

 

[Demps]

Really interested to see the starting props. I gotta think Hunt that will be one of them just because of the general talk around his signing. Worried if it’s Hunt and Klemmer

I think Klem will be a starter all year then off the England come 2026....

We wanted Horsbra, so I think we're looking for some one else to start / replace Stef... not sure who will land though.

Otherwise we're sticking with Klem and Twal. I like the idea of the impact props on the bench in Hunt and Pole.

 

[weststigers]

Fullback depth covered by Mason and lualli ? Unfortunately hobbits with poor hands-are miles away from fullback cover given the way the game is played today

Turuva and Staines not bad cover either

 

[bbobb]

Think Klem & Twal both regressed badly this year, if we’re relying on them I hope they are both ripping into the weights room this off-season.

Jack Bird probably #14 for versatility.

I kind of agree and disagree with you about Klem and Alex. I thought Klem’s go forward was down and his defence still very solid. I doubt he gets his go forward back but am happy to keep him as long he continues to secure the ruck.
Alex was a bit of a puzzle. I thought he was very timid coming back from (yet another) concussion - think he was gone for 4-5 weeks this time. I did note in later games that he looked more confident and started to bend the line a bit more and was more involved. Hope he gets an injury free run as I think he can add value for us as a starter.

 

[TigerSkins05]

Anyone got the playing time stats Klem gave us this season .. Klem no longer gives us impact on the field especially in attack .. yes he’s been good for us in defence .. Hunt brings devastating attack capability .. every time he runs the ball up .. gees the defensive line looks scared and it takes 3 or 4 defenders to contain him .. and he bends that defence line backwards big time .. if we can get 25 minutes per half from him I’ll be happy .. and I’m sure he’ll become a cult figure amongst the supporters for sure .. !!

 

[BAGNF05]

I kind of agree and disagree with you about Klem and Alex. I thought Klem’s go forward was down and his defence still very solid. I doubt he gets his go forward back but am happy to keep him as long he continues to secure the ruck.
Alex was a bit of a puzzle. I thought he was very timid coming back from (yet another) concussion - think he was gone for 4-5 weeks this time. I did note in later games that he looked more confident and started to bend the line a bit more and was more involved. Hope he gets an injury free run as I think he can add value for us as a starter.

They aren’t the worst players going around but the good sides just have better. Classic plodders. I can’t see us climbing the ladder with them as our props. Be better off finding some smaller guys with a bit more leg speed like Canterbury did this year.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Our 2025 pack is potentially;

8. David Klemmer
9. Apisai Koroisau (C)
10. Alex Twal
11. Samuela Fainu
12. John Bateman
13. Latu Fainu

14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Fonua Pole
16. Royce Hunt
17. Alex Seyfarth

It isn't exactly garbage but it isn't top tier either.

where have you got bird playing ? centre ?

 

[yeahcaz]

I think Klem will be a starter all year then off the England come 2026....

We wanted Horsbra, so I think we're looking for some one else to start / replace Stef... not sure who will land though.

Otherwise we're sticking with Klem and Twal. I like the idea of the impact props on the bench in Hunt and Pole.

I don’t know if those 2 starters can the lay the necessary platform for the others to come into the game and impact it enough.

With how Klemmer has ran in particular this past year, we could lose games in the first 25 minutes next season and there would be only so little the bench props can do. I think Hunt has to start because from what I’ve seen he makes great contact In defence and a team like us, we need to win that contact early and I don’t trust klem and Twal to set that early tone

 

[Demps]

where have you got bird playing ? centre ?

Forgot about him.

Prob replace Bateman if that deal can be worked out.
A lot of the English fans are begging him to play another year for the Wolves.

Think that pack isn't quite there yet, competitively.

 

[Demps]

I don’t know if those 2 starters can the lay the necessary platform for the others to come into the game and impact it enough.

With how Klemmer has ran in particular this past year, we could lose games in the first 25 minutes next season and there would be only so little the bench props can do. I think Hunt has to start because from what I’ve seen he makes great contact In defence and a team like us, we need to win that contact early and I don’t trust klem and Twal to set that early tone

Not at all man.

That's why we badly needed Horsbra.
Hopefully some one else becomes available and realistic for us to sign.

I like Oregan Kaufusi.

 

[bigsiro]

Our 2025 pack is potentially;

8. David Klemmer
9. Apisai Koroisau (C)
10. Alex Twal
11. Samuela Fainu
12. John Bateman
13. Latu Fainu

14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Fonua Pole
16. Royce Hunt
17. Alex Seyfarth

It isn't exactly garbage but it isn't top tier either.

Other than Api, of your 5 run-on forwards:
Twal, Klemmer and Bateman wouldn’t make any other side. Latu no idea.
Sam Fainu is good, but if that is our starting 8-13 in 2025, it would have to be the NRL’s worst forward pack.

 

[Demps]

Other than Api, of your 5 run-on forwards:
Twal, Klemmer and Bateman wouldn’t make any other side. Latu no idea.
Sam Fainu is good, but if that is our starting 8-13 in 2025, it would have to be the NRL’s worst forward pack.

Agreed.

Battlers.
Clearly needs work.

 

[Buttface]

Well here’s another left field signing , and I know lots will say NO , NO , but he is someone who we could use , he is older and wiser .
Matt LODGE , he hits the line hard , his defence is OK , has good lateral movement , would be good at $350 for 2 years , he played really well yesterday, he’s a mongrel type player , and that’s what we need

No.
Should have been banned, doesn’t deserve to be allowed to play our great game. But no-nuts run the joint.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

NAS and Frizell would be my choice.

 

[Batmans Parents]

Our 2025 pack is potentially;

8. David Klemmer
9. Apisai Koroisau (C)
10. Alex Twal
11. Samuela Fainu
12. John Bateman
13. Latu Fainu

14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Fonua Pole
16. Royce Hunt
17. Alex Seyfarth

It isn't exactly garbage but it isn't top tier either.

Damn.

If we could just nab Hetherington and Oregon Kaufisi, it would look so much better.

8. David Klemmer
9. Apisai Koroisau (C)
10. Oregon Kaufusi
11. Samuela Fainu
12. John Bateman
13. Kobe Hetherington

14. Latu Fainu
15. Fonua Pole
16. Royce Hunt
17. Alex Twal

Gives us more punch off the bench and solidifies the starting sides defence.