Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

vlad said:
Yes Broncos now in the box seat for Hunt but they need to make room in their cap so may be forced to release Kobe Hetherington
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I get the feeling we have completely moved on. Richo's comments to me sounded like we were planning on signing one of Horsburgh or Hetherington and they both agreed at different points in time. But the clubs bailed and we got May instead. I think the chase was only ever after 1 middle and the media might have beat it up to think we were signing more. I would expect Sione Fainu is now the next priority for a Top 30 contract.
 
cochise said:
The part that really gets me is he will get beat but then won't even chase to make up for it. He just jogs in the background.
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Yet Doueihi has shown the effort plus pace to run a speedster down and nail him. Only once from my memory, still, the fact that he can when he wants to makes his otherwise general lack of defensive effort even worse.

He is a versatile backup, so a keeper on less than the cap average, but not unhappy to see the back of him if a better candidate is available.
 
I think Bird’s time at centre may be past, however his years spent in that position on the field make him a good option for an edge back row. I see him as the replacement for Bateman if he doesn’t end up as a lock.
Our centre options are currently Olam, Toa, Faataape, AD, Turuva (although I can’t see it). Certainly our weakest position in the squad especially if Olam doesn’t improve greatly.
Wouldn’t surprise me if Richo’s next big play is for a quality centre down the track.
 
jrtiger said:
if he finds the mongrel that we crave from him then he is the best option we have to play lock. his technical skill is elite.

problem is that can’t be coached. it has to come from within.
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Matamua was an absolute standout nsw u/19s , and prodigy junior .. when he put weight on he seemed to struggle with the pace of the game in all areas.. if he can get his fitness right and find a bit of agggro he could be anything
 
Tigers_Wests said:
I get the feeling we have completely moved on. Richo's comments to me sounded like we were planning on signing one of Horsburgh or Hetherington and they both agreed at different points in time. But the clubs bailed and we got May instead. I think the chase was only ever after 1 middle and the media might have beat it up to think we were signing more. I would expect Sione Fainu is now the next priority for a Top 30 contract.
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I think the same. We’re obviously having trouble opening up roster spots so I don’t know how we fit Hetherington in.
 
orange&black said:
I think Bird’s time at centre may be past, however his years spent in that position on the field make him a good option for an edge back row. I see him as the replacement for Bateman if he doesn’t end up as a lock.
Our centre options are currently Olam, Toa, Faataape, AD, Turuva (although I can’t see it). Certainly our weakest position in the squad especially if Olam doesn’t improve greatly.
Wouldn’t surprise me if Richo’s next big play is for a quality centre down the track.
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Apparently 2/3 Sydney clubs have chatted to cobbo’s management 🫢👀
 
Tim Sheens said:
Yet Doueihi has shown the effort plus pace to run a speedster down and nail him. Only once from my memory, still, the fact that he can when he wants to makes his otherwise general lack of defensive effort even worse.

He is a versatile backup, so a keeper on less than the cap average, but not unhappy to see the back of him if a better candidate is available.
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Not just any speedster.

Tommy T.

I think there is a bias against Doueihi- not completely undeserved- on this forum, where his failings get exaggerated & his abilities overlooked.

Is he a poor defender? Yes. But, so was every member of the side he defended on. I don't remember the board going into meltdown over his defence 2-3 years ago.

His metres-per-game AFTER returning from his 3rd knee injury are superior to every other centre option we played.

Not sure what side Luai/Galvin will defend. But, if Doueihi plays on the side that has Luai, Bird & Turuva, I expect his defensive failings will not be as highlighted. If Bird is playing #13, then Seyfarth or Bateman are out that side- both are good defensive players as well.

Our poor 2024 defence wasn't due to 1 bad defender. It was a collective of terrible defensive reads & players feeling like they had to produce heroics to save the day.

Put it this way- Doueihi's WORST defensive plays were running between attacking players hoping for an intercept. When he stayed in line- he was an effective defender. The club needs to remove the hero-play in defence.
 
jrtiger said:
furthermore, we’ve got enough middle forwards on the roster.

it’s time to chase backrowers.
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I would imagine our 2025 signings are pretty much done. The club will probably manufacture depth in the second row through Seyfarth, Bird & maybe Sione Fainu/Kit Lualili'i while having the likes of Tumeth, Sukkar etc in reserve.

2026, however, I would target a second rower for sure.
 
orange&black said:
Would prefer Staggs personally. Cobbo seems to have some consistency issues, even though when he’s on he is elite.
Staggs is a beast pretty much all of the time and is a quality defender at centre.
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I agree, either is an upgrade tho. Also would think staggs would be a bit cheaper
 
There are at least 3 Sydney based teams showing interest in Cobb .. ?? who wants to play with fullback or centres .. ?? U have gotta reckon 2 of those clubs are the Rorters and the Dogs .. would we be the 3rd club .. anyone want him here to play in the centres .. ??
 
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The Chad said:
I would imagine our 2025 signings are pretty much done. The club will probably manufacture depth in the second row through Seyfarth, Bird & maybe Sione Fainu/Kit Lualili'i while having the likes of Tumeth, Sukkar etc in reserve.

2026, however, I would target a second rower for sure.
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My 2026 targets: KPP/Wilton, Staggs, ty munroe or taylan may

Internally Seyfarth and dependant on this year, matamua while working on a trade for feledy
 
The Chad said:
Put it this way- Doueihi's WORST defensive plays were running between attacking players hoping for an intercept. When he stayed in line- he was an effective defender. The club needs to remove the hero-play in defence.
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I just can't agree with this, he has extremely poor defensive reads and for a big guy gets bumped off one on one far too easily. When he does get beaten he flatly refuses to turn around and chase and just jogs along slowly in the background, there is zero urgency from him.

There are many times tries are scored after a break due to his lack of effort getting back into the defensive line.

This has been an issue for a long time, he talks a good game but just doesn't have the commitment and desire for NRL level.
 
vlad said:

TIGERS SET TO POACH YOUNG GUN​

The Tigers have plenty of good young halves in their ranks and are set to poach another one from the Dragons' junior ranks.

Levi Valesini is only 18 but has already played first grade against grown men for Albion Park in the Illawarra league.

The teenager had a ground-breaking year in 2024 - he was named Group 7 under 18 player of the year and also Illawarra South Coast Laurie Daley Cup MVP.

He's in talks with the joint venture and is likely to start next season playing for Wests Magpies in the SG Ball Cup.

"Levi is a real prospect and there has been plenty of interest in him," his manager Pierre Tannous told Wide World of Sports.
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Any news on?
 
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