Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Jimmy]

Henry O’Kane playing for the Sharks in KOE. Remember him? A forum favourite for a while. A good reminder as to how hard it is for these young men to make the step up to first grade.

I’ll put my hand up, really hyped him up for a little bit back then..sport truely can be cruel to some, you either got it or you don’t

 

[user118245]

Talaki or Iro, both can chat Nov 1 and could be handy if we don’t land May

 

[hammertime]

Talaki or Iro, both can chat Nov 1 and could be handy if we don’t land May

Talaki really close to Royce i beleive.

 

[mikey]

Talaki really close to Royce i beleive.

Just doesn't look like he's going to be a centre for too much longer for mine. He's one meat pie off being a prop.

 

[tigertragic]

Just doesn't look like he's going to be a centre for too much longer for mine. He's one meat pie off being a prop.

I think he might still be faster than Iro

 

[user118245]

Talaki really close to Royce i beleive.

that’s good for us

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

that’s good for us

He has played 2RF before, worth a shot, but looks like he could lose some big off season required.

 

[hammertime]

He has played 2RF before, worth a shot, but looks like he could lose some big off season required.

If he's not responding at the sharks to the fitness asks, then we probably won't be able to change that. Although, Benji looks like he has improved Royce.

Worth a look at our bench 2RF if he'll buy into our new standards.

 

[TonyTiger]

Of the 2 spots that are there 1 is still in a court case so probably not available and the other is Klemmers which might be assigned to Blake Laurie so May might be waiting for Olams.

I’m sure the Blake Laurie story was an early April Fools joke - probably started by James Hooper as he was twiddling his thumbs in the barber’s chair

 

[crazycat]

2 years ago for sure but he is bog average now....massive plodder and will be on decent coin.
I would have loved for us to get Trey Mooney from the Raiders but he is locked down and will be good for the Raiders going forward.
Personally would love love for us to go after Will Pryce, Mavrik Geyer (cheap and great backrow option) or Kade Ellis who has develop so well playing for Wigan still only 27 years old ( has developed into a Yeo mould)

Agreed (originally about Blake Lawrie).

Sometimes a player can step up. Mark Nichols (but not tonight)...

The Raiders are the team I would be raiding. Obviously not Starling, as we have hooker covered. But yea plenty to consider there.

 

[crazycat]

If he's not responding at the sharks to the fitness asks, then we probably won't be able to change that. Although, Benji looks like he has improved Royce.

Worth a look at our bench 2RF if he'll buy into our new standards.

I think were talking about Siosifa Talakai

Could be interesting. He is a late bloomer and hasn't really done much from 20-25. Seems to have gone the same fate as Chris Lawrence, A center who is changing to a 2RF.

Honestly we need more of that. Ill let Benji and the team judge.

 

[Merlot]

Why should he?

just be good if the whole team can fly under the radar

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I think were talking about Siosifa Talakai

Could be interesting. He is a late bloomer and hasn't really done much from 20-25. Seems to have gone the same fate as Chris Lawrence, A center who is changing to a 2RF.

Honestly we need more of that. Ill let Benji and the team judge.

Hmmmm John Morris played a big part in Talakai’s development at the Sharks from a few old articles.

 

[Merlot]

I think were talking about Siosifa Talakai

Could be interesting. He is a late bloomer and hasn't really done much from 20-25. Seems to have gone the same fate as Chris Lawrence, A center who is changing to a 2RF.

Honestly we need more of that. Ill let Benji and the team judge.

Talakai was on fire 2 years ago ,SOOcandidate,Whilton is just blooming ,that club has it together

 

[hugh1954]

As of right now we sit 2nd on the ladder behind Storm,screen shots needed

 

[88]

As of right now we sit 2nd on the ladder behind Storm,screen shots needed

And assuming Raiders let in at least 3 points tomorrow we will have the lowest points against. Still yet to play any of the top teams though but hopefully the improvement there will stick for the year.

 

[Merlot]

And assuming Raiders let in at least 3 points tomorrow we will have the lowest points against. Still yet to play any of the top teams though but hopefully the improvement there will stick for the year.

we aren't ready for the top teams yet, but our run into the comp seems favorable .Very interested how we play the Warriors ,they are open to easy points, yet are pugnacious in defense

 

[Roar_Power]

we aren't ready for the top teams yet, but our run into the comp seems favorable .Very interested how we play the Warriors ,they are open to easy points, yet are pugnacious in defense

No Tuivasa-Sheck. He is a big out for them.

 

[boonboon]

With hopefully 3 spots (assuming Olam is medically retired) free we really need to sure up our forward depth. Our starting pack and bench is fine but a couple of injuries in the forwards and we are in all sorts.

 

[Merlot]

No Tuivasa-Sheck. He is a big out for them.

their backs are well schooled in what they do