Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

Kapow would add beef but would probably be surplus to requirements if Seyfarth and Twal move back to the prop rotation after the addition of a true 13, I don’t hate the idea.
Also a left side attack of Luai KPP Taylan and Turuva has me frothing tbh get it done.
Would also love to see Latu develop a long term partnership with his brother on the right with the improved Douiehi / To’a Skelton combo.
Throw in a 13 of Tyrone May or/and Piakura / Kobe I’m seeing a ‘26 premiership push from very rose coloured glasses
 
Vicious said:
I agree it’s a concern, particularly when his contract value is north of 700k.
Stats are very deceiving around tackles made as the attacking team will run in the direction of certain players that don’t demonstrate good line speed and don’t hit hard in defence. The alarming stat is he has very few tackle breaks for a man of his size, speed and skill, that tells you he is only running the ball half hearted.
As I keep saying we might have to take a chance on him as there is not many quality back rowers available, the other 2 options being David Fifita who has plenty of bad traits of his own and hence the reason why the likes of Des Hasler and Billy Slater do not rate him or Brandon Piakura who is reportedly out of favour with Madge and the Broncos.
Piakura would be the cheapest option and probably has the most upside, I’d be having a good look at potentially signing him.
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Absolutely agree to the point I may as well delete my account as you have my point of view. I honestly hope I'm wrong and if he lands here I will support him. But like u have said his stats point out his side of the field is targeted in a bad side and that's all it shows
 
Lestronge said:
There was a story at the time , when Madge got moved on , that Reynolds was off him completely . Reynolds and the burgess boys . I remember hearing it clearly at the time from a mate . It was the first time I heard about the snake in the locker room .
Years before anyone brought it up in the media . True or not true I dunno, but it’s interesting history is repeating again for Madge . I’d almost feel bad for him if it wasn’t the 4th time . I mean seriously , he can’t possibly be that stubborn and fixed in his ways.
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I feel the same. I would normally feel sorry for the guy but seriously how many times does this need to happen before he realises he is the problem. I don't feel sorry for him at all now.
 
Demps said:
There's a few options around.

Jack Cole as you mentioned.
Brad Schneider.

One of the NZ options; Metcalfe, Temaire Martin, Chanel Harris.

Some ordinary options like:
Dean Hawkins at Parra.
Chad Townsend.
Jake Clifford

Then a few more guys in superleague.
Some back up halves definitely floating around.
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What's your take on the 5/8 from the Roosters Demps, you're one of the keen eyes on the forum, that young 5/8 Smith. He's able to negotiate so they can free up money, I'd chase him so we can use him to get Latu right as a fill in if Latu gets injured. I'd give Latu 2 more years to get his body right after that the hope ends. If Latu can't get his body sorted, I'd keep Smith as a 5/8. If he can and can get consistent, I'd keep Smith as our utility. 14 on the bench, he seems to be able to read the game, but anyone can look great in a team with a solid pack.
 
Lestronge said:
There was a story at the time , when Madge got moved on , that Reynolds was off him completely . Reynolds and the burgess boys . I remember hearing it clearly at the time from a mate . It was the first time I heard about the snake in the locker room .
Years before anyone brought it up in the media . True or not true I dunno, but it’s interesting history is repeating again for Madge . I’d almost feel bad for him if it wasn’t the 4th time . I mean seriously , he can’t possibly be that stubborn and fixed in his ways.
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What was the go with the snake iv heard about it now and on 360 but don't know what he did with it, what was the story.
 
Tigerstigerstigers said:
Yes please . And let him play for a spot next season
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In 99% of circumstances I would say no.

But we are so short on forward depth and he would not cost much. He somehow still walks into our side (bench) for the rest of the year, and particularly with Pole out for 6 weeks, he could cover us. Otherwise we run the risk of what happened in the back end of the last year when we had to bring our "forward depth" like Ruben Porter in (Porter was okay...but you get me) and we were conceeding 40+ regularly, and a few 50s and 60s. He could stop a gap for sure and probably runs harder than a bit of our pack
 
I think richo should look at rugby 7s winger, fullback and/or centre Jayden Blake, seems these rugby 7s players are classy and he looks strong and fit showing lots of effort consistently with lots of wraps at a pretty young age (22). Off contract at end of this season but only downside is I don’t he has played league before.
 
liltiger said:
What's your take on the 5/8 from the Roosters Demps, you're one of the keen eyes on the forum, that young 5/8 Smith. He's able to negotiate so they can free up money, I'd chase him so we can use him to get Latu right as a fill in if Latu gets injured. I'd give Latu 2 more years to get his body right after that the hope ends. If Latu can't get his body sorted, I'd keep Smith as a 5/8. If he can and can get consistent, I'd keep Smith as our utility. 14 on the bench, he seems to be able to read the game, but anyone can look great in a team with a solid pack.
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Good player.
Probably deserves a starting chance somewhere.

They've got some options at the roosters.
Chad, Walker, the kid Hugo and likely DCE joining.

You'd think DCE will partner Walker.
Chad will be shown the door and Hugo will stay as back up and be mentored.

Sandon the odd man out and will likely get signed up elsewhere. I doubt coming to us would be best for his career. Interesting move for him to make. Don't think he'd look out of place partnering Katoa at the dolphins.
 
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