Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Vicious]

I think it's a Riccio beat-up. I can't see anything but common sense between Richo, Benji with Api, TDS.

2026 - Plan for Api 55-60 mins, TDS 20-25 mins off bench. Share goal kicking duties.
2027 - Plan for TDS to start games. Roughly 40 mins game time each. Potential for Api to stay on-field as a small middle. Api retains club captaincy and team co-captaincy with Romey.

Simple.

That would be common sense, I’m not convinced the decision makers have it.

 

[Betterdays22]

where would he fit ? turuva and Skelton have mortgages on the wing and Cobbo defensively isn’t up to it at centre .

Centre would be my spot for him but look at the depth chart - Who plays fullback if Bula goes down? Who goes into centre if To'a goes down? Skelton?

At the moment our depth is Staines, Naden and a still developing Luke Laulilii. Next year it will be May and Makasini too, who would both be touch and go as legitimate options for 2026 imo.

 

[Lestronge]

Riccio maintains offer to Reynolds 2 years …although says 60/40 he stays at Broncos

Also said that Taylan May’s train and trial contract had to be approved by the WT board ..

Also mentions Benji v Richo debate re Api/TDS … says they are leaning towards re-signing Api and TDS will leave ( not sure how he is getting a running update of the internal discussions?)

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David Riccio is a giant POS ! He has zero gods outside of what he gets from sucking on Moses’ dimple pimple ! I hate how much he’s rubbing it in , with his masters little boy at the bulldogs , and his ugly head is crying to be uppercut .
Ready I can cop. That guy ….. looks like a rat

 

[batboy]

Agreed. The club has to try and recruit him.

Which one of the favourites is he replacing?
May
Bula
Turuva
Makasini
Skelton
If you're buying Cobbo, It won't be just one of them that leaves.

Does everyone know Cobbo is chasing a million dollars?
Would be like buying Latrell without the Highlight Reel

- Which I'm certain most here would baulk at.

 

[weststigerman]

I’d pass on Cobbo too. He’s good when he wants to be but not someone I’d want to spend $800k on.

Depending on how Taylan goes and Makasini develops we might be set for centres which would allow us to upgrade our forwards.

 

[Tom Shines]

Which one of the favourites is he replacing?
May
Bula
Turuva
Makasini
Skelton
If you're buying Cobbo, It won't be just one of them that leaves.

Does everyone know Cobbo is chasing a million dollars?
Would be like buying Latrell without the Highlight Reel

- Which I'm certain most here would baulk at.

Response I’m tipping …Crickets chirping…

Some people here are like kids in a toy shop …. They want everything …

How they fit into the team ( and salary cap) is a secondary consideration

 

[batboy]

where would he fit ? turuva and Skelton have mortgages on the wing and Cobbo defensively isn’t up to it at centre .

Makasini is coming through - May is here now...
Bulas at the back.

I can think of better ways to spend the million Cobbo thinks he's worth.

 

[batboy]

Response I’m tipping …Crickets chirping…

Some people here are like kids in a toy shop …. They want everything …

How they fit into the team ( and salary cap) is a secondary consideration

I want that - We'll get him going good!!

Yeah - Right...

 

[tigahhh]

Makasini is coming through - May is here now...
Bulas at the back.

I can think of better ways to spend the million Cobbo thinks he's worth.

totally agree, succession plans clearly already in place no need for Cobbo .

 

[Vicious]

Response I’m tipping …Crickets chirping…

Some people here are like kids in a toy shop …. They want everything …

How they fit into the team ( and salary cap) is a secondary consideration

No room for Cobbo in our salary cap, plenty of room for David Fifita.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Response I’m tipping …Crickets chirping…

Some people here are like kids in a toy shop …. They want everything …

How they fit into the team ( and salary cap) is a secondary consideration

If the report is accurate, and club is linked and has made an offer, isn't it logical that provision has or is being made for his possible arrival?

 

[Betterdays22]

Response I’m tipping …Crickets chirping…

Some people here are like kids in a toy shop …. They want everything …

How they fit into the team ( and salary cap) is a secondary consideration

You spend a hell of a lot of time on this forum deriding other's thoughts and suggestions in this thread you claim to hate without offering much of substance yourself Tom. Who would you be recruiting?

 

[Betterdays22]

Makasini is coming through - May is here now...
Bulas at the back.

I can think of better ways to spend the million Cobbo thinks he's worth.

At a million - no

But centre on 750-800k would be my spot for him. Look at the depth chart - Who plays fullback if Bula goes down? Who goes into centre if To'a goes down? Skelton?

At the moment our depth is Staines, Naden and a still developing Luke Laulilii. Next year it will be May and Makasini too, who would both be touch and go as legitimate options for 2026 imo

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Keep in mind you are talking about a season down the track. He still has another full season. A lot can change between now and then. He’ll be 34. You can’t prioritise someone at that age.

It's only at WT's where youngsters should be handed the spot & not have to earn it. Blake Mozer was happy to re-sign at Brisbane (has just as much wraps on him as TDS does) even though he's behind Hunt, Walters & Paix. Harry Grant didn't start regularly being a starter in the NRL until he was 22-23 so why should Tallyn just be handed the spot? You prioritise the guy who's currently playing better & has a bigger impact on the team.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

It's only at WT's where youngsters should be handed the spot & not have to earn it. Blake Mozer was happy to re-sign at Brisbane (has just as much wraps on him as TDS does) even though he's behind Hunt, Walters & Paix. Harry Grant didn't start regularly being a starter in the NRL until he was 22-23 so why should Tallyn just be handed the spot?

Good post.

 

[hodgo]

Why do we assume that Adam Reynolds has either the skills or desire to be a mentor to anyone ? ot the Latu wants to be mentored by Reynolds ?

to be honest his wants are irrelevant its what best for the club. And reynolds is on record many times saying he likes working with the younger players.

Other then that nothing

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

He’s definitely a Roosters type signing. Rabbitohs or Roosters is probably where he winds up.

Isn't Manu a chance of landing back at the roosters, how could they fit in Cobbo as well.

Oh that's right it's Easts we're talking about they play for unders for this entitled club, nothing to see here.

 

[Betterdays22]

It's only at WT's where youngsters should be handed the spot & not have to earn it. Blake Mozer was happy to re-sign at Brisbane (has just as much wraps on him as TDS does) even though he's behind Hunt, Walters & Paix. Harry Grant didn't start regularly being a starter in the NRL until he was 22-23 so why should Tallyn just be handed the spot? You prioritise the guy who's currently playing better & has a bigger impact on the team.

People are already talking about not blocking Makasini's pathway. The guy hasn't even played Flegg yet and was by all reports underwhelming in Ball.

The culture of pumping up the tires of these juniors to the point where they feel entitled to first grade spots needs to stop.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Selwyn Cobbo reportedly talking with Sydney club amid uncertain future​

MSN

 

[Ecto-1]

I reckon we have May a chance because we decided not to go after Cobbo. Which I prefer Cobbo wants too much money and like May is a risk. But May has friends and family in the team to keep him grounded and focused. I’d rather use Cobbos money in the forwards.