Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

TV Ted Ellery said:
Unless we're getting someone in return, I don't understand the rationale for releasing TDS a year early. He's a much better back up than Hope and on minimum coin. At a stretch, either Haywood and Lanyon could deputise for Api in 2027, but 2026 is far too early. This club is beyond redemption.
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When does this club ever get something in return. Wait, who am I kidding. We’ll be financially compensated. Woopdy doo.
 
Tom Shines said:
Richo won’t lose a minute if sleep if he goes there compared to anywhere else
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He will when the members turn on him TS. Questions will be asked how arguably the club with the best development system in the comp can recruit 2 of our best half-dozen juniors in a decade when both were under contract and we get nothing in return. I doubt that happens as I don't think Richo is that stupid but just sayin'.
 
JB9918 said:
Brent Read said Parra hot favourites
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Which means it will be the Bulldogs lol. They seem to love doing the dirty on Parra. TDS will want to play with Galvin, no doubt, and the Dogs seem hellbent on shedding Sexton and Mahoney for whatever reason to accommodate them.

Nice way to treat two of your spine who took you to the top of the ladder this season. Dog of a club.
 
BlackWhiteGold said:
He will when the members turn on him TS. Questions will be asked how arguably the club with the best development system in the comp can recruit 2 of our best half-dozen juniors in a decade when both were under contract and we get nothing in return. I doubt that happens as I don't think Richo is that stupid but just sayin'.
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We’ll see … I’m not as confident about Richo as I was 6 months ago …

The Members might just quietly pull the pin… I could see that membership numbers going backwards again if they can’t finish the season strong
 
Flippedy said:
Which means it will be the Bulldogs lol. They seem to love doing the dirty on Parra. TDS will want to play with Galvin, no doubt, and the Dogs seem hellbent on shedding Sexton and Mahoney for whatever reason to accommodate them.

Nice way to treat two of your spine who took you to the top of the ladder this season. Dog of a club.
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For whatever reason? Well, Mahoney is a big albatross around their neck. And Sexton, you can probably say he’s being rorted, but he’s off contract and has a ceiling. And love him or hate him, Galvin is a future Origin player.
 
Tom Shines said:
We’ll see … I’m not as confident about Richo as I was 6 months ago …
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This was bound to happen eventually. You can dress up any old excuse for why he has been a success, but at the end of the day, all anyone really cares about is roster management, and ours has been pathetic.
 
Tom Shines said:
Some of these guys are in their mid 20s…

I’m talking about young guys who aren’t regular first graders yet … what about Large for instance ? Left the club because he thought he couldn’t get a go behind Galvin … lol
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And what is wrong with the club choosing who to keep? Can't have every shiny toy in your cot. Better to remove the unhappy ones and keep those who wish to remain. Upgrade when the opportunity arises as we have done.
Why do you want to keep players who choose to go elsewhere? Happens to every club. How do think we got Galvin and the Fainus to start with?
Recruitment often reflects the leaders' character as they choose personalities similar to their own. Funny how some of the disenfranchised were recruited by past club officials.
 
mikey said:
And what is wrong with the club choosing who to keep? Can't have every shiny toy in your cot. Better to remove the unhappy ones and keep those who wish to remain. Upgrade when the opportunity arises as we have done.
Why do you want to keep players who choose to go elsewhere? Happens to every club. How do think we got Galvin and the Fainus to start with?
Recruitment often reflects the leaders' character as they choose personalities similar to their own. Funny how some of the disenfranchised were recruited by past club officials.
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Apart from Galvin, They choose to go elsewhere because the club have prioritised others…

Hey … the WT can keep who they please … but they better get the results on the field or guess what … it gets blown up … again …


They are 5-9 this season … end of the day
 
Tom Shines said:
Apart from Galvin, They choose to go elsewhere because the club have prioritised others…

Hey … the WT can keep who they please … but they better get the results on the field or guess what … it gets blown up … again …


They are 5-9 this season … end of the day
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It's true we aren't in the 8 and that is what we would hope after the last decade (winning is just unrealistic at this point) but as someone pointed out most losses have been by 4 points. Think back to the last few years and there is no doubt there is improvement. While not want I would really like it does give me hope.
 
GNR4LIFE said:
He very well may be. But Galvin has the media machine behind him.
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Thats a good thing actually, too much hype on kids usually doesn’t end well - we want Latu to develop nicely and quietly . Not saying hype will not be good for lachie because i genuinely don’t think he cares about what others think but only now people are realising how good Katoa is , out of sight out of mind
 
innsaneink said:
Didnt they just re-sign blue headgear guy?
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Yeah they have Riley smith there , that’s what I don’t understand - what’s the difference Sharing the role with Smith to sharing the role with API

Smith is contracted to 2026 so maybe they’re offering him the FT 9 role after that
 
Tom Shines said:
We’ll see … I’m not as confident about Richo as I was 6 months ago …

The Members might just quietly pull the pin… I could see that membership numbers going backwards again if they can’t finish the season strong
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We're not far away. Better execution in attack particularly red zone & a few correct officiating decisions and we'd be entrenched in the top 8.

To the eye, our attack is predictable & clunky. It's as much coaching (system & tactics) as it is players but am hoping we reach that tipping point soon where it all just clicks.

But yes it is an important month ahead for confidence in Richo ...

1 Api, Tallyn situation
2 Campbelltown funding
3 Extension for To'a
4 Another good external signing
 
tigahhh said:
Thats a good thing actually, too much hype on kids usually doesn’t end well - we want Latu to develop nicely and quietly . Not saying hype will not be good for lachie because i genuinely don’t think he cares about what others think but only now people are realising how good Katoa is , out of sight out of mind
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He seems already better than Galvin in several ways. His defence and speed for two …. His kicking game is better than I thought … although perhaps Galvin has the edge here for now …Galvin might have the better ball play … although he can also do some dumb things crabbing across the field all game …I do like Latu’s direct style

Would love to see Latu get a decent run with injuries the rest of the season so we can get a good look at him …
 
Tom Shines said:
He seems already better than Galvin in several ways. His defence and speed for two …. His kicking game is better than I thought … although perhaps Galvin has the edge here for now …Galvin might have the better ball play … although he can also do some dumb things crabbing across the field all game …I do like Latu’s direct style

Would love to see Latu get a decent run with injuries the rest of the season so we can get a good look at him …
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Yeah There’s a reason Gus wanted Latu wayyyy before Galvin lol
 
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