Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[user118245]

good to know any idea what position he plays mate? tried to find it but doesn’t tell me anywhere

7 I think

 

[user118245]

I did also see 13 somewhere else but didn’t confirm if it’s him and also the fact he plays touch footy could mean different numbers idk

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Halfback is what I found.

Has also been playing hooker for his school & reportedly the position his future lies.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news...s/news-story/bc2012066721ccd01373801bcc635f2c

Martin (coach) said Busby, the team’s starting hooker, had been good in every game this year.

“He’s incredibly fit, he leads our line speed a lot and he’s a very skilful player,” he said.

“He’s really sharp… and he’s very quick out of dummy half.

“He’s just as energetic off the field. He’s always bouncing around and keeping the morale up.

“He’s a really good kid to have in our group.”

 

[Tom Shines]

Titans are going to be nice enough to pay Fifita $500k a year to play for the South Sydney Rabbitohs the next 2 seasons … nice of them to help a brother out …

 

[happy_tiger]

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Wonder if he is any relation to Pat Busby ....was a fringe Broncos player in their formation years

 

[2041]

Nov 1....and perth will be in the mix too
Storm, Dogs are others that need forwards
It wont be easy but we are relying on.luck according to richo so fingers Xed

Saying we're relying on luck is more an observation of the state of the market than a strategy, to be fair. What he's saying is, basically, there isn't anyone who is or is obviously likely to be on the market who they think is a difference maker - which seems fair to me. Personally I think it's a good idea to make it clear that we're not going to sign someone just because they happen to be available. That's how you end up with Josh Reynolds and Moses Mbye.

 

[Buttface]

Saying we're relying on luck is more an observation of the state of the market than a strategy, to be fair. What he's saying is, basically, there isn't anyone who is or is obviously likely to be on the market who they think is a difference maker - which seems fair to me. Personally I think it's a good idea to make it clear that we're not going to sign someone just because they happen to be available. That's how you end up with Josh Reynolds and Moses Mbye.

That’s how I’m reading it. The market for props is up at the moment, it’s a bad time to invest, overs everywhere, the good ones will get locked up, the average ones will have their flaws glossed over, and they will be the real winners. Developing one right now is gold. It’s a shame Fatamua, Fa’agutu, Tumeth, etc didn’t turn out better bcoz that’s the void we have. If just one of those and one of the short ass middles we’ve kept like Luallli turn out better we probably not shopping at all.
Anyway we need a 10 asap and a 13, hopefully Trent gives his best “here’s things you can work on” speech to a couple of origin level players again, and Big T gives em a big hug and says “I’d like you to rub noses with Benji”

 

[jrtiger]

Has also been playing hooker for his school & reportedly the position his future lies.

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news...s/news-story/bc2012066721ccd01373801bcc635f2c

Martin (coach) said Busby, the team’s starting hooker, had been good in every game this year.

“He’s incredibly fit, he leads our line speed a lot and he’s a very skilful player,” he said.

“He’s really sharp… and he’s very quick out of dummy half.

“He’s just as energetic off the field. He’s always bouncing around and keeping the morale up.

“He’s a really good kid to have in our group.”

assuming he'll be in the running to replace Haywood for Balmain SG.

 

[pacey]

What about Bunty Afoa

He's 29, I'm sure we could get 1-2 years out of him for nothing.

 

[Nonotmeagain]

What about Bunty Afoa

He's 29, I'm sure we could get 1-2 years out of him for nothing.

Or we could get nothing out of him for 1-2 years. Surely our sights have to set higher than a cast-off from the Warriors whose not a noted game changer.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Or we could get nothing out of him for 1-2 years. Surely our sights have to set higher than a cast-off from the Warriors who’s not a noted game changer.

Its usually a red flag if no other club is showing any interest.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

assuming he'll be in the running to replace Haywood for Balmain SG.

Yeah the recruits from interstate / overseas seem to land there so makes perfect sense as a replacement for Haywood for the next 2 seasons in SG Ball.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Its usually a red flag if no other club is showing any interest.

Now Kalani Going would not be a bad 'get' for his experience & immediately become a first team option at #13 with Doeuihi. Can play backrow as well. Jeez I hope it's us.

2025 NSW Cup player of the year confirms departure

He captained the Warriors to NSW Cup and State Championship titles.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Nonotmeagain]

Now Kalani Going would not be a bad 'get' for his experience & immediately become a first team option at #13 with Doeuihi. Can play backrow as well. Jeez I hope it's us.

2025 NSW Cup player of the year confirms departure

He captained the Warriors to NSW Cup and State Championship titles.

www.zerotackle.com

Why ? He's not been seen as long term first grade material at either the Raiders or Warriors so why would he make a material difference to us ??

 

[Demps]

Now Kalani Going would not be a bad 'get' for his experience & immediately become a first team option at #13 with Doeuihi. Can play backrow as well. Jeez I hope it's us.

2025 NSW Cup player of the year confirms departure

He captained the Warriors to NSW Cup and State Championship titles.

www.zerotackle.com

Been around forever and never really "made it".
Strangely.

Seems a decent player at cup level.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Why ? He's not been seen as long term first grade material at either the Raiders or Warriors so why would he make a material difference to us ??

He was behind a stacked pack tbh at the Warriors. Best player in NSW Cup arguably for multiple years. Brings experience, leadership & hunger to get an opportunity. If he was coming, it wouldn't be on big dollars and he's the sort of player who could help mentor Siotame Havea Jr in that position.

Here is his Cup stats ... https://www.warriors.kiwi/teams/nsw-cup/new-zealand-warriors-nsw-cup/kalani-going/

 

[Tigerstigerstigers]

Take Nelson at half price

 

[liltiger]

What do you suggest then?
We can’t keep going into seasons with Alex Twal as our starting prop.
Don’t get me wrong, I like the guy and respect his effort but his ceiling at most other clubs is likely “dependable squaddie”.
Here he is often seen as starting calibre.
We need guys who will push him and others down the pecking order. Not young blokes he has to train, who may come good, but reliable first graders.

Our best bet would be to try to target a bench forward from one of the top 4 teams who has played longer minutes when needed but can't get a starting spot or more minutes because the squad is stacked.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Wests Tigers roster analysis: Club sweats on Jarome Luai, Jahream Bula get-out clauses​

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https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-tigers-roster-analysis-club-sweats-on-jarome-luai-jahream-bula-getout-clauses/news-story/ca0b8c13b428b6c00db3b88a19141ad8

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Take Nelson at half price

The only chance we have of getting NAS at $450-$500K (or any other prop at that price) is we offload Royce Hunt or Jack Bird at their full freight this off-season.