Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tim Sheens]

Yep, not sure I'm ready to see either of them naked either.

I had to stop for a second take as I read it.

 

[Vicious]

Each to their own 😎

Bloody spellcheck has a dirty mind.

 

[Tigerwould]

I get really peeped off when people keep saying, the kid is only 20 , go back through the history of the nrl and see how many 20 year old players have played 1st grade and done well ,if ur good enough, that’s all u need to

In 2023 we fielded the youngest side in the NRL, then beat our own record a few weeks later. We still have a very young side. Makasini will be playing a lot of NRL in 2026. Good teams always have a mixture youth and experience. You don’t need to give every young player a go until they have earnt it.

 

[tiges69]

Don't see a FG future for Kit, maybe way down the road after a long journeyman career. Luke still needs 2 years of development learning to catch balls and defend, but he will only be 21 at that time and will be a decent player.

Would be very disappointed if either Kit or Luke left. I watched Kit closely in the last 10Weeks or so of KOE and he was playing well. He was hitting the line at speed , quick play the ball and he had increased his work load which is what i think has been holding him back. I thought Benji was a bit tough with him as i think he should have been given another shot at first grade after his game against Easts. I would not be letting either go yet , i think Kit is going to surprise people next year and it better not be at bloody StGeorge.

 

[bptiger 0]

Wasn't Terrell already with us in 2020 before Covid changed everything?

Yes

 

[kade7]

Your normally on the money. Any truth to the predictions?

nothing sir , just predictions

 

[Tito Santana]

Would be very disappointed if either Kit or Luke left. I watched Kit closely in the last 10Weeks or so of KOE and he was playing well. He was hitting the line at speed , quick play the ball and he had increased his work load which is what i think has been holding him back. I thought Benji was a bit tough with him as i think he should have been given another shot at first grade after his game against Easts. I would not be letting either go yet , i think Kit is going to surprise people next year and it better not be at bloody StGeorge.

His undoing was his kick off return where he then made an error playing the ball. Momentum killer. I’d give him another run. He’s a real cannon ball.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

His undoing was his kick off return where he then made an error playing the ball. Momentum killer. I’d give him another run. He’s a real cannon ball.

That wasn't the 1st time either, same thing happened on his 1st grade debut.

Interesting to see if the rumours about going is true, on the fence, he could offer something.

 

[user118245]

nothing sir , just predictions

Respectfully, I’m happy this is the only time you’re not giving info 😂

 

[crazycat]

Different players but yeah he’s probably more consistent and grittier at the moment. Bula has a higher ceiling though I reckon, gawd I hope so, otherwise wtf are we paying for?

Look, it's not Kennedy is 350k.
Likewise Adam Reynolds isn't 500k.

Both players have taken unders because... ok I have no idea, must be money or promisses under the table.

Heck were getting Ad for unders, probably only 50k maybe 100k unders... But unders all the same.

Watching Bula in space is like watching a black silk ribbon thread the field. It’s worth the admission price.

It is.
I think that's where the market goes skewey.
Guys like Reece Walsh, Munster, Cleary or Payne Haas win games on their own effort.

You get top players and suddenly your team really performs.
Would Newcastle rather Teddy instead of Kalyn Ponga, Hell yes.
Would we rather pay 1.2m for Reece Walsh instead of Bula, yes.

Bula isn't a top 4 fullback. But he may be a top 8 fullback.
Clearly he can cross the line and be dangerous.

However:
His game management and defense are lacking.
Can we coach this into him?