Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Yossarian]

The suggestion they were being linked to the Chiefs solely on the basis of Luai going was classic media conjecture without foundation. This isn’t a Dane Gagai/Wayne Bennett thing.

 

[JB9918]

 

[EllisFan]

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Pretty good shape. Few obvious extensions that need to occur but overall not a bad spot to be in.

 

[Wiz]

The suggestion they were being linked to the Chiefs solely on the basis of Luai going was classic media conjecture without foundation. This isn’t a Dane Gagai/Wayne Bennett thing.

Darius Boyd?

 

[mtd#2]

Yep they should be next.

If we can get Bula, Latu and Samuela sorted we’ll be in a good spot.

If we make those signings + turuva ill update my profile picture to i love hbg

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Cue the media articles saying we panicked and overpaid to re-sign them.

They wouldn’t exactly be wrong. The club needed some good news after Luai.

 

[innsaneink]

Ive seen no official figures so its all specu as usual

 

[loyal wests tiger]

Its great to see the May brothers have resigned with the Tigers
It shows that we are finally going in the right direction
To see a few more resign would be amazing
Credit has to go to Benji the players want to play for him for those who thought he may not have it as a coach I believe he proved at the press conference after Luei's announcement thats he's not just a coach he's a people manager

 

[Camel2281]

Yeah, just hoping Latu can finally get some consistant footy in. Imo thats what Benji will be initially going with as long as Latu can live up to it. Otherwise maybe the Polynesian infloence at the club may entice Katoa. I saw also Onitoni Large is off contract as well. Imo its Latu or Madden. Madden has lit it up this year, just need to see what Latu can do.

Don't want Large back. He has a Galvin style attitude

 

[Camel2281]

Screw the media , these 2 will just make others want to stay , Sam f and Latu next

Turuva as well. Culture wise he's a massive resigning need

 

[Camel2281]

If we make those signings + turuva ill update my profile picture to i love hbg

Shaun Mielenkamp was a very good operator in the A League and was brought in by Richo. I hope he gets kept on

 

[Lestronge]

Don't want Large back. He has a Galvin style attitude

That whole team does . Who knows what smoke was blown up thier butholes by sheens , McDonnell , Pascoe and the Fedora .
Literally a cautionary tale about what happens when don’t keep kids grounded . Large is 20 now . There was talk he was going to be Benji like teen debutant … now it’s not even clear he will be a five eighth. I know he’s going to have a long great career , but I’ve said it before he was the generational talent we all talked about long before Galvin had his growth spurt , and Makasini proved he could transition his raw abilities into older age groups .

 

[lathami]

Most ? If you a FIFO only working 6 months of the year …. Sure ..

Others would be based in PNG …with families …depending on the job ..it’s not a one size fits all,,,

Ok then. Don’t really agree, not many ex pats families feel safe in a country rated in the top 3 worst cities for crime. So what u reckon the wife and kids just go to the shops?? Delusional

 

[weststigerman]

They wouldn’t exactly be wrong. The club needed some good news after Luai.

I’m sure this was all planned given all the approvals that happen with offers this size.

We’re running third, not exactly desperate for good news.

 

[hammertime]

I'm happy that we made this happen guys, but none of us know what we paid for them. I hope that we're not in a position again of having to pay overs because of some bad planning.

It may look good now, but we need to be able to build a competitive roster.

 

[Roar_Power]

Pardon my ignorance, but how has Broerderlow been performing this year? I see he is only on Development for 2026.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Turuva as well. Culture wise he's a massive resigning need

Agree need to keep Turuva at 23yrs old he is only going to get better.

 

[kade7]

tyrone will surely be at the club next aware he is signed at hull kr for 27, but i think we are all aware their is an appetite to have a older head amongst the group

 

[cktiger]

Probably mate.

You don't think the wife and kid will come back to see family/friends?

I was just wondering who pays the bill.

 

[crazycat]

Luai never said he was considering removing the clauses. He has always said so long as the club does the right thing by his family then he isn't going anywhere. Not once has he indicated he would consider removing the clauses.
Bula has also never made any public comments about what he intends to do. Meloncamp and Richo before him both said they were confident a deal would be done but Bula has not indicated anything one way or the other.*
* Apologies I just realised you were referencing May stating he wants to be here. He has, but has also stated he would be silly not to chase dollars as well.

true,

For the record I don't believe there is any dispute between the club and Luai's family.