Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Betterdays22]

would rather a decent centre over Spencer Leniu, To’a is past it

Jesse Ramien or Jake Averillo probably the only off contract options. Will Penisini also off contract but surely Eels re-sign him.

 

[Vicious]

Jesse Ramien or Jake Averillo probably the only off contract options. Will Penisini also off contract but surely Eels re-sign him.

Will Penisini would be great, but he’s another Isaac Moses client, so it would be hard to make that happen.
I’ve said many times that Jake Averillo would be a huge upgrade on To’a and he has the added bonus of being a very good backup fullback if/when required.

 

[Betterdays22]

Will Penisini would be great, but he’s another Isaac Moses client, so it would be hard to make that happen.

Probably would be asking too much too considering the money now invested in May and To'a and the likely amount needed to keep Makasini. Can't really pay 4 centres starting $.

 

[Roar_Power]

How long do we have Starford for? Crazy how he keeps getting extended...

 

[Vicious]

Probably would be asking too much too considering the money now invested in May and To'a and the likely amount needed to keep Makasini. Can't really pay 4 centres starting $.

I think we should prioritise getting To’a off our books, even if we have to continue paying half his wages to play the next 2 years elsewhere.

 

[weststigers]

Ship has sailed a few times now. If Wayne cant get the best out of him no one can.

He'd be on pretty low money I dare say. Would be a no risk signing and fills in at lock, second row and halves.

Worth a look....wasn't worth a mention at his previous contract value.

 

[weststigerman]

I’m sure there are specific conditions for a medical retirement. Not just something you can use when you don’t like how a player is travelling

What are the conditions then?

Worked of Olam.

 

[Tito Santana]

would rather a decent centre over Spencer Leniu, To’a is past it

I want a back up hooker that doesn’t suck balls (eg Tristan NoHope), a gun centre, a gun winger.

 

[Jimmy Jazz]

Will Penisini would be great, but he’s another Isaac Moses client, so it would be hard to make that happen.
I’ve said many times that Jake Averillo would be a huge upgrade on To’a and he has the added bonus of being a very good backup fullback if/when required.

I thought that Averillo would be a good get as well but after watching him play more his defence is on par with Toa's . Shocking defender.

 

[Wezt]

We need a good defensive centre that plays on the right side

 

[user118245]

We need a good defensive centre that plays on the right side

Gagai?

 

[Wezt]

Gagai?

35 years old

 

[rex2ce]

35 years old

Still a solid team player

 

[Wezt]

Still a solid team player

He’ll get injured running on the field

 

[innsaneink]

Sam Verrills may be available...never really did it for me in the past

 

[gregjm87]

They going to have any money left over after retaining everyone ?

Potentially a reliable but unremarkable player or two could be afforded. I don't have any suggestions but the Corey Jenson, Euan Aitken, Connor Tracey style of players. I think we would need to find them in reserve grade as well we obviously can't sell them guaranteed starting spots.

 

[JB9918]

Current rumour is Skelton to Parra? Anyone heard anything? No contract for next year, so can talk to rivals right now.

 

[Vicious]

Potentially a reliable but unremarkable player or two could be afforded. I don't have any suggestions but the Corey Jenson, Euan Aitken, Connor Tracey style of players. I think we would need to find them in reserve grade as well we obviously can't sell them guaranteed starting spots.

James Schiller currently at the Knights would most likely be looking for a better opportunity as he is currently stuck behind the Knights starting centres/wingers and also behind the very talented Fletcher Hunt who is the first call up if they get an injury to their centres/wingers.
He is NRL experienced, always dominates NSW Cup and is a big, tall, strong and fast right sided player.
His issue has always been his defence, but even on a bad day he defends better than To’a.
His attack which includes lightning speed, tackle break ability and very good aerial ability is miles ahead of To’a.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Current rumour is Skelton to Parra? Anyone heard anything? No contract for next year, so can talk to rivals right now.

I thought I read somewhere Parramatta had asked tigers if they could get him mid season
o believe tigers told them to get stuffed

 

[Vicious]

Current rumour is Skelton to Parra? Anyone heard anything? No contract for next year, so can talk to rivals right now.

Surely we would have to get someone we want in return ?
Jordan Samrani would be good for us.