Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Airport05]

Farnworth might make a world 13 and Bostock has been exceptional since his debut. No concern about picking up a solid first grader stuck behind that pair.

This is spot on. Farnworth is a top-tier centre and Bostock is on his way to being one. We're not in a position to sign a top-tier centre, but a mid-tier guy with speed, experience and good utility value - I think it's a very astute signing if it comes to fruition.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

The young half from the Dragons, Ah Kee, has signed with the Perth Bears.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

May likes Marshall

MSN

 

[user118245]

The young half from the Dragons, Ah Kee, has signed with the Perth Bears.

And they’re about to sign Mason barber, young fullback for nq cowboys

 

[Tim Sheens]

May likes Marshall

MSN

Yeah, I caught that from Terrell the other night in his interview on Josh Mansour's YouTube channel. Mostly enjoyed it, and he also stated that the boys jokingly call him Habib, as he and Taylan hang out most with Twal, Doueihi and Seyfarth.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I thought the same thing, How’s he been going in reggies? I wonder what he thinks of the sitch now after Galvout has been so shite, and still he’s no chance of getting a game over Galvout.

kade dykes is a fullback so wouldnt be competing with galvin..

 

[supercoach]

kade dykes is a fullback so wouldnt be competing with galvin..

Thought he was originally a six that transitioned to no1. I can recall him playing six for Newtown but it could be my imagination

 

[Buttface]

Thought he was originally a six that transitioned to no1. I can recall him playing six for Newtown but it could be my imagination

I didn’t think he was cast in stone yet and that he was a 1 and/or 6?
But considering I don’t watch reggies anymore I’m prepared to yield to the Jedi master.

 

[Chunk]

Farnworth might make a world 13 and Bostock has been exceptional since his debut. No concern about picking up a solid first grader stuck behind that pair.

Yeah, fair enough at the right price.

Why can the Dolphins have two high quality centres and we pick up the reserve grader? We will never be a top team if this continues.

If he's asking too much then wait for a better opportunity, or spend it elsewhere

We already have May and Makasini and Toa

 

[EllisFan]

Yeah, fair enough at the right price.

Why can the Dolphins have two high quality centres and we pick up the reserve grader? We will never be a top team if this continues.

If he's asking too much then wait for a better opportunity, or spend it elsewhere

We already have May and Makasini and Toa

To’a is busted and Makasini has shown he’ll get there but not quite physically ready. The price is important I agree.

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Thought he was originally a six that transitioned to no1. I can recall him playing six for Newtown but it could be my imagination

He's played both 5/8 and fullback for Canterbury this season.

He was moving okay on the weekend but I'd still be wary of the impact of two season-ending knee injuries in 24' and 25'.

 

[wstigers11]

Yeah, fair enough at the right price.

Why can the Dolphins have two high quality centres and we pick up the reserve grader? We will never be a top team if this continues.

If he's asking too much then wait for a better opportunity, or spend it elsewhere

We already have May and Makasini and Toa

Where are you getting reserve grader from? He’s played every game. Bostock was playing on Averillo’s wing before injury.

 

[TV Ted Ellery]

Saukuru is currently a fair way ahead of both Tavana and Makasini. He's stronger and faster than both. Defence is a question mark for all. He's much more powerful than all our other young backs.
Yes makasini has a high ceiling but so far he hasn't proven much in any competitive fixtures. He's been rushed in before he's ready. He is exclusively a winger at this stage in his development and is paying the price for our weak squad.

I reckon Sol has more potential as a backrower but the coaching staff - aside from Shane Sultana - appear to see him as an outside back.

 

[Dr_Ice]

I thought the same thing, How’s he been going in reggies? I wonder what he thinks of the sitch now after Galvout has been so shite, and still he’s no chance of getting a game over Galvout.

Dykes played fullback on the weekend. Did some good things with ball in hand and scored a couple of tries. However did not offer much resistance in the last line of defence for a couple of our tries where he could have done better

 

[gregjm87]

He said the dogs wanted to keep him but the money was too good. It was practically minimum

100k more than minimum. If Dogs were offering minimum or even 50k less than us, then that is a significant pay bump.

 

[Leck]

I like Alex because he rips in and he has an excellent work ethic. Unfortunately, at times he's chaotic and it leads to crucial penalties and mistakes.

He's in the top 50 second rowers in 2026, so he's getting the job done, but he's far from elite.

If he can minimise those mistakes, I think he could crack the top 20.

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[Rock Hopper Steve]

I like Alex because he rips in and he has an excellent work ethic. Unfortunately, at times he's chaotic and it leads to crucial penalties and mistakes.

He's in the top 50 second rowers in 2026, so he's getting the job done, but he's far from elite.

If he can minimise those mistakes, I think he could crack the top 20.

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Let Seyfarth try and crack the top 20 as a 2nd rower at another club, I've seen enough of him here, time to hit the road Leroy.

 

[user118245]

I like Alex because he rips in and he has an excellent work ethic. Unfortunately, at times he's chaotic and it leads to crucial penalties and mistakes.

He's in the top 50 second rowers in 2026, so he's getting the job done, but he's far from elite.

If he can minimise those mistakes, I think he could crack the top 20.

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Fan voted nothing credible

 

[Canadian Club]

I like Alex because he rips in and he has an excellent work ethic. Unfortunately, at times he's chaotic and it leads to crucial penalties and mistakes.

He's in the top 50 second rowers in 2026, so he's getting the job done, but he's far from elite.

If he can minimise those mistakes, I think he could crack the top 20.

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On the weekend alone he let in two tries and injured Twal. Hes reckless, lacks discipline, doesn't bend the line or break tackles.

He's had 7 years to prove himself here and he is still a liability unfortunately... Much better value for money players out there.

 

[weststigers]

I like Alex because he rips in and he has an excellent work ethic. Unfortunately, at times he's chaotic and it leads to crucial penalties and mistakes.

He's in the top 50 second rowers in 2026, so he's getting the job done, but he's far from elite.

If he can minimise those mistakes, I think he could crack the top 20.

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Sorry brother, but how good is your maths?

Top 50? there are 17 teams - 2 per team as starters. That's 34 top grade second rowers. What does top 50 prove? that he belongs in reserve grade or at best on the bench?