Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Jedi_Tiger]

It’s funny that some people who often state we lack size on our forwards, but then state we need to sign Spencer Leniu.
Leniu is short and on the smaller side of NRL props, but made up for it with his high speed, aggressive ball carries.
That has rarely been happening this season and probably the reason the Roosters no longer want him.
Moses Leota is much bigger and never plays a bad game, so a player like him would be great to have, but when you consider he is only available from 2028 when he will be 32y.o and likely be looking for a big money deal, would he provide enough value for his contract value which would limit our ability to spend in other areas ?

I like Leota but I'm kind of getting Easter Island Head vibes if we sign him for 2028

 

[Chunk]

The only chance we would have with Moses Leota is if he wants to stay in western Sydney and we get him from next season. No way we could match the $$$.

The other possible is still Spencer Leniu if Roosters can contribute. Leniu, whilst discipline is an issue, would bring much needed aggression & mongrel to our pack and could form a formidable prop rotation punch with Fonua Pole, with Terrell & Twal being the grunt.

And the Kiwi thing with Benji

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I watched Jersey Flegg live on Sunday. I was disappointed in Pheonix Godinet. Lack of involvement in attack, got beaten laterally in defence a few times, looked unfit and showed a lack of interest. Both front rowers impressed me as did the centre Xavier Tauaifaiga

Yes the opposite to Godinet for the Dragons had a barnstormer scoring 3 tries. I'm hoping this season is the real eye-opener for Pheonix on what it takes to graduate to open grade and takes his game & physique to another level over the pre-season.

 

[TigerBurnsy]

For sh*ts & giggles, I have rated my top 15 prospects in the club aged 18 to 20 years.

Disclaimer - have watched most Magpies & Tigers junior reps, Flegg & Cup games past 2 seasons (thanks to Bar TV). Age turning this year in brackets.

1 Haemasi Makasini (19)
2 Jared Haywood (20)
3 Javon Andrews (20)
4 Christian Taupau-Moors (19)
5 Glassie Glassie (19)
6 Siotame Havea Jr (18)
7 Archie Duncombe (20)
8 Jack Attard (20)
9 Pheonix Godinet (19)
10 Blake Van Drie (19)
11 James Lanyon (18)
12 Isaak Perkins (18)
13 Filipe Huahulu (19)
14 Logan Brookes (20)
15 Christian Azzi (18)

Hard to rank them - two have dropped in my mind this season are Godinet & Brookes but could easily catapult back up with a really good month of footy.

Then in terms of those turning 17, Kingston Finau, Iszac Isdale & Thomas Aroyan are top 3 at this stage.

Wasn’t there a few rumours godinet wanted out?

 

[TigerBurnsy]

I watched Jersey Flegg live on Sunday. I was disappointed in Pheonix Godinet. Lack of involvement in attack, got beaten laterally in defence a few times, looked unfit and showed a lack of interest. Both front rowers impressed me as did the centre Xavier Tauaifaiga

I keep seeing godinet on instagram trying to be a footy influencer, so maybe he’s not as focussed on becoming a pro

 

[TigerBurnsy]

I like Leota but I'm kind of getting Easter Island Head vibes if we sign him for 2028

Same not sure why Penrith would let him go if he’s not busted or gonna be over the hill

 

[Buttface]

Apparently Ezra Mam wants out of Brisbane. If we are linked to him that may be my last straw

Another 5/8 to add to the collection

 

[Oldman]

The dylan brown deal will come to hurt the knights later down the line, but it’s working for them because they have people in place who can build a roster with more depth and they are coached better, we have Benji and his mates all of whom have never coached before or were failed coaches and they have Holbrook

Newcastle’s structure this year reminds me of the Parramatta side in the early 80s.
Match winners in their backline and a no frills forward pack.
Compare the Newcastle back line to ours and you shouldn’t be surprised they are in front of us on the ladder.
Ponga
Young (Speed)
Best
Sharpe (Speed)
Brown

 

[TigerBurnsy]

Newcastle’s structure this year reminds me of the Parramatta side in the early 80s.
Match winners in their backline and a no frills forward pack.
Compare the Newcastle back line to ours and you shouldn’t be surprised they are in front of us on the ladder.
Ponga
Young (Speed)
Best
Sharpe (Speed)
Brown

Man on man I think nearly every player in their backs beats ours in a race maybe except best vs May

 

[davey_farrell]

Is it Archie Duncombe?

Im really sorry i got the spelling of his surname wrong

 

[Oldman]

Man on man I think nearly every player in their backs beats ours in a race maybe except best vs May

I’d easily back Best to have May covered,
I think their other big winger would be beatable.
I rate Bula as our only speed man and that’s over 50-100 metres not acceleration like Ponga or Sharpe

 

[user118245]

Another 5/8 to add to the collection

Another person for benji to think he can turn their life around. There’s a difference between being a mentor and a coach and he needs to find a line between the two before he makes any silly signings

 

[Wezt]

It’s funny that some people who often state we lack size on our forwards, but then state we need to sign Spencer Leniu.
Leniu is short and on the smaller side of NRL props, but made up for it with his high speed, aggressive ball carries.
That has rarely been happening this season and probably the reason the Roosters no longer want him.
Moses Leota is much bigger and never plays a bad game, so a player like him would be great to have, but when you consider he is only available from 2028 when he will be 32y.o and likely be looking for a big money deal, would he provide enough value for his contract value which would limit our ability to spend in other areas ?

Leniu is 183cm, Leota 182cm

The issue with Leniu is not size, it’s just his lack of consistency. Only 25 though surprisingly so he has time on his side

 

[happy_tiger]

Let's take Luais 1.2 million and offer it to Sam Walker

 

[Halbrowne61]

Another 5/8 to add to the collection

Maybe we sign him and play 4 or 5 5/8s but call them different names !!!

 

[Blooey]

Let's take Luais 1.2 million and offer it to Sam Walker

It would cost at least 1.6m to get him here, and honestly, that's probably being generous.

 

[Bellend]

Yes the opposite to Godinet for the Dragons had a barnstormer scoring 3 tries. I'm hoping this season is the real eye-opener for Pheonix on what it takes to graduate to open grade and takes his game & physique to another level over the pre-season.

Phoniex is a good example of rushed Junior he needs time to mature needs another season in Flegg and a off season training with First grade squad.

 

[Bellend]

For sh*ts & giggles, I have rated my top 15 prospects in the club aged 18 to 20 years.

Disclaimer - have watched most Magpies & Tigers junior reps, Flegg & Cup games past 2 seasons (thanks to Bar TV). Age turning this year in brackets.

1 Haemasi Makasini (19)
2 Jared Haywood (20)
3 Javon Andrews (20)
4 Christian Taupau-Moors (19)
5 Glassie Glassie (19)
6 Siotame Havea Jr (18)
7 Archie Duncombe (20)
8 Jack Attard (20)
9 Pheonix Godinet (19)
10 Blake Van Drie (19)
11 James Lanyon (18)
12 Isaak Perkins (18)
13 Filipe Huahulu (19)
14 Logan Brookes (20)
15 Christian Azzi (18)

Hard to rank them - two have dropped in my mind this season are Godinet & Brookes but could easily catapult back up with a really good month of footy.

Then in terms of those turning 17, Kingston Finau, Iszac Isdale & Thomas Aroyan are top 3 at this stage.

BWG

Who is on your untapped potential.

 

[weststigers]

Im really sorry i got the spelling of his surname wrong

did you think i was having a crack at you?

 

[Vicious]

Leniu is 183cm, Leota 182cm

The issue with Leniu is not size, it’s just his lack of consistency. Only 25 though surprisingly so he has time on his side

Cost is the issue, I would think both will be looking for deals worth 800k plus.