Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger Morgs]

I appreciate that but we already have
Javon
Latu
Madden
Doueihi
Schuster

Nasser apparently back as well.

What are you going to do with the ones you mentioned? It's a bit crowded in the halves.

I think we should invest heavily into Javon in the off season. For mine he has all the attributes to be a great running 6. Fair enough he has not played top grade and you never know. I'd probably start next year with latu at 7 and AD at 6 but probably by half way through the season Javon replaces AD and AD becomes our 14 or Mr Fix It should injury occur.

 

[innsaneink]

Another player I'd be looking to get back is Navren Willett from Manly (off contract Nov 1).

Not one of our juniors but recruited to SG Ball from Taree 3 or 4 years ago before being let go to Manly. He is 200cm with aerial ability & some decent finishing although not super quick (but at least as quick as a Daniel Tupou).

I remember him....h didnt kick on here or at Manly it seems
Im assuming as a depth player?
Id hope we.could get better...at least NRL.capable depth

 

[Blooey]

They got Williams from super league coming next year

I'm aware, but still think they will end up keeping him

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I remember him....h didnt kick on here or at Manly it seems
Im assuming as a depth player?
Id hope we.could get better...at least NRL.capable depth

Yeah purely depth but he is still progressing and could provide another point of difference which we lack (tall wingers).

 

[Tom Shines]

Averillo possibly re-injured ?

https://twitter.com/x/status/2076856819008655407

 

[Vicious]

Yeah purely depth but he is still progressing and could provide another point of difference which we lack (tall wingers).

Does anyone know if players such as Junior Tupou, Jack Attard, Tino Tavana and Mikey Nasser are on Development, Train & Trial or NRL Top 30 contracts for 2027?
I assume that Benji’s preferred 1-5 to start the 2027 season will be 1. Bula 2. Turuva 3. Averillo 4. May 5. Makasini.
I am assuming Jack Attard moves into top 30 as our back up fullback depending on his development and form, with Jake Averillo also an option as fullback cover.
We then have 4 top 30 back up outside back positions to fill pending whether or not we decide to retain Jeral Skelton and Solo Saukuru and depending on whether any of Junior Tupou, Tino Tavana and Mikey Nasser are top 30 contracted?

 

[Wiz]

Yeah purely depth but he is still progressing and could provide another point of difference which we lack (tall wingers).

I saw Willet play Jersey Flegg for Manly a few weeks ago.

 

[Bellend]

Great kid @Bellend always shakes your hand and says hello. This signing is a win for us. We need to bring back - Conti, Large, Clarke brothers and Aidan Gow, I will be a very happy person

Ashton Large yes please, but we have blown the opportunity with Conti and the Clarke Brothers, Bad administration has cost us. Aidan Gow Knights will not let him go, he is very quick.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Is there any way of finding out if players such as Junior Tupou, Jack Attard, Tino Tavana and Mikey Nasser are on Development, Train & Trial or NRL Top 30 contracts?
I assume that Benji’s preferred 1-5 to start the 2027 season will be 1. Bula 2. Tavana 3. Averillo 4. May 5. Makasini.
I am then assuming Jack Attard is too 30 as our back up fullback depending on his development and firm, with Jake Averillo also an option as fullback cover.
We then have 4 top 30 back up positions from 2-5.
So depending on whether Junior Tupou and possibly Mikey Nasser or Tino Tavana are parr of our top 30, we might only have 1 or 2 outside back positions left available and we still likely naming a decision on players such as Jeral Skelton and Solo Saukuru.

No official way at the moment unfortunately @Vicious

Club is not really clear on which players are on which deals. Sometimes it's mentioned when they are signed or extended. For example, Attard & Tavana are both development next season before top 30 in 2028.

The list in the roster thread is probably as accurate as any.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I read Logan Spinks' contract ends this year with the Dogs. A change of clubs may be what he needs. He is from the Tamworth area which has produced a number of tough second row forwards including David Brooks and Bruce Sinclair. He may be a player worth considering.

 

[Tom Shines]

I read Logan Spinks' contract ends this year with the Dogs. A change of clubs may be what he needs. He is from the Tamworth area which has produced a number of tough second row forwards including David Brooks and Bruce Sinclair. He may be a player worth considering.

Knights perhaps?

 

[user118245]

Luai to parra, done deal

 

[user118245]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/jarome-luai-agrees-to-play-for-parramatta-in-2027-as-tigers-fallout-continues/news-story/702231bbe3ed35500cf6ffbe60145150

 

[Wezt]

Easter monday is going to be rough with Luai and Moses both hating the club 🤣

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Apparently we’re coughing up $500k

Probably an extra 200k to cover the 3rd party that was reported when he signed, whoever that was isn't going to pay him to play at the slippery eels.

 

[Tom Shines]

eels fans now moving straight onto signing Spencer Lenui… ..we must be the only club playing with a straight bat,,,

 

[wstigers11]

Kingston Seve looking to be released by the Knights. Benji been chasing him for ages

 

[user118245]

eels fans now moving straight onto signing Spencer Lenui… ..we must be the only club playing with a straight bat,,,

Paulo off contract for 975k helps their cause

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Kingston Seve looking to be released by the Knights. Benji been chasing him for ages

Compassionate grounds back to family in Queensland.

 

[Vicious]

I read Logan Spinks' contract ends this year with the Dogs. A change of clubs may be what he needs. He is from the Tamworth area which has produced a number of tough second row forwards including David Brooks and Bruce Sinclair. He may be a player worth considering.

Logan Spinks is a lethal hole runner on the left edge.
That good he is a potential rep player, but we already have virtually our best player in Samuela Fainu on our left edge, so not really a good fit for us and I doubt Spinks would be happy going to a new club as a back up player.