Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Leck]

If it’s your opinion - why claim it as said, like it’s actually happening or something…

Because he said it, and Api has integrity and stands by his word. Jayden Brailey coming over is an indication that something is happening.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Paulo is done basically and Blore is so mid and average

I agree they are not world beaters but both would be better in our team today and next season over what we have , we seem to be in a position where the only spot we have real good top class players is back row in
SamF and KPP , Twally is a solid lock , Prop we have May who I think does one half of the job , Pole is hit and miss , Sione is good off the bench , Bunty probably heads back to NZ and Hunt good off bench , centre probably ok now with May Jnr and Alverillo but zero back up for those 2, no props , no backrowers bar maybe Tony S, we need to shop for centre , props x 2 Backrower x 1 , winger , so far we got a centre ✅and a hooker / lock , it’s not good enough for 2027 we need more , injuries were our major collapse , no back up no wins , and down we slid , I’m sure something is cooking or at least we are trying to secure but gee other teams are just grabbing players , people say there is no players , well manly have grabbed 4 , bears probably 3 good ones , Blore to bronco , do we stink or are we just doing it all nice and quiet , I don’t know

 

[magpies forever]

It was said quite early that Blore's price was too much for what he realistically was.

 

[magpies forever]

Because he said it, and Api has integrity and stands by his word. Jayden Brailey coming over is an indication that something is happening.

Maybe, and tbh, I don't begrudge any decision Api makes towards his future.

 

[bptiger 0]

If we go into next season, without a backup backrower or two , because this year was lossed when we had Samuel and KPP side lined with injury , if benji thinks our nsw cup players can fill the gap, he’s dreaming 😴

 

[pawsandclaws1]

It was said quite early that Blore's price was too much for what he realistically was.

The Storm appear to have come to the same conclusion.

 

[Buttface]

It was said quite early that Blore's price was too much for what he realistically was.

Yeah he’s been here before, there was Tiger Tax on that one for sure.

 

[Tiger_claws]

Unbelievable?
No not for mine. He has had some great games for us but they can be counted on two, maybe three hands only.
The vast majority of his time here has been marked by failure.

Can’t agree. Bloke has been surrounded by duds. He is right up there with Gaz Ellis as far as signings go for us IMO

 

[boonboon]

Because he said it, and Api has integrity and stands by his word. Jayden Brailey coming over is an indication that something is happening.

Its an indication that Tristan Hope wont have an nrl contract next year

 

[Bula]

Its an indication that Tristan Hope wont have an nrl contract next year

 

[user118245]

I thought he was offered between $600k and $650k by Parramatta and we said see ya' later and best of luck.

Yes, he’s on more money than Izzy Katoa at the moment

 

[You Know Who]

Because he said it, and Api has integrity and stands by his word. Jayden Brailey coming over is an indication that something is happening.

Enlighten us, Nostradamus: why didn’t he then proceed to sign a deal with Perth in November last year?

You know, instead of signing an extension with us which he ended up doing?

Brailey is a replacement for Hope, genius.

I wish I could go through life as arrogantly moronic as you evidently do.

 

[king_sirro]

Unbelievable?
No not for mine. He has had some great games for us but they can be counted on two, maybe three hands only.
The vast majority of his time here has been marked by failure.

Come on mate that is absurd. He has had some bad ones and they are the ones you can count one ir 2 hands. He has carried a mediocre group of heartless dogs on his shoulders.

 

[Tucker]

Can’t agree. Bloke has been surrounded by duds. He is right up there with Gaz Ellis as far as signings go for us IMO

You can’t blame everyone else all the time.
He was brought here for leadership due to his high level of experience winning comps and playing in big rep games and finals.
That investment has returned 2 x bottom 4 finishes including twin spoons, a 13th place and most probably another bottom 4 this year. Individually, he has featured 3 out of those 4 years in the top 2 players comp wide for most missed tackles and has only won 24 games here in 4 years at a 30% success rate.
Whilst I agree he tries hard, I’m equally sure most will look back on his career here once finished and wonder if results could have been much different had he not played here. For me the jury is out. Next year will need to be a belter.

 

[king_sirro]

You can’t blame everyone else all the time.
He was brought here for leadership due to his high level of experience winning comps and playing in big rep games and finals.
That investment has returned 2 x bottom 4 finishes including twin spoons, a 13th place and most probably another bottom 4 this year. Individually, he has featured 3 out of those 4 years in the top 2 players comp wide for most missed tackles and has only won 24 games here in 4 years at a 30% success rate.
Whilst I agree he tries hard, I’m equally sure most will look back on his career here once finished and wonder if results could have been much different had he not played here. For me the jury is out. Next year will need to be a belter.

I agree results would have been different if he didnt play here...we would have had 5 spoons in a row. I guess thats different.

 

[Tom Shines]

If we go into next season, without a backup backrower or two , because this year was lossed when we had Samuel and KPP side lined with injury , if benji thinks our nsw cup players can fill the gap, he’s dreaming 😴

Agreed ..but who do you want to sign now who is still on the market ?

Thought they might have had some interest in Blore

 

[Tom Shines]

It was said quite early that Blore's price was too much for what he realistically was.

Said by who ? Someone here?

The Bronocs didn’t think so…do they know anything ?

 

[Bula]

Come on mate that is absurd. He has had some bad ones and they are the ones you can count one ir 2 hands. He has carried a mediocre group of heartless dogs on his shoulders.

Api should be given a picnic basket to store the dozen mugs he has to carry.

 

[magpies forever]

Said by who ? Someone here?

The Bronocs didn’t think so…do they know anything ?

I think it was Kade 7.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Agreed ..but who do you want to sign now who is still on the market ?

Thought they might have had some interest in Blore

We need to examine the clubs with a history of producing good second row forwards on the cusp of the NRL or near too. The Knights, the Bulldogs and Warriors are clubs I'd be looking at.