Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[pawsandclaws1]

And I would not be surprised if it’s more like 1 billion or even more , because mr lair , ALBO never tells the truth

Is that a core or non-core promise?

 

[Tiger_claws]

They won’t sack Benji, but i think we need a fresh voice. It has worked at the Knights, Manly it has worn off but was a spark and seems to be working at the red V.

I would sign a Adriam Lam or Ben Hornby type.

No to Adrian Lam. Bloke should stay in the UK

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

They won’t sack Benji, but i think we need a fresh voice. It has worked at the Knights, Manly it has worn off but was a spark and seems to be working at the red V.

I would sign a Adriam Lam or Ben Hornby type.

doubt hornby leaves souths, he would likely take over from Bennett.
Not sure if Lam would want to come here just as an assistant

 

[magpies forever]

doubt hornby leaves souths, he would likely take over from Bennett.
Not sure if Lam would want to come here just as an assistant

Agree, think both names have more appealing options if they stay put. No doubt the season review will identify such issues but then getting an appropriately experienced person who wants to work under Benji is the hard bit. Same as getting experienced NRL grade players, we are competing with 2 x new teams building squads as well as existing established clubs. Its always hard unless you are Roosters, Storm, Broncos.

 

[426Tlgerland]

What about Boyd Cordner from Roosters , been around for years in the roosters system , coached by a successful coach , I think he is one of the assistants now , was part of nsw blues coaching , very very good player and played in a position some of our guys could learn from , Robinson isn’t moving on and I think Robinson will be there for 3 to 5 more years as he is not old , Cordner would be a great get , defence and attitude coach , then Benji could bring his good mate over from NZ to help the half’s , a fresh idea - Shaun Johnson 2 days a week , heck we will let him stay at Benjis house the 2 nights , old mates sleep over , save some coin , Cordner full time with a promise that if Benji leaves or gets the sack it’s his job , just a thought ,

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Is that a core or non-core promise?

His position changed.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

If we aren't having a dip at Liam Martin come November 1st we have rocks in our heads. I know we have Sam and KPP but assuming Sam is fit to play the rest of the year we have had either of them available a total of 28 (Sam 16, KPP 12,) games out of a possible 48. 58% of the time we have had either or both of our second rowers. If Sam is stalling as well we'll need to replace him. Get Martin and work the rest out later.

 

[magpies forever]

to'o to png, shame we never made a play

I wonder if Luai was involved in his recruitment? If so, and I suspect he was, it is a good reason why we got rid of him for seasons end. Cant have your captain recruiting for another club.

 

[clontarfkid]

This PNG lineup is a house of cards for mine. Big names but will they deliver?

Alex Johnston = great finisher but at 33 and with 14 years of NRL under his belt by 2028, how long will his body hold up?

Brian To’o = has played a lot of football and is already showing signs of burnout. Is expected to make big meters every game which is taking its toll on his frame. Played horrible in SOO this year and lost his position. Has a lot of footy ahead of him this year with a GF run and a WC and then next year will be emotional as an era at Penrith concludes.

Joey Manu = won’t have played Rugby League since 2024. Will those 3 and a half years have undone a lot of his gameplay and conditioning? Look at RTS, best player in the Warriors club when he left and found it very hard to readjust just 2 years later. Took quite some time to hit form again.

Zac Lomax = See Joey Manu comments and add that this bloke is a mercenary who is unlikely to commit 100% to that club/region. He’ll find bonding with his teammates difficult I’d say as he pretty much will be a FIFO worker.

Connor Waston = He is a good signing who will likely commit and give his all. He will be 32 though and with his extensive history of injuries, could spend a lot of time in a pool rather than on the training paddock.

Matty Lees = He looks to be a great prospect. I’d question how he will handle the heat though. A Pommy playing in the engine room in Port Moresby will be a tough gig.

Jarome Luai = I’m not a fan. This guy is full of hot air and is not a leader. He is also not playing well and I’m sure that will continue in 2027. They are going to get a 31 year old who hasn’t been in form for 3 + years.

Add this to the fact that they will be living in Port Moresby - an absolute toilet of an unliveable city ranked near the top of the worlds most dangerous. They will be locked behind gated walls for their security which will harm them mentally and they will travel a lot.
Money doesn’t buy happiness. They will learn this lesson very quickly.

Agree with all this..even worse is Manu got carved up in Rugby by those huge Seff Effrikan centres
Astonished it took so long to work To o out...hes so vulnerable under the high ball against modern tall wingers
..and btw..Im not sure whether families will wanna live in PNG...schools/CGT on the family home if they live elsewhere/wife not happy...cant see it working for most