Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[liltiger]

Do we even have a talent scout ? Or a recruiting team ? Anyone ?

Sorry out of luck there, but we do have Patty Richards in control of the vcr that for $5 will allow you to watch highlights of tge try he scord from Benjis flick pass in 2005.

 

[Tom Shines]

There must be guys 22 - 30 on other clubs squad lists woth 20 - 30 games, though they are still a bit raw in N.R.L experience thats who i would be targeting, from teams looking to offload for capspace. No future superstars, just regular noname twal type players. Clubs wouldnt bat an eyelid to release them, theyre just theyre depth players and they are exactly what we need. Being raw shouldnt be an issue if our coaches next year know how to coach.

Available stocks now are low for 2027 …considering most have been on the market 9 months already …

Agree ..Hopefully some guys will be squeezed out if other clubs look to free up some cap space ..

I mean ..trying to have an optimistic take … our Top 17 is ok …probably somewhere around the 8-12 range …but we are the worst squad relying on current depth … I think the most critical loss we have had is Taylan May ..we do not have an attacking outside back option without him …

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Someone always brings up Frizell and mentions leadership. I liked him as a player and his professional in getting himself ready for games is as good as anyone. But he is not a leader. He does not speak up in team meetings, he does not mentor younger players, he simply looks after himself. Not in a selfish way, he is supposed to be a great bloke. Just that he is very introverted and doesn't have any voice around a team.
I don't think he offers anything for leadership and I think he is past offering anything on the field.

Yes he is quiet but he leads with his actions and professionalism around preparing himself & training. Apparently he is a good mentor.

Frizell also could straight away move into a starting prop role for us or be that experienced bench middle/edge. If an injury did occur to KPP & Samuela, his experience and defensive nous on an edge would be much better than Sione or Seyfarth.

Recently Newcastle journo Barry Toohey wrote this in his column how Frizell wants to stay in Newcastle but the club may not be able to afford him unless they can move someone on.

The problem is fitting him into the salary cap.

The Knights have one spot left in their top 30 for next season but we're hearing it's a minimum wage position only worth $150,000.

To squeeze Frizell in on a salary that he will be happy with and one that fits his standing within the playing group, it seems highly likely another player currently on the roster will have to be moved on.

That can be easier said than done.

It's understood a number of players including the likes of James Schiller and Kyle McCarthy have permission to negotiate elsewhere. But no one with a contract is obliged to leave although push can come to shove with some NRL clubs.

Frizell admits to being frustrated at the stalemate.

"I've been pretty loyal and hopefully I'm not disrespected by the way it's handled," he told us. "I've spoken to the coach and I'll keep doing my best for the team and hopefully it can work itself out."

 

[TheEnz]

Sam Walker's extension negotiations will be delayed until end of season. Walker was always going to be in demand, but the NRL must take responsibility for the shortage of quality players, the impact on the salaries and announcement of player signings following the introduction of two new teams. There is also the impact the announcement of these signings has on the clubs losing these players.

Broncos will make him an offer that he cannot refuse

 

[Tom Shines]

Broncos will make him an offer that he cannot refuse

Left field option for Walker …Ipswich Jets in 2029 if they get the nod for Team 20..that’s where he is from

 

[Tiger_claws]

Former male model? I can still strut.

Hey Gaz. Have you seen Tim Minchins Prejudice song video? It’s brilliant. Give it a watch if you haven’t already

 

[Tcat]

Benji: “One of the things we found this year is we need to create a bit more depth”


Yeah, I think we need better starters also..... especially impact players off the bench.

And a coach who knows what he's doing

 

[clontarfkid]

Yes he is quiet but he leads with his actions and professionalism around preparing himself & training. Apparently he is a good mentor.

Frizell also could straight away move into a starting prop role for us or be that experienced bench middle/edge. If an injury did occur to KPP & Samuela, his experience and defensive nous on an edge would be much better than Sione or Seyfarth.

Recently Newcastle journo Barry Toohey wrote this in his column how Frizell wants to stay in Newcastle but the club may not be able to afford him unless they can move someone on.

The problem is fitting him into the salary cap.

The Knights have one spot left in their top 30 for next season but we're hearing it's a minimum wage position only worth $150,000.

To squeeze Frizell in on a salary that he will be happy with and one that fits his standing within the playing group, it seems highly likely another player currently on the roster will have to be moved on.

That can be easier said than done.

It's understood a number of players including the likes of James Schiller and Kyle McCarthy have permission to negotiate elsewhere. But no one with a contract is obliged to leave although push can come to shove with some NRL clubs.

Frizell admits to being frustrated at the stalemate.

"I've been pretty loyal and hopefully I'm not disrespected by the way it's handled," he told us. "I've spoken to the coach and I'll keep doing my best for the team and hopefully it can work itself out."

Hes about to turn 35..and its not like hes been playing in a dinner suit like a certain Storm hooker!
And btw..we need to break down the boys club with real leaders who can engage with words rather than actions or their boom box
Appreciate Im borderline here
Frizzell is frizzled!

 

[Nadz4483]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2087430387178045717

Why did it take the failings of this year to realise that???

 

[Telltails]

Sorry out of luck there, but we do have Patty Richards in control of the vcr that for $5 will allow you to watch highlights of tge try he scord from Benjis flick pass in 2005.

A cheap shot at a bloke who plays with one leg and smashed through the opposition due to pure will and determination representing the club we all apparently support in the game that all NRL players aspire to reach.
Pat Richards is an impressive human

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Hes about to turn 35..and its not like hes been playing in a dinner suit like a certain Storm hooker!
And btw..we need to break down the boys club with real leaders who can engage with words rather than actions or their boom box
Appreciate Im borderline here
Frizzell is frizzled!

Yes agree we need more leaders with voices too but Frizell will bring plenty. Just don't know who is possible to recruit with a strong voice like the Luai type. Leniu perhaps but we'd need to offload Royce to free up the cash for someone of his value. Who else?

 

[Flippedy]

They say that every year lol. I remember Richo banging on about it. They then claim they git it sorted only for it to fall short all over againn

They might go and get some depth, but the players they’ve been putting stock in for depth just aren’t up to it. Look at how they persisted with having guys like Hope around the top 20 all season when he is clearly not up to NRL standard. He’s not the only one either.

 

[426Tlgerland]

Frizell , K Mann , K MCinnes , T Rudolf , S Lenui
Not sure if any of these have done deals but that’s 5 solid players ,
Frizell and Rudolf probably $ 300 k each
K Mann $ 280 k
K McInnes $ 350
Spencer $ 650 - $ 700
We loose - Luai , Kit L , Geyer , Luke L , Mason , Skelton , Hope , probably couple more , surely we can have a crack at 3 of above