Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[orange&black]

I actually disagree with you there Nasser,
In today’s game I rate wingers above centre’s.
Gone are the days when you would say
“Your only a winger”
Most wingers touch the ball more in a game than a centre.
Plenty of times you will see second rowers filling in the centre’s,
Where the Tigers have found finding good wingers isn’t easy.

100% I mentioned in a post a while back the impact that wingers like Marky, Coates, D Tupou, Milky, etc etc have on a game. Suggesting you stick just anyone on the wing when you need to is a certain recipe to lose a game. Wingers nowadays are multitalented big strong fit athletes and if you don’t have a few of that type you’re behind the best squads.
It’s a position we are definitely weak in.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Mate what's a average cup contract worth these days enough to train full-time or part-time job and part time footy player

I would personally like a Wednesday night cup game live on TV with the players getting some cash

Not sure what the average NSW Cup contract is. But don't think they are much as Shaun Mielekamp mentioned in his thread that they all contribute to a lower tier cap that the club has to stay under.

NRL T&T contracts are about $1,300 per week plus NRL match bonuses.

 

[weststigerman]

If just hope he has SPEED.
I put into space, 60m out he can score. And as a bonus, can contest a bomb!

If he did I’m not sure Marzhew would keep him out of first grade.

 

[Telltails]

People waking up to the value of a serious recruitment manager - his value now sky rocketing and understandably so when you look at the last four clubs he has been at and the rosters he had built. You don't invest in the off field stuff don't expect results on the field

 

[wstigers11]

People waking up to the value of a serious recruitment manager - his value now sky rocketing and understandably so when you look at the last four clubs he has been at and the rosters he had built. You don't invest in the off field stuff don't expect results on the field

Lack of resources really hurts the club

 

[batboy]

If he did I’m not sure Marzhew would keep him out of first grade.

He's quick enough...
I quite like him, He looks likely

I'd like him a whole lot more if he could hold the ball and not come a furphy
every time the game is on the line.

 

[Odessa]

I remember when half the forum was begging the club to sign him.

Not sure we need another fringe winger.

He's better than that he was playing great for Ricky just has the odd mistake so will fix right in

He's fast tall and not the best defence not not a arm graber just bad technique but can take a bomb

 

[You Know Who]

You're obviously an uneducated fool. Do you understand how intellectual and brand property works?

I'm sure you've spent your life punching cones, you have six kids and you're happy ripping off our country.

You can’t even read simple dates so who the hell are you to call anyone uneducated?

Piss off and go buy yourself a calendar before mouthing off, you old fool.

 

[Tiger_claws]

I don’t understand why we didn’t keep Skelton but are going to sign a cup winger. To be fair to Schiller I didn’t watch him play at all this year so I don’t know how he went but considering we are keeping Tavana who I don’t rate surely we should’ve kept Jeral. Was Jeral a naughty boy off the field or not a good trainer? Has to be something.

 

[wstigers11]

I don’t understand why we didn’t keep Skelton but are going to sign a cup winger. To be fair to Schiller I didn’t watch him play at all this year so I don’t know how he went but considering we are keeping Tavana who I don’t rate surely we should’ve kept Jeral. Was Jeral a naughty boy off the field or not a good trainer? Has to be something.

Just had a baby maybe why

 

[Vicious]

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Should the Kansas City Chiefs take the Super Rugby franchise to court?

What a bunch of sooks.

I agree, change their name to the PNG Blow Ins.

 

[Vicious]

Rocco Berry is off the market now, extending for a further season at the Wahs.

So if we're looking at a depth right centre/wing, I think most likely options are James Schiller, possibly Isaiah Tass & Seb Kris. Kris may be too pricey especially if it's just experienced 'depth' we seek.

If it's Schiller, Knights would have to subsidise a chunk of his reported salary of >$400k is correct for next season.

PS. If we're considering Schiller, surely the club is looking at Blake Wilson as an option too (less x-factor but much more reliable imo).

Seb Kris would be nice to have, but if he does leave the Raiders he will land a regular starting spot at some NRL club.
For us to give him a regular starting spot, it could only really be on the left wing ahead of Makasini and Tupou, although I personally rate him much higher than Turuva.
All that said, I’m pretty sure Benji plans on using Makasini as our regular left winger from the start of the 2027 season with Tupou as his competition for that spot.
As for Schiller, I think his best position is right centre, although he has played a fair bit of wing also
Blake Wilson is not a bad call, but I don’t think he has anywhere near the explosive speed and tackle busting ability that Schiller has.

 

[Vicious]

Melbourne Storm has snaffled another promising backrower in Tane Kiriona from Qld Cup on a one year deal. A few of us on here mentioned him a few weeks back as one the WT should target. Only 22/23 from CQ Capras. Very damaging on both sides of the ball.

Hmm our talent scouts scrolling these pages missed that one.
I would love to know our clubs thoughts surrounding our edge back row depth?
Are we re-signing Tony Sukkar?
And if so, are we conte t that Sukkar and Ethan Roberts will fill the void whenever Samuela Fainu or KPP are unavailable?
With natural improvement maybe they can, hunt geez it would be nice tj have one more solid NRL contender option into the mix.
What are your thoughts on someone like Isaac Tago as a potential recruit IF the Panthers are willing to contribute some of his wage?
I think he could potentially excel as primarily a bench utility who can be used for some impact off the bench as a lock or edge back rower with extra leg speed and also be a big contender for a starting centre spot.

 

[Lestronge]

Not sure what the average NSW Cup contract is. But don't think they are much as Shaun Mielekamp mentioned in his thread that they all contribute to a lower tier cap that the club has to stay under.

NRL T&T contracts are about $1,300 per week plus NRL match bonuses.

I think the T&T come under the nrl cap don’t they ?

 

[Camel2281]

100% I mentioned in a post a while back the impact that wingers like Marky, Coates, D Tupou, Milky, etc etc have on a game. Suggesting you stick just anyone on the wing when you need to is a certain recipe to lose a game. Wingers nowadays are multitalented big strong fit athletes and if you don’t have a few of that type you’re behind the best squads.
It’s a position we are definitely weak in.

That's why I like the thought of developing Makasini into a winger. His raw physical attributes alone makes him a great candidate

 

[Camel2281]

I think the T&T come under the nrl cap don’t they ?

I think it's a separate development cap

 

[liltiger]

Can even add Bryenton (given it eventuates) in there as a quality young gun signing too.

Any idea how Jack Attard went this season. Was really hopefull he would get a start in a year or two. Strange we have Attard who heaps of people had wraps on last offseason and are now bringing in Bryenton, who my die hard Dogs mate is crying about losing. I know theyre only young so one might become a winger or something else might pop up but was just curious if Attard isnt rated by the club anymore and if Bryenton comes maybe hes taking his spot.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Seb Kris would be nice to have, but if he does leave the Raiders he will land a regular starting spot at some NRL club.
For us to give him a regular starting spot, it could only really be on the left wing ahead of Makasini and Tupou, although I personally rate him much higher than Turuva.
All that said, I’m pretty sure Benji plans on using Makasini as our regular left winger from the start of the 2027 season with Tupou as his competition for that spot.
As for Schiller, I think his best position is right centre, although he has played a fair bit of wing also
Blake Wilson is not a bad call, but I don’t think he has anywhere near the explosive speed and tackle busting ability that Schiller has.

I think it will come down to $$$ and who we can get at the value the club places on an experienced depth centre/wing. If the club has to pay more than high 200s, I think we pass on Schiller so Newy will have to come to the party.

 

[liltiger]

Leniu to the Eels on a 4 year deal. Surprising as it seemed like he was only going there for a year before heading to PNG.

N.R.L made it much harder to make money off P.N.G after they said they couldnt offer massive unders to players and allow the tax benefits to make up the difference on any offer they recoeve.

 

[liltiger]

Would HBG like to open the wallet pls lol

https://twitter.com/x/status/2108000377744576702

No need. We have Pat Richards. Lol.