Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[TigerBurnsy]

Benji the innovator you think? Lol

Benji s signed us up for trl next season

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

Was Ryan Carr a ball boy for Balmain back in the day?

I have a very vague recollection of him in a team photo.

*Never mind im thinking of Ryan Cross

 

[batboy]

Tom Flegler going to November 1 and likely to leave the Phins. I’d be taking a look at him as I don’t expect Pole to stay.

If Loyalty wasn't dead already - It is now....

How long did they carry him injured? 2+ Years?

 

[Merlot]

Anyone know why he was sacked for disciplinary reasons yet?

i wasted about 4 hours on the Pommie forums a few wks back looking for a hint - nothing from the club and just as little on the fan forums
Bugger all smoke - no fires

 

[Merlot]

Anyone know why he was sacked for disciplinary reasons yet?

Sacked unofficially,??? Parted amicably mind you, best i could gather is its a domestic blow up that may involve a poke her night or vise versa ,fund raiser

 

[Canadian Club]

I searched this after reading the post.

James Hooper, lol.

So apparently players pressed him about his future and then he left the event... eventually.

Haaa

For what it's worth Herbie is done at the Roosters from what i have heard... Seems basically every jurno etc has heard the same.

The worst part is that it has been known for months which, as usual makes a complete mockery of November 1. However, PVL and the RLPA will tell you that the transfer market doesn't need an overhaul and isnt an issue but playing in Hong Kong and Tokyo are major priorities.

They think so little and could care less about the fans that keep the game going.

 

[Merlot]

For what it's worth Herbie is done at the Roosters from what i have heard... Seems basically every jurno etc has heard the same.

The worst part is that it has been known for months which, as usual makes a complete mockery of November 1. However, PVL and the RLPA will tell you that the transfer market doesn't need an overhaul and isnt an issue but playing in Hong Kong and Tokyo are major priorities.

They think so little and could care less about the fans that keep the game going.

PVL amusement park --- coming --- to your area soon

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2115950898648428849

 

[Garrry]

For what it's worth Herbie is done at the Roosters from what i have heard... Seems basically every jurno etc has heard the same.

The worst part is that it has been known for months which, as usual makes a complete mockery of November 1. However, PVL and the RLPA will tell you that the transfer market doesn't need an overhaul and isnt an issue but playing in Hong Kong and Tokyo are major priorities.

They think so little and could care less about the fans that keep the game going.

Exactly the same story with DCE contract fallout while at Manly early 2025 season

 

[Nadz4483]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2115950898648428849

There's two good calls....

 

[orange&black]

A little concerned we are hearing nothing regarding Fonua. No speculation could mean that it’s a done deal one way or the other - he’s either told us he’s gone, or he's made a commitment to the club that he’s staying.
The talk around Stef leaving the Storm is a concern as that would certainly pave the way for him to return there.

 

[orange&black]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2115950898648428849

Positive roster move. 🙏👏
Mason and Craig next to go - then re-sign Pole and Sukkar.
Still leaves a couple of top 30 spots I believe.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Positive roster move. 🙏👏
Mason and Craig next to go - then re-sign Pole and Sukkar.
Still leaves a couple of top 30 spots I believe.

the silence on Pole is telling, likely ends up at Melbourne
hopefully we do not re-sign mason or craig

 

[Lestronge]

If Loyalty wasn't dead already - It is now....

How long did they carry him injured? 2+ Years?

Agreed , but he has 1 career and he lost 2 years . Sure he got his base wage , but he was origin/ test level . Thats a couple hundred k , plus endorsements lost as he was out of sight out of mind .
Also the phins forward depth has surprisingly gone gangbusters. A lot of guys who were middling took a massive leap and repair the faith . It’s made Fleglers 1 mil a year contract look slightly redundant . I guess they figure maybe his salary could be better given to bostock, Herbie and the hammer . I kind of get it for both sides .

 

[GNR4LIFE]

A little concerned we are hearing nothing regarding Fonua. No speculation could mean that it’s a done deal one way or the other - he’s either told us he’s gone, or he's made a commitment to the club that he’s staying.
The talk around Stef leaving the Storm is a concern as that would certainly pave the way for him to return there.

If it was a done deal, we’d have something at some point. There has been zero talk in the media about him

 

[innsaneink]

His agent is someone ive never heard of so maybe they like to keep things low key

 

[Lestronge]

If it was a done deal, we’d have something at some point. There has been zero talk in the media about him

Can you stop turning every single situation that’s up in the air into doom and gloom . He hasn’t signed his contract . It’s nov 1 on Sunday . He might be testing the market , it might be the club has spent the last few weeks getting the Fainus across the line , it might be we are losing a bench prop . Either way , none of that is doom and gloom.

 

[upthetigers]

Agreed , but he has 1 career and he lost 2 years . Sure he got his base wage , but he was origin/ test level . Thats a couple hundred k , plus endorsements lost as he was out of sight out of mind .
Also the phins forward depth has surprisingly gone gangbusters. A lot of guys who were middling took a massive leap and repair the faith . It’s made Fleglers 1 mil a year contract look slightly redundant . I guess they figure maybe his salary could be better given to bostock, Herbie and the hammer . I kind of get it for both sides .

Exactly he got his base wage and the dolphins got nothing for it. It's a dog move.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Can you stop turning every single situation that’s up in the air into doom and gloom . He hasn’t signed his contract . It’s nov 1 on Sunday . He might be testing the market , it might be the club has spent the last few weeks getting the Fainus across the line , it might be we are losing a bench prop . Either way , none of that is doom and gloom.

The last few weeks? How about the last few months when half the team re-signed. Not a whisper from him. Just being realistic.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Departing players thanked on WT website & socials.

No departures for Sukkar or Mason from top 30. Not sure if they typically mention Dev players but no mention of Charlie Murray, Bunty or Broederlow either.