Starford To’a #253

[Tito Santana]

Any news on the Big Mak?

 

[clontarfkid]

Makansini is a few years off NRL level to be fair and we can't just keep saying "we have juniors" when we have qualify NRL talent already playing for us.

Toa has proven himself this year and I understand why he'd want to test the market.

But it is important we retain him.

Need to spend $$ were mothballing..or paying our players to play at other clubs

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I think he will. Adel on the WTL podcast wouldn't make this up and has good connections at the club still.

It's probably still in final negotiations stage.

But is saying that, O'Loughlin seemed to do everything he could to persuade Stefano out of the club.

which for Stefano was a terrific decision

 

[clontarfkid]

which for Stefano was a terrific decision

I dont think Stefano is playing any better than he wld have if hed stayed at WTs and had a crack
Frankly,Ive been surprised and underwhelmed at his lack of progress
Sure hes back in SOO squad...thats politics plus lack of intent with us

 

[BAGNF05]

To’a has put together two good months of footy after a long period of injury and inconsistency. It makes sense for him to be trying to stir up negotiations now. Hopefully we pay him based on his entire body of work.

 

[Winston Churchill]

Ive been one of his biggest critics, the guy is soft as butter like he has broken bones syndrome soft with injuries. But in a team full of shit the corn sticks out. Average NRL player at best, so he automatically is in our top 5 players. Club needs to sign him just so Richo can get a win.

 

[WestsEffTheRest]

Ive been one of his biggest critics, the guy is soft as butter like he has broken bones syndrome soft with injuries. But in a team full of shit the corn sticks out. Average NRL player at best, so he automatically he is in out top 5 players. Club needs to sign him just so Richo can get a win.

Wait hold up, this isn't a Sky News forum what are you doing on here?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I can see him turning into a villain again once he gets re-signed. One of those players supporters turn on very quickly.

 

[happy_tiger]

Based on his 2025 form .....he's a keeper

 

[Winston Churchill]

Based on his 2025 form .....he's a keeper

If he can stay fit hes a keeper. Bit worrying he goes down so much. When he scored that first try on Saturday he stayed down after that. Theres a reason his nickname is Tissue. Tissue paper Toa.

 

[clontarfkid]

Based on his 2025 form .....he's a keeper

Thats the bottom line
We dont have many that fall into that category

 

[Tom Shines]

Not much bait needed for our fans to go clickety click.

Reading some of the stuff that gets posted here about possible signings .. doesn’t even need to be anyone even vaguely connected to some media group to get people breathing heavy … even it’s some numpty on X with 50 followers saying we have just signed Brian To’o … it must be gunna happen

 

[Tom Shines]

I can see him turning into a villain again once he gets re-signed. One of those players supporters turn on very quickly.

Will probably depend on his on field play most likely … he never put together two above average games in a season prior to this year

 

[batboy]

Based on his 2025 form .....he's a keeper

Certainly not based on his form from last year - or the year before.
He's got some highlights this year for sure... But not all of his games have been great.

 

[Sco77y]

I can see him turning into a villain again once he gets re-signed. One of those players supporters turn on very quickly.

He’s one who took a while to develop after a somewhat shaky start. I think supporters will be tentative on him until he puts in a solid year or two. He’s only really come into his own this season.

 

[Charred]

I’m confused, someone said he wrote “All rumours 👍 ✌️” on his Insta (don’t have Insta so dunno). Does this not mean “All rumours are correct, peace” or something? Not sure why everyone thinks it’s the other way or am I missing something?

 

[clontarfkid]

Certainly not based on his form from last year - or the year before.
He's got some highlights this year for sure... But not all of his games have been great.

WTs are not in a position to wait see.particularly with new clubs coming
Weve missed May..possibly not an awful outcome..so the alternative is re signing someone like Naden..!
Weve seen what Toahas to offer when healthy,and its pretty good
Hes currently one of the form centres in the competition actually
Need to take a punt on him

 

[batboy]

WTs are not in a position to wait see.particularly with new clubs coming
Weve missed May..possibly not an awful outcome..so the alternative is re signing someone like Naden..!
Weve seen what Toahas to offer when healthy,and its pretty good
Hes currently one of the form centres in the competition actually
Need to take a punt on him

Yeah - We've taken a punt on him (He's been here 4 years)
Apart from 1 other game, We're talking about him just now.
He has potential (Still) also has a poor game in him, I don't mind re-signing him at all...
But the wrist slitting fear here is a bit extreme.

 

[Bellend]

2 year contract with a club option at the end of it. Solid first grade player but nothing really special and only been consistent this season.

 

[clontarfkid]

Yeah - We've taken a punt on him (He's been here 4 years)
Apart from 1 other game, We're talking about him just now.
He has potential (Still) also has a poor game in him, I don't mind re-signing him at all...
But the wrist slitting fear here is a bit extreme.

We have indeed invested heavily in him..but no-one is "slitting wrists"or whatever ...just making an objective decision based on where we are TODAY vs our options,and our strong preference shld be to keep him (I hope)