Rumoured Targets 3

[Haffa]

Schuster has Melbourne Storm project written all over him. He's another PI who needs to escape the family surroundings and focus on footy.

In our system he would gain 20kgs, play worse and still probably get a gig in FG.

 

[SamSepi0l]

Should we make a play for Schuster?

Jesus h christ no.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

I reckon players love playing for Sticky.

But their girlfriends/wives dont

 

[mozza91]

Should we make a play for Schuster?

Maybe to sell burgers and chips at the canteen. It seems to be a specialty area for him.

 

[Old dog]

Maybe to sell burgers and chips at the canteen. It seems to be a specialty area for him.

He’d eat the profits

 

[Knight Tales]

Schuster will go down as the dumbest player the game has ever seen. He just pissed away 2.4 million dollars. If all you had to do was train and play footy, with that bank account, it would not be a hard decision to stay committed.

 

[ryan.a87]

Apparently we have signed James Schiller from the Raiders for three years from 2025

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Apparently we have signed James Schiller from the Raiders for three years from 2025

Not bad

 

[Woosh]

THE Newcastle Knights are close to announcing the signing of James Schiller after agreeing to terms with the young Canberra Raiders flyer.

It is understood Schiller has informed Raiders coach Ricky Stuart that he has accepted Newcastle's offer to join them next year, on a deal for at least the following two seasons.
The 22-year-old, who debuted in the NRL in 2022, has played in 14 top-grade games, scoring nine tries.

This season he has crossed the stripe five times for Canberra in three appearances, to sit equal second on the NRL's leading tryscorers' list.
He also scored twice for the Raiders in their heart-breaking 30-28 loss to the Knights in last season's elimination final at McDonald Jones Stadiium.

As well as outbidding Canberra financially, it is understood that Knights management have indicated to Schiller that he will be given an opportunity to push for a spot in the centres, having spent most of his NRL career on the wing.

Newcastle have deliberately left a vacancy on this year's roster in the hope that they might be able to sign an outside back mid-season, but it is considered highly unlikely the Raiders will consider granting an early release for Schiller, whose form has been so impressive that former NSW Origin winger Nick Cotric has been playing in reserve grade.

Three of Newcastle's outside backs - veteran Dane Gagai, experienced Enari Tuala and injury-plagued rookie Krystian Mapapalangi - are all off contract at the end of this season.
Gagai, 33, told the Newcastle Herald recently that he felt capable of playing for another two or three years, and he has presented a strong case for retention with some outstanding displays this season.

He was recently named in Billy Slater's extended Queensland squad for this year's State of Origin series.

The recruitment of Schiller reverses the recent flow of players between Newcastle and the national capital.
Canberra's squad features a host of former Knights, including Hudson Young, Joseph Tapine, Danny Levi, Zac Hosking, Zac Woolford, Simi Sasagi and Pasami Saulo.
Schiller is a cousin of Newcastle forward Jack Hetherington, whose father, Brett, is a Raiders Hall of Famer after helping them win the 1994 grand final.

The Knights had expressed interest in Penrith dynamo Sunia Turuva but it is understood Schiller is their fall-back option.
The Herald has approached the Knights for comment.

Newcastle Knights tempt young Canberra Raiders flyer to jump ship

Outside back tells coach Ricky Stuart he has accepted Knights' offer.

www.newcastleherald.com.au

 

[mozza91]

Apparently we have signed James Schiller from the Raiders for three years from 2025

He’s quick and has been really good this season. Certainly a big upgrade on someone like Jenkins.

 

[Apey]

That is a good signing. Obviously not Dom tier but a huge upgrade on what we have.

 

[aqua_duck]

Really good get, has the right mix of size, speed and tough carries.

 

[YoungPanther]

Apparently we have signed James Schiller from the Raiders for three years from 2025

Hethro, Jenkins and Schiller. Should be a nice road trip back home.

 

[Rod]

I much prefer this over Turuva tbh. Good solid winger on the upswing at (presumably) much less of a price tag.

 

[Knight Tales]

With JFH off to the Warriors I wonder if the Safs would be players Cleary thinks he could turn around. The pace with which they work would probably be a huge road block to that.

 

[mozza91]

With JFH off to the Warriors I wonder if the Safs would be players Cleary thinks he could turn around. The pace with which they work would probably be a huge road block to that.

As long as the don’t pinch Leo I’m ok with it.

 

[Knight Tales]

As long as the don’t pinch Leo I’m ok with it.

Exactly why I want the former to happen. Losing Leo is not an option.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

With JFH off to the Warriors I wonder if the Safs would be players Cleary thinks he could turn around. The pace with which they work would probably be a huge road block to that.

please let it be so.

 

[Wizardman]

Newcastle Knights tempt young Canberra Raiders flyer to jump ship

Outside back tells coach Ricky Stuart he has accepted Knights' offer.

www.newcastleherald.com.au

Canberra have largely ignored this player for a while in their system. He looks every bit the professional and will easily get a starting position on the Knights wing next year. I think you'll see Raider fans have a grumble about this one as time goes on.

 

[Woody90]

I hope we still re-sign Gagai. Even if just for one more year. Schiller looks a decent prospect and obviously has age on his side but not sure I’d have him over Gags right at the moment.