Rumoured and Confirmed signings - Part 4

[Panther Mick]

Yes sadly we know the pattern. A rumour, a denial, then a little later on its true.

Despite the denials Brent Read's mail was right on him touring the Warriors facilities last month.
Shame to lose him.

 

[The yak]

If we can't sign anyone in the next 4-6 weeks then we know Ivan and Dave can't attract.

 

[franklin2323]

If we can't sign anyone in the next 4-6 weeks then we know Ivan and Dave can't attract.

This is the time players move

 

[BxTom]

If we can't sign anyone in the next 4-6 weeks then we know Ivan and Dave can't attract.

With our management and coach, we will at least attract blow flies...

 

[Kilkenny]

If we can't sign anyone in the next 4-6 weeks then we know Ivan and Dave can't attract.

Well bring players in no doubting that. Whether they are any good or better than those who have been allowed to leave will be the question.

 

[franklin2323]

Well bring players in no doubting that. Whether they are any good or better than those who have been allowed to leave will be the question.

That we will have an answer for soon enough

 

[Kilkenny]

Been in Perth for a couple of weeks just got back and saw news about Egan. Wow I knew there were murmurs but didn’t really take them seriously at the the time. I’m sorry but I just don’t get on what is happening to our club at present. We have invested a lot of time, effort and money in Egan and around the time he may start to get a return on our investment we let him go. I’m really concerned about the decisions currently being made at our club.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Been in Perth for a couple of weeks just got back and saw news about Egan. Wow I knew there were murmurs but didn’t really take them seriously at the the time. I’m sorry but I just don’t get on what is happening to our club at present. We have invested a lot of time, effort and money in Egan and around the time he may start to get a return on our investment we let him go. I’m really concerned about the decisions currently being made at our club.

Is Egan (on 2019 form) going to be better than Api was in 2019 ? I say no. Api will bring more to the squad than Egan was able to.

Also clubs aren't able to hoard players in their squads either. Kenny will be a great understudy.

 

[Kilkenny]

That we will have an answer for soon enough

I posted the post you replied to before going back and learning Egan is the latest out the exit door.

Frankly I’m flabbergasted the way the off season is heading. Who are we freeing up all this cap space for? There really isn’t any quality players available even allowing for bringing someone in who is currently contracted. Were not going to recruit any marquees so why are we going down this slippery slope.

 

[Kilkenny]

Is Egan (on 2019 form) going to be better than Api was in 2019 ? I say no. Api will bring more to the squad than Egan was able to.

Also clubs aren't able to hoard players in their squads either. Kenny will be a great understudy.

we appear to be placing a lot of faith Koroisau but I’m just not sure he is that much better than what we had to justify what is going on.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

we appear to be placing a lot of faith Koroisau but I’m just not sure he is that much better than what we had to justify what is going on.

I disagree. Hooker was the place where he could have done with a spark like Api. I see him as a good even a great signing.

Egan and Sione were below average in 2019 season. Changing this could be the difference between making the finals and not. Also neither were 80 minute hookers either.

NB. Api does play well with Ivan as coach too.

 

[Dave's mate]

Api is a solid first grader and nothing more but yes that's an upgrade

 

[franklin2323]

I posted the post you replied to before going back and learning Egan is the latest out the exit door.

Frankly I’m flabbergasted the way the off season is heading. Who are we freeing up all this cap space for? There really isn’t any quality players available even allowing for bringing someone in who is currently contracted. Were not going to recruit any marquees so why are we going down this slippery slope.

Egan was going to be backup hooker. If he thinks has a better chance to play FG over there (personally I don't see it but goodluck) then why not let him go?

We have let go a winger (DWZ) bench forward (RCG) and now backup hooker and everyone loses their mind.

Meanwhile Oates, Ramien, Glenn, Walker, Tetevano unsigned for 2019. Matterson still not resolved.

Turbos, Mitchell, Manu, JWH, Fifita and Arrow to be signed for 2020. Whether these guys leave or not will have a flow on to cap space being cleared.

I know it is frustrating but still plenty to play out

 

[betcats]

API is an upgrade, he’s a good player and our must experienced spine player now.

 

[franklin2323]

Api is a solid first grader and nothing more but yes that's an upgrade

Which is a win. Across the board hookers are weak. If Cook goes down Api might even be next up given how shallow the depth is

 

[Dave's mate]

Egan was going to be backup hooker. If he thinks has a better chance to play FG over there (personally I don't see it but goodluck) then why not let him go?

We have let go a winger (DWZ) bench forward (RCG) and now backup hooker and everyone loses their mind.

Meanwhile Oates, Ramien, Glenn, Walker, Tetevano unsigned for 2019. Matterson still not resolved.

Turbos, Mitchell, Manu, JWH, Fifita and Arrow to be signed for 2020. Whether these guys leave or not will have a flow on to cap space being cleared.

I know it is frustrating but still plenty to play out

Great post and its not like whats on the market is good anyways. Rather buy for the year after

 

[franklin2323]

Is Egan (on 2019 form) going to be better than Api was in 2019 ? I say no. Api will bring more to the squad than Egan was able to.

Also clubs aren't able to hoard players in their squads either. Kenny will be a great understudy.

Still have May and Luai that could play hooker at a push should they need to mid game

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

API is an upgrade, he’s a good player and our must experienced spine player now.

Hooker is an area where the club was weak in 2019. Little or no spark. We move on the 2 hookers that were these hookers and some running round like headless chooks.

Api is an upgrade. A good, solid 80 minute hooker. It is an upgrade.

 

[franklin2323]

Great post and its not like whats on the market is good anyways. Rather buy for the year after

For 2019. I wouldn't mind a few guys pushed out with highly subsided deals like Josh Morris etc. DWZ will well and truly be off our books for 2020 so have more to play with and hopefully off a better season to go after better recruits

 

[Kilkenny]

I still don’t see any upside to letting Egan go.

it’s not as if we are gonna bring in five marquee signings!!!!!

I understand the silly season is just beginning I just don’t see our brains trust sealing the deal on anyone who will be a significant upgrade or address our deficiencies.

API is a decent player and if he survives the season injury free well perhaps he will be a decent signing. Incurs a season ending injury early on well we are back to square1.

Sorry to say this rebuild we are enduring has no plan to it which will be all to evident once our top 30 roster is finalised.