Confirmed Signings

[Wb1234]

R360 in 2027 without doubt IMO.

Between Paps and NAS, Melbourne have some serious cash to splash. Scary thought.

If they get Tino then huge upgrade for them

 

[moffla]

I’m surprised but not. It’s a clear R360 move but still shattered he isn’t seeing out his contract.

We’ve got a bit of cash now at least

 

[JamesRustle]

Papenhuyzen released by Melbourne effective immediately - taking time away from the game

Ryan Papenhuyzen granted release

Melbourne Storm has granted Ryan Papenhuyzen a release from the remainder of his playing contract, effective immediately.

www.melbournestorm.com.au

Reece has mentally screwed him.

 

[Generalzod]

Reece has mentally screwed him.

Will be signed by R360..He wont be mentally screwed with the pay packet he is going to get.

 

[Bazal]

RU or Parra IMO.

Yeah nah he's not displacing Iongi

 

[Apey]

Are Storm going to go with Fa'alogo? That kid is going to get eaten alive by a full NRL season at fullback.

 

[Fangs]

Yeah nah he's not displacing Iongi

Iongi did well first season but Paps is an obvious upgrade.

 

[Bazal]

Iongi did well first season but Paps is an obvious upgrade.

I'd be surprised if Paps knees and brain last another season. He's washed.

He'll go to R360 if it gets off the ground.

 

[Fangs]

I'd be surprised if Paps knees and brain last another season. He's washed.

He'll go to R360 if it gets off the ground.

Better hope his 360 contract is air tight.

If there is any doubt about money he'd be stupid to go. Especially with new franchise money around the corner.

 

[moffla]

Are Storm going to go with Fa'alogo? That kid is going to get eaten alive by a full NRL season at fullback.

Hope not unless he does nothing but defend this entire off season. Will be an attacking weapon but he’s cooked in a 1 v 1 situation.

 

[Someguy]

I'd be surprised if Paps knees and brain last another season. He's washed.

He'll go to R360 if it gets off the ground.

The regular season loss to the broncos was last straw I reckon, lots of head contact at start of match then a KO to finish him off

 

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Not sure the nrl will be too pleased with Melbourne effectively releasing 2 players to a rebel competition.

 

[MRN]

Sad Papenhuyzen noises.

 

[Lucas]

Not sure the nrl will be too pleased with Melbourne effectively releasing 2 players to a rebel competition.

And this will change things, how?

 

[insert.pause]

And this will change things, how?

Because had they not been released they couldn’t sign with a rebel competition…!

 

[Lucas]

Because had they not been released they couldn’t sign with a rebel competition…!

No I meant the NRL is always not pleased with the Storm. So nothing new.

 

[Bazal]

Not sure the nrl will be too pleased with Melbourne effectively releasing 2 players to a rebel competition.

Meh. The Storm are scum but I'm not sure the NRL has much sway in forcing them to take a huge cap hit for players that don't want to be there, and that they don't want either.

 

[jason taylor]

Hope not unless he does nothing but defend this entire off season. Will be an attacking weapon but he’s cooked in a 1 v 1 situation.

Reminds me of Bevan French - would be an absolute superstar over in the UK - but his defense isn't NRL standard.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Hope not unless he does nothing but defend this entire off season. Will be an attacking weapon but he’s cooked in a 1 v 1 situation.

Same was said about Reece Walsh when he came into the NRL

 

[Warrimoo3]

Same was said about Reece Walsh when he came into the NRL

You can teach defence but you can’t teach attack