Rabbitohs rumours, signings, injuries etc

[Travitoh]

Whilst cook is great don’t forget Hodgson has spent most of the season out injured, he obviously doesn’t get the whole origin love in as he isn’t an Ozzie but he went close to getting a Dally M.

You only need to look at the impact his return has had on Canberra this year to see. Especially returning from a major knee injury like he has, Hodgson hasn't missed a beat!
Imagine what Canberra could be if he had someone good to pass to

 

[southsport]

I have read elsewhere that Seibold rates Oates and I have been wondering if that is the direction he will pursue?

 

[Travitoh]

I have read elsewhere that Seibold rates Oates and I have been wondering if that is the direction he will pursue?

If he can teach the twins to hold on to the footy then teaching Oates will be a breeze!

 

[ThingFish]

For me replacing Angus isn’t the biggest problem. He runs good lines and you can groom plenty of second rowers to do the same job that he does. In fact I’m pretty sure Cameron Murray is a straight slot in. Which would allow Fuimaono or Britt or even Sironen to compete for that bench role.

For me the biggest problem is locking up the talent we already have. Cook, Graham, Hiroti and Murray are all coming off contract next year and all of these players will be vital for us as a team moving forward. Forget recruiting a second rower if it’s gonna stop us from resigning Cook or Murray. Cook has been at integral part of our 2018 campaign and he’s due for a massive pay upgrade which he definitely deserves.

Don’t forget Jennings.

 

[ThingFish]

Agree with this.
I’d say the the targets should be
Tariq Sims or
Viliame Kikau or
Fisher-Harris

All only a year to run on their current deals.


Also think a priority is extending Cook & locking up those off contract
Jennings
Tatola
Sutton
Fuimaono ( maybe)

I agree with the “maybe” next to Fui. Earlier in the year I would of said definitely, but with the recurrence of injury in the Bears game it’s like he’s made out of glass. If he becomes injury prone it does put a question mark next to his name.

 

[Rabbits20]

Completely agree bro. We could create something really special in the near future if we can keep all these guys together. We have cap room to move for 2019 and it's absolutely vital we hold onto guys like Cook and Murray. I think Tatola and Nicholls deserve a new contract also.

Yep I would keep Nicholls too. He won't cost too much.

 

[Rabbits20]

I have read elsewhere that Seibold rates Oates and I have been wondering if that is the direction he will pursue?

As long as we don't pay overs!

 

[handyman2190]

As long as we don't pay overs!

Rabs as i have previously stated, overs are inevitable unfortunately. Its part of the comings and goings of players. To entice another teams player you need to pay overs especially if he is from out of town. Consequently if a team wants one of ours they are going to offer overs and to keep him we need to match the overs hense crighton he was offered they say 950k we offered 500 we wouldnt match he left, and dont let anyone say it was more than the carrots offered, its all about money.
Take sua we have offered 500k to be frank this kid will in 2 years be every bit as good as crighton, to get him to change state 500 is peanuts, we needed to make it 700k at least a price those horses couldnt afford, 500 is easy and he wont come.

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

"Overs" is a ridiculous concept and statement.

Nobody even knows what overs is until the contract is complete. Nobody goes out and signs a player for above market value... If a player is offered $X then that is what he's worth. It's rare that one club will really blow all the other clubs out of the water. You may see it in a situation like Newcastle had with Kalyn Ponga last year and that's about it.

When Oates comes to make his decision, he'll have offers from 3 or 4 clubs and they'll all be similar or the same.

Whether that money is overs or not.. Nobody knows until the end of the contract when they look back at what he has provided for the money.

 

[Souths Till I Die]

Rabs as i have previously stated, overs are inevitable unfortunately. Its part of the comings and goings of players. To entice another teams player you need to pay overs especially if he is from out of town. Consequently if a team wants one of ours they are going to offer overs and to keep him we need to match the overs hense crighton he was offered they say 950k we offered 500 we wouldnt match he left, and dont let anyone say it was more than the carrots offered, its all about money.
Take sua we have offered 500k to be frank this kid will in 2 years be every bit as good as crighton, to get him to change state 500 is peanuts, we needed to make it 700k at least a price those horses couldnt afford, 500 is easy and he wont come.

If rumours are true and Crichton is on 800k then it’s overs. If I’m Richo and I’m paying 700k I want to make damn sure that I’m giving it to a quality player who has NRL experience in that position. Especially considering it’s an out of spine position. I’m starting to believe this whole Oates to second row thing is a ploy by Oates to get more money from the Broncos. If he was serious about playing in the second row then we should give him a decent 1 year offer with the opportunity to prove himself, which Bennett is not providing, and get an upgrade if he plays well. Seibold is a great coach but the coach can only do so much if the player physically can’t play that position.

 

[DynamicRabbit1]

If rumours are true and Crichton is on 800k then it’s overs. If I’m Richo and I’m paying 700k I want to make damn sure that I’m giving it to a quality player who has NRL experience in that position. Especially considering it’s an out of spine position. I’m starting to believe this whole Oates to second row thing is a ploy by Oates to get more money from the Broncos. If he was serious about playing in the second row then we should give him a decent 1 year offer with the opportunity to prove himself, which Bennett is not providing, and get an upgrade if he plays well. Seibold is a great coach but the coach can only do so much if the player physically can’t play that position.

If we are paying over $500k then agree a quality backrower should be in order.
Sims or Kikau would be top of list

 

[Rabbits20]

On another note just like to mention Rorters thought they'd try and say Radley' one match ban could be served for U20's origin..... thank goodness the NRL wouldn't have a bar of it from the scum @callmack1

 

[Go Bunnies]

Don’t forget Jennings.

For me replacing Angus isn’t the biggest problem. He runs good lines and you can groom plenty of second rowers to do the same job that he does. In fact I’m pretty sure Cameron Murray is a straight slot in. Which would allow Fuimaono or Britt or even Sironen to compete for that bench role.

For me the biggest problem is locking up the talent we already have. Cook, Graham, Hiroti and Murray are all coming off contract next year and all of these players will be vital for us as a team moving forward. Forget recruiting a second rower if it’s gonna stop us from resigning Cook or Murray. Cook has been at integral part of our 2018 campaign and he’s due for a massive pay upgrade which he definitely deserves.

Hiroti?? Unproven in first grade.

 

[Rabbits20]

Hiroti?? Unproven in first grade.

Hiroti has very good talent. It is just a matter of whether or not he can take the next step. He said got to get his discipline and silly errors out of his game.

He may get a chance next year but Braidon Burns, Corey Allan and Jesse Arthars will all be ahead of him you would think!

 

[Rsag85]

- Plenty of talk these past couple of weeks regarding Brisbane Broncos backrower Jaydn Su’A re-signing with the Brisbane Broncos long term. It's expected he will reject a 3 year deal worth $1.5 million from the South Sydney Rabbitohs and stay with the Brisbane club!.

- The Canberra Raiders are keen on re-signing Dunamis Lui and Michael Oldfield for a further year!.....

- Courier Mail has reported that the Gold Coast Titans are interested in signing Wests Tigers utility Chris McQueen for season 2019 and beyond!!.

- There is talk that the Cronulla Sharks will re-sign outside back Valentine Holmes for a further 4 years with the deal worth almost $3.5 million. If Holmes remains a Shark, this will almost certainly lead to Lachlan Coote remaining at the NQ Cowboys......

- Both Adrian Lam and David Furner are keen on taking the coaching role of English Super League club Wigan Warriors for season 2019 and beyond!!.

- The NRL is coming up with plans to bring back the Australia Kangaroo tours of Great Britain as well as a new Oceania Cup featuring New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa & Tonga and Four Nations + a international 9's tournament in Parramatta next year....

- The Brisbane Broncos are on the verge of re-signing forward Matt Lodge to a 1 year extension!!!.

- The Bulldogs have three players their keen on signing: Corey Oates from the Broncos, Jahrome Hughes from the Storm and Keegan Hipgrave from the GC Titans. The South Sydney Rabbitohs are also keen on signing Corey Oates....

- Expect the NQ Cowboys to select some debutants in the coming weeks with Clifford, Wiltshire and Taulagi all expected to make their debuts!!!!.

- Jamayne Isaako will not leave the Brisbane Broncos. He is set to remain at the Brisbane club long term......

- The Parramatta Eels are keen on signing James Segeyaro from the Cronulla Sharks for 2019 and beyond!!

- The Penrith Panthers are looking to re-sign Jarome Luai on a long term extension...

- The St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters are keen on signing Brett Morris from the Bulldogs!!.

- Still ongoing talk that Corey Norman will join either the GC Titans or Canberra Raiders in 2019!.

- The Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs are interested in signing Rhyse Martin from the Bulldogs for season 2019 and beyond....

- Brock Lamb is set to depart the Newcastle Knights at season's end. He looks likely to join the English Super League!!.

 

[Rabbit toes]

- Plenty of talk these past couple of weeks regarding Brisbane Broncos backrower Jaydn Su’A re-signing with the Brisbane Broncos long term. It's expected he will reject a 3 year deal worth $1.5 million from the South Sydney Rabbitohs and stay with the Brisbane club!.

- The Canberra Raiders are keen on re-signing Dunamis Lui and Michael Oldfield for a further year!.....

- Courier Mail has reported that the Gold Coast Titans are interested in signing Wests Tigers utility Chris McQueen for season 2019 and beyond!!.

- There is talk that the Cronulla Sharks will re-sign outside back Valentine Holmes for a further 4 years with the deal worth almost $3.5 million. If Holmes remains a Shark, this will almost certainly lead to Lachlan Coote remaining at the NQ Cowboys......

- Both Adrian Lam and David Furner are keen on taking the coaching role of English Super League club Wigan Warriors for season 2019 and beyond!!.

- The NRL is coming up with plans to bring back the Australia Kangaroo tours of Great Britain as well as a new Oceania Cup featuring New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa & Tonga and Four Nations + a international 9's tournament in Parramatta next year....

- The Brisbane Broncos are on the verge of re-signing forward Matt Lodge to a 1 year extension!!!.

- The Bulldogs have three players their keen on signing: Corey Oates from the Broncos, Jahrome Hughes from the Storm and Keegan Hipgrave from the GC Titans. The South Sydney Rabbitohs are also keen on signing Corey Oates....

- Expect the NQ Cowboys to select some debutants in the coming weeks with Clifford, Wiltshire and Taulagi all expected to make their debuts!!!!.

- Jamayne Isaako will not leave the Brisbane Broncos. He is set to remain at the Brisbane club long term......

- The Parramatta Eels are keen on signing James Segeyaro from the Cronulla Sharks for 2019 and beyond!!

- The Penrith Panthers are looking to re-sign Jarome Luai on a long term extension...

- The St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters are keen on signing Brett Morris from the Bulldogs!!.

- Still ongoing talk that Corey Norman will join either the GC Titans or Canberra Raiders in 2019!.

- The Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs are interested in signing Rhyse Martin from the Bulldogs for season 2019 and beyond....

- Brock Lamb is set to depart the Newcastle Knights at season's end. He looks likely to join the English Super League!!.

Not sure how the bulldogs could afford lunch let alone the players they’re being rumoured to be chasing.

Rhyse Martin would be a better get than Oates.

 

[ThingFish]

Not sure how the bulldogs could afford lunch let alone the players they’re being rumoured to be chasing.

Rhyse Martin would be a better get than Oates.

Rhyse Martin would be an amazing get!!

 

[Rsag85]

Off the rumour mile-Hearing the Rabbitohs have signed promising English Front Rower Joe Bullock from the Barrow Raiders. Joe is 25 and adds to the massive forward pack of souths.

 

[Rsag85]

Not sure how the bulldogs could afford lunch let alone the players they’re being rumoured to be chasing.

Rhyse Martin would be a better get than Oates.

Hipgrave and Hughes I can understand but not Oates

 

[Travitoh]

Rhyse Martin would be good.
Interesting that Robert Jennings didn't get a mention.