Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Kilkenny]

Wade Egan the next Cameron Smith.

Well no one will ever reach those lofty heights.

Its a shame I guess we never quite afforded him the opportunities he was worthy but Api Koroisau was a master stroke and instrumental in our three GF appearances so it was the right decision in the end.

Never say never but I don’t think he will be coming back to us any time soon. He is going really well at the Warriors, HIA’s aside, and he will be on good coin far in excess of which we could offer him.

 

[Kilkenny]

Our main website still only lists 27 players in the NRL squad.

Liam Henry has been playing off the bench so he must be in the 30.

Do we still have two spots free for mid season acquisition or I am missing something.

 

[ColdWetPanther]

We weren’t very good last weekend and we lost to a team we shouldn’t have but it is one game. Before that we had lost to Souths (who many have as premiership favourites alongside us) in the 78th minutes, last years losing grand finalist and the team running first. We have a number of good players to come back from and a number of the champions of the game who are proven winners who are down on form.

We aren’t where we want or need to be now, but it has just rolled into May. Can you honestly say there isn’t a fan base in the comp that wouldn’t swap their roster for ours?

 

[WestyLife]

Yeah now you all want my boy Egan back.

 

[Whino]

Our main website still only lists 27 players in the NRL squad.

Liam Henry has been playing off the bench so he must be in the 30.

Do we still have two spots free for mid season acquisition or I am missing something.

28 filled by my count. 2 to fill.

If we get an exemption for May it will be 3 spots. Like the Dragons, exemptions leave the injured player in the top 30 but take it to 31.

 

[GowersDallyM]

Ben Hunt at hooker would be unreal...imagine the kicking threat alone with him kicking out of hooker keeping tons of pressure off Cleary.

I still think we need to look at offloading Luai as it would free up stacks of cash, if we keep him we will find it very hard to find a good 9, backrower and bench option and centre... Definitely need a gun 9 it's all we're missing this year and it's been proven how important Api was for tigers against us! It's a major position and having a slug out of there has really slowed us down.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Ben Hunt at hooker would be unreal...imagine the kicking threat alone with him kicking out of hooker keeping tons of pressure off Cleary.

I still think we need to look at offloading Luai as it would free up stacks of cash, if we keep him we will find it very hard to find a good 9, backrower and bench option and centre... Definitely need a gun 9 it's all we're missing this year and it's been proven how important Api was for tigers against us! It's a major position and having a slug out of there has really slowed us down.

I think letting go of Luai would be a huge mistake. I still have high hopes for Luke too, providing he can remain injury free.

 

[GowersDallyM]

I think letting go of Luai would be a huge mistake.

Unfortunately it will have to be him or Edwards for us to have spare cash for to fill positions. I mean Turuva could play fullback but Edwards is legit carrying us this year and did alot last year. Luai has dropped off.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Unfortunately it will have to be him or Edwards for us to have spare cash for to fill positions. I mean Turuva could play fullback but Edwards is legit carrying us this year and did alot last year. Luai has dropped off.

I think there is money for both. That's my hope at least.

 

[Blade23]

"Poor performance" reference to the team or individuals?

Team.

 

[GowersDallyM]

I think there is money for both. That's my hope at least.

There probably is just enough but that means we will have Kenny at 9 next year and who knows who takes Critters spot.. Blacker could spark off the bench. He needs to be blooded.

 

[Blade23]

What are there thoughts on the hooker position, certainly they can’t be happy with Kenny in the roll

As in the pre-season they are looking to for another Hooker to compliment the squad. There really isn't much quality available right now for 2024.
They are in the process of extending Luke.

 

[Blade23]

Run the Flanno idea past them, we need a 9. I'm sure they will be thrilled there is a suggestion box on LU. Ha ha.

LU is on the nose atm.
Some bloke called Murray keeps ringing the club up every day offering his services

 

[Chins get the wins]

I think letting go of Luai would be a huge mistake. I still have high hopes for Luke too, providing he can remain injury free.

Luke is almost 30 he's pretty much all he'll ever be

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

LU is on the nose atm.
Some bloke called Murray keeps ringing the club up every day offering his services

Better than a bloke quite a few years back.....who used to ring and email almost daily with his latest suggestions........ Back in the day when Shaun was the marketing manager.

This bloke used to have Shaun's number on speed dial too.

 

[Fangs]

Luke is almost 30 he's pretty much all he'll ever be

Just turned 27, plenty of good years ahead of him.

Only 11 games in first grade as well so he needs more time before a real judgement is made. Kenny has played 68.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Just turned 27, plenty of good years ahead of him.

Only 11 games in first grade as well so he needs more time before a real judgement is made. Kenny has played 68.

I agree. Luke has a huge upside. According to Blade club in process of extending him.

 

[YoungPanther]

As in the pre-season they are looking to for another Hooker to compliment the squad. There really isn't much quality available right now for 2024.
They are in the process of extending Luke.

I know Priddis has been helping with the 9's. Maybe we see if his 50 year old legs could do 6 months.

 

[Bob]

As in the pre-season they are looking to for another Hooker to compliment the squad. There really isn't much quality available right now for 2024.
They are in the process of extending Luke.

Hi Blade, thanks for the reply, agree with the caliber of hookers out there, a good one is as they say as scarce as rocking horse dung,

 

[Murraymob1]

LU is on the nose atm.
Some bloke called Murray keeps ringing the club up every day offering his services

The dragons have made a offer there players suck so much .they offered a carton of bourbon and 2 pies .very tempting