Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Kilkenny]

What’s the likelihood of Parra coming back with a massive offer for Blaize now? Like mentioned earlier, sounds similar to the Fifita situation.

If he does come here though, what does Cole think. He was ear marked for the 6 next wasn’t he not to mention Laurie.

The cooling off period is standard, I guess the Eels could make another play to retain him, the balls in there court I guess.

The impact on other players, is probably irrelevant really, there are never any guarantees just the reality. Cole and Laurie will have to fight for a position in the top 17 just as they do now.

 

[Chins get the wins]

The cooling off period is standard, I guess the Eels could make another play to retain him, the balls in there court I guess.

The impact on other players, is probably irrelevant really, there are never any guarantees just the reality. Cole and Laurie will have to fight for a position in the top 17 just as they do now.

Laurie can't play 14 for us. Well it's either that or Ivan doesn't know how to work it. After this signing he should probably bail elsewhere really

 

[Kilkenny]

Laurie can't play 14 for us. Well it's either that or Ivan doesn't know how to work it. After this signing he should probably bail elsewhere really

I agree he isn’t an ideal 14 because he is limited in covering the positions that need to be filled As the utility reserve.

He has been super though in the games he has filled in despite his misfortune in injuries. Terrific kid.

 

[Blade23]

Are we also interested in his brother?

Yes.

 

[BossleyPanther]

I don't think we will miss a beat next season. Still VERY strong side.

Good to know Talagi not guaranteed any position, he was still in SG ball last year.

Same with Casey, been very impressed with him in his step up to NRL, Loss of May, injury to Alamati has given him good experience and be even better next year.

 

[Whino]

What’s the likelihood of Parra coming back with a massive offer for Blaize now? Like mentioned earlier, sounds similar to the Fifita situation.

If he does come here though, what does Cole think. He was ear marked for the 6 next wasn’t he not to mention Laurie.

They can, but wasn't their offer more substantial than ours?
The impression I get. They did everything possible to get a deal done, and they are filthy he turned them down.

As Blade said Talagi hasn’t been promised a position. Maybe he plays 5/8, maybe centre next year.
Cole could could still be the next 5/8, or Laurie. I am sure pre-season training will be very competitive.
Good thing is we have options.

 

[WestyLife]

They can, but wasn't their offer more substantial than ours?
The impression I get they did everything possible to get a deal done, and they are filthy he turned them down.

As Blade said Talagi hasn’t been promised a position. Maybe he plays 5/8, maybe centre next year.
Cole could could still be the next 5/8, or Laurie. I am sure pre-season training will be very competitive.
Good thing is we have options.

Like I said before they were offering him fullback. The significance of that can't be overstated. The current captain was to be moved to keep him in one of the most prestigious positions on a football team and he said no.

 

[soc123_au]

Now that the To'o saga has been definitively put to bed I'm keen to watch Blaize a bit more closely. I never really considered us signing him, so haven't watched him that closely apart from the obvious attacking talent. More interested in seeing his defence now.

 

[Kilkenny]

I just don’t see the ‘offer’ concept of a certain position.

We read so much about our own Stephen Crichton being offered the fullback role as an inducement to sign with the Bulldogs.

If clubs do offer such inducements it certainly doesn’t mean a lot in the end, it almost always comes back to money and the dollars.

There was this false narrative around our club that the boys wanted to stay together, the brotherhood and all, accept less to stay together but it certainly didn’t pan out that way.

In the end those who have left for the most part have left for more money. I don’t blame them, it is what it is.

 

[WestyLife]

I just don’t see the ‘offer’ concept of a certain position.

We read so much about our own Stephen Crichton being offered the fullback role as an inducement to sign with the Bulldogs.

If clubs do offer such inducements it certainly doesn’t mean a lot in the end, it almost always comes back to money and the dollars.

There was this false narrative around our club that the boys wanted to stay together, the brotherhood and all, accept less to stay together but it certainly didn’t pan out that way.

In the end those who have left for the most part have left for more money. I don’t blame them, it is what it is.

It was a big deal to Eels fans.

 

[betcats]

Lessons for Parra, if you have super talented 18 19 year olds don’t debut them until they sign that extension. Playing Talagi while he had an option to be a free agent next year was just putting him in the shopping window for the other clubs.

Would bet my life if c McLean was off contract next year he’d still be in cup or maybe even flegg.

 

[Kilkenny]

It was a big deal to Eels fans.

Yeah let’s see in 10 days time I guess.

 

[Frankus]

A bloke who's rock solid in defence? We could use that at right centre.......Cole is every chance to take that spot for 2025 if he stays fit

LOL. Cole is not and never will be a centre. You're dreaming if you think he is taking Tago's spot.

 

[Chins get the wins]

LOL. Cole is not and never will be a centre. You're dreaming if you think he is taking Tago's spot.

Might not be Cole but someone will take it soon

 

[Girds89]

Might not be Cole but someone will take it soon

Mate tago is signed long term on big money.

He hasnt been dropped all year..

Papali and martin are 2md row next year with garner and soro on the bench. Hes not playing cup.

Hes been down on form this year but hes shown what he can do. He gets back to that form which he will and we are laughing.

Not unusual at all for players of his age to go through tough periods.

Edwards
Too
Tago
Casey
Jesse
Blaize
Cleary
Leota
Kenny
Henry
Papali
Marto
Yeo

Trent/cole/daine
Garner
Soro
Smith

Alamonti
Geyer
Patea
KEPAOA
Eiso
Sommo
Luke
Schnieder

Its a great looking squad for next year.. Final make up obviously to be decided but thats a great squad..

If we have the coin id love one more mid level prop or edge. Or someone that can fill both roles..

I think thatd be the strongest squad we've had since api and kiks were both here.

 

[Murraymob1]

First one.

Is there much left under the cap blade .just a phone call away lol

 

[Murraymob1]

Yeah let’s see in 10 days time I guess.

Might be more like 10 years when they need wheelbarrows to carry all the wooden spoons around

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Is there much left under the cap blade .just a phone call away lol

Im sure you are keeping yourself in tip-top shape…

 

[hindy111]

I


Cole and Talagi can play centre well. He just gives us another big talent if we get him. Nothing wrong with having more options.

Talagi was offered 525k from Parra. Panthers would of been atleast close.
I highly doubt Pamthers throw that money at him for centre with his defensive flaws along with Tago,Alamoti and J.Mclean there.
I'd say they don't rate J.Cole that highly. And Laurie will either ask for a release or be offered the wing spot

 

[hindy111]

Never was worried. Such a nothing story.

Did he squeeze any extra coin tho?