Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Wizardman]

As much as Papallii has not performed at our club, there are a few reasons and circumstances that were not in his control....namely missing the good halves he had at Parra.

Im pretty sure he'll be a great signing for your club. He has the best half in the world, a pack who work together plus he truly wants to be there.....which I never felt he truly wanted to be at Wests Tigers.

 

[Iamback]

A bench with Soro and Garner is almost f**king perfect. I hope the club sees it this way

It allows a 6 on the bench incase Cole struggles.

I reckon Dragons go hard for Garner. Happy to be wrong and we keep him

 

[Red&BlackBear]

A bench with Soro and Garner is almost f**king perfect. I hope the club sees it this way

From the question I’ve asked a few times regarding Geyer being seen as that edge and at times center coverage number 17 player - I think the answer is there regarding Garner. But hopefully there is potential to be open minded with this notion/plan and it isn’t set in stone.

 

[snickers007]

Martin to join Leota in the front?

Garner left, Pap right

Sorro bench to Utilise fronts & 2nd rowers?

This is my hope too.
Even though I think Martin has been hindered by injury this year, I think a move to Prop is the only way to get him more involved.

My bench would be Utility, Smith, Henry, Sorenson


I reckon there is still a lot of possibilities before our squad for next year is fully locked in. Obviously the outcome of the Taylan May saga could provide another curveball.

 

[Chins get the wins]

This is my hope too.
Even though I think Martin has been hindered by injury this year, I think a move to Prop is the only way to get him more involved.

My bench would be Utility, Smith, Henry, Sorenson


I reckon there is still a lot of possibilities before our squad for next year is fully locked in. Obviously the outcome of the Taylan May saga could provide another curveball.

I think I've seen enough to say May isn't a centre even if he isn't punted into the sun

 

[BossleyPanther]

I think I've seen enough to say May isn't a centre even if he isn't punted into the sun

Yep and why we should go for Averillo or more expensively Burton.
Burton can play 6 Cole to Centre

 

[Old and Disgruntled]

Panthers press release has the signing "ahead" of 2025.
Sorry to be dumb, but is he coming this season ?

 

[snickers007]

Yep and why we should go for Averillo or more expensively Burton.
Burton can play 6 Cole to Centre

I've seen Averillo mentioned a few times recently - is he looking to get out of Redcliffe? He's currently signed until end of 2026.

 

[age.s]

Panthers press release has the signing "ahead" of 2025.
Sorry to be dumb, but is he coming this season ?

Nah coming in 2025. I assume the "ahead" just means he'll join us in preseason.

 

[BossleyPanther]

I've seen Averillo mentioned a few times recently - is he looking to get out of Redcliffe? He's currently signed until end of 2026.

Yes he is wanted out

 

[BossleyPanther]

Panthers press release has the signing "ahead" of 2025.
Sorry to be dumb, but is he coming this season ?

That's why The rumour is he comes in and Garner goes the other way

 

[WestyLife]

Papali’i last start:

2 tries
2 line breaks
150m

There's a good second rower in there.

 

[age.s]

I've seen Averillo mentioned a few times recently - is he looking to get out of Redcliffe? He's currently signed until end of 2026.

There were articles suggesting his name had been mentioned at the Dragons as a Lomax replacement, but no suggestions the Dolphins would release him, nor that he was interested in leaving.

 

[Red&BlackBear]

Edwards
To’o
Tago
Alamoti
McLean

Schneider
Cleary

Leota
Kenny
Smith
Martin
Papali’i
Yeo

Cole
Henry
Sorensen
Garner or Geyer (if Garner leaves).

Laurie/Toelau/Sommerton/Riki/Patea/McLean 2

 

[Fangs]

Problem with getting Staines is he can't play centre. We probably need someone who can play both wing and centre

I'd take Naden before Staines.

 

[Iamback]

Problem is Averillo can't play wing. Not sure we'd move Alamoti to the wing although we have time to see him in the centres

 

[Fangs]

Papalli fits the bill.

Like Capewell, Garner, Sorensen etc. All came here with first grade experience, aged mid-20s. Hosking similar age without the xp.

 

[Iamback]

I'd take Naden before Staines.

That makes more sense.
Jesse McLean will come in for To'o next week injury permitting. If he doesn't shit the bed, He'd take Turuva's spot. Alamoti/Tago centres.

Leaves needing depth or guys to come in if those guys struggle.
Braidon Burns is another who could be a NSW Cup and play some NRL

 

[Iamback]

Papalli fits the bill.

Like Capewell, Garner, Sorensen etc. All came here with first grade experience, aged mid-20s. Hosking similar age without the xp.

I back Ivan to get backrowers in that age bracket flying.

 

[The yak]

Papali’i last start:

2 tries
2 line breaks
150m

There's a good second rower in there.

Was it at Lock?
I didn't see the game but I did notice he started there on the line-up.