Rumoured Targets 3

[Loose Cannon]

Oh dear

News Limited journos within the last couple of weeks claimed the interest had gone cold.

Was never in doubt.

 

[PhilGould]

Was a very good attacking coach during his time at the Rabbitohs. A part-time consultancy role won't hurt anyone

 

[Yosh]

Was a very good attacking coach during his time at the Rabbitohs. A part-time consultancy role won't hurt anyone

We definitely need a good attacking coach.

 

[Knight76]

We definitely need a good attacking coach.

I was of the impression we had one already in OB.

 

[Volcom6685]

I was of the impression we had one already in OB.

Interesting interview for people if they haven’t heard it already . Brett finch had AOB on his podcast . In it he said his taking a hands on role to our attack next season.

For people who want to hear it

 

[PhilGould]

Jack Johns is back with the Knights on a 2 year deal

Edit: The first year is only a development contract so not top 30

 

[Knight Tales]

Jack Johns is back with the Knights on a 2 year deal

Edit: The first year is only a development contract so not top 30

Good luck to him but my lord what a weight to carry. Everyone can play it down but that legacy is unrivalled here. Perhaps forever.

 

[Burwood]

Good luck to him but my lord what a weight to carry. Everyone can play it down but that legacy is unrivalled here. Perhaps forever.

Have we had any other kids come through? Seem to remember a butterfield a few years back in the juniors.

 

[Frederick]

Jack Johns is back with the Knights on a 2 year deal

Edit: The first year is only a development contract so not top 30

That'll keep the Facebook morons happy. Bitch and moan when we sign the most promising youngster in the UK because he's not a lOcuL JoOniEr, but go and sign Matty John's son and it's the greatest signing the club's ever made

God I hate Facebook.

 

[RL The greatest game]

A VERY INTERESTING SIGNING
Castleford Tigers: Bailey Hodgson follows uncle Josh to NRL by joining Newcastle - BBC Sport

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Interesting that Jack Johns is also down on Wikipedia as playing Second Row.

 

[Frederick]

Interesting that Jack Johns is also down on Wikipedia as playing Second Row.

He does play second row, pretty sure Cooper Johns is a half

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

He does play second row, pretty sure Cooper Johns is a half

Jack listed as 5/8 and Second Row on Wikipedia.6'2 and 98 kg.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Johns_(rugby_league)

 

[PhilGould]

He started shifting into the back-row during his time at the Knights, and now pretty much only plays in in the forwards. Both his first grade games for the Rabbits were in the back row.

 

[Jono078]

I actually thought he seemed decent as a backrower, with how the game is changing he could be a good ball playing forward.

I haven't seen much of him but if there's any position for the taking in our team, it's the back row.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Toohey reckons there will be more signing news tomorrow in the Herald

 

[PhilGould]

Toohey's News

- New recruitment boss Clint Zammit, who has discovered the likes of Ponga, Taumalolo, Tuala, Brandon Smith, Villiame Kikau, and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in recent years, had been monitoring Bailey Hodgson's development for 18 months. Was planning on bringing him to Townsville before Zammit took up the job with the Knights, and was still desperate for Hodgson to join him. Hogdson's Castleford teammate Pete Mata'utia gives him a big rap.
- Anthony Seibold's role will be working as an advisor for Adam O'Brien but also as a mentor for the less experienced coaches in Knights ranks.
- Mason Lino is still in Newcastle and could feature in the NSW Cup squad next season, though won't be in the top 30.
- Chris Randall has signed another 1-year development contract. 19-year old centre Jacob Kiraz, who made his debut for Lebanon as a 17-year old, and 20-year old prop Garrett Smith will also join the Knights development squad. Both had been with Zammit at the Cowboys last season. Christian Ma'anaima and Jack Johns round out the development player list.

 

[PhilGould]

Jacob Kiraz

Garrett Smith
https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2019/09/25/young-guns-garrett-smith/

 

[Frederick]

Jacob Kiraz

Garrett Smith
https://www.cowboys.com.au/news/2019/09/25/young-guns-garrett-smith/

Hope Kiraz hasn't got his hopes on our left centre position as we've already got a pretty decent player there

 

[Yosh]

Hope Kiraz hasn't got his hopes on our left centre position as we've already got a pretty decent player there

Anyone reckon Best will end up a second rower? Or we keeping him a centre? I hope he stays centre personally.