Rumoured Targets 3

[ryan.a87]

I thought Holmes was on a mill

 

[Mr_Knightside]

Yeah I had heard a $1m for Holmes as well, which is a weird decision from the cowboys given Holmes was coming back from the NFL with a different body shape and had stated he wanted to go to the Cowboys anyway, so why pay him marquee money when he wanted to go there anyway...

 

[Sir Galahad]

it was an over the top amount for a player who is essentially a winger.

 

[PhilGould]

Had Barnett been suspended for more than eight weeks, the Newcastle Herald understands the Knights would have moved to recruit a back-rower as soon as possible.

With about $700,000 reportedly left in their salary cap for this season and two vacant spots in their top-30 roster, the club is likely to still chase a forward but won’t rush into it.

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7679565/

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Had Barnett been suspended for more than eight weeks, the Newcastle Herald understands the Knights would have moved to recruit a back-rower as soon as possible.

With about $700,000 reportedly left in their salary cap for this season and two vacant spots in their top-30 roster, the club is likely to still chase a forward but won’t rush into it.

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7679565/

Why wouldn't they do that anyway? One more injury and we're basically screwed

 

[mozza91]

Any word on Milford?

 

[PhilGould]

Mitch Barnett set to walk early from Knights

Suspended Newcastle forward Mitchell Barnett is on the verge of quitting the Knights, with the Warriors set to pounce

Barnett, banned for six matches earlier this week after elbowing Penrith‘s Chris Smith, has been locked in talks with the Warriors despite having another year remaining on his contract with the Knights.

It is understood the Knights will not stand in his way should he want to depart at the end of this season.

News Corp understands his management reached out to a number of clubs some months ago but the Warriors are leading the chase, in part because Barnett shares a close relationship with New Zealand coach Nathan Brown.

It is understood the Warriors have tabled Barnett a three-year deal to entice him to join the side from next season. Brown signed Barnett from Canberra to join Newcastle in 2016 and helped establish him as an NRL player.

The Warriors have retained their interest despite Barnett being sidelined for the next six weeks because of an elbow to the head of Smith. Barnett showed immediate contrition for the incident.

New Zealand have already been among the most active clubs ahead of next season. They have added Dylan Walker, Luke Metcalf and fellow back-rower Marata Niukore. They have allowed Euan Aitken to exit a season early for his three-year deal.

Barnett’s addition would beef up an already intimidating forward pack which includes Addin Fonua-Blake, Tohu Harris and Josh Curran.

The Warriors are hopeful Matt Lodge recommits for a further 12 months despite the forward rejecting a three year offer to remain at the club. Lodge is yet to decide if we will take up a one year option in his favour to stay at the Warriors next season.

The Knights will be on the lookout for a backrower if Barnett does leave. Tyson Frizell and Lachlan Fitzgibbon have respective options in their favour to remain at the club in 2023.

Another back-row option, Jirah Momoisea, is off-contract at season’s end.

Newcastle have been linked to boom young English forward Will Pryce. Newcastle’s head of recruitment Clint Zammit travelled to the UK to watch Pryce’s Huddersfield team last month.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...s/news-story/61543cc8998bb4c2ff4867939962b4c0

 

[PhilGould]

Knights prepared to let him go early despite having plenty to spend already suggests we've got something up our sleeve.

Barnett just had a kid and is probably looking for a payday and long-term deal that the Knights aren't offering.

 

[Zoidberg]

Pretty disappointing if he leaves.
I do like what he brings.

 

[ryan.a87]

Yeah…type of player where I would be disappointed if he leaves….but not the end of the world

like previously mentioned…surely wouldn’t be letting a 2nd tower go without sometype of backup unless we have a couple about to sign

 

[Jono078]

Good luck to him I say. I just hope this means the Knights have a grand plan in replacing him with an edge backrower whether it be Will Pryce or Nanai..

 

[slotmachine]

If we sign Nanai I'll walk naked down Hunter St.

 

[perverse]

I'm sure there is a plan. Whether we execute it well is another story entirely.

 

[Old dog]

1st April ?????????

 

[Frederick]

1st April ?????????

Toohey seemingly has confirmed it, unless he's in on the joke too

 

[Sir Galahad]

that's a shock. Unless Barny's Mrs is a kiwi? have a child and move away from a support network is not easy.

Maybe the Knights low balled him on an extension request? He's a hug part of the squad.

 

[Apey]

I'd be okay with it depending on who we replaced him with.

 

[Old dog]

You would think if he does sign with the Warriors that he would be here for rest of season, see out his suspension, get his starting position back, give his wife and child 6 months here before moving over And a chance to play in semi’s etc.
I am not so bothered if he stays or leaves has always played strong for us even if sometimes a bit silly. If he leaves have to assume club is looking at a top replacement for 2nd row as we seem very strong in middles now that Mann has found his place

 

[Knight Tales]

Never saw that coming. Some very curious choices being made with our cap right now.
If by some chance we landed Nanai, Pearce-Paul and Pryce it would not be a cheap exercise. All regarded as possible generational talents.

 

[Yosh]

Never saw that coming. Some very curious choices being made with our cap right now.
If by some chance we landed Nanai, Pearce-Paul and Pryce it would not be a cheap exercise. All regarded as possible generational talents.

Then I hope we are targeting all three then. Would be favorable to keep Frizzell around for another year at least but Fitzy and Barnett going isn't the end of the world.