Rumoured Targets 3

[Mr_Knightside]

Knights socials teasing signing news at 1230.....all the comments are hoping for Watson..... Look foward to the dissapointment when it's Mann

It’s probably Finucane and Gagai both on 10 year contracts for $1m per season each.

 

[Jono078]

Herald confirmed Mann on Monday but for some reason still nothing official. I guess because he was in QLD camp.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

BREAKING NEWS // Daniel and Jacob Saifiti have re-signed on long-term Knights deals https://t.co/rVs2XkzigO #comeoutcharging https://t.co/dAUJhOEm1y

 

[Frederick]

Senf**kingsational

 

[Tom155]

Saifiti's retention until the end of 2026 alongside twin brother Jacob, who has re-signed for another two years, was doubled down on Friday by confirmation Kurt Mann (two-year deal) and Hymel Hunt have also recommitted in the Hunter.

While the quartet's retention provides significant clarity around Newcastle's roster for the next few years, NRL.com understands the Knights have baulked at Gagai's asking price during recent negotiations with the off-contract Queenslander.

Talks around a return to Newcastle for Gagai have stalled of late as the 30-year-old Rabbitohs star weighs up his future, with the retentions of Mann and Hunt as centre options pointing to Newcastle moving on.

 

[PhilGould]

Ponga is able to go to market on November 1 – he has an option in his Knights contact for 2023. Newcastle fans can breathe easy. Andre says he is going nowhere.

“If he is going to win a premiership with anyone, it is with the Knights,” Andre said.

“That is as simple as I can put it.”

NoCookies | The Australian

www.theaustralian.com.au

 

[aqua_duck]

Not sure what I'm more pleased about Saifiti bros re-signing, the verbal commitment from Ponga's old man or that we're said thanks but no thanks to Gagai's price tag

 

[Yosh]

Not sure what I'm more pleased about Saifiti bros re-signing, the verbal commitment from Ponga's old man or that we're said thanks but no thanks to Gagai's price tag

Good news trifecta!

 

[Knight Tales]

Sounds all very positive for us. Andre is the final word when it comes to KP. It is also why I believe Watson will sign a multi year deal. The Gagai interest sounds all but dead and it may be the club has realised what is right in front of them is more important. Put the money towards Conor and wait till a quality back on then up becomes available. Maybe they have finally realised what we can all see clear as day. The ‘experience’ player is really not needed.

 

[Knight Tales]

Interesting Fitzgibbon still not announced.

 

[slotmachine]

he's another one that has been offered a big paycut.

 

[mozza91]

Ponga not leaving until we win a comp. Looks like he’s here for the rest of his career and life.

 

[ryana87]

Ponga not leaving until we win a comp. Looks like he’s here for the rest of his career and life.

Would need a post playing career coaching/ambassador option for this to work out

 

[PhilGould]

2-year deal for Hymel

Hymel Hunt extends Knights contract

Hymel Hunt has officially put pen to paper on a brand-new contract extension, with the winger agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with the nib Newcastle Knights.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

Toohey's News.

- Shibasaki has fallen so far out of favour they didn't even bring him to QLD with the rest of the squad. Still has an option in his favour for next season.
- Finucane will make a decision in the next week. Knights offer is among the least lucrative on the table for him.
- Still one roster spot to fill which could be used on an outside back but the club isn't rushing and have been told by the NRL they can count Blake Green as player #30 if nothing eventuates.
- Saulo will be back on the field in around a month and was picked to go to QLD over a fully fit Mat Croker.
- AOB says Connor has told him he'll give the club a chance to make a final offer if he finds a deal he likes elsewhere

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Connor sounds good as gone

 

[Jono078]

Suali over Crocker is super interesting.. I guess AOB isn’t planning on needing so many forwards but as if you pick a guy who broke his leg just a couple of months ago over a fit young bloke.

 

[mozza91]

It’s crazy how quick Saulo came back. His last game of First Grade was easily his best, hope he can build on that.

 

[PhilGould]

Croker not being in the full time squad and having an actual job away from footy probably played a part in the decision

 

[Old dog]

Very much like the Hunt signing

 

[slotmachine]

Croker not being in the full time squad and having an actual job away from footy probably played a part in the decision

Didn't even get a development deal so might only get match payments?