Rumours and Stuff

[Joshuatheeel]

All of those are not fullbacks.
Maybe they don’t see AMS being as good as they thought. Gutho won’t be playing in reserve grade, and seemingly neither will Iongi.

I’m not sure how old this Papalii kid is.
is he still eligible for Flegg?

21 next year

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Gutho
Iongi
Lomax

Simonson
Russell
AMS

Is another fullback really the best use of the cap???

Winger? Hooker?

he doesn't have to play fullback. He wouIdnt be the first player to have to move positions to get an NRL start....plus provides depth

 

[lingard]

Gutho
Iongi
Lomax

Simonson
Russell
AMS

Is another fullback really the best use of the cap???

If one or both can play other backline positions, and have speed, then yeah. Particularly if Gutherson's days at fullback are numbered.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Gutho
Iongi
Lomax

Simonson
Russell
AMS

Is another fullback really the best use of the cap???

Depends what formation we're planning to play.

 

[JokerEel]

Winger? Hooker?

he doesn't have to play fullback. He wouIdnt be the first player to have to move positions to get an NRL start....plus provides depth

5/8?

He would be an interesting signing as we have Tweedle being promoted next year so he is either a fullback or 5/8.

Papalii isn't a winger or hooker after watching him for the last few seasons.

 

[Obscene Assassin]

All of those are not fullbacks.
Maybe they don’t see AMS being as good as they thought. Gutho won’t be playing in reserve grade, and seemingly neither will Iongi.

I’m not sure how old this Papalii kid is.
is he still eligible for Flegg?

Yes, only 20 this year. He's also pretty big and could be used anywhere in the backline and be very capable in attack, unsure about how he'd go defensively given he's only played fullback the times I've seen his name.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

5/8?

He would be an interesting signing as we have Tweedle being promoted next year so he is either a fullback or 5/8.

Papalii isn't a winger or hooker after watching him for the last few seasons.

Twidle is being overated by a few......the kid hasn't even played NSW cup. And has hardly been promoted, he doesn't even have a development contract for next year at this stage.....

While Papalii, who is the same age as Twidle (20), already has 36 NSW cup games.....he had 15 or so at 19...

Gus suggested he could be a potential hooker.....

 

[84 Baby]

*Twizzle

 

[Legal Eel]

Yes..between us and another team...

Thank you for that

 

[emjaycee]

I'm trying to find out about Joash Papalii

I know.

 

[JokerEel]

Twidle is being overated by a few......the kid hasn't even played NSW cup. And has hardly been promoted, he doesn't even have a development contract for next year at this stage.....

While Papalii, who is the same age as Twidle (20), already has 36 NSW cup games.....he had 15 or so at 19...

Gus suggested he could be a potential hooker.....

Overated by who? Yes I believe he should have been given a go before Blaize (worked out well)

Watched Papalii for a few years myself as he was talked up hasn't impressed me at all.

Gus he needs to stick to succulent Chinese meals these days.... I'd take your opinion of players over his these days..

 

[Pazza]

All of those are not fullbacks.
Maybe they don’t see AMS being as good as they thought. Gutho won’t be playing in reserve grade, and seemingly neither will Iongi.

I’m not sure how old this Papalii kid is.
is he still eligible for Flegg?

Yes not all fullback but able to fill in worst comes to worse.

I'd like to see the club looking into Issiah Tass, was a really good left centre for the bunnies in 2023. Copped some injuries in 2024, but if he's good to go. Would be great competition for a bakline spot.

 

[Pazza]

Winger? Hooker?

he doesn't have to play fullback. He wouIdnt be the first player to have to move positions to get an NRL start....plus provides depth

Unless it's for Parramatta, then the moment your path to first grade is bloked in any way you must sign for someone else immediately

 

[JokerEel]

Yes not all fullback but able to fill in worst comes to worse.

I'd like to see the club looking into Issiah Tass, was a really good left centre for the bunnies in 2023. Copped some injuries in 2024, but if he's good to go. Would be great competition for a bakline spot.

Tass resigned with Souths till the end of 27

 

[Pazza]

Tass resigned with Souths till the end of 27

Dang, must have happened recently

 

[Matty Bhoy]

Dang, must have happened recently

It did mate. Couple of days ago.

 

[booligal bill]

Any word on Blake Wilson? I read some time ago that apparently we were chasing him but haven’t heard anything since.

 

[hindy111]

Any word on Blake Wilson? I read some time ago that apparently we were chasing him but haven’t heard anything since.

No. Dogs keeping

 

[JokerEel]

Dang, must have happened recently

Very recently just a few days ago.

Would have been a nice signing though.

 

[JokerEel]

No. Dogs keeping

Would expect them to keep him now JAC is on the way out.