Rumours and Stuff

[Stagger eel]

He will not pull a parra jersey on again...he is 100% done

he may be done but he’s technically still has contract so we need to hope someone takes him

 

[senior]

well 28 unless you’re assuming that simmo is definitely gone?

Simonsson is definitely gone, he’s met with Cowboys and titans the past 2 weeks

 

[senior]

Apparently there are 29 players signed for 2026, have to see those players mentioned sign elsewhere to create more space. We have a roster than won’t challenge for anywhere above 10 th until it’s restructured, we need some above average signings to bring our better than average juniors through.

wait and see if the front office can achieve that.

Lane retired -> 28

simonsson 100% gone -> 27

 

[King-Gutho94]

he may be done but he’s technically still has contract so we need to hope someone takes him

My biggest concern is Matto

We really need to get him off the books

It may cost us 450k but the roster spot will be invaluable

 

[Timana]

My biggest concern is Matto

We really need to get him off the books

It may cost us 450k but the roster spot will be invaluable

Ryan Matterson: Warrington Wolves forward 'willing to stay' beyond 2025

On-loan Warrington Wolves forward Ryan Matterson says he would stay in Super League beyond the end of the season, given the opportunity.

www.bbc.com

Yeah it depemds how much we will chip in

 

[jason taylor]

Ryan Matterson: Warrington Wolves forward 'willing to stay' beyond 2025

On-loan Warrington Wolves forward Ryan Matterson says he would stay in Super League beyond the end of the season, given the opportunity.

www.bbc.com

Yeah it depemds how much we will chip in

He’s killing it in the UK and there’ll be another two teams in Super League next year. I reckon he’ll get a decent contract that should hopefully cover/exceed what he’s on currently

 

[Stevie]

He’s killing it in the UK and there’ll be another two teams in Super League next year. I reckon he’ll get a decent contract that should hopefully cover/exceed what he’s on currently

Tbh at this stage that doesn’t matter, we have space let’s just f**king get a player that adds value.

 

[85 Baby]

How can anyone believe we don’t need to sign a at least 3 decent players for 2026, the current roster will remain below 10th unless strengthened

f**k me… I was joking yesterday… no one actually believes our squad is a contender but the players we need aren’t currently off contract so if we have to wait until November to make moves. Or we can just continue to whinge about not signing players in August

 

[hindy111]

How can anyone believe we don’t need to sign a at least 3 decent players for 2026, the current roster will remain below 10th unless strengthened

Bare minimum
Alpha prop - Not another 6/10 player
Alpha 2nd row - As above
Above average 5/8
Strike centre

 

[Jake the snake]

Bare minimum
Alpha prop - Not another 6/10 player
Alpha 2nd row - As above
Above average 5/8
Strike centre

Jim’s Mowing and Mon don’t do Alpha anything. They specialise in the shit.

 

[Delboy]

f**k me… I was joking yesterday… no one actually believes our squad is a contender but the players we need aren’t currently off contract so if we have to wait until November to make moves. Or we can just continue to whinge about not signing players in August

Well , you may have a point, but clubs like the Roosters, Dogs and others act ahead of the curve and have made signings. We appear to be stuffed by Dylbro’s option and having almost a full roster for 2026 , see how it goes from here. Big clubs do big things, would be nice if our big club joined that lot.

 

[Pazza]

Well , you may have a point, but clubs like the Roosters, Dogs and others act ahead of the curve and have made signings. We appear to be stuffed by Dylbro’s option and having almost a full roster for 2026 , see how it goes from here. Big clubs do big things, would be nice if our big club joined that lot.

imagine having 3 POs worth 2 million dollars hanging around your neck would affect recruitment for the following season.....

its almost as if people on this forum had been predicting the outcome long before nov 1 2024

 

[Soto]

Bare minimum
Alpha prop - Not another 6/10 player
Alpha 2nd row - As above
Above average 5/8
Strike centre

Nelson Asofa Solomona
David Fifita
Jake Averillo
Paul Alamoti
Now I know some will cry and say no Fifita but in the right environment and playing to his best hes a beast.
Those four signings would dramatically change this side.
The upside with Averillo is can play 1, 3/4, 6 and wing if need be and he is express pace.
Alamoti is a very good player who can play wing or centre and a pretty handy goal kicker...
We need some quality signings.
I will say this though I think Kautoga is the goods.
More impressive than any of the other young newbies. He will be a good player.
Jack Williams our best player this yr by far.
JDB is an interesting signing but I wouldn't have gone for him only because of his age and I reckon will regress further

 

[King-Gutho94]

Bare minimum
Alpha prop - Not another 6/10 player
Alpha 2nd row - As above
Above average 5/8
Strike centre

Yep we still need open heart surgery.

A lot of issues but not a lot of solutions atm.

I will say I do prefer the rationale of not panic buying for the sake of it.

I feel like Ryles would rather play average players who are young and still might have upside in them compared to average players who are journeyman like the Morgan Harper, Andrew Davey, Joey Lussick that the previous coach signed.

 

[Gherkin]

Nelson Asofa Solomona
David Fifita
Jake Averillo
Paul Alamoti
Now I know some will cry and say no Fifita but in the right environment and playing to his best hes a beast.
Those four signings would dramatically change this side.
The upside with Averillo is can play 1, 3/4, 6 and wing if need be and he is express pace.
Alamoti is a very good player who can play wing or centre and a pretty handy goal kicker...
We need some quality signings.
I will say this though I think Kautoga is the goods.
More impressive than any of the other young newbies. He will be a good player.
Jack Williams our best player this yr by far.
JDB is an interesting signing but I wouldn't have gone for him only because of his age and I reckon will regress further

Fifita is a risk but I agree, probably worth the risk. Even if we just got him playing 40-50 minutes. Would make our attack a lot more threatening.
Not sure on NAS. Seems to be either injured or suspended most of the season.
the other two would be decent signings. I’d be going for Purdue though if the rumours are true that he’s trying to leave the cowboys

 

[Soto]

Fifita is a risk but I agree, probably worth the risk. Even if we just got him playing 40-50 minutes. Would make our attack a lot more threatening.
Not sure on NAS. Seems to be either injured or suspended most of the season.
the other two would be decent signings. I’d be going for Purdue though if the rumours are true that he’s trying to leave the cowboys

Purdue is an absolute gun but cant see him leaving as they already let the other half go...Tom Duffy I think is his name

 

[Poupou Escobar]

f**k me… I was joking yesterday… no one actually believes our squad is a contender but the players we need aren’t currently off contract so if we have to wait until November to make moves. Or we can just continue to whinge about not signing players in August

Some merkins seem to think we should have a bunch of top 30 spots free to sign a handful of stars that are somehow still available three months out from the start of preseason. f**king delusional.

 

[Stevie]

Nelson Asofa Solomona
David Fifita
Jake Averillo
Paul Alamoti
Now I know some will cry and say no Fifita but in the right environment and playing to his best hes a beast.
Those four signings would dramatically change this side.
The upside with Averillo is can play 1, 3/4, 6 and wing if need be and he is express pace.
Alamoti is a very good player who can play wing or centre and a pretty handy goal kicker...
We need some quality signings.
I will say this though I think Kautoga is the goods.
More impressive than any of the other young newbies. He will be a good player.
Jack Williams our best player this yr by far.
JDB is an interesting signing but I wouldn't have gone for him only because of his age and I reckon will regress further

Alamotti and Averilio yes please!

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Jim’s Mowing and Mon don’t do Alpha anything. They specialise in the shit.

The f**ken useless merkins think Luca Moretti is better than Tino Fa’asuamaleaui ffs!!!

 

[85 Baby]

Some merkins seem to think we should have a bunch of top 30 spots free to sign a handful of stars that are somehow still available three months out from the start of preseason. f**king delusional.

You’re delusional with thinking this squad is best in comp!